Is it dangerous to drive with a faulty yaw sensor?

Yes, losing accurate stability control significantly reduces the vehicle’s ability to help you maintain control during a skid — this is a genuine safety concern, especially in poor weather.

Does this sensor need calibration after replacement?

Yes, typically it needs to be centred/calibrated with the vehicle on level ground for accurate readings.

What is the sensor made of?

A precision gyroscopic and accelerometer sensing element in a sealed housing.

What is this part and what does it do?

Full description available in the product description section above. Contact us with clarifying questions.

How do I tell if my part is faulty?

See the 'Signs of a faulty part' section above or run a diagnostic at an auto service.

Yes - all our used parts are tested before sale and sold with guaranteed quality.

When should the part be replaced?

When warning signals appear, diagnostic codes are present, or the system malfunctions.

ESP speed sensor VOLVO V70 2003 SILVER

Name: ESP speed sensor VOLVO V70 2003 SILVER
Brand: VOLVO
SKU: 8688068
Price: 22.50 EUR
Availability: InStock

OEM: 8688068

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What is this part and why does it matter?

The ESP yaw rate sensor measures the vehicle’s rotation around its vertical axis, letting the stability control system detect when the vehicle is skidding or spinning unexpectedly.

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Signs of a faulty part

If you notice any of the following, the part likely needs replacement:

ESP warning light on the dashboard
ESP not activating during a genuine skid, or activating unnecessarily
Diagnostic fault code related to the sensor itself

Installation information

Mounted centrally under the vehicle, typically requiring careful calibration/centring after installation.

Donor vehicle description

VIN: YV1SW743932331349/YV1SW799242388251
Make, model: VOLVO V70
Year: 2003/2004
Engine: Diesel 2.4 D5 120KW D5244T2/D5244T
Transmission: 5-AUT / AW55-50 / 51SN
Drive: Front
Equipment: LHD
Colour: 443-00/426-26

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Frequently asked questions

Yaw is rotation around the vertical axis — essentially how much the vehicle is spinning left or right relative to its direction of travel — comparing this to the steering input tells ESP whether the vehicle is going where the driver intends.

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