Parking Brake Problems of Volvo V70

Volvo V70 owners have reported 4 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake linkage and cable (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Volvo V70


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Volvo V70

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

I was recently told my 2001 v79xc needed ball joints, then sway bars and someone else said struts! also: I have had the car diagnosed, the system reported throttle module errors and electircal or circuit problems; throttle module cleaned, then replaced; headlights replaced 3 times (wiring   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

While the vehicle was parked on an incline it rolled back, and crashed into a house. Consumer took vehicle to a garage for inspection. However, the cause had not been determined at this time.   Read details...

The Hydraulic Parking Brake problem

1) pulled out of my driveway 2) complete brake failure 3)tbd - car at dealership, but dealership and Volvo USA refuses to acknowledge the brake failure.   Read details...




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