Volvo V70 2003

2003 Volvo V70: what owners report

• From about the sixth year, roughly a quarter of second-generation cars failed the German TÜV, mostly on worn tie-rod ends and steering joints.2000–2007
• On cars up to 2008, ignition locks tended to stick and turbochargers failed; porous charge-air hoses also cause power loss on the second generation.2000–2008
• On the second generation the rear silencer rusts from about year five, and water can get into the wiring harness under the wipers.2000–2007
• UK owners of 2002-2011 cars report electrical faults most often, along with squeaks, rattles and an automatic gearbox some find slow to kick down.2002–2011