While the vehicle was parked in the driveway the three year old child was able to shift the vehicle out of park. vehicle was not running, and there was no key in the ignition switch. while the vehicle commenced to roll down the driveway consumer tried to stop the vehicle. driver's door knocked the consumer down, and the child fell out of the vehicle. it continued to roll until it hit against the curb. both driver and child sustained injuries, and were transported to a local hospital. vehicle was not inspected at this time.*ak
Unexplained, involuntary acceleration from low speed. 2000 volvo model s70 passenger car, awd. during a slow-speed turn the vehicle accelerated at full throttle. impact with residential structure severed a wheel and bent the front frame 90 degrees. what happened: during a slow turn into a neighbors driveway, speed about 5 mph, turning right, touching the accelerator, the car engine accelerated at full speed. despite foot fully into the brake the car continued to accelerate 40-50 feet until impacting the foundation of the house. speed a time of impact 40+ mph. tried ...
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2000 volvo s70 at approximately 15 mph the vehicle surged forward without warning, causing the contact's vehicle to crash into the back of an suv. the front bumper of the contacts vehicle was underneath bumper of the suv. the manufacturer sent a technician to inspect the throttle control module. the technician was unable to complete inspection due to vehicle not being able to start. the dealership inspected the vehicle before the crash. however, they were unable to duplicate the surge. the contact stated that he received ...
Overall the worst problem with Volvo S70 relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific S70 years that are prone to issues with these components.