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Expensive Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (28%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (1%)

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Volvo XC70 repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (80%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 148 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

85000 mi US $200	AC Evaporator Core failure but we delayed replacing it.
91000 mi US $2200	AC Evap core replacement was required and the AC evap core was replaced.

142000 mi

US $1500

AC compressor replaced

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38000 mi

US $1000

Rear ABS sensors failed; replaced

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54000 mi

US $1800

Sensor for door being closed had failed, was causing erroneous message to appear on computer display. Repair involved both replacing the failed sensor and upgrading the software in the computer.

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100138 mi C $1032	Rebuild vacuum pump (Dorman Vacuum pump lit)
120831 mi C $260	Right rear wheel sensor replaced Right rear wheel sensor replaced

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138000 mi

US $1000

Bushings motor mount

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70000 mi

US $1800

Don't remember

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62000 mi US $200	Rear brake pad replaced
78500 mi US $1000	All wheel drive rear engagement device.

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52000 mi

US $2250

Burning 1 quart oil every 1500 miles. Volvo TSB recommended new cam cover, spark plugs, multiple pumps and hoses-covered under safe and secure warranty. Seems to be a common problem for this generation of engine.

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184000 mi

US $5000

replaced catalyst and misc parts

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73000 mi US $300	Parking sensor fault again. Sensor replaced.
97000 mi US $1600	Blower motor started making screeching noise. Bearings in motor found to be worn. Blower motor replaced. Rear shocks found to be leaking when installing new tires. Shocks replaced.
110500 mi US $500	Squeaking noise from the serpentine belt. Diagnosed as failing pulley tensioner and water pump. Parts replaced, problem solved.

81000 mi US $1400	Replace bad alternator.
86000 mi US $1300	Replace bad A/C compressor
90400 mi US $1400	The alternator failed
111000 mi US $800	Heater motor failure

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83600 mi C $250	throttle gummed up. rough / low rpm idling in cold. cleaned.
37920 mi C $200	-30 deg temp - battery cell frozen. replacewd.
71340 mi C $2400	Front stabilizer broken
80600 mi C $700	o2 sensor failure
89880 mi C $275	driver seatbelt jamming - replaced at my cost. raising hell with Volvo to cover it. Washer fluid line cracked causing constant warning of low washer fluid
114080 mi C $1000	High pressure hose leaking, replaced and system flush
117800 mi C $2000	fan failed. blower fan replaced as well as a control module
119660 mi C $1615	rear control arm stay bushing failure. replaced, $483.46. read pulley seized. replaced serp belt, tensioner, and pulleys, $1131.27. Another $1,800 for spark plugs, brakes, and general maintenance.

67600 mi US $600	Driver side BLIS light inoperable
88000 mi US $6000	Rear differential failed. Had to be replaced
101000 mi US $1500	Oil leak in engine component Windshield gasket failing Leak in windshield washer line to headlamp
101000 mi US $1000	oil leak in engine. A pump was replaced

240000 mi

US $1000

Rear bushings completely worn out. Replaced and alignment of wheels.

134000 mi

US $1600

Exhaust system had rusted / deteriorated.

116000 mi

US $1200

Nosie pinion gear in rear end. Obtained rear end parts from Land Rover

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75000 mi US $2000	Replaced serpentine belt and repaired lube oil pump
84000 mi US $200	It was noted during routine maintenance appointment the the power steering system needed to be flushed / renewed with minor part repair
90500 mi US $400	REPLACE BATTERY AND REPAIR/REPLACE CABLE
98500 mi US $250	REPLACE TWO MALFUNCTIONING TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS AND REPROGRM
101500 mi US $1941	ECM MODULE SOFTWARE UPGRADE. HAD ISSUE WHERE CHECK ENGINE ISSUE AND CAR WOULD NOT START. HAD TO BE TOWED

51800 mi US $1077	Had to replace caliper which had failed structurally, applying right rear brakes.
57100 mi US $200	Light grinding noise during right turns at speed. Changed out axle part, forgot name (maybe bevel gear?)
66000 mi US $400	Wheel bearing replaced.
94000 mi US $940	Power Steering Reservoir Replaced Power fluid high pressure line replaced

81000 mi C $450	Replace tie rod ends and align wheels
83080 mi C $140	Parking brake service light on. Problem with moisture in control module
89900 mi C $600	Replaced rear suspension bushings
92160 mi C $851	Brake booster vacuum pump oil leak Power steering return line leak
111600 mi C $200	Replaced glass in passenger side mirror after it fell out. The mirror had been hit in a parking lot once a few years ago and the cover knocked off. That may have loosened something, I don't know. It did vibrate a bit, but now it doesn't.
114080 mi C $280	Replaced cabin sensot
115940 mi C $649	Serpentine belt was cracking. Replaced
117800 mi C $250	Sway bar. (Also brakes and a wheel, not included in the cost. Total was about $2,000.)
144460 mi C $1900	Left side catalytic converter and exhaust replaced
147560 mi C $3200	Engine subframe replaced 4 wheel alignment

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32300 mi A $1100	A rev related whirring engine noise. Fan belt changed and power steering fluid replaced.
65720 mi A $1045	Failed generator bearing

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62000 mi

£4300

WATER PUMP SEIZED. TIMING BELT DISINTEGRATED. VALVES DAMAGED.

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39000 mi US $220	AM radio stopped working. leaking windshield washer fluid
52000 mi US $192	Active Bi-Xenon low beam headlight on passenger side was replaced.
62000 mi US $468	Engine light came on. Took it to the dealer. Code reader said Mass airflow sensor. While replacing, discovered PCV box needed to be replaced.
87000 mi US $450	broken link pin, cost includes labor hours
87000 mi US $1800	2 Broken engine mounts and tie rod end

57000 mi US $1100	switch that activates second row seat warmers oil pump
63000 mi US $250	small oil leak detected upon inspection - extended warranty work with copay
104100 mi US $150	upper motor mount torn. Track arm and bushings torn. Excessive play in sway bar link.
179000 mi US $250	Worn pads/drum

49000 mi

US $1400

fuel system- gauge, injector, etc went crazy. tank wouldnt fill; miles to go incorrect

58000 mi US $1000	Sensor replaced in steering columns which controls the ignition.
109073 mi US $529	Sunroof leak. Diagnose and repair

32240 mi C $200	Windshield washer fluid tank leaking, apparently at joint between neck and tank.
34720 mi C $250	Windshield washer fluid continues to leak, even after second repair, which included replacement of reservoir and filler neck. Believe the leak is located in the line between the headlamp washers.
59520 mi C $100	Electronic locking mechanism on rear door on driver's side (LHS)was inoperable. Door wouldn't lock. Actuator seized but was cleaned, lubricated and working again.
63240 mi C $300	Replacement of electronic door locking mechanism for left-hand side rear door.
63550 mi C $1200	Haldex AWD system pump replacement.
89900 mi C $150	Power steering issue. Changed fluid to correct intermittent lack of power steering on car start. Issue not fully resolved but improved.

70000 mi US $250	repair to rear differential cradle and struts
90000 mi US $1850	Alternator replacement due to seized belt from ac compressor seizure replacement due to seized compressor
107000 mi US $1200	Brake control unit pump malfunction. Required removal repair and reinstall. Also brake sensor replacement
116000 mi US $1300	Diagnose and Replace failed ECU (Electronic Control Unit)

83700 mi C $150	driver door lock mechanism
85560 mi C $1500	AC motor failed
95480 mi C $200	replaced [stabilizer bar parts]

54000 mi US $1532	'Hood Ajar' switch was removed and replaced - sending out a false positive error message.
64000 mi US $171	Dirty Camshaft Profile Sensor; Removed and replaced with new sensor. Volvo recommends oil/filter change after replacement and this was also done. Dealer didn't have part in stock and needed to order it; returned next day for completion.
69000 mi US $124	Exterior passenger-side mirror: glass mirror separated from tack mount and fell off during period of extreme cold coupled with deteriorated road surface.
77000 mi US $1100	R/R both front wheel bearings
82000 mi US $205	Faulty hood lock; Hood lock functional, but sending error message of 'Hood Ajar'. Third faulty hood lock replacment for same issue.
83000 mi US $663	Left rear ABS speed sensor not working; Removed and replaced Rear sub framebushings torn; Replaced rear stay bushings. Discovered during ABS sensor repair, fixed a few weeks later.
83000 mi US $235	Hood Latch cable became corroded/stuck and was showing as 'Hood Open' warning message.
92549 mi US $232	Vacuum pump seal was leaking oil. Small leak discovered by tech performing annual NYS Inspection. Replaced vacuum pump seals with kit.
94261 mi US $1018	Returned from the May 22 repair (for stabilizer) after the part (a new fuel filler pipe) was in. A small pinhole was throwing a Check Engine warning, entire fuel tank needed to be dropped and the new pipe installed.

