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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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YV1SZ59H041••••••2004 Volvo XC70
That is about average for the 2004 Volvo XC70 — 6 complaints per build across 15 builds.
7on this build
91on the model
15builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Power Train 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2025
I own a 2004 Volvo XC70 that is experiencing the same fuel pump defect described in Recall R220 / NHTSA Campaign 09V483000 (fuel pump leak). My vehicle exhibits fuel system problems consistent with the recall description. However, my VIN is not included in the current recall…
SeatsApr 2025
My car kept getting a light for its coolant levels despite me filling it with proper coolant-I noticed a leak of coolant on the ground & upon getting it inspected from an independent service center, they told me the issue was my radiator so we got the part to fix it and a week…
Fuel SystemNov 2020
The contact owns a 2004 volvo xc70. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the vehicle had a defective fuel pump and fuel pump seal. The mechanic linked the…
SuspensionFeb 2013
While driving on smooth surface- heard a sudden loud sound as if something large dropped on the road. Car continued to drive normally except with a loud clunky sounds heard over bumps. Less than 5-miles later, when I pulled over to the garage- I recovered a piece of the spring…
Power TrainJul 2011
During acceleration the gearing slips between 1st and 2nd gear causing a very hard shift (due to engine acceleration) when the 2nd gear engages. It is dangerous at times in ice or snow
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN YV1SZ59H041156893 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.