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2002 Volvo XC70
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| Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 111000 | 600 | Replaced timing belt as preventative maintenance at specified interval of 105k-110k miles after buying car used. Also replaced water pump as preventive maintenance. FWIW, as routine maintenance Replaced worn/defective rear shocks; Replaced worn/defective - one front, one rear sway bar link; Replaced worn/defective upper engine mount. |
| Aug | 2009 | 112000 | 110 | Replaced rear suspension springs. Replaced laggy turbo control valve with improved aftermarket part. |
| Sep | 2009 | 112000 | 700 | Completely replaced front suspension, partly due to suspected failure of components and also as preventative maintenance. Replaced worn front struts, springs with aftermarket, worn control arm bushings, spring seats PM, & strut mount bushings PM. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 151000 | 1200 | aftermarket axles front replaced under warranty 2 year Lower right engine mount replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 146000 | 0 | Brake bulb |
2002 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC70 in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 148000 | 300 | Rack-in-Pinion had to be topped off with fluid. Dealer recommended replacement. we chose not to replace and just top fluid. |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 99000 | 460 | Timing Belt replacement - did a little ahead of mileage recommnedation but car 10 years old. Timing belt was dry and had small edge cracks. |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | 500 | Struts and shocks were soft, lower control arm bushings shot |
| Feb | 2013 | 103300 | 373 | Car smelled of gas - fuel sending unit was source of leak and sending unit was replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC70 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 103000 | 11 | Tail Light out, replaced bulb |
2002 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 130000 | 1200 | Engine quit while driving, hard starting |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 95000 | 618 | Voltage regulator ($424). Right inner tie-rod ($194). |
| Dec | 2010 | 101000 | 145 | Coil on cylinder #4. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 87420 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 92960 | 112 | turn signal light needed replacement but socket is broken and will need to be replaced if bulb goes again. Problem of age. |
| Sep | 2012 | 100440 | 310 | Sway bar links worn. Replaced 2 links and used 2 stabilizer E/sway bar kits. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 117180 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 117800 | 550 | The alarm siren module was no longer working and required replacing. The module tripped the information center to geve the message "Alarm requires service". Nothing else failed at that time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 131440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 664 | Replaced driver side tie rod and both front control arm bushings. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 91000 | 366 | Diagnostic trip. Still slight wobble on acceleration, warning light for SRS, warning light for alarm service, bad oil leak. Took to Volvo specialist and he found rear main seal bad, siren bad, recommended transmission replacement. |
| Mar | 2011 | 92000 | 280 | After bought car we noticed a slight wobble, the problem was diagnosed by 3 mechanics and finally successfully repaired by the third. Driver side axle needed replaced, inner CV joint was damaged by previous owner. |
| Jun | 2011 | 98000 | 105 | The passenger side drive axle was wobbling. We ordered a new axle online and my husband installed with no problem. Scary part was that the old axle fell apart into 2 pieces once it was removed. I'm glad this didn't happen on the road. |
| Jan | 2012 | 108000 | 40 | The transmission stabilizer bar bushings were completely worn out. We ordered the part online for $40 and my husband replaced it in 20 minutes. |
| Volvo XC70 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 40000 | 320 | Replaced accelerator pedal |
| Volvo XC70 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 140000 | 0 | Brake Booster was bad, had to be replaced. replaced leaking turbo return seal and gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 122000 | 920 | Replace timing belt, water pump and timing belt idlers |
| Apr | 2013 | 123000 | 500 | replace lower control arms(bad bushings) and ball joints( not bad yet, PM) |
| Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 142300 | 300 | Tried to get alignment and found inner and outer tie rods needed replacing. |
| Jun | 2012 | 147000 | 300 | Wheel bearing on right side making noise so replaced both bearings |
| Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 236000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 236000 | 420 | spark plug broke ignition wire repaired |
| Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 156000 | 1500 | car needed a number of repairs:tie rods,brakes,timing belt,fuel filter |
| Nov | 2012 | 168700 | 248 | Spark plugs fouled by unknown oil leak, #4 plug miss firing, replaced all plugs, cleaned up all oil, too expensive to replace all engine gaskets, car running strong and well |
| Mar | 2013 | 173000 | 300 | broken front axle, replaced |
| Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 231000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 232000 | 80 | upper torque motor mount bushing was worn |
| Sep | 2011 | 233000 | 190 | Small leak on transmission around seal to front axle |
| Oct | 2012 | 239300 | 4 | Hose connections on the ABS vacuum line were leaking. Caused "limp mode" to go into effect limiting speed and shifting above 3rd gear. |
| Mar | 2013 | 243000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 121000 | 0 | head lamp bulb burnout |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 83700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 83700 | 38 | Boost Control Valve replaced to cure surge at high boost levels |
| Aug | 2008 | 83700 | 175 | Upper, lower and side engine mounts replaced |
| Sep | 2008 | 300 | Ignition Coils Replaced | |
| Sep | 2009 | 110480 | 115 | B4 Servo Cover replaced. Front and rear swaybay endlinks replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 400 | Left Rear Hub Bearing replaced. Resonator replaced | |
| Nov | 2009 | 112220 | 1000 | Replaced struts/shocks/springs/spring mounts. One front spring cracked at bottom mount location |
| Feb | 2010 | 114940 | 20 | Replaced both outside mirrors. Heaters failed. |
| Apr | 2010 | 116560 | 0 | Clean brake pad mounting points to alleviate sticking pad |
| Jun | 2010 | 117800 | 100 | Replacement of all vacuum line and turbo hoses. Replaced worn OEM with silicone for longer life. |
| Aug | 2010 | 122140 | 260 | Replaced RR caliper to correct severe sticking Siren module non-replaceable batteries worn out after 8 years. Module replaced with used one that is actually worse than original. Owner will attempt to repair original with custom battery pack. Volvo really screwed up on this design. |
| Sep | 2010 | 123380 | 10 | Repaired original siren module myself by cutting it open and replacing the NiMH batteries that had died. OEM cost to replace module $200+, my cost to replace batteries $10. Ridiculous design! |
| Nov | 2010 | 130200 | 150 | Left front wheel bearing replaced |
| Dec | 2010 | 130200 | 320 | DIM (Driver Instrument Module) failed resulting in no speedo, tach, etc. Replaced with used since dealer cost would be $1000 new. Still have SRS light on, but at least car is drivable. Coolant tank and cap replaced due to cracked tank at outlet. |
| Apr | 2011 | 184140 | 275 | Gear selection sensor failed. car would not go into gear without throwing a CEL (P0705) and going into "Limp Home" mode. |
| Jul | 2011 | 187240 | 295 | Lower ball joint needed replaced. New control arms/bushings/and ball joint on remaining side. |
| Jan | 2012 | 192800 | 0 | Bad shifting. Transmission required recalibration |
| Mar | 2012 | 194060 | 150 | Replaced upper strut mounts and plates due to worn bearings |
| Jun | 2012 | 197160 | 200 | Replaced front rotors |
| Aug | 2012 | 201240 | 150 | Failed halfshaft. Replaced with rebuilt. |
| Sep | 2012 | 202740 | 75 | Exhaust cracked just behind resonator. Resonator was damaged so that was removed and straight pipe used to repair. |
| Dec | 2012 | 206460 | 150 | Replaced upper and lower right motor mounts |
| Mar | 2013 | 208940 | 300 | Replaced steering pump due to bearings going out. Also required control arm bushings and ball joint on drivers side due to road damage (thanks to poor road maintenance this winter) and all sway bar links to be replaced. |
| Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 79000 | 186 | Leak developed in plastic top of fuel pump. Repaired under extended (10yr, 150K) warranty. Gasoline had leaked in under rear passenger seat, necessitating replacement of sound damping material which soaked up the leaked gasoline. ($168.00) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 290 | Right front wheel bearing | |
| Oct | 2007 | 290 | Right rear wheel bearing. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 290 | Right front wheel bearing. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 290 | Left rear wheel bearing. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 290 | Left front wheel bearing. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 124000 | 492 | Right front wheel bearing needed replacing, again. Third time since 86025km. Car now has 200100km. |
| Jun | 2010 | 137640 | 95 | Shaft of rear wiper motor seized. Shop was able to take unit apart and repair. New wiper unit would have cost $450 at the dealer. |
| Sep | 2010 | 141980 | 888 | Engine, ABS and anti-skid lights came on during 1000 km trip. Required replacing the engine speed sensor and turbo boost sensor. Replaced right front cracked Reluctor ring. |
| Dec | 2010 | 148800 | 220 | Replaced rear wiper motor with recycled part. |
| Mar | 2011 | 153140 | 734072 | Replaced inner tie rod and front control arm bushings. |
| Oct | 2011 | 168040 | 114 | Studs holding converter/muffler rusted out allowing flange to separate. With new gasket and studs, I was on my way. |
| Dec | 2011 | 172980 | 701 | Replaced lower steering U-joint Replaced park brake shoes and right front brake flex hose. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 444 | Front and rear stabilizer links | |
| Apr | 2007 | 254 | Replaced upper engine torque mount | |
| Jan | 2008 | 1520 | Front end rebuilt (Coil spring,Strut mount bushing, inner tie rod) | |
| Mar | 2008 | 1075 | Alternator and tensioner | |
| Dec | 2008 | 88000 | 0 | Diminished power steering fluid deemed to result from slight leak in the power steering pump though not significant enough to require replacement (yet) |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 87000 | 0 | Air conditioning worked intermittantly. System was diagnosed as not holding adequate pressure. Passenger side mirror goes to default position (upwards). Diagnosis was that mirror may be incorrect one and/or may be software issue. ($100 estimate for software installation.) |
