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YV1LW5306W2463870
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
VOLVO
Vehicle Model
V70
Additional Information
Error Code
1,14
Additional Error Text
Unused position(s): 8.
Error Text
1 - Check Digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 14 - Unable to provide information for some of the characters in the VIN, based on the manufacturer submission.
Vehicle Descriptor
YV1LW530*W2
Manufacturer Name
VOLVO CAR CORPORATION
Model Year
1998
Plant City
GHENT
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
BELGIUM
Body Class
Wagon
Doors
5
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
5
Displacement (CC)
2319
Displacement (CI)
141.514062555
Displacement (L)
2.3
Engine Model
B5234T3
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine Manufacturer
Volvo
Pretensioner
Yes
Other Restraint System Info
Dual Airbags (SRS)
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
YV1
World Manufacturer Identifier
LW530
Vehicle Descriptor Section
6
Check Digit
W2463870
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (5 Found)
Total Recalls
5
Vehicle
1998 VOLVO V70
Source
NHTSA Database
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence:
THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. TH
Campaign: 04V504000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.
Campaign: 99V236000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
Consequence:
DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Campaign: 99V235000
Owner Complaints (199)
Total Complaints
199
Crashes Reported
10
Injuries Reported
15
TIRES
"SEVERE TIRE SIDEWALL BUBBLES ON ALL FOUR TIRES AFTER ONLY 2 YEARS OF NORMAL USE. TIRE BRAND AND TYPE: DUNLOP 195/60R15 888 H SIGNATURE II."
ODI #10915178
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"THE IGNITION SWITCH FREQUENTLY JAMS, LOCKED, IN THE "OFF" POSITION. THE KEY CAN BE INSERTED, BUT THE IGNITION LOCK WILL NOT TURN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO START AND OPERATE THE VEHICLE OR TURN ON ACCESSORIES OR TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, RENDERING THE ..."
ODI #10884834
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