Could I have used contaminated fuel?

The day after filling up the tank and for the last two days have noticed a considerable drop in performance in my Volvo V70, with sluggish performance and a lagging speedometer and rev counter. It remains...

Buying a new towcar - what should I get?

I need to replace my towcar, I've towed caravans with GM autos for 30 years and they've always been good for me. The obvious choice is an Insignia or V70 but are there any other big estates with a torque...

Extended warranty problems

Following the expiry of the manufacturer’s warranty on 2009 Volvo V70 2.0D R Design I bought an extended 3 year warranty from an independent company. I have had a warranty previously with my Saab 9-5 and...

Buying a large estate - petrol or diesel?

We wish to buy a car and have found that the Volvo V70 D5 suits us well for holidays with dogs, kayaks, luggage etc on long trips to Scotland with no lack of performance whatever it has in it. We are aware...

Will a change of transmission oil solve a fault with my Volvo V70 automatic?

My car is a 2007 Volvo V70 diesel automatic with 54,000 miles. It is serviced by the Volvo dealer as required. When towing a caravan (but only then) I get a warning saying 'Transmission service required'...

Rough running Volvo V70 - what's wrong?

I have a 2008 Volvo V70 D5 Auto. At approximately 1600rpm the car stutters and feels sluggish. In park, at the same rpm, there is a roughness / imbalanced feel to the engine with the car vibrating slightly....

Why can't I fit winter tyres to my Volvo V70 all year round?

I retired in 2010 and, having driven company cars for most of my working life averaging 40,000 miles per year, I never changed to winter tyres. Having read many items in your columns, when I bought my...

Why does Volvo only make the 3-litre T6 as a diesel variant?

I have always been a Volvo fan and own currently a top-end 2002 Volvo 2.4T V70 that needs replacing. On looking around for a V70/XC70 replacement I find, to my utter disappointment, that below the 304PS...

Bought a used car, but brakes worn out after just one month - who' should pay?

Last month I purchased a 2002 Volvo V70 auto (127,000 miles) from a local dealer. After a few weeks of running the car I noticed some brake fading, so had it checked at my local garage. I have now been...

Does my Volvo V70 have a chain cam engine?

I am seeking to find out about the engine fitted to my Volvo V70 SE Lux D3. I have been told that it is fitted with a chain camshaft drive, but I cannot find any details of this in the handbook or on the...