Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (seven problems).
The consumer's vehicle was tested and found to have high levels of carbon monoxide. Black smoke was belching out of the exhaust pipe. The transmission failed. Read details...
Child was burned by muffler in rear of vehicle. Muffler is right at eye level to child. Consumer feels this is very dangerous. The child sustained 2nd degree burns by placing hand on the still hot muffler. A field rep. From Volvo will asess the situation. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Volvo V70xc. While driving 45 mph the serpentine belt detached and the engine shut off without any warning lights illuminating. However, after the failure occurred, all of the lights on the dashboard illuminated. Read details...