Volvo V70 Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Low oil pressure

Engine oil pressure is low.
What to do: Stop the vehicle and engine immediately and check oil level. If normal and light stays on after restart, have vehicle towed to a Volvo technician. PDF page 74

Fault in the brake system

A fault has been detected in the brake system. PDF page 74

Airbags – SRS

Diagnostics found a fault in a seat belt lock or pretensioner, front or side airbag, or inflatable curtain.
What to do: Have the system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. PDF page 74

Generator not charging

A fault has occurred in the electrical system while driving.
What to do: Contact an authorized Volvo workshop. PDF page 74

Parking brake applied

Parking brake is applied. On electric parking brake it flashes while applying; continued flashing means a fault was detected.
What to do: If flashing, see the message in the information display. PDF page 74

Amber: check soon

Malfunction Indicator Light

The OBDII computer senses a condition that may need correcting; may also be caused by a loose fuel filler cap.
What to do: Have the vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible. PDF page 73

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light

There may be an ABS malfunction; the standard braking system still functions.
What to do: Stop safely, switch off ignition and restart. If light stays on, drive to a Volvo technician for inspection. PDF page 73

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

One or more tires is significantly under-inflated. Flashing about a minute then staying on indicates a TPMS malfunction.
What to do: Stop and check tires soon, and inflate to the proper pressure. It may take driving above 20 mph to clear. PDF page 261

Fault in the Active Bending Light (ABL) system

There is a fault in the Active Bending Light system. PDF page 73

Low fuel level

Fuel level in the tank is low.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle as soon as possible. PDF page 73

Information symbol

A fault was detected in a vehicle system and a text message is shown in the information display.
What to do: Press the READ button to erase the message, or it clears automatically after a short time. PDF page 73

Other warnings and indicators

Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light

Passenger's front airbag is disabled. If it stays on with an SRS warning and message, a system fault exists and the airbag will not deploy.
What to do: For a fault, have the SRS and OWS inspected by a Volvo technician as soon as possible. PDF page 24

Seat belt reminder

The driver has not fastened the seat belt. PDF page 74

Stability system

Flashes when DSTC is actively working to stabilize the vehicle. PDF page 73

Rear fog light

The rear fog light is on. PDF page 73

Green: system on

Left turn signal indicator

Left turn signal is on. Flashing faster than normal means the direction indicators are not working properly. PDF page 74

Right turn signal indicator

Right turn signal is on. Flashing faster than normal means the direction indicators are not working properly. PDF page 74

Blue: system on

High beam indicator

High beam headlights are on, or the high beam flash function is used. PDF page 74

Summarized in our own words from the 2010 Volvo V70 owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.