One problem related to axle shaft has been reported for the 2002 Volvo V70. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volvo V70 based on all problems reported for the 2002 V70.
While driving at 50 mph front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle. When the wheel separated the air bags deployed. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with another vehicle. The police arrived and cited the consumer. Vehicle was examined by a certified mechanic, who informed the consumer that the shaft broke, causing the wheel to come off, and the collision to occur.