1999 Volvo V70
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1999 Volvo V70. Newest first.
On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Remedy
Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. the recall began on december 29, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. this could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On vehicles with an original oem switch, dealers will replace the headlight switch. all other vehicles will be inspected to determine if the switch has een damaged and replace only if necessary. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. there could be inadequate contact between the bulb and socket which could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle IS turning and could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Vehicle description: station wagons equipped with third seats. users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Contact with the tailpipe can result in personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, repair the tailpipe.
Owner complaints
169 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine
Througout this cars history (from the first year 20 + years ago through to today) the engine randomly cuts out without warning, though this happens when usally while declerating and braking to round a street corner. once it cuts out, of course power steering and brakes are virtually inoperative. however, by simply putting in neutral and turning the key the care always immediately restarts.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Vehicle speed control
Car surges randomly at lower speeds. Car also loses power on freeway and acceleration fluctuates uncontrollably at times. All symptoms happening while car IS in motion, mostly at speeds over 50mph. I brought the car to my local dealership where there were open recalls on the model I own. After recall was performed, the symptoms have increased and worsened. Dealership IS refusing to take any responsibility.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly reduced speed drastically without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly reduced speed drastically without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection, diagnostic testing, and repair. The failure mileage was not available.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine and transmission range warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electronic…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine and transmission range warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the electronic throttle control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,550.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the etm needed to be replaced. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control); however…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the etm needed to be replaced. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control); however, the manufacturer and local dealer indicated that the timeframe had expired to receive the recall repair, even if the mileage was less than 200,000. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline
Traveling in town at appr. 45 mph. Car went into limp mode, etm check light came on. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
As I was driving home the car started running very rough and was not able to get it above 25 mph. it also started to lunge forward sporadically and it seemed like it was going to stall at any moment. I contacted volvo directly and they called it "limp home mode" and that's exactly what it was…
As I was driving home the car started running very rough and was not able to get it above 25 mph. it also started to lunge forward sporadically and it seemed like it was going to stall at any moment. I contacted volvo directly and they called it "limp home mode" and that's exactly what it was, horrable!!. I consider myself lucky that my children were not with me. apparently volvo recognizes the problem but are no longer fixing this ongoing problem. volvo estimated that the fix would be on the low end $900.00 up to about $1400.00. volvo IS not taking anymore responsibility and now it's up to the consumer to absorb the cost. *tr
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the check engine, ecm and the limp home mode warning messages illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the check engine, ecm and the limp home mode warning messages illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had surpassed the statute of limitations for repairs under nhtsa campaign ID number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 158,000.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. The contact stated that the electronic throttle positioning sensor warning light would illuminate constantly, causing the vehicle to run slow and sluggish. The vehicle would have to be turned off and restarted whenever the failure occurred in order for the…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. The contact stated that the electronic throttle positioning sensor warning light would illuminate constantly, causing the vehicle to run slow and sluggish. The vehicle would have to be turned off and restarted whenever the failure occurred in order for the vehicle to reset. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was repaired for the failure in 2006 under nhtsa campaign ID number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 93,877.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo XC70 (n/a). The contact stated that the electronic throttle control system warning light was illuminated in 2004. The dealer replaced the throttle body system and made updates to the vehicle computer. The contact was offered an extended warranty to cover the…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo XC70 (n/a). The contact stated that the electronic throttle control system warning light was illuminated in 2004. The dealer replaced the throttle body system and made updates to the vehicle computer. The contact was offered an extended warranty to cover the failure for up to ten years from the date of service. most recently, the warning light was illuminated again and the dealer was contacted. The dealer advised the contact that the warranty had expired in 2008 and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,300.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. The contact stated that the check engine and esc warning lights were illuminated. The engine then exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms accompanied by a loud noise. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) but was…
TL* the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. The contact stated that the check engine and esc warning lights were illuminated. The engine then exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms accompanied by a loud noise. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 06v441000 (vehicle speed control) but was informed by the manufacturer that the repairs had been performed by the previous owner. The vehicle was not further repaired. The current and failure mileage was 204,529.