| Dec | 2008 | 88000 | 800 | New front brake discs New front and rear brake pads Two new rear position bulbs New power steering fluid reservoir and hose clamps (old reservoir leaked) |
| Aug | 2009 | 94000 | 4600 | Transmission failed and was replaced with a re-manufactured one. |
| Sep | 2009 | 94000 | 80 | Emergency brake had parts that were loose. These were repaired. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 86000 | 4000 | All 5 Coils failed, one complete short. After market equipment replaced. Catalytic converter code tripped check engine light. Cat converter failed, likely due to ignition problem, too much unburned fuel flushed through it. |
| Oct | 2012 | 86000 | 0 | Low voltage codes and coil failure. Shop unable to replicate but did clean ground wires. |
2002 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in New Zealand | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 69440 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 73160 | 0 | Required new steering arm knuckle and top suspension rubber mounts cracked. |
| May | 2011 | 77500 | 0 | Replacement of (expensive nivomat self-levelling) rear shock absorbers. |
| Jan | 2013 | 84720 | 1055 | overhaul of steering column, replaced cracked engine mount |
| Mar | 2013 | 85560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 98000 | 4000 | alternator failed |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 82000 | 800 | Sealed transmission leak. Replaced rear hatch struts. Timing belt, water pump. Front brake pads. Intercooler hose replaced. Other hoses also replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 84000 | 0 | Replace front brake pads. |
| Jul | 2011 | 97300 | 145 | A/C needed flushing and recharging, after almost ten years of use. |
| Jul | 2012 | 100000 | 450 | Left front engine mount broken and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in South Australia, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 78740 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 86800 | 1100 | transmission was intermittently hesitating and shifting harshly. mechanic flushed and replaced fluid, which was quite dirty. |
| Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 95300 | 300 | The car wouldn't shift properly and would jerk when it tried to shift. The shop diagnosed that the transmission was going out and put a new transmission in. |
| Sep | 2012 | 107000 | 515 | There was an oil leak because of two bad cam seals. The cam seals were replaced. Timing belt was in bad shape so it was replaced and so was the water pump. |
| Jan | 2013 | 114000 | 175 | Car was jerking when accelerating to speeds 50 to 60mph. Check engine light was flashing. Performance check was performed and codes read. Coil pack 5 was misfiring. Part was replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 117000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 140000 | 120 | New MAP sensor |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 130000 | 0 | Drain tranmission |
| Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 103000 | 900 | Timing belt, water pump and pulley ($900 P+L) ignition coil replacement, turbo sensor replacement ($1300) |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 96800 | 1036 | Power Brake Booster Replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 105000 | 671 | Timing belt and Water Pump replacement |
2002 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 47 | cup plug for non-turbo equipped engine missing. Replaced plug. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 239 | Replaced faulty driver's door lock assembly | |
| Apr | 2007 | 216 | Key would not turn in ignition lock. Replaced faulty Ignition Lock Assembly. Repair cost did not include towing to shop for repair | |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | Replaced loose front sway bar links replaced LH inner tie rod end | |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | replaced thermostat replaced upper engine strut both covered under extended warranty | |
| Dec | 2008 | 96000 | 25 | fuel door hinge replaced |
| Aug | 2009 | 107700 | 688 | Replaced timing belt,timing belt tensioner,serpentine belt Replaced leaking power steering reservoir |
| Oct | 2009 | 112000 | 400 | Evap cannister clogged, evap hoses starting to crack. Replaced valve and two hoses |
| Jan | 2010 | 118000 | 29 | LH low beam socket broken. Wired in new socket |
| Mar | 2010 | 121000 | 300 | left motor mount "sagging".Replaced |
| May | 2010 | 123000 | 558 | Ignition lock bound up internally,replaced lock cylinder. Note same problem occurred three years ago while under extended warranty. |
| Sep | 2011 | 146000 | 1452 | Instrument cluster goes dead.Will come back when hitting a bump in road.Scanned for fault codes.Found DIM has internal fault,requires replacement.New instrument cluster,software downloaded |
| Feb | 2012 | 151000 | 225 | R&R bent suspension stay right rear. Shop says common with this model year, they keep the part in stock. Perform 4 wheel alignment due to replacement. |
| Sep | 2012 | 159000 | 276 | front brake hoses cracked. R&R hoses, bleed brake system, road test, recheck for leaks. |
| Mar | 2013 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | 300 | Could not turn key in ignition. Had to replace the chamber. Replaced the steering wheel as well due to peeling of the leather. |
| Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 248 | Replaced Alternator | |
| Volvo XC70 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 94000 | 0 | Alarm siren fault - computer reports "Alarm service required" already on car when I bought it from independent Volvo specialist, who will repair it under his own warranty. |
| Oct | 2009 | 94000 | 0 | Alarm siren replaced by the dealer from whom I purchased the car - his warranty repair |
| Nov | 2009 | 94000 | 500 | Windscreen washer on permanently, even with ingition off and car locked. Fixed by replacing a little circuit board in the steering column behind the airbag. Took days to diagnose by 3 mechanics in two garages. |
| Feb | 2010 | 96000 | 150 | offside front wheel bearing noisy - replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 101000 | 266 | Steering - worn ball joint |
| Aug | 2012 | 108500 | 30 | Broken seal in power steering, leaking fluid. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 117000 | 703 | New brake pads and rotors Timing belt and water pump. |
| Jun | 2010 | 118000 | 50 | Check engine light came on after initial timing belt installation. Reset light and re-adjusted timing. |
| Oct | 2010 | 130000 | 276 | check engine light was on---replaced CVVT solenoid replaced thermostat |
| Jan | 2011 | 133700 | 217 | Replaced right front axle |
| May | 2011 | 142000 | 568 | Replaced the oil trap. The car was making a loud whining noise behind the intake manifold. Repair cost included a computer scan that cost $90 |
| Jan | 2012 | 160000 | 40 | Replace broken hood latch cable |
| Feb | 2012 | 162000 | 290 | Emission, replaced "J" hose, $178 Replaced brake pads on the front, $112 |
| Mar | 2013 | 181000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | Replace rear headrest pull tab AND disentangle cargo safety net. | |
| May | 2009 | 63 | Transmission software download at dealer | |
| Dec | 2009 | 102000 | 30 | An EVAP hose called the "J hose" split causing a P0442 code. EVAP system-small leak. |
| Jan | 2011 | 122000 | 0 | A catch in the cup holder needed to be realigned. Removed broken-off plastic clip (debris) from retracting cup holder which had prevented retraction. |
| Mar | 2011 | 123000 | 7 | Replaced thermostat |
| Apr | 2011 | 123000 | 12 | faulty turn signal socket-socket replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 90 | Rear shock replacement | |
| Nov | 2011 | 133000 | 3 | Replaced burned right-outer headlamp socket with a new one. |
| Feb | 2012 | 135500 | 10 | Replaced a vacuum elbow at the intake manifold |
| Apr | 2012 | 137300 | 50 | Parking brake shoes & hardware replaced. also found a damaged dust boot and missing dust caps on one caliper. These boots and caps are for the "glide pins." |
| Feb | 2013 | 152000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 1600 | Replace lower bushing and tie rod | |
| Jul | 2007 | 1200 | 60,000 mile service including door latch | |
| Mar | 2008 | 80000 | 3850 | Needed rear main seal. Powers steering pump Struts New dash module. |
| Mar | 2009 | 96000 | 1500 | New Dash board. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 90000 | 0 | Fuel pump valve recall repair |
| Jun | 2012 | 94000 | 212 | check engine light came on, they "cleaned out the carbon" Driver interior door handle broke. They would have needed to replace entire interior door body to fix it, so they just glued it back together. |
| Volvo XC70 in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 109700 | 630 | CEL came on--code said evap leak minor. I replaced the gas cap and reset the code. No problems since. DIM went out. Dealer sent it to a third party to rebuild. |
| Oct | 2012 | 124700 | 53 | Car ran rough, then CEL came on--code indicated it was misfiring on cylinder 1. Replaced the coil on cylinder 1 and problem was resolved. |
| Dec | 2012 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo XC70 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 113000 | 1000 | Before cat O2 sensor and timing belt according to man. recs. |
| Dec | 2012 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo XC70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 147000 | 1100 | AC condenser had to be replaced--magnetic clutch kept disengaging |
2002 Volvo XC70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 127000 | 650 | New window regulator for driver door window. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volvo XC70 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo XC70 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 90000 | 7000 | Transmission went out and was replaced. It continues to have problems and the repair caused two more problems that had to be repaired. |
| Jul | 2009 | 98000 | 300 | Car was taken in for the window motor to be looked at. Mechanic said radiator needed to be replaced and was about to cause the engine to seize up. Repair would have cost $1400. window would not roll up. Cost $300 to be repaired. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 118000 | 555 | ETM replaced + Software upgrade. Brake pedal Position Sensor replaced = resulting in correct cruise control funtionality |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001.5 Volvo XC70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volvo XC70 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 86000 | 0 | Annual service, new discs all round |
| Sep | 2012 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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