The 2000 Volvo V70 which I purchased brand new began stalling every time I started to slow down after 3 years of owning it. Starting February 2003 the vehicle would completely stall or struggle to stay running. I reported the problem to one of the "authourized" Volvo dealers and scheduled service on 02/05/03. After diagnosing the car, the service center told me there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. As I was leaving the dealership the car stalled out again. I returned to the service center and they diagnosed the problem as just needing the throttle body cleaned. On 06/19/03 the problem still continued the vehicle was again diagnosed as just needing to clean the throttle body out. Again, within one month on 07/07/03, back to the service center with the same results. September 10, 2003, the problem still existed. The throttle body was cleaned again for the 4th time. Each one of these appointments costing me time, money and still a volovo V70 that still stalls. Finally I scheduled another service appointment on 02/27/04 at another "authorized" Volvo center( South shore Volvo) they diagnosed the problem as the throttle body getting oil in it from the backed up breather box. Their solution to the problem was to also clean out the trottle body. This attempt again was a failure because currently, the vehicle still struggles to stay running or stalls every time you slow down. I did write to Volvo in April 2004 and explained my problem with the car as well as provided them with all the documentation of all the repairs that I have incurred to date, but they supplied no explanation nor resolution to the problem. I am frustrated and would like my Volvo fixed as well as restitution for a total $1240.98 that I have already incurred in useless repair bills. Thank you for your consideration in an investigation into to this matter.

- Sandwich, MA, USA

The failure caused the car to rapidly lose speed. Had it happened during heavy traffic and higher speeds then an accident could have occurred. This failure seems extremely premature for this type of part. 80000 miles translates to about 2000 hrs of operation. If this is a normal repair for this type of car then Volvo has a serious problem that should be addressed. I would like to know if NHTSA has any information about this part and its failure rate.

- Warren, CT, USA