Air Brake Problems of Volvo V70

Volvo V70 owners have reported 12 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake abs warning light (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Volvo V70


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Volvo V70

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

I have been notified by my Volvo dealer (don beyer Volvo, falls church, va) during routine service that there is an internal fault in the abs module in my 1999 Volvo V70 wagon. The estimated cost for this prospective repair is $951.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

I own a 1998 Volvo V70. With less than 50,000 miles on the odometer, I have had to replace both the air pump and the abs control module. These parts should not have failed on a car that is five years old.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes the brakes will lock up and the vehicle will have heavy vibration causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Mr   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

We learned this week that our Volvo V70 has a design defect - in that the brake rotors become warped after a short period of usage. The service representative at the authorized Volvo dealer where we purchased the car, informed us of this.   Read details...




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