2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,500 miles

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problem #2

Sep 282011

V70

  • 160,000 miles
Steering column lock locked up while driving. Key still worked and car still running but was unable to steer. Would have been a disaster if I was driving any faster. Very scary and should be safety recall!!!

- Fort Riley, KS, USA

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problem #1

Dec 032005

V70 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
Volvo, 2001 V70 - VIN [xxx] this specific vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. Since purchased new, car has had multiple system failures leading to various unsafe driving conditions including brake system failure and engine failure (including loss of braking and steering systems). Manufacturer has acknowledged unusual nature of this particular vehicle quality defects - concerned that car must be taken off road to avoid serious crash. Please advise. Updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Menlo Park, CA, USA

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