Volvo V70 owners have reported 35 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When I was getting out of the car very shortly after buying it, I opened the door all the way and started getting out of the car. The door started to close and injured my leg. This happens anytime the car is on a hill or when the wind is blowing. It happends on all four doors. Read details...
The driver side interior door latch has disconnected four times in the past five years. As a driver, I am literally stuck in the car, and I have to exit thhrough passenger side of the vehicle. This repair(s) does not work, and the door latches are faulty in these cars. Read details...
I have a windshield problem: the seal that secures the windshield to the roof of the car has failed along the entire length of the top of the windshield. This was found during troubleshooting a leak problem -- water was entering the car when it rained, leaking from the rear-view mirror and the Read details...
Automobile: Volvo V70 wagon 1998 on the driver's side door, there is a swing arm that attaches to the door and the car frame. Its purpose appears to stop the door from hyper extending. The swing arm attaches to car frame via a bracket. This bracket is welded on the frame. Read details...
Tailgate latch does not function properly at cold temperatures. Failure is covered for V70, but not V70xc. Latch assemblies are the same. Numerous other references to V70xc latch failures found on internet. Problem is much more widespread than acknowledged. Numerous complaints to multiple dealers. Read details...