Structure Problems of Volvo S70

Dashboard began making very loud noises. Dealership informed me that the dash has come loose from the firewall. Dealership informed me that this is very common in the 1997 and 1998 models. Dealership said that I need a new dashboard because the clips holding it are broken. Volvo is well aware of this defect and stated that if the dash had come loose from the firewall during the first 4 years or 50000 miles it would have been covered under warranty. The extended warranty does not cover structural defects or design flaws. With this being a common problem I think that Volvo should stand behind its cars and offer to replace the defective part. I am assuming that if I do not have this very costly repair done the dash will eventually separate from the firewall completely and fall off. I am sure that this dashboard will not provide any protection in the event of a head on collision. My Volvo was not built for safety, but for profit using defective designs and parts.

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While braking, the vehicle vibrated. Took vehicle to dealership and the mechanic indicated there was a crack in the brake master cylinder. The abs light illuminated, the oxygen sensor was replaced, the vacuum line was replaced, the upper torque arm bushing broke, the door locking system broke, the inside door panel came apart.

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Faulty dash clips that retain the dashboard to the firewall. I was told by the lead technican at bob pinkus Volvo in colorado springs, CO that this was a known defect. The clips break leading to a squeeky dash that Volvo is not willing to address out of warranty. I now have no confidence in dirving this car as I do not know when the dash will seperate, if in an accident, and severly injure either myself or a member of my family.