I had similar issues, the only way I fixed mine was to buy a used latch for a 2001-2004 XC70 and switch out the electronics. My 98 XC70 was so bad I had removed the door cover and ratchet strapped it closed, when my 98 AWD started acting up (had to slam door shut 3 to 10 times to get to latch) I re...

Howdy, I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. My 2000 V70R started to have a rear liftgate lock issue. It will not shut and latch at all. I removed the locking mechanism, and I believe something is broken. I cannot get the fingers to actually latch at all, even with a screwdriver. I assume the n...