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2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Check engine light - misfires in multiple cylinders. Fuel system and spark plugs replaced with no improvement. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Malfunction of OEM stereo system, complete failure of satellite radio module. |
| Jun | 2012 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 6200 | 0 | Nearside rear door lock replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 14880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Rear license plate lamp water damage and rust - replaced under warranty | |
| May | 2010 | 25620 | 98 | Balance tires to eliminate rattle - dealer charged about $100 for a service that is often done free of charge. |
| Aug | 2010 | 29760 | 0 | Defective headlamp washers Defective rubber strips - falling off - at rear hatch |
| Jan | 2011 | 37200 | 0 | leaking windshield washer tank - seal replaced due to extreme weather freezing |
| Jun | 2011 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Blown power steering box - replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Steering rack replaced after noticing a steering fluid leak |
| May | 2011 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Power liftgate refused to close and latch. Sensors ordered, not yet installed, but now it latches (?!?!) Problem fixed itself. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Power lift gate would close, and immediately reopen. |
| Apr | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Creaking sound caused by tailgate movement when vehicle turned. Moonroof would not close from tilted position; had to be opened fully, then closed. Technician "taught" owner how to operate moonroof. LOL |
| Jul | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Creaking sound returned. Mechanic tightened suspension. Indicated that bushings had been problematic on earlier models and if noise returned, dealer would replace bushings. |
| Aug | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Creaking sound returned. Dealer replaced bushings. Dealer also noticed additional supension noise, ordered new control arms and kept car over weekend until their arrival and installation. Provided XC70 loaner. Noise gone! |
| Mar | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Car making brake noise, indication of worn pads. Diagnosis showed electronic parking brake not releasing fully causing premature wear of rear pads, which damaged rotors. Dealer replaced brake components and re-flashed software for E-brake. |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC70 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 31000 | 1100 | A rev related whirring engine noise. Fan belt changed and power steering fluid replaced. |
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Romania | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 20460 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 26040 | 0 | coolant fluid too low, refilled for free. |
| Aug | 2012 | 65100 | 0 | Loosing coolant every 900 km 250 cc. After investigation, turned out to be reservoir cap, replaced it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 76000 | 0 | Camshaft-driven vacuum pump for brake booster was leaking engine oil onto the transmission. Shaft seal had failed. Apparently common on this engine. Took the dealer 3 tries, but finally repaired under compulsory used car warranty. No power to right-hand license plate light. Problem was somewhere inside the sealed fixture, and probably an unrepaired original defect. Cut a wire, drilled through the housing, and soldered wire to the appropriate terminal. |
| Apr | 2013 | 81000 | 220 | Alternator was whistling/whining loudly. Replaced alternator with a remanufactured unit. |
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Forward and aft power motor for the driver’s seat failed. | |
| Aug | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Replaced power steering racl due to leak. SRS warning light. Reset it.They informed us if the light comes back on, they will replace the sensor. |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | SRS light bad sensor. Replaced this time. We also noticed that one of our aft parking assist sensors was somewhat pushed in. We asked the dealer if they would check the sensors, they did and corrected the problem. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | There was a knocking sound coming from the steering column. They had to order/replace the entire steering column. |
| Dec | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | AM Radio stopped working. They replaced the am radio. |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | AM RADIO STOPPED WORKING, THEY ORDERED PARTS. |
| Sep | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | They replaced radio. Car was overheating, wiring from engine fan to computer was repaired. |
| Nov | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Car overheating. Dealer replaced fan control. |
| Jun | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | hood open light would come on when driving. solution, replace hood latch. |
| Sep | 2012 | 56000 | 0 | DEAD BATTERY, WARRANTY TOW AND REPLACED |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | AC/Heat fan motor whines. Dealer states problem normal. Car will return in a week for 2nd attempt to fix. |
| Jan | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Heating and A/C fan motor making noise during routine driving. Two trips to dealer and not able to duplicate. |
| Mar | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Heating and cooling fan motor/housing replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Re-set transmission console, replace radio surround trim. |
| Jul | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | IAQS not working, download software. Front Parking Assist too sensitive, download software. Re-set transmission console (4th time). |
| Jul | 2011 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 13020 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 14240 | 0 | Audio system muting itself and no way to unmute it |
| Jan | 2010 | 14880 | 0 | Windshield washer nozzle not spraying on drivers side. Heater failure detected. Parts ordered. Nozzles switched to improve drivability. |
| Mar | 2010 | 14880 | 0 | Audio CD has started muting itself again intermittently. Has been taken to dealer previously ad addressed (?) by software updates... |
| Sep | 2010 | 35340 | 0 | Creaking noise form right rear. Diagnosed as a known undercarriage issue that requires lubrication |
| Oct | 2010 | 35960 | 0 | the noise from the rear reoccurred. The technicain detected a rattle from the rear hatch latch and adjusted and lubricated. The dashboard backlighting display does not change to reflect changing light conditions. It remains a white on black display. The technician reported thast it is working properly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | Motors for windows, seats, etc., repair | |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | Audio / video / nav, repair | |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | Air conditioning and ventilation, repair | |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | After driving 40 miles, parked car to go to a store. returned to car. It would not start. Main message was there was an engine fault. Towed to dealer. Ended up the battery needed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 4300 | 0 | Replaced leaking right hinge on rear hatch on warranty. |
| Jan | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | ABS/DSTC Service Required light came on. ABS/DSTC non functioning, including AWD according to repairman. Fixed with software update. |
| Feb | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Left right wheel speed sensor replaced. Most likely a permanent fix to prior repair visit when only a "software update" was applied (likely only a reset of "check engine light". |
| Jun | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Ordered trailer hitch to be installed from factory, but factory failed to install software for hitch at assembly line. |
| Feb | 2013 | 51500 | 1077 | Had to replace caliper which had failed structurally, applying right rear brakes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo XC70 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Driver-side window controls not functioning. Part ordered. Replaced switch on driver's door to operate all windows. |
| Oct | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Driver side window controls (all) ceased functioning (no window control at all from driver seat). |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Volvo XC70 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | Battery wouldn't hold a charge. Dealer found bad cells. |
| Dec | 2012 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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