101000 mi

US $12000

Control arm, bushings, ball joint, new struts mounts and bearings

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77000 mi US $230	Faulty fuel sensor
79000 mi US $100	Stability control (DTSC) turns on and off. Diagnosis is either switch or differential. Have to return to fix.
95000 mi US $1400	Dynamic stability control.
104000 mi US $2000	Manifold issues also radiator.

178000 mi

US $1500

PCV replacement/clean

89500 mi US $1400	Central electronic module (CEM) failure. I could still drive the car, but the level of power steering assist was lower, the odometer stopped working, and the mileage-based functions (MPG, miles to empty, etc.) stopped working.
101000 mi US $200	Turn signal switch would work only intermittently, which was a safety issue with lane changes and turns. Ordered new Volvo turn signal stalk.
102000 mi US $229	There was leaking into front area during car washes or rains. It was traced not to clogged sunroof gutters but to the front windshield seal. The seal was replaced.
106000 mi US $961	Driver's-side passenger seat belt needed to be replaced; it was retracting way too slowly. Hatch struts were replaced; one was reported to have been leaking.
109000 mi US $942	Radiator developed a leak. Costs include diagnosis, replacement radiator, and labor to replace radiator.
109000 mi US $300	Passenger-side HID bulb needed replacement. Labor included removal of front bumper cover (!).

150000 mi

US $1580

Heater core replacement

223800 mi

US $1750

Timing belt, water pump, pcv system

60000 mi US $700	at scheduled 60k, replaced upper engine mount. it was questionable , so we did it.
62800 mi US $2300	at 63k replaced shocks&struts; front pads & rotors; and original tires with Continentals. All worth it. Like a new car again!

32000 mi US $350	starter replacement Steering clock spring replacement. Under warranty.
144000 mi US $200	Starter replacement
146000 mi US $1200	Tie rods, A-Frames, Ball Joints, Sway-bar bushings, Front and Rear Struts
158000 mi US $222	high temp light keeps tripping on. Sensor replaced three times. Short somewhere in car chassis

108320 mi US $800	PCV System Replaced Rear coil springs replaced and alignment performed.
111430 mi US $300	Front Right ABS Pulse Wheel Replaced, Front Left ABS Pulse Wheel Replaced

68740 mi C $300	Replaced front driver's side wheel bearing. Learned rear bearing on same side also needed to be replaced. Will wait.
71300 mi C $600	Replaced right rear 4C shock.
80600 mi C $1000	Replaced alternator -- easy job but alternator cost$800. Related to AWD ... Temp sensor not a problem, but other area. Shop diagnosed it again and repaired/replaced components.

38100 mi C $440	No heat to floor, blend door not operating. Replace seat heater module and update ACC softwrae.
66340 mi C $425	Ignition lock stuck, could not turn key past position II. Common for these vehicles. Marked "required a tow" since usually you'd have to do this, but I managed to get it home.
96720 mi C $500	Left outer tie rod end replaced Replaced all 4 struts/shocks
96720 mi C $160	Noisy rear wheel bearing. Replaced both rear wheel bearings, brake rotors, and parking brake shoes.
105400 mi C $200	Rear wiper motor failed, replaced.
109740 mi C $250	Right outer tie rod end replaced, plus alignment.
151280 mi C $1000	AWD system not working. Replaced Haldex AWD hydraulic pump and fluid.
153760 mi C $450	Leaking CV joints on front axle. Axles removed, boot clamps replaced.
154380 mi C $1100	Alternator failed (locked up completely). Replaced alternator and serpentine belt.

61000 mi

US $1100

PCV hose split was replaced

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168020 mi

$80000

Autom. trans. defect

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151000 mi

US $2100

Leaking cam shaft seals resulting in oil soaked timing belt requiring premature change of belt because timing was way off. Engine was running badly. After the work car ran much better but it was an expensive repair. There have been many expensive repairs on this car. We regret having bought the car. It had 110,000 miles on it when we purchased it.

