2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,003 miles

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problem #4

Jul 172007

S70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 1998 Volvo S70 which has ABS/trac light problems. I've been having intermittent issues with this where the indicator lights come on and the ABS will sometimes pulsate and it makes a terrible noise. My understanding is that when the ABS indicator is on, I don't have ABS brakes. It appears from the Volvo brickboard that a lot of people are having this issue. I am concerned about the safety (besides the fact that it is scary when the brakes start going) and think Volvo should make the necessary repairs. It appears to be an issue only on this year/make.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #3

Sep 042003

S70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
My 1998 Volvo S70 has 43,000 miles on it and the ABS light comes on and off, and sometimes you feel in the brake pedal. After talking to other Volvo owners they have had the same problem

- Wahiawa, HI, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012003

S70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles
ABS light works intermittently. I was told I needed to replace my ABS unit as is was faulty but ABS light on the dash doesn't always turn on.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

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problem #1

Nov 092002

S70

  • 158,012 miles
ABS & trac light come on when brakes get hot! ************dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis********769743

- Denver, CO, USA

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