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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN YV4BZ982981000784 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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YV4BZ982981•••••• 2008 Volvo XC70

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35on the model
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Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Jun 2019
Have had multiple overheating incidents while driving, which coincided with the air conditioner stopping working. I think learned of volvo recall #09V218000 which describes exactly the failure I've been experiencing. I contacted volvo customer service, but they claim that my VIN…
Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2010
In mar, 2010 while in heavy slow moving traffic, car stalled. Mileage indicator showed 245 miles to empty. Car towed to volvo dealership and it was found tank was empty and fuel sensor was not functioning properly. Problem was supposedly fixed under warranty. In mar, 2012 on…
Engine And Engine Cooling Aug 2009
My volvo's engine started to sputter then died and lost all power. This occurred in seconds and left my two young children and I in a very dangerous, potentially deadly traffic situation. My gas gauge read 150 miles worth of gas left in gas tank. The volvo was towed to the…

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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 YV4BZ982981000784 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.