99820 mi C $5000	electronic shocks and struts were worn or bent
164920 mi C $300	running rough - air mass flow meter replaced
168020 mi C $2000	electronic dampers malfunction

106500 mi US $125	ABS light appeared intermittently and finally this garage found that two of the pins on the ABS unit were bent and not aligned properly. Her straightened them out and no problems with the ABS ever since.
117000 mi US $3500	Whole ABS system replaced PLUS the Oil Ventilation Pipe coming off the valve cover.
126000 mi US $950	Described in previous posts and to those we now add another part - some gear like mechanism associated with the front axles. They changed both of those and now that the WHOLE ABS system has been changed and $3000 later -they finally got it!!
130000 mi US $153	Clamp on exhaust rusted allowing for an exhaust leak.
115300 mi US $250	Slow starting on cold mornings - battery 10 years old.
154000 mi US $200	Fuel Pressure Regulator Sensor.
155500 mi US $528	Two spark plugs and three coils were bad. New plugs and three new coils for which the charge on the parts was OUTRAGEOUS!
158500 mi US $207	Couldn't align back wheels since the nuts they needed to back off on BROKE OFF due to rusting. They replaced these bolts & nuts on both sides, aligned the car and all is well.
162000 mi US $347	Turning sharply produced a grinding noise. Technician found noise coming from Axle Shafts. Replaced both right and left axle shafts with after market shafts and corrected the problem.
174000 mi US $150	Welded exhaust pipe into place between the Catalytic converter and the muffler.

115000 mi US $200	P0089. Fuel sensor problem. Replaced fuel rail sensor and fuel filter.
133000 mi US $200	PCV emissions error code. Installed new MAF sensor. P0104 error code. Brought to mechanic.
138300 mi US $1800	P0104 error codes. Required new throttle body. Tighten hand brake. Parking assist system not working on rear.

58900 mi C $2000	Faulty rear park sensor replaced.
88020 mi C $2500	Replaced angle gear
80600 mi C $200	Replaced rear parking sensor. Owner supplied part. Labor cost involved removing rear bumper cover.
94860 mi C $1500	Experienced loss of AWD.Differential module required repair along with replacement of Haldex pump and filter. Also, replaced Haldex oil with fresh fluid.
94922 mi C $125	Intermittent code for the brake pressure sensor being too low. No parts were replaced. Cleared codes. Will continue to monitor condition.

60300 mi US $1299	Exterior weather seals replaced on rear passenger windows. Headlights faded PCV hose broken
61500 mi US $1300	ABS computer needed replacement. Suspect rear driveshaft wearing out
65200 mi US $540	Timing belt was cracked.
66000 mi US $1489	Ignition lock cylinder required replacement because the key would not turn.
66300 mi US $1570	Wheel skipping in rear. The driveshaft was replaced but the issue persisted. Driveshaft replacement was removed.
67600 mi US $520	During routine brake maintenance the caliper pistons on the front were discovered to be extremely rusty and considered unsafe.
72000 mi US $198	Air intake to turbo pipe replaced with aftermarket after OEM part failed.

73020 mi C $394	Had left outer tie rod replaced following a routine safety inspection.
84280 mi C $363	Left rear brake caliper seized and was replaced
90520 mi C $684	Removed, repaired and replaced Differential Electronic Module (DEM) Dealer wanted $2800 for new DEM
96720 mi C $1234	Replaced left front brake caliper and both left and right front brake pads
105700 mi C $1025	Remove and replace front control arm bushings.
123480 mi C $175	Replaced faulty right front Xenon headlight
133920 mi C $567	Ignition key was not able to turn in the ignition.Column lock malfunctioned and was replaced. It took two hours for the actual work, but four days to get the part from Volvo.
141360 mi C $1486	Replaced left front spring seat

129000 mi US $1000	PCV system service and throttle cleaning
134000 mi US $1400	Driveshaft assembly replaced
138100 mi US $980	Electronic throttle module replaced. Prior cleaning did not solve the problem.
143500 mi US $590	Column lock failed. Could not turn the key past position 1. Nearby mechanic was able to use non-remote key and force it. Replaced column lock. Column lock failed. Replaced.
156900 mi US $460	Brake vacuum valve replaced, brake fluid exchanged (Also fuel filter replaced)

59000 mi US $400	Apparently the alarm module corroded, shorted out, causing "secondary" alarm to go off. Replaced the malfunctioning piece.
64000 mi US $250	CAR BEGAN TO ROUGH. I CLEANED THE AIR MASS SENSOR WITH SPRAY CLEANER. PROBLEM CORRECTED ONLY TEMPORARILY. ONE MONTH LATER REPLACED IT.
104000 mi US $1000	AC recharge The backup warning signal was malfunctioning.
108000 mi US $400	all spark plugs and 2 distributors replaced.
130000 mi US $400	parking assist system electrical carriage needed to be replaced. 2 more distributors needed replacement.

