Volvo S70 owners have reported 15 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Seat belts do not retract properly and get caught in the door. Twice this has resulted in broken courtesy lights and once the inside door panel was so badly damaged, Volvo agreed to replace it. I had the driver side seat belt replaced (under warranty) and it now works fine. Read details...
The vehicle was parked on a city street. I entered the vehicle, sat down in the driver side and attempted to pull the seat across my body. I would not move, I began tugging at it and releasing it. I broke the housing off of the seatbelt and I could see inside it was wrapped in a spiral. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S70. The front driver side seat belt has a metal piece inside the buckle that failed. The failure prevents the seat belt from fastening. The dealer was unable to assist. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. Read details...
Rear outboard seat belt retractors were replaced after failing twice. Read details...
Electrical problems since shortly after purchase of vehicle, to dealer 25 times. Dashboard light would come on, indicating that headlights were not working when in fact they were. Dealer stated vehicle had a bulb and socket problem, taillight bulb failed, signal lights flash very fast, side signals Read details...