- Power train › Driveline
While driving 1999 volvo V70, the car rolled to a stop. vehicle had to be towed. front drive axle was rusted out, broken, and had to be replaced. old part not available. repair bill available; repair technician available for contact. *Tr
- Latches/locks/linkages
There IS only one door that owner can unlock with the key. otherwise, the consumer must rely on the remote. the battery on our remote failed and the lock had been non-functioning for quite some time, since there IS only one lock on the doors. a child was locked inside the car. we had to call…
There IS only one door that owner can unlock with the key. otherwise, the consumer must rely on the remote. the battery on our remote failed and the lock had been non-functioning for quite some time, since there IS only one lock on the doors. a child was locked inside the car. we had to call a locksmith. to replace the remote (they fail frequently) it costs approximately $300 for the device. this IS absolutely abusive. *Tr
- Electrical system
My volvo V70 has stalled dead repeatedly while driving at both high and low speeds, most recently while just coming onto a long freeway exit ramp with no shoulder. There were cars behind me and I almost got hit from behind. Prior stalls (about 5 of them) include total stalling while braking, and…
My volvo V70 has stalled dead repeatedly while driving at both high and low speeds, most recently while just coming onto a long freeway exit ramp with no shoulder. There were cars behind me and I almost got hit from behind. Prior stalls (about 5 of them) include total stalling while braking, and while speeding up. I have had the fuel pump, relay, and manifold replaced. And after all that, spending over $1000, it stalled this last time. Sometimes the car can start up again after a stall and a 10 minute wait, but it will suddenly stall again. *Tr
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline · Unknown or other
Car repeatedly stalls with no explanation. volvo dealership has worked on car 8 times. throttle parts have been replaced, etm, and many other parts. now they say it's the catalytic converter. this IS extremely frustrating and scary. there seems to be no rhyme or reason to why the car stalls.…
Car repeatedly stalls with no explanation. volvo dealership has worked on car 8 times. throttle parts have been replaced, etm, and many other parts. now they say it's the catalytic converter. this IS extremely frustrating and scary. there seems to be no rhyme or reason to why the car stalls. sometimes, it will act as if there's a clogged fuel line, then it stalls the next time I have to decelerate. other times, it dies when I'm driving. *dt
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
My husband and I were burned by scolding hot steam and water that exploded out of our a/c heating vents on our dashboard. We were waiting in a drive thru with the car on, but the a/c heating unit was off. The make , model and year of our car IS a 1999 volvo V70. It was towed to our mechanic who…
My husband and I were burned by scolding hot steam and water that exploded out of our a/c heating vents on our dashboard. We were waiting in a drive thru with the car on, but the a/c heating unit was off. The make , model and year of our car IS a 1999 volvo V70. It was towed to our mechanic who said the heater core went bad and the hoses ruptured. He bypassed the heater unit to save money on repairs. When my husband was driving the vehicle home it ran hot, he promptly took it back to the repair shop. The radiator fan was inoperative the main cabin floor was flooded with coolant and foul smelling. We no longer had faith in the car and sold the car to the mechanic. We're just happy we weren't driving the vehicle on the road when that happened. *Tr
- Electrical system
1999 volvo V70 AWD - electronic throttle system failed at ~96,000 miles. required $1500 in repairs because the car was just outside of the extended warranty period. currently negotiating with volvo about at least partial compensation, as ets failures have been a longstanding problem with this model. No resolution yet. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. In 2008 a mechanic stated that the ABS, ebd switch failed at 105,000 miles. He did not replace the switch. In september of 2009 the failure recurred and caused the brakes to malfunction. The dealer confirmed that there were no related recalls per his vin. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. In 2008 a mechanic stated that the ABS, ebd switch failed at 105,000 miles. He did not replace the switch. In september of 2009 the failure recurred and caused the brakes to malfunction. The dealer confirmed that there were no related recalls per his vin. The ABS module and the ebd switch were replaced. The repair cost was $822.26. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. updated 10/27/09 *cn the consumer stated only the ABS feature failed. The brakes continued to work, however, the switch failure also caused intermittent failure of the odometer and speedometer as well as causing the dashboard warning lights to come on and go off. Updated 10/28/09.*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes failed after complete replacement due to overheating. rear caliper failed and caused brake line to close and pedal to go to floor. Car had to be towed back 50 miles to dealer. *Tr
- Electrical system · Power train › Automatic transmission
