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- 23 Oct 2020, 23:09
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: 2005 XC70 sudden loss of drive
- Replies: 8
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Re: 2005 XC70 sudden loss of drive
You may always try to find a used part in good condition. Were there any noises before ? A drive shaft doesn't break all of a sudden without making noise prior to that. Was the engine still running when this happened, or it also died ? Could you start the car ? https://www.volvoforums.org.uk ...
- 23 Oct 2020, 23:05
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: 2005 XC70 sudden loss of drive
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1303
Re: 2005 XC70 sudden loss of drive
Thanks RickHaleParker for your advice. I use the word 'sudden' because to me and my family it was! I am not a mechanic and have to rely on others such as yourself, for guidance in these matters. There may well have been any number of 'noises' that I would not have interpreted as being an indicator ...
- 22 Oct 2020, 10:20
- Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
- Topic: 2005 XC70 sudden loss of drive
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1303
2005 XC70 sudden loss of drive
Hi. I have had my XC70 Auto/Geartronic for the past 2 years and have had no problems but suddenly last wknd 'something' stopped working! The car lost all drive and left us stranded in the middle of nowhere! Having gotten it back to a local garage they tell me that the drive shaft is broken and needs ...






