Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1997 Volvo S70, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure1
- Electrical system1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 1997 Volvo S70 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.4 petrol (106 kW, 142 hp), 2.4 petrol (125 kW, 168 hp) and 2.4 petrol (142 kW, 190 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 petrol | 106 kW 142 hp | 90 |
| 2.4 petrol | 125 kW 168 hp | 21 |
| 2.4 petrol | 142 kW 190 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
268 first registered in 1997 are on Dutch roads; 15% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €37,093.
Most common APK defects
- Waarschuwingsinrichting antiblokkeersysteem geeft defect aan122
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde83
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af67
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen64
- Band onvoldoende profiel48
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld43
- Stofhoes stuurinrichting beschadigd, dicht niet af40
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm39
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
127 cars built in 1997 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 230 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 188 of these cars first registered in 1997 took their annual MOT test. 66% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1997 the figure was 64%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1997 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 16.0% | 11.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| Suspension | 9.6% | 12.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.4% | 7.2% |
| Tyres | 6.9% | 3.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
292 of these cars first registered in 1997 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 356,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
8 1997 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 50% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1997 Volvo S70.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 1997 Volvo S70: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 629014 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL TP2321201. *TT |
| 615035 | HEAD LAMP WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 612378 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEW FUEL TANK WITH INTEGRATED ROLL-OVER VALVE. *MJS |
| 610592 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW DRIVE SHAFT NUT. *TT |
| 610589 | INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON REPLACING THE FUEL TANK. *TT |
| 610588 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW ROUTING OF WIRING FOR OXYGEN SENSOR. *TT |
| 610436 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 95 KM/H (50 - 60 MPH). *TT |
| 610418 | EXPERIENCING A WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR AXLE (FINAL DRIVE) BETWEEN 80 AND 120 KM/H (50-75 MPH). *TT |
| 6089491 | A CONDITION WITH THE POWER ANTENNA INTERMITTENTLY STOPPING BETWEEN BOTTOM AND TOP POSITION. *TT |
| 6089470 | THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO REPLACE THE Y-FITTING ON THE FUEL TANK. *TT |
| 6089468 | BULLETIN DESCRIBING HOW TO CORRECT CONDITION OF OIL LEAKAGE OCCURRING AT ONE OR MORE OF THE OIL PUMP RETAINING SCREWS. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES THE PREVIOUS SB21-0023 DATED OCTOBER 1999. *TT |
| 608294 | THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL A NIPPLE TO THE DRAINAGE HOLE IN THE INTERCOOLER. *TT |
| 608292 | THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF CASES WHERE TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 313 (GEAR SHIFT POSITION SENSOR) REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSOR. *TT |
| 608283 | AS A RUNNING CHANGE IN PRODUCTION, A NEW TYPE OF BRAKE HOSE HAS BEEN INTRODUCED. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW TYPE BRAKE HOSE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AWD. *TT |
| 608048 | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HEADLAMPS MAY VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT |
| 606583 | INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL A NIPPLE IN THE INTERCOOLER. *TT |
| 606269 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW ROUTING OF WIRING FOR OXYGEN SENSORS. *TT |
| 605965 | INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. *TT |
| 605938 | INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO REPLACE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND ALTERNATOR CABLE SEPARATELY. *TT |
| 604324 | SUBJECT ON MODIFIED WIRING DIAGRAM FOR POWER SEATS. *TT |
| 603021 | COMMENTS ABOUT A NUMBER OF FAN MOTORS ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO |
| 603007 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 6-1-1 STORED. *TT |
| 602664 | INFORMATION DESCRIBES HOW THE SERVICE MANUALS SHOULD BE UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION. *YC |
| 602663 | NEW TAPPETS HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED TO MAINTAIN VALVE OPERATION. *YC |
| 601971 | PROCEDURES ON REPLACING PANEL SEALS. *YC |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation