Table 1 shows 13 common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (39 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (seven problems).
Througout this cars history (from the first year 20 + years ago through to today) the engine randomly cuts out without warning, though this happens when usally while declerating and braking to round a street corner. Once it cuts out, of course power steering and brakes are virtually inoperative. Read details...
I own a 1999 Volvo V70 awd wagon with 55,000 miles. We were traveling on the highway at about 70 mph and the car started to surge. The ets light came on. We were able to drive home, but the car was running roughly. I contacted the dealer and made an appointment to bring it in. Read details...
Car was proceeding on NY state thruway when suddenly the speedometer went to zero and the car engine cut out. When I pulled the car over it would not start, but after 15 minutes, it would start after several tries. Read details...