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2010 Volvo V70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB

3
Recalls
4
Complaints

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Overall Side Star Rating

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Overall Side Pole Star Rating

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Rollover Star Rating

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Complaints
Recalls

4 Complaints

for 2010 VOLVO V70
06/12/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: YV1960BWXA1******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO V70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT TAMPER DEVICE FAILED AND IMPACTED THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCLUDED THE VEHICLE FROM A SERVICE CAMPAIGN. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE DEALER'S SOLUTION WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE. A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED TO SERVICE THE ENGINE AND SERVICE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (VOLVO CARS CAPE COD, 270 NORTH ST, HYANNIS, MA 02601, 508-815-5400) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

04/09/2015
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 10/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

AROUND OCTOBER OF 2014 THE WINDSHIELD SEAL ALONG THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN LEAKING INTO THE CAR. WATER RUNS DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD, DRIPS ONTO THE DASH BOARD, RUNS BEHIND THE DASHBOARD, AND DRIPS DOWN ONTO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CENTER CONSOLE. I'VE BEEN READING SOME VOLVO FORUMS AND APPARENTLY THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH SEVERAL VOLVO MODELS OVER SEVERAL YEARS. APPARENTLY THE ADHESIVE USED TO AFFIX THE WINDSHIELD IS FAILING WHICH CAUSES THE LEAKS AND, IN SEVERE CASES, CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO LOOSEN FROM THE FRAME. NOT ONLY DO I BELIEVE THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD, BUT ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN WHICH IS EPIDEMIC TO MANY NEWER VOLVO MODELS. *TR

07/17/2013
Components: WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/07/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: YV1982BW9A1******
Summary

SAFETY ISSUE WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR IN TIRE AT HIGH SPEED. PRESSURE MONITORING VALVE HAD DISINTEGRATED AND FALLEN INTO TIRE, WE LEARNED, CAUSING IMMEDIATE FLAT TIRE. CORROSION, WE WERE TOLD. CAR HAD LESS THAN 41,000 MILES ON IT, AND HAD BEEN MAINTAINED AT PRESCRIBED INTERVALS, AND WE WERE NOT WARNED THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD OCCUR. WE NARROWLY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE.

12/25/2010
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 12/18/2010
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: YV1960BW5A1******
Summary

ON DECEMBER 18, 2010 I ENCOUNTERED A TOTAL LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKING CAUSED BY AN ABRADED BRAKE-LINE TO THE RIGHT, FRONT WHEEL OF MY 2010 V70. THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED AT NORCO GOODYEAR IN MAMMOTH LAKES, CA. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WHO COMPLETED THE REPAIR FOUND THAT MY CAR WAS MISSING A BRACKET TO CLAMP THE BRAKE LINE AND HOLD IT AWAY FROM THE TIRE: AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE-LINE (HOSE) WAS SLOWLY ABRADED THROUGH FROM WEARING AGAINST THE TIRE AND CABLE-STYLE SNOW-CHAINS. THE SNOW-CHAINS HAD AMPLE CLEARANCE ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE, WHERE THE BRAKE-LINE HOSE WAS INSTALLED THROUGH A RETAINING BRACKET: NO SUCH BRACKET WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND THE BRAKE HOSE TOUCHED MY TIRE AND SNOW-CHAIN. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR SAFELY; HOWEVER, THE EMERGENCY MAY HAVE BEEN DIRE IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL. *TR

3 Recalls

for 2010 VOLVO V70
13/10/2010
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V489000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Campaign Number: 10V489000
Manufacture: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Summary

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

Notes

VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R229. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

08/11/2010
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V566000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Campaign Number: 10V566000
Manufacture: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Summary

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Notes

VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R231. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

30/06/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V378000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Campaign Number: 20V378000
Manufacture: Volvo Car USA LLC
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Summary

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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