We have classified the 2 complaints from 2002 Volvo V70 about FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, was leaking, and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 225,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in an around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump fractured and needed to be replaced. also, the technician notified the contact of recall nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but refused to provide any assistance since the vin was not included in the recall. the dealer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle not repaired. the failure mileage was 164,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo v70. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. also, the dealer made him aware that the vehicle was no longer eligible for repairs under recall nhtsa campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 185,000.
Dealer says throttle body in 2002 volvo v70 is failing and will present safety problem (stalling on x-way or inability to start). dealer says $1,000 to replace.never have encountered this is a normal maintenance item with any other vehicle in over 35 years of driving.