Volvo V70 owners have reported 174 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (30 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Volvo V70. The contact was driving 45 mph when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after the failure and was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostic testing. Read details...
I took my car to the dealer because it was not passing smog and had trouble for several years. So the smog dealer told me to take it to the dealer. I told the dealer that I was trying to pass smog, but the car had been driving very good in spite of the smog problem. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the transmission failed. The transmission service required light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the transmission needed Read details...
The transmission slips when shifting into or out of 1st and 2nd gears. Read details...
I have a 2001 Volvo V70 with 110,000 miles. The transmission has been slipping for the last 2 years. Last week the car was barely driveable. My Volvo mechanic states that the transmission needs to be replaced (approx. $4700). I have heard of many other Volvo owners having the same problem. Read details...