57000 mi US $500	During tire change and wheel alignment discovred torn bushings and replaced them.
61000 mi US $1200	Crack on side of radiator where it connects to plastic piece need to replace radiator Hose leading from oil cooler cracked, replaced
89000 mi US $500	Replaced oxygen sensor
111000 mi US $443	Pump to monitor emissions system engendered check engine light
123000 mi US $585	Right front wheel bearing (hub) was replaced
135000 mi US $515	Front ball joint kit
138000 mi US $1680	Engine gasket oil leak, pulley failure, drive belt and engine bushing.

86000 mi US $225	Fixed AC
120000 mi US $1000	Timing belt, water pump, etc. Replace the radiator.
122000 mi US $600	replace raditor

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73160 mi $1600	transmission was rough again. Brought car to a transmission specialist in Queretaro Mexico. Found to much wear particules. He rebuild the gearbox for 1600USD. He left the car like new. Excellent job. www.transmisionesautomaticas.com.mx
84200 mi $200	Vacuum switch replaced. Brake fluid replaced.
86800 mi $2900	EBM unit failure. Failure indications brakes, abs en engine. Replace computer and the noisy vacuum pump for the brake system. So far this has solved the problems with the breaking system.
104880 mi $1000	Radiator broken at hose connection. The plastic connection tube shared off and all cooling water was lost.

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92000 mi US $1000	tie rods and ball joints replaced to fix front end vibrations.
94000 mi US $900	Front end was rattling. Repairs corrected the problem
133200 mi US $500	Replaced all four shocks/struts Oil rebreather box. Not sure what the problem is. It was something the service manager said needed to be replaced. It wasn't something that was critical so I skipped it.
137200 mi US $500	Had Mavis replace the rest of the suspension parts. During the prior work they did not replace all of the parts. They did not think that the parts needed to be replaced originally, but they did.
145000 mi US $250	The electronic control unit has partially failed. As a result the windshield washer sprayers won't work. $1300 to replace the part. I did not make the full repair.
150000 mi US $2600	Electronic control unit. Oil rebreather box needed to be replaced.
158400 mi US $150	Replaced battery
167300 mi US $5850	AWD failed and needed to be replaced. Additional repiars to suspension. Broken spring. Oil leaks from engine.
171600 mi US $350	Ignition coils were failing. Warning light.
173000 mi US $550	Wheel bearing was making noise and about to fail.
178000 mi US $1100	Power steering pump failed. Pump and associated high pressure hoses were replaced. In addition to the failure of the power steering pump the coupling between the steering column and the steering mechanism needed to be replaced.
180300 mi US $200	Replaced strut cartridges. Parts were still under warranty
193500 mi US $250	Car was stalling. There was some sort of issue with a hose or some part of the turbo. It was a relatively minor repair. It was not the fuel pump which was the original concern.
196000 mi US $250	another turbo issue. something caused car to stall
198000 mi US $1365	Replaced failing fuel pump

88000 mi US $468	ck.eng.lite -code indicated timing issue.Found both intake/exhaust cams off 4 teeth.Disassembled rear eng.,locked camshafts,set mechanical timing, reassem. all, replaced 1 cam seal.
121300 mi US $1155	control arm bushings

57000 mi US $100	Replace timing belt and other associated items. Replaced Power steering hoses. This seems to be tied to work done on my Timing belt. Tech probably bumped hose that was brittle with age. So the dealer and i split the cost for this repair.
62000 mi US $500	Blower motor had been making a squeaking sound at various times / speeds. Blower was replaced. Not necessary, and not effect the operation of the HVAC system, but as king as it was i the shop, decided to have the work done. During scheduled maintenance visit it was =found that the Fuel emissions leak detection pump had a leak. Though not a majot=r concern and even though my next emissions inspection is in two years i decided to have this replaced.
68400 mi US $236	REPLACE GEAR SHIFT SHIFTER - FAILURE - WOULD NOT DISENGAGE

