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Volvo V70
Mon, 16 May 2011


Volvo V70 Reviewed by Sue Snyder on .

Volvo v70 2006 75,000.  No previous indication of problem.  ...

Volvo v70 2006 75,000.  No previous indication of problem.  Drove 20 miles,  disengaged cruise control.  Lost power, tried to accelerate.  NO problem indicated on dash or check engine light illuminated.  Smoke trailing auto.  Pulled  on to shoulder of road.  Engine in full flames.  Fire department extinguished the fire.  Car is a total loss.   My grandchildren ( 2 1/2 and 1) were not with me, thankfully.    What happened?   

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