Battery Cable Problems of Volvo V70

Volvo V70 owners have reported 4 problems related to battery cable (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo V70 based on all problems reported for the V70.

1 Battery Cable problem of the 2008 Volvo V70

Failure Date: 07/17/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also smelled gasoline fumes. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the battery was corroded and the cables were stripped. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that both the battery and the battery cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.

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2 Battery Cable problem of the 2000 Volvo V70

Failure Date: 10/24/2005

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph and above, the vehicle completely lost power. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who replaced battery cables and the control module. The consumer stated sometimes it would take anywhere fro 30 seconds to 2 minutes before the vehicle resumed normal operation after stalling. Updated 12/01/06.

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3 Battery Cable problem of the 1999 Volvo V70

Failure Date: 10/15/2005

Charred battery cable - could cause fire.

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4 Battery Cable problem of the 2000 Volvo V70

Failure Date: 07/20/2005

While driving at 35 mph vehicle stalled lost power due to throttle body failure. Dealer replaced throttle body.




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