The indicator light on the gear selector has burnt out. there's a 'signal-orange' colored indicator mark that tracks the gear selector against the slate grey color shift assembly put there as a safety feature so you know what gear you're in and don't accidentally take off in an unintended…
The indicator light on the gear selector has burnt out. there's a 'signal-orange' colored indicator mark that tracks the gear selector against the slate grey color shift assembly put there as a safety feature so you know what gear you're in and don't accidentally take off in an unintended direction, forward or reverse, or roll into someone while unintentionally finding yourself in neutral. well now at night unless you turn on the interior light, you can just guess what gear you're in because when it's dark in the cab you can't see at all what's what as far a gear selection. I find this remarkable. at age 49, with all the cars we've owned and all I've had until over 100,000 miles, never do I recall any dashboard type indicator lamps burning out, I thought they just made them that way because they're not replaceable or something. I assumed they were like neon or light emitting diodes that can never burn out and would function forever or until something physically broke them. here's a tip for you folks at the nhtsa and your families: avoid volvo's in parking lots at night, turns out we have only an idea of the gear we're in before the car starts moving, in the dark the lack of certainty provided by a manufacturing failure could prove dangerous. volvo for life? *Tr
- Visibility
About a 1999 V70 glt volvo: the sun visor IS sagging down and it unexpectedly comes into my line of sight while driving. to be clear, it's straight and in otherwise good condition, but it just doesn't lock up flat to the ceiling the way it should. currently while debating the relatively high…
About a 1999 V70 glt volvo: the sun visor IS sagging down and it unexpectedly comes into my line of sight while driving. to be clear, it's straight and in otherwise good condition, but it just doesn't lock up flat to the ceiling the way it should. currently while debating the relatively high replacement cost - $200 just for the part because it has a mirror and light, I've got it strapped up with a nylon belt, keeping it out of my view, but then I now have nothing for low sun driving conditions. it may seem petty to mention this as a safety issue, but it did come down and present a visual obstruction to me while driving. on the other hand, this has never occurred in my now almost 24 year old saab, not even with 240,000 miles on it. nor do we have this problem on my wife's '94 acura legend, where there are over 140,000 miles of use and age. nor have I had this problem in other cars I've owned, back to and including my first: the '73 pinto I had in college, I sold it w/ 105,000 mi. And don?t recall this type of concern! I just think on a newer car, (this occurred on our newest car ever, and before 80,000 miles, I think i?ve been fighting to keep the visor up since 60,000 mi. And now it?s finally flopped down) one shouldn't suddenly have to be dodging their head around the cab to see out the front window, while fiddling with the visor coming down, finally placing it to the side, where it still sags but only providing a minor obstruction - obviously not near as critical as blocking one's front view. so what am I to conclude: do I replace it for $200 - plus labor - (two actually, the passenger side one IS getting ready to do the same thing), and then be subject to it recurring? also it occurred the night before leaving on a road trip ct to rochester, ny: i.e.: westerly driving into the sunset and there was no time in the travel schedule to delay for such an unexpected repair. I had to make the drive with the sun visor out of commission. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The braking sometimes becomes diminished. the pedal IS 'stiff' and normal baking IS reduced. it occurs so rarely that there IS no way for me to expect that it will present for a mechanic on a test drive. occurrences are many days or even weeks apart. the symptom involves a distinct variation…
The braking sometimes becomes diminished. the pedal IS 'stiff' and normal baking IS reduced. it occurs so rarely that there IS no way for me to expect that it will present for a mechanic on a test drive. occurrences are many days or even weeks apart. the symptom involves a distinct variation on the normal braking experience: a slight throbbing occurs and diminished stopping power IS available, I have to press markedly harder to get the car to stop. scary. this symptom IS so intermittent and fleeting, it seems it would be near impossible to demonstrate and track down. but every time I experience it, the very slight pulsing during braking and accompanying additional pedal pressure required to achieve a normal stop, I worry. I've even pulled into a parking lot and tried in an abandon section to test it and to get it to reoccur for me, but never can. so I worry. to be clear, the situation for which I'm concerned here IS when, on rare occasions, while routine braking, I experience the need to apply more pressure than IS otherwise typical and usual. it scares me a bit, but as it turns out, in all the instances so far, it's occurred on city streets w/ relatively low speeds involved and light traffic situations; (e.g.: I'm first to an intersection w/ no one in front of me, etc.) but for future situations that might require a critical braking, I remain naturally, concerned. the danger IS displaced in the immediate term where the remedy has been, simply, applying increased pedal pressure and feeling lucky not to be in a critical braking situation. then I don't see the problem again for some time. have you had other mentions of this type of problem with the 1999 V70 glt volvos? *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control
