1998 S70
- 16
- trims


| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base→ 4dr Sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| GLT→ GLT Turbo 4dr Sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| T5→ T5 Turbo 4dr Sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 20 V (165 Hp)→ 2.5 20 V (165 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 i 10V (144 Hp)→ 2.5 i 10V (144 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 20V Turbo (226 Hp)→ 2.0 20V Turbo (226 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4i 20V (170 Hp)→ 2.4i 20V (170 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 20V Turbo (193 Hp)→ 2.5 20V Turbo (193 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4i 20V (170 Hp) Automatic→ 2.4i 20V (170 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 Turbo (250 Hp)→ 2.3 Turbo (250 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 T 20 V (180 Hp) Automatic→ 2.0 T 20 V (180 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 20V Turbo (226 Hp) Automatic→ 2.0 20V Turbo (226 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 Bifuel (144 Hp)→ 2.5 Bifuel (144 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDi (140 Hp)→ 2.5 TDi (140 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 T 20 V (180 Hp)→ 2.0 T 20 V (180 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (126 Hp)→ 2.0 (126 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
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.
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. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
04V504000 · 97,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the Master Light Switch may cease to function. If this occurs, the headlights will not function and a loss of visibility will occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the Master Light Switch.
2004374 · 9,151 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain Volvo C70, C70 convertible, C70 coupe, S70 and V70, inadequate contact between the bulb and socket could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed. This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
2001101 · 25,883 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
00V405000 · 245,894 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain Volvo 850, C70, S70 and V70, the connections in the headlight switch may deteriorate. If this occurs, the headlights will not function and a loss of visibility will occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: Headlight switch will be replaced.
1999194 · 13,670 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharges. This could cause the possibility of inadvertent air bag deployment. Correction: An extra ground wire will be installed on the passenger-side front airbag system on affected vehicles.
1999163 · 14,250 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.
99V236000 · 124,381 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
99V235000 · 139,588 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the "Vehicle Emission Control Information" label may be incorrect. The label originally affixed incorrectly states that the vehicle conforms to EPA and California requirements. Correction: Replacement label and installation instructions will be sent to owners of affected vehicles.
1999007 · 7,225 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer