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Volvo XC70 – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Volvo XC70

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Volvo XC70, for which Volvo has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Volvo XC70. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Volvo XC70 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.



eu issues Latest XC70’s Issues in the EU

08/11/2021
The driver airbag may be defective. As a result, fragments of the inflator inside the airbag may project out when the driver airba...
20/07/2020
Air bubbles may remain in the engine’s cooling system after filling with coolant. Consequently, the cooling of the engine mi...
13/07/2020
The tensile strength of the steel of the safety belt’s fixing cable may decrease with time. Consequently, the protective/res...

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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uk issues Latest XC70’s Issues in the UK

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