2004 Volvo V70 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Volvo V70, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo V70 cross country. He could not release his six year old child from the passenger rear seat belt. The seat belt wrapped around the childs' abdomen so tightly that it bruised his abdomen. He had to cut the seat belt off of the child. The police and fire department were present, but no report was filed. He contacted the dealer, and a technician concluded that the seat belt could be replaced at an expense of $590.00. The failure and current mileages were 50,000. The vehicle identification number unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10286887, filed 2009-10, 50,000 miles“When the consumer attempted to take her three-year-old child out of the child seat lap and shoulder belts tightened on the child. The consumer was able to release the child from the seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #10055631, filed 2004-01“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo V70. The contact stated that the rear passenger seat belt buckle failed to unlatch. The seat belt had to be cut in order to release the passenger after three hours. Prior to the failure, the buckle was difficult to latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10638787, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10159056Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10157726Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10156239Dec 14, 2018This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
- 10146453May 17, 2017This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
- 10110146Jun 3, 2016Seat Belt Extender
- 10041668Oct 13, 2011Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available.
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo V70
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo V70
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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