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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 VOLVO C70 TURBO are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 VOLVO C70 TURBO
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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The Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury,
collision or theft information for this
1998 VOLVO C70 TURBO
.
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Collision Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Theft Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
Injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1998 VOLVO C70 TURBO
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1998 VOLVO C70 TURBO
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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03-06-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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245,894
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V405000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS
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Description:
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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.
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Recall date:
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01-24-2005
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Units potentially affected:
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97,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V504000
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Defective part or component:
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
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Description:
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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 drivers 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 been damaged and replace only if necessary. The recall began on January 24, 2005. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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Recall date:
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08-23-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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139,588
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V235000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS
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Description:
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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.
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Recall date:
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08-23-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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124,381
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V236000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTAL:PASSENGER
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Description:
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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.
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This 1998 VOLVO C70 TURBO safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 VOLVO C70
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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8 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or unlimited miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Seatbelts are covered for 5 years with unlimited mileage.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years with unlimited mileage. Corrosion coverage requires no inspection. Batteries are warranted for 2 years or 50,000 miles. Prorated for years 3 and 4. 5 Unlimited seatbelt coverage.
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This 1998 VOLVO C70 TURBO warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Sleek coupe emerges from boxy cocoon.
By Ray Thursby, NewCarTestDrive.com
Though much of the preceding evaluation may seem harsh, the C70 is a very nice car. The exterior is dashing and handsome, the interior is comfortable, beautifully trimmed, and the front seats are roomy. There's no shortage of performance, either. But a prospective buyer must tread cautiously before signing the deposit check. Be sure, if looking for speed, that the stiffer suspension isn't too rough for your taste, and that the noise and harshness transmitted by the larger tire option are not more bothersome than their racy appearance is worth. Think carefully before making a choice between transmissions, too. Make the right choices and the C70 can be a delightful and versatile sport coupe. It will still be too performance-oriented to have mass appeal, but for those whose tastes run to what it offers, the slinky new Volvo is a desirable proposition. |
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Overview:
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Volvo has been reworking its image in recent years. Once known for building boxy, safe, utilitarian and somewhat stodgy sedans and station wagons, the Swedish company now gets plaudits from car enthusiasts for having transformed its products into performance cars for enthusiast drivers. Safety and utility features have been retained and further enhanced. Yet those boxy edges have been rounded. And the last traces of lackluster performance have been swept away in a rush of turbocharged, double-overhead cam power. For the benefit of those who have yet to notice these changes sweeping through Volvo's model line, the new C70 coupe is intended to serve as a highly visible rolling billboard. Developed in association with Tom Walkinshaw Racing, an English company best known for its championship-winning Jaguar and Volvo race cars, the svelte C70 combines updated Volvo hardware in a dramatic new two-door design that makes for a most appealing package.
Read the complete
1998 Volvo C70 review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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