106640 mi C $1000	- Fuel Pump Changed - Control Arm (?)
116560 mi C $500	Alarm Triggered w/o reason. Alarm siren module replaced.
120280 mi C $325	Front right bearing had to be changed. Mechanic warned in July that it was coming but wasn't able to know which one it was at first (too subtle). 3000Km later it was obvious. Could have stay on it a 2-3000Km but the noise was annoying.
122760 mi C $2400	Rear 4C suspension (Strut and Coil) 2 x ABS ring - front (one broken)
130400 mi C $2500	Front suspension (4C)
134000 mi C $850	AC condenser was leaking
140740 mi C $1250	CV Axel replaced Differential Electronic Module + Pump

89000 mi US $250	A clunking sound when shifting between D and R after the transmission has shifted into R (i.e. not the shifting sound, something more). Shop said power steering reservoir was "broken" or "bad" and needed replaced along with a power steering hose. (reservoir covered, hose was my cost).
99000 mi US $4500	Turbo blow off valve not closing. ABS sensors on 3 wheels were bad and the ABS modulator was running constantly because it thought wheels were slipping. The PCV system was repaired on a previous trip but because a TSB was missed not all the correct parts were installed. The poorly functioning PCV system may have contributed to the Turbo failure. The valve cover tube connecting to the PCV system broke. The power steering pump high pressure hose was leaking.
141000 mi US $1150	Airbag sensor.
101000 mi US $1590	Previous repair to PCV system put pressure on valve cover and blew that gasket. Additionally the belt tensioner was bad. Replacing the valve cover required a TON of labor.
101500 mi US $1201	Vehicle began to intermittently go into "reduced power mode". It was throwing a code related to the throttle position sensor. The Throttle module needed replaced. Unlike the prev. repair the major expense here was the part cost.
128100 mi US $200	Dropped off for an oil change and request to inspect apparent lack of AWD function. Tech determined that the Aux. On-demand Coupling (AOC) mounted to the front of the rear diff was not working. Car continues in FWD mode only.
130500 mi US $1123	The rear differential clutch for the AWD (the Automatic On-demand Clutch or AOC) was broken. It needed a new hydraulic pump.
162000 mi US $1100	Drive shaft cv joints were failing... As was the passenger side front half-shaft.
165000 mi US $650	The driveshaft from rock auto failed and needed to be replaced. Multiple wheel speed sensors failed and needed replacing (all 4 had been replaced at ~90km).

92380 mi

C $2000

New radiator. Timing belt

117500 mi US $2000	New rack. New tires.
118000 mi US $600	New plugs. New maf. New thermostat.car still misfires, rough idling and shifting.
122300 mi US $1700	Struts (Front) and links Dead battery due to faulty alarm module.
124900 mi US $1300	Oil sensor,filter, seals.

89500 mi US $850	Auto-up switches for both drivers and passenger windows failed and had to be replaced with Volvo only parts (window switch circuit board) - very expensive and untimely repair!
92500 mi US $600	Auto - window sensors went kaput for both drivers windows. Another window switch circuit board replaced.
96000 mi US $2300	Poorly designed OEM window regulator had to be replaced - very expensive Windows' auto up and down not working - expensive OEM circuit boards need to be replaced by Volvo dealer at great cost.

82000 mi US $558	Terrible clunk from front suspension. Diagnosed as worn spring seats (aka strut mounts). Also noticed cracking of bushings in lower control arms. Replaced spring seats and lower control arms with Genuine Volvo parts PCV system was clogged. Replaced all PCV hoses and flame trap with Genuine Volvo parts. After repair, crankcase vacuum measured at (-2.11") W.C. at idle with warm engine.
89584 mi US $100	Replaced HVAC blower motor
95786 mi US $1900	Discovered a leak in the evaporator - required removal of the dashboard and interior to access it. Work performed by an independent Volvo shop.

159000 mi US $1200	struts
159800 mi US $200	The transmission is skipping and stuttering when driving in the Colorado mountains. They did a software upgrade but it didn't help much. I am told I need a new transmission.
171000 mi US $1200	All 3 engine mounts were broken and replaced

106900 mi US $100	Expansion tank cracked.
122000 mi US $875	Leaking radiator.
126600 mi US $2200	Compressor, dryer and thermostat housing all replaced.
127000 mi US $100	Leak in power steering system. All fluid lost.
129000 mi US $600	Timing belt bearing disintegrated and destroyed belt that had only been fitted 20K miles ago.
134000 mi US $1000	Battery dying. Failed load test. Only three years old. Top mount broken. Turbo inter cooler pipe changed.
135000 mi US $800	Leaking steering rack.

