2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,164 miles

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problem #1

Apr 092006

V70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,164 miles
: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the rear hatchback opened without warning dumping the cargo onto the highway. A crash was avoided and the police were not contacted. The vehicle was seen by a dealer who determined the hatchback lock was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The hatchback lock was replaced once before due to a similar incident. Updated 05/04/06.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

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