Three problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 1998 Volvo V70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1) vehicle stalls while driving in any weather condition 2) vehicle will not start after stalling 3) power brakes and power steering are reduced and present a dangerous driving situation 4) Volvo dealership avoids faulty design responsibility.
On July 12, 2005 my Volvo V70r awd wagon stopped without warning while it was being driven. It would not start again and had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer said the mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. The cost was $385. 19. This was an extremely scary experience and could have been life-threatening if we had been driving on the freeway. When I heard about similar problems with 1999-2001 Volvos, I thought my year car may also fall into this group. Volvo claims to be the best when it comes to safety but this experience has made me feel that my car is not reliable and is unsafe.
There have been numerous electrical failures with the car on a routine basis. There have also been oil leaks, gasoline leaks, air conditioner failure and seat belt failures. The car has been repaired almost on a monthly basis since the beginning of ownership. This past week, it has been repaired three times for electrical problems related to the seat belts and air bags. The Volvo dealerships have made the necessary repairs and warranties have paid most of the costs, the amount of time this car has spent being serviced is totally unacceptable. Even the Volvo dealer here in florida (plantation Volvo) suggested we research the florida lemon law. The law does not apply to us because the car was purchased in massachusetts. We would appreciate any assistance in getting Volvo's attention that this particular car has major flaws, especially electrical.