2005 Volvo V70 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Volvo V70, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,950 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.
“Brake failure during slow-to-stop while moving vehicle into garage. Brakes went stiff with little braking action. Lifted and replanted on pedal regained braking ability.”
NHTSA complaint #10283047, filed 2009-09, 34,900 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the emergency brake engaged, causing the rear driver side wheel to seize. The vehicle was later towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the parking brake failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10474249, filed 2012-09, 91,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10033816May 14, 2010Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. When diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 29% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 8% |
| 1998 | 49 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volvo V70
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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