Table 1 shows 16 common power train related problems of the 2001 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (16 problems).
I purchased a 2001 Volvo v7 wagon with 61,000 miles. (it was a one owner car that had been repossessed). Within a week, the car was going into neutral while I was driving on the highway and jerking. The transmission has to be replaced. Read details...
At 148,000 miles, the vehicle transmission started to fail to upshift after getting warmed up (about 20 minutes driving) then failed completely in the middle of an intersection. Dealer said no repair/rebuild was available and suggested complete repacement. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the transmission failed. The transmission service required light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the transmission needed Read details...