Volvo S70 owners have reported 79 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake antilock control unit/module (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
: the contact stated the abs and traction control lights on the dash illuminated causing both components to be inoperable. This occurred intermittently. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined both systems needed to be replaced. Updated 10/31/2006 - Read details...
Abs control module on many models of Volvo are defective and fail around or after about 85000 miles. Although mostly annoying could prevent proper operation of abs during braking and poor braking as a result when not expected. Read details...
I have a 1998 Volvo S70 which has abs/trac light problems. I've been having intermittent issues with this where the indicator lights come on and the abs will sometimes pulsate and it makes a terrible noise. My understanding is that when the abs indicator is on, I don't have abs brakes. Read details...
Vehicle has electrical/brake and engine problems. Brake pedal has a clicking noise, and after the third click, brake pedal locks up. Also, engine failed twice. Failure a result of the engine flooding itself, ruining the spark plugs. Dealer does not know what the problem is. Engine was replaced. Read details...
The abs module has failed, causing the vehicle to have loss of power at start. In addition, the brakes do not work at full capacity, causing the vehicle to be unsafe. The speedometer is also inoperative. The failure occurs quite frequently during drive time. Having the part rebuilt. Read details...