Air Pump Failure Due to Failed Air System Check Valve on Volvo S70

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The secondary air pump may fail causing the check engine light to illuminate. The cause is often a failure of the air pump check valve that contaminates the air pump with exhaust gas/moisture.

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Volvo S70 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 130,345 miles
(18,500 - 223,000)

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