My key inserts perfectly into the ignition of my 2001 V70 but I am unable to get it to turn after extended periods of playing and jiggling the steering wheel and trying to turn the key simultaneously.

I've had the car for about 4 years and from time to time this has been a minor issue, requiring 10-15 seconds of jiggling, but now the key won't turn at all.

Will I need to have the key barrel replaced?

 

Most likely yes the ignition lock assembly will need to be replaced.

 

Hi. This issue should be of the recall variety. I brought my 2008 XC90 to the dealer today for another issue. I sat in the waiting room for 30 min when the service man approached me and asked me if my ignition had ever locked up before. I said no and tried to turn the key myself. Completely locked. The service rep said "I know what it is" as his wife in her Volvo had recently had the same problem. He explained the ignition has a locking mechanism that sometimes freezes in place. The column needs to be dissembled to remove the mechanism. He told me 5-7 biz days to get the factory to custom build me a new one before he can drive the car to diagnose the problem I originally came in for. They won't give me a loaner or rent me a car despite the fact that this issue is "under warranty." I'm very disenchanted with Volvo as, given that this issue has occurred in Volvos time and time again, there has been no recall. I'm shocked that you had to pay for the fix.Please pursue recompense thru Volvo. I will-for my car rental!!