1.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
174,810 miles

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problem #1

Aug 172016

XC70 4-cyl

  • 174,810 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Volvo XC70. The contact stated that the hatchback did not open without electricity. When the vehicle's battery failed, the contact was unable to open the hatch. The contact also stated that there was no handle or any means to unlock the hatch from outside or inside the vehicle without power, making it a death trap in an emergency situation for those seated in the back rows. The contact made the manufacturer aware of the failure and was informed that his concern would be noted. The failure mileage was 174,810. Updated 01/10/2017

- Teaneck, NJ, USA

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