Back in june of 2008 - on start up my 99 volvo V70 - would rough idle, rev to 4000 and would not exceed 20 mph. the idle sounded like sneakers in a dryer. I took the car to my garage and was quoted $2000.00 to replace the etm - I was told by my garage that the etm may still be under warranty.…
Back in june of 2008 - on start up my 99 volvo V70 - would rough idle, rev to 4000 and would not exceed 20 mph. the idle sounded like sneakers in a dryer. I took the car to my garage and was quoted $2000.00 to replace the etm - I was told by my garage that the etm may still be under warranty. after speaking with volvo USA - I was advised that this part was under warranty and I should bring to the nearest volvo dealership. I did. boston volvo village - did a software update and after that reported no issues with the etm - they claimed cracked vacuum hoses were the problems. they replaced the hoses and return the car. the car broke down a day later - rev to 4000, rough idle, won't go over 20 mph - sneakers in washing machine sound. I brought the car back to boston volvo village - this time they told me that I had an bad accelerator pedal - which was replace cost was $225.00. the car broke down a third time - this time on a busy highway - I was able to pull off - but if not for some excellent driving by others on the road there would had been a 3 car pile up. boston volvo village towed the car back to their garage. one of their employees admitted to me that the emt was the problem - but that volvo makes it impossible to replace the etm. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Vehicle speed control
I have a 99 volvo V70 T5, on july 3RD of 2006 we had the vehicle in as the etm light was on, the dealer upgraded the software of the etm at no cost, now a year later the vehicle IS undrivable. it surges at low idle causing the vehicle to jump forward, it consistently stalls out and now IS…
I have a 99 volvo V70 T5, on july 3RD of 2006 we had the vehicle in as the etm light was on, the dealer upgraded the software of the etm at no cost, now a year later the vehicle IS undrivable. it surges at low idle causing the vehicle to jump forward, it consistently stalls out and now IS beginning to surge while driving down the road at any rpm. I feel that this IS a extreme hazard and I am no longer able to drive the vehicle. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volvo V70. while driving 55 mph, the ABS warning lights illuminated, the speedometer stopped working, and the transmission failed to shift. the dealer stated that the ABS module failed and they made the replacement. no other failures have occurred since the replacement. the vin was unknown. the current mileage IS 140,000 and failure mileage was 102,000.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle control malfunction
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the S40 and V40), my 2002 S60 and V70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor…
On november 14, 2006 volvo submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning etm failures in model year (my) 1999 through 2001 volvo models (not including the S40 and V40), my 2002 S60 and V70 with naturally aspirated engines and my 2002 v70s.according to volvo, ?a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.volvo further stated that,this resulted in a high number of these vehicles going into limp home mode without need.?volvo indicated that this was the most severe consequence of an etm fault in the subject vehicles.the recall remedy IS a software upgrade introduced by volvo on march 16, 2006 in a customer satisfaction program.at the time of the notification 161,202 vehicles of the population of 331,301 had already had the software uploaded and were therefore not included in the population count of the recall. Odi?s analysis of complaints to odi and volvo, volvo field reports and warranty data found that etm failure could result in (1) engine stall; (2) mechanical limp mode; (3) lunging forward during low-speed driving maneuvers; and (4) faltering during high speed merges or when crossing traffic.odi identified 12 crashes related to etm failure, with 6 caused by lunging incidents, 3 caused by stalling incidents, 2 caused by mechanical limp mode and 1 from the faltering condition.odi's analysis of complaint data and information obtained from consumer interviews identified 1,289 incidents with safety related consequences (389.1 per 100,000 vehicles), including 479 involving engine stall (144.6 per 100,000 vehicles) and 729 involving mechanical limp mode (220.0 per 100,000 vehicles).odi's analysis of warranty claim narrative text shows at least 14,965 warranty claims with codes indicating an etm fault resulting in vehicle operation in mechanical limp mode (4.5% of the subject vehicles). Volvo?s recall addresses odi?s safety concerns with etm failures.odi will continue to monitor the subject vehicles to determine if additional action IS required.this engineering analysis IS closed.