96100 mi C $980	AC Condenser and fan replacement Headlight Ballast unit
136600 mi C $985	heating system repair failed- now feet get cold AC blast (in Canadian winter!) while face gets heat blast. Going back to shop again. replaced headlight ballasts ($750 malice worked for three days then failed again - only fog lights work. Seat warmers failed - did not "burn out" as sometimes reported on blogs, fuses ok. Cause of problem unclear. Was advised they could not be repaired.
109120 mi C $800	AC stuck in on or off, position, working intermittently slow engine coolant leak; slow enough that ok to top up coolant occasionally
132680 mi C $1200	Two climate control modules replaced.
142600 mi C $1400	Replace control arm. Replace ball joint. Coolant hose leaked
145700 mi C $1400	bushing failed
163680 mi C $800	Front wheel bearings failed & replaced

117000 mi £600	replace steering rack
144000 mi £3100	Slipping automatic transmission. Reconditioned valves, torque converter and replace worn transmission casing.

135000 mi US $165	Blower motor failed. Removed and replaced blower motor.
155000 mi US $300	Leaking Radiator. Removed and replaced. Also replaced radiator hoses and heater hoses.
171800 mi US $2600	AWD In-op. Stripped collar gear. Removed angle gear case and replaced collar gear. Prop shaft front universal joint seized. Replaced joint and boot. Passenger side front coil spring broken. Replaced both coil springs in front. Replaced Front Struts. Replaced Rear shocks and coil springs.

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86000 mi US $200	Parking brake parts corroded and broke. Parts replaced.
100900 mi US $3700	The intake and exhaust valves on the #5 cylinder were leaking. Cylinder head had overheated and partially melted. Cylinder head was replaced.
142100 mi US $300	Replaced Front wheel bearings ABS sensor ring split preventing the sensor from reading the wheel speed.
182000 mi US $100	Replaced wheel bearing. Replaced calipers
184000 mi US $400	Replaced exhaust from catalytic back.

96100 mi C $600	left front wheel bearing hub
114700 mi C $1400	noisy rear and front right wheel bearing hubs needed to be replaced; noticed torn upper strut bushings which were replaced; also noticed a broken right rear coil spring, which was replaced.
130820 mi C $300	replaced the rear wiper motor, which had seized due to corrosion
165300 mi C $1000	replaced right rear wheel bearing hub; idefective unit had about 80000 km on it. replaced right front ABS ring (broken) and sensor; this unit was still original.
175220 mi C $574	left front wheel bearing hub with 140000 km on it needed replacement
194680 mi C $499	had the ABS Control module rebuilt and then reinstalled
207700 mi C $650	Right rear wheel bearing hub replacement and installation brake rotors and pads on both rear wheels at the same time
217000 mi C $350	Replaced end link on driver side. Replaced front brake flex hoses on both sides.
221440 mi C $1900	replace right strut assembly replace breather box assembly

48360 mi C $133	Transmission was not shifting properly and was often hunting for the gear.
62000 mi C $250	Bottom engine mount and upper engine sway bar rubber gromits worn.
71900 mi C $210	Tie-rod required replacement as was worn out. Wheel bearing
70400 mi C $350	Right rear Emergency Brake cable required replacement after becoming stuck and wore down the original emergency brake pads.
88660 mi C $600	Two front control arms repaired
92380 mi C $250	CEM requires replacement. Known issue - CEM is overheating and requires a replacement. $1000+
114160 mi C $1000	Front Struts and Springs were worn as well as rear shocks.
114080 mi C $600	Replaced front lower control arms.
118420 mi C $650	The Differential Electronic Module (DEM) required repair. Sent to Xemodex to rebuild and added a improve heat shield from IPD. Know. Issue. Volvo dealership charges $2500 to fix.
120900 mi C $200	Power steering reservoir replaced with a 2005+ to fix groaning steering known issue with 2001-2004 XC70.
124620 mi C $250	Left drivers side ball joint replaced

75640 mi C $1000	Power steering pump replaced
87500 mi C $3100	cleaned out air intake system

108000 mi US $400	Sway bar links.
109000 mi US $500	Ignition lock cylinder stuck, needed immediate repair. Expensive!!!
145000 mi US $3000	Broken timing belt, previously changed at 100K miles, led to bent valves. Replaced with used XC70 engine.

176700 mi US $2195	Power steering rack leaking significantly. fluid input was about one pint a month.
185000 mi US $1200	Leaking rear main oil seal. Oil loss was approximately 1/4 qt per tank in town driving. At high RPM(>2800 and/or >75 mph) oil loss was increased.
190000 mi US $200	Inner passenger CV boot ruptured. Car ran for a few thousand miles with no noticeable degradation until I replaced the axle assembly.

