Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 S70 are official communications between Volvo & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #460001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610436

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 95 KM/H (50 - 60 MPH). *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #510006

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615014

      NEW REAR BRAKE PADS FOR VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #0023

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089468

      BULLETIN DESCRIBING HOW TO CORRECT CONDITION OF OIL LEAKAGE OCCURRING AT ONE OR MORE OF THE OIL PUMP RETAINING SCREWS. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES THE PREVIOUS SB21-0023 DATED OCTOBER 1999. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #2220006

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618508

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REPLACE THE PISTON COOLING VALVE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2310

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615027

      INFORMATION ON HOW TO RUN AND EVALUATE AN EVAP QUICK TEST ON A CAR WITH THE B5254S ENGINE, WHICH HAS THE DENSO ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2198

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610590

      SERVICE CAMPAIGN ENVOLVING THE ENGINE OIL FILLER GRAKE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2210029

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610600

      INFORMATION ON INSPECTING THE OIL FILLER GRATE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2220006

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610445

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE PISTON COOLING VALVE ON GASOLINE ENGINES. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #120199

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089456

      RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR VEHICLES WITH AN INCORRECT EMISSIONS DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE PACKAGE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #149

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018801

      WARRANTY COVERAGE SHOULD A CUSTOMER EPXERIENCE A DEFECT WIT THE ETM SYSTEM BEYOND THE TERMS OF THE NORMAL NEW CAR WARRANTY. *TT TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS). *TT CHECKING CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #4347

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016108

      DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE 1ST AND/OR REVERSE GEAR. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #4607

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001321

      ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT/BOOT KIT AVAILABLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #430029

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621829

      CUSTOMER COMPLAINT REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90 - 100 KM/H / 55 - 60 MPH) MAY BE DUE TO COOLANT CONTAMINATED, DEGRADED OR OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. Read More »

    • TSB #4316

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #616746

      NEW SOFTWARE DEVELOPED TO REDUCE HARSH COAST DOWNSHIFTS ON R MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE AW 55-50 FIVE SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4318

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #616747

      SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SOFTWARE DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AW 55-50 FIVE SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Read More »

    • TSB #4312

      Date Announced:
      OCT 11, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615036

      SUBJECT REGARDING 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID; FLUIDE TYPE JWS-3309. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #4311

      Date Announced:
      OCT 11, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615037

      SOME AWD / XC CAR MIGHT HAVE A SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS AT LOW SPEED (E.G., DURING PARKING MANEUVERS). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #430029REV

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612377

      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (90-100 KM/H/55-60 MPH) Read More »

    • TSB #4430029

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610596

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN REGARDING TRANSMISSION LOCKUP ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT CRUISING SPEEDS (55 - 60 MPH) DUE TO WORN, OVERHEATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #TJ-US16761

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037893

      VOLVO: THERE IS A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *RM UPDATED 4/11/2012. *KB UPDATED 4/13/12. *PE UPDATED 5/15/12. *PE UPDATED 6/4/12. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #4002

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016434

      TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) UPGRADES AVAILABLE TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS/SYMPTOMS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    • TSB #4607

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016115

      X70 AWD PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT / BOOT KIT AVAILABLE AS A SPARE PART. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #250023

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620880

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO CLEAN THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) BORE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #SPJ3070120160419

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087107

      THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    • TSB #0015

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627799

      B+CABLE, BATTERY-TO-FUSE BOX, REPLACEMENT. *YD Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TJ31543

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088666

      THIS 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. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    • TSB #350012

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619104

      ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS AND THE SOCKETS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #360018

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619103

      ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #101A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619110

      INFORMATION TO ALL VOLVO RETAILERS REGARDING SERVICE CAMPAIGN 101A - INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #3360018

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620108

      THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN NO. 101A INVOLVES HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT AND STOP LUG REPLACEMENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #101A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620109

      INFORMATION TO ALL VOLVO RETAILERS (US & CANADA) REGARDING VEHICLES WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT WIPER BLADE AND THE STOP LUG. Read More »

    • TSB #3620

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615035

      HEAD LAMP WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #SMB-88-001A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041668

      VOLVO: FOR OWNERS WHO REQUIRE FRONT SEAT BELT EXTENDERS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE. *PE Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #8830032

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613430

      SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #830032

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610391

      INFORMATION ON INSTALLING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR DOOR LOCKS. *TT Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • TSB #830032REV

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612379

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF THE DOOR LOCK PROTECTIVE COVER. *MJS Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #155

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019595

      ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #149

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019591

      ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #250023

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007611

      ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM), CLEANING. *MJ Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

    • TSB #250023

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620880

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO CLEAN THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE (ETM) BORE. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #460005

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #616755

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM IS NOT DAMAGED WHEN SERVICING WHEELS AND TIRES. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #8812

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089466

      INFORMATION INTRODUCING THE TOP TETHER ANCHORAGE FOR CHILD SEAT. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #SMB17-2017A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088566

      VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #3909

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089491

      A CONDITION WITH THE POWER ANTENNA INTERMITTENTLY STOPPING BETWEEN BOTTOM AND TOP POSITION. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SMB17-2017A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088566

      VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS SERVICE MANAGER BULLETIN TITLE : RETAIL CAR DELIVERY PROCESS ALL MY 2016 S60 , V60 , XC60 , XC70 AND S80 GROUP : NO:ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : UNITED STATES AND CANADA 17 2016A SERVICE ... Read More »

    • TSB #SMB00-354

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10088374

      WARRANTY, CUSTOMER PAY AND/OR INTERNAL REPAIRS PERFORMED MUST BE VERIFIED BY A PUNCHED TIME FLAG ON THE BACK OF THE REPAIR ORDER HARD COPY. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #8738

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624137

      SUBJECT REGARDING A/C PRESSURE SWITCH- EVAPORATOR FREEZING. *YD Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #8820

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615901

      SUBJECT PERTAINS TO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AND NOISE FROM THE DASHBOARD. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2280009

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610429

      THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT A NUMBER OF VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TWO-WHEEL DRIVE, 5-CYLINDER TURBO EQUIPPED ENGINES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE PACKAGE. Read More »

    • TSB #2280009

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089436

      THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT A NUMBER OF VEHICLES HAVE AN INCORRECT DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE PACKAGE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2511

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089460

      SOME MODELS MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE CHECK ENGINE AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM LIGHTS ON THE DASH PANEL MAY ILLIMINATE. *TT Read More »