Eventually learned that Volvo specific DTCs can't be read by most off-the-shelf scan tools / readers. Still curious what can read Volvo DTCs short of Volvo branded / specific diagnostic tools. The bottom line is that this V70 had intermittent no-crank issues with no CEL / MIL ... therefore no OBD2 s...

Even though the label on the blowmold plastic case for this Innova scan tool says 3130LAT, I guess it is just a 3130e ... which is mostly the model I find referenced on the Innova.com website. I have used this scanner from my local Autozone store to read and clear codes on a 2004 Ford F250 ; it work...

2001 V70 has had intermittent no crank problem. Let it sit for ~15,20,30,60,.. minutes and it would start. Today it stumbled and died near home, I was able to coast into the driveway ; thank goodness. Now it is crank + no start. I ran through the in car DTC messages ; it's saying DTCs are present f...

Abscate's theory sounds plausible.
I'm going to get a code scanner to be able to keep tabs on any CEL occurrences.

abscate wrote:I'm not too happy with the oring theory either. More likely bad wiring or connectors that have been ameliorated by the disconnecting and reconnecting during servicing. Time will tell

The problem is resolved ... but the manner of resolution and the explanation is not completely satisfying. Just thankful to have a working car again. The story : Towed the car to a local shop that claimed some Volvo experience. Explained the randomness of the symptoms, mentioned the troubleshooting ...

My 2002 V70 has intermittent "stall, crank + no-start, no cel" issues. Arm chair diagnostics and fix recommendations welcomed. V70, 2.4T, FWD, 125K miles, owned 3months. Bought at local independent dealer ; no history of previous ownership and maintenance. General use of the car is daily 2...