- Throttle control malfunction
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging…
Pe05-041 was opened on july, 26, 2005, based on 136 consumer complaints to odi alleging throttle control malfunctions in the subject vehicles.odi has now received 591 complaints of etm failures which allege symptoms with potential safety related consequences.these include allegations of engine stall, vehicle surging forward without accelerator input, vehicle hesitation upon acceleration and sudden and unexpected transition into reduced performance operation (limp mode).volvo submitted over 2,900 complaints concerning the etm in the subject vehicles during pe05-041.odi's preliminary analysis of a sample the volvo complaints identified approximately 55 percent with one or more of the symptoms described above.odi IS continuing its assessment of the information contained in the volvo complaints. In november 2005, to resolve an investigation by the california air resources board, volvo announced that it would extend the warranty coverage to 10 years / 200,000 miles for the etm in approximately 356,000 model year 1999 through 2002 passenger cars sold in the united states and canada.under volvo's policy, vehicles that experience etm failures will receive a variety of repairs including etm cleaning, reprogramming the engine control module and/or replacement of the etm. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea05-021) to continue to assess the safety consequences of etm failures in the subject vehicles.
- Headlight failure
On august 23, 1999, volvo notified nhtsa that it would conduct a safety recall (99v235) on certain 1997 model year (my) 850 vehicles and certain 1998 s/v/c 70 series vehicles for failure of the headlight switch.the defect report stated in part: operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can…
On august 23, 1999, volvo notified nhtsa that it would conduct a safety recall (99v235) on certain 1997 model year (my) 850 vehicles and certain 1998 s/v/c 70 series vehicles for failure of the headlight switch.the defect report stated in part: operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.volvo's remedy for this recall was to replace the headlight switch.this recall query investigation was opened on june 8, 2004, based on 13 reports of headlight failure on 1998 and 1999 s/v/c 70 series vehicles that were not included in the earlier recall.by letter of october 18, 2004, volvo has notified the agency that it will now conduct a safety recall of an additional 97,000 my 1998 through 2000 s70/v70/v70xc and C70 vehicles built from june 5, 1997 through january 11, 2000. Volvo dealers will replace the original equipment master light switch with one of an improved design. See safety recall 04v504 for details.
- Turn signal
There is no summary currently available
- Inadvertent side air bag deployment
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10188881Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the ultimate goal of qualifying for self-authorization status.
- 10181041Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
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- 10177392Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
- 10177386Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
- 10172472This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
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- 10171676Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10170147Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10169394This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169393This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in the vehicle. Swapping the Driver Information Module (DIM) is strictly forbidden as the DIM it is the main carrier of the odometer function, and will, in case of swapping, result in manipulated odometer value. Service: Please do NOT swap any control modules from vehicle to vehicle for testing, unless instructed to do so in a Vehicle Report by the Technical Helpdesk
- 10169391Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10169390Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
- 10169389This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
- 10169388This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
- 10169036Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.
- 10169032This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10169030This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10169022This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10169021Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC
- 10168247VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Workshop Systems Requirements and Guidelines VIDA in 2015 , Peer - to - Peer Infrastructure GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada 00 337 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 01 19 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 17 ? Right first time in Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . 2015 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 2 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 3 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 4 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 5 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 6 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 7 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 8 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 9 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 10 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 11 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 12 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 13 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 14 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 15 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 16 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 17 of 17
- 10168245This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10167953Software Installation Policy changes.
- 10167952Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
- 10167915Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer.
- 10167907This is a Service Product Journal: VIDA will not support Windows 8.1 after June 30th 2017
- 10167895This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
- 10167887Technical Journal TITLE : The Error Frame Finder (EFF) can be an aid in fault tracing intermittent CAN network problems by providing a visible indication of error frames that are being transmitted on the network when the fault becomes active. The advantage of using the EFF function is that error frames are usually transmitted on the network before a vehicle symptom can occur. Hence, if the fault is very intermittent in nature, it may be possible, for example, to induce the wiring fault for a short duration by manipulating the vehicle harnesses and connectors. The electrical fault will occur and be detected by the EFF without ever having a vehicle symptom appear. The instructions for setting up the tool have been simplified.
- 10167872This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling.
- 10167861This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? literature over the Internet.
- 10167854Mandatory Special Tool List
Every Volvo V70 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.