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While i am on a roll, I need an effective code reader for my S70

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Grantkat
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While i am on a roll, I need an effective code reader for my S70

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I currently have a Foxwell NT301 which doesn't pick up codes for my 99 S70. I will have a CEL and get no codes. I borrow my friends innova and i get a read on the code. I need to get one suitable for this car. Also I would like to keep the price down. I can rent a high end one from several local shops, so I dont need to go big. Just something that is good for codes and basic diag. is there a good reader anyone can recommend based upon personal experience? any to avoid?
1999 S70 GLT ~193k
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Post by Krons »

I use an iCarSoft V2.0 from Amazon on my P2s and previously on P1s. Can’t speak to if it works on your vintage of Volvo.
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Post by Chuck W »

The 850OBD-II Android app works on the 99-00 P80's.

https://850-obd-ii.soft112.com/
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