Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 2001 Volvo V70. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (two problems).
I own a 2001 xc 70 Volvo which I just bought with 133900 miles last Friday April 26, 2013. The dealer showed me the maintenance records including a 3 month old California safety inspection report. On April 27, 2013, I was driving on a downhill stretch when all of a sudden, the car engine lost Read details...
Heard loud "knocking" when turning right and left, decelerating, and entering/exiting parking lots. Took car to dealership three times and told nothing was wrong. It was simply a very heavy car and might make that noise in those circumstances. Problem worsened. Read details...
While driving to work I lost control of the vehicle while attempting a slight right turn while traveling approx 15/20 mph and hit a guard rail then a snow bank. Upon investigation I noticed that both front wheels were pointing inward. Original suspect was the tie rods. Read details...