10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,667 miles

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problem #3

Aug 242006

V70 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
: the contact stated the pads and calipers came into contact with the rotors. The rear pads, rotors and calipers were replaced three times. The front pads, rotors and calipers were replaced twice. Prior to each replacement, the brakes made a loud squeaking sound and the front and rear end shook when the brakes were applied. Currently the brakes made a loud squeaking noise and the front end shook when the brakes were applied. The dealership was notified.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 092000

V70

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both rear rotors have been replaced 5 times in one year due to excessive wear. Starting with the 2000 models Volvo changed to larger rotors.

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jun 011999

(reported on)

V70 4WD

  • miles
The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.

- Peabody, MA, USA

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