Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1999 Volvo V70. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo V70xc. The contact stated there was fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank causing it to fail inspection. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Structure coupling housing cross member would become unbolted. Fuel tank is indirectly attached cloosely by strap to the frame member. This would have caused tank to fall off.
Theirs is a very bad fuel leak coming from the fuel tank area, it leaks up to five gallons within an hour. Dealer has been contacted.