AI Damage2016 Volvo V70: common problems
The maker issued 33 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 33
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
- Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs
- Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible
- This is a Technical Journal
12V Battery Testing Method
- Updated Chassis Range
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise
- Rubber cushion
- Left front LED flickers after turning car off
- If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes
PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service.
- Drive-E
Low oil level message in Driver Information Module (DIM)
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NHTSA lists 33 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo V70?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 33 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Volvo V70?
NHTSA lists 33 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Volvo V70 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.