2000 Volvo V70XC Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“Purchased car in dec 2006. Within few months, began to notice the car would lose speed on highway and drop to a speed anywhere between 60-80km/hr. Black smoke rolled out exhaust. Took car to dealership (where previous owners maintained car). Several filters, seals, replaced. Few months later the same problem continued. Returned to dealership and told car needed catalytic converter. After being told the cost, dealership called back to say under emissions warranty. $1200 part was covered but I paid labor/other parts. Dealer was asked on both occasions to complete service due. …”

“There is a current recall on hatch door latches on 2000 Volvo v70's. I have a 2000 Volvo v70 xc and the Volvo people are telling me that there is not a recall on that vehicle. I called a local Volvo dealer today and they said that the two vehicles have the same latch system our latch is not working properly and our idiot light now comes on telling us the back latch is not shut when it is. I am nervous that the back hatch is going to open up when we are driving down the road.”