Volvo S70 owners have reported 69 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact stated prior to purchasing the vehicle there was NHTSA recall campaign 00v405000 concerning the turn signal. The recall repair work was completed and the vehicle worked properly. Then, she received recall 04v504000 concerning the headlight switch. Read details...
2000 Volvo S70 (50,000: while changing left low beam headlight, noticed the insulation was flaking off the wires. Inspected the other side. It was worse with major bear sections of wire. Also noted the wire is very thin gage for headlight circuits, especially in such a hot, high use area. Read details...
Noticed bare wires inside headlight assembly, both sides, when changing bulb. Wrapped wires until I could find a wiring harness. Low beam was worse than high beam. Checked with Volvo, tallahassee, FL and they stated there were no recalls concerning headlight (or switch). Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S70. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake lights would remain on even when the vehicle would be turned off. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 01/06/11. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S70. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. In addition, all the lighting and warning indicators illuminated. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. Read details...