Q: Strong smell of gas in my 2002 volvo v70. 161,000 miles

Hello there. Anytime you smell gasoline inside the cabin of a car, truck or SUV; it’s typically an indicator of a fuel leak. This is a situation that should not be avoided, as although it might seem to be a minor inconvenience, gas fumes can ignite quickly - causing a serious safety condition. In some cases, the fuel leak can come from the engine compartment or underneath the vehicle. Regardless, I would recommend having a professional mechanic come to your location to correctly diagnose where the fuel leak exists, so they can recommend or complete the right repairs before driving your vehicle further.