V70 Volvo

[Guest]

Just a friendly warning. Our Volvo mechanic has told us that the V70 and
probably all models have electrical problems. We passed on the purchase of a
2003 based on this. We are long time Volvo owners having purchased our first
one in 1964. The magazine; Consumer Reports, has downgraded the Volvo for
the last 4 years. Its a shame but we are moving on without a new Volvo.

 

[JohanE]

hmm, I would guess all modern cars can have electrical problems with all the
onboard computers and other modern gizmos. Here in sweden the V70 is the no
1 selling model of all makes and I´ve heard nothing of any special problems
with them in respect to electrical problems. I have since 3yrs a S80 2,9 -99
and never hace had any problems due to this. (though I have to change tail
light bulbs every 3 months)
Johan
Yr mech is bullshiting you.

 

[Jordan Britnell]

I tend to agree. I have a 1999 S70 and have had no electrical problems.
Well, one burnt out tail light. Most of the really annoying stuff was
permanently fixed under warranty. I say go for it and if you are really
worried about things, buy an extended warranty. No matter what anyone says I
would always recommend buying one. They are not prohibitively expensive and
give you a good measure of security.

Jordan B. 1999 S70 Loaded!

 

[Stephen M. Henning]

Just a friendly warning. Our Volvo mechanic has told us that the V70 and
probably all models have electrical problems. We passed on the purchase of a
2003 based on this.

That was the 1999 model and earlier. By 2000 they had solved the
problem. In 2001 the V70 was a complete redesign and didn't have the
problem. The problem was that the lamp sockets got too hot and
oxidized, causing intermittent operation. Volvo replaced the problem
sockets for free.

 

[Leiv Magne Faane]

I agree with JohanE.

Volvo is problably better than most europeen and american cars. I think
that's what most machanics says.

If you are looking for more reliable cars that Volvo, you should buy a Mazda
or Toyota according to norwegian experts. But since I'm a a big Volvo fan, I
say it's bullshit.

- Leiv Magne Faane, Norway
'86 Volvo 244 GLE, B230A, 265000 km

 

[Rob Guenther]

There are potential computer problems with the new V70s tho. But that is
more from buggered up sensor modules, friends of mine had their whole DTSC,
ABS, wheelspeed sensor computers and sensing modules go wonky on them, cost
them around $5000 for getting that, and a problem with the fuel filler
fixed. And I don't think it was a greedy dealer trying to make money, the
DTSC and ABS warnings would go off at random.... sometimes when the DTSC was
disabled. The problem had also causes their rear end computer to do some
funny stuff, include disable the rear locks, and do some funny stuff with
the rear tail lighting.