162000 mi

US $800

New struts, tires, brakes, battery, fluids Plugs, computer tune up

118000 mi US $2600	really never had a problem with the car until now. no crashes or huge pot holes, but heard a rattle and some clicking noises. turns out the whole front end went bad- control arms, tie rods, struts.
132000 mi US $960	Smelt gas. Fuel pump began to leak. Required rear seat removal. Tank required complete drain, and new fuel pump.

67000 mi

US $1000

replace central electronic module (cem)for intermittent shut down of cem on long distance drives 6-7 hours. Causes vehicle to continue in "limp home mode" with many systems inoperative. Maybe fixed? volvo america and dealer very unhelpful!

136000 mi US $1364	Replaced timing belt, and some oil was seeping around the oil rings, which was fixed.
143000 mi US $388	Replaced a leaking thermostat and hoses.

237000 mi US $1750	Catalytic converter replaced Evap Cannister replaced
239000 mi US $1547	Car wouldn't start. Replaced fuel pump, crank position sensor, antenna ring

179000 mi US $1500	New Steering Rack, inner, outer tie rods, left ball joint, Power Steering Pump, Accessory Belt and Pully
192000 mi US $500	Full Cat back exhaust replacement

174000 mi US $1500	driver side rear axle passenger seat belt replaced
199800 mi US $310	Coils were bad after oil bubbled out of filler cap from clogged PCV. replaced with IPD HD coils & Volvo Spark Plugs
209300 mi US $2000	all 4 springs, shocks and struts. various other suspension parts and front brake pads.
215300 mi US $350	replaced compressor with remanufactured unit
221000 mi US $150	replaced all 4 end-links, flushed brake fluid with new DOT4
221000 mi US $220	replaced front left caliper
221000 mi US $400	Front rotors, pads and right front caliper
221200 mi US $450	BCM was damaged and causing errors and loss of AWD. Removed unit and sent to Xemodex for remanufacturing.

109500 mi US $1200	Broken spring at lower seat mount
114500 mi US $750	Water leak from sunroof fried AC blower motor and stereo
117900 mi US $700	Worn wheel bearing. Price included replacement plus alignment and tire rotation.

120000 mi US $190	Replaced master cylinder
135000 mi US $900	Tie rod replace.
144000 mi US $1500	Flushed fluids to extend life. Dealer wanted to replace transmission. Had to replace back hatch activator twice. First replacement part broke within two weeks. Back hatch handle wouldn't engage so couldn't open back hatch. Had to replace suspension and/or steering bushings, routine maintenance issue for old car.

79360 mi $150	Left outer joint showed to be bad in an annual inspection.
95160 mi $1200	Flush and new transmission fluid, transmission computer put in Both front bushings replaced, found to be worn during mandatory safety inspection we have in Iceland. Replaced one when I got the car. Common problem. This time I bought reinforced bushings (sold for taxis and police cars). New break pads, rotors and hoses front
101680 mi $1150	Parking brake shoe holder on the hub & wire broke. Got another used hub & wire to replace.
104160 mi $500	Transmission flushed and new fluid. Two new spring seats front, stablizer connectors, two front and one rear.
108500 mi $800	ECM DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CASE bad. Bought used one on ebay for 100USD.

113000 mi US $600	Upper front strut mounts. Just starting to crack, largely preventive.
149000 mi US $1500	Broken RF spring.
167000 mi US $100	Replaced LF wheel bearing.
175000 mi US $1160	L & R lower A-arms. Front swaybar drop links.
184000 mi US $3700	Exhaust valve on cyl#1 = bad. Did whole valve job on head. various new hose and components.
194000 mi US $360	New rotors, pads, flex lines. Parking brake pads.
203000 mi US $950	Replaced top front strut mounts and both steering tie-rods. 4W alignment.
205000 mi US $150	Original Battery ~13 Years old gave out.
209000 mi US $1250	Hard shifts, delayed shifts, cold shifting issues. Solenoids rebuilt.
224000 mi US $3000	Fixed alarm, and cam bushings

58000 mi

US $1100

Replacement of throttle body module and associated diagnostic testing, software upgrade

89000 mi

US $1080

Replaced noisy front wheel bearing STS warning on. Likely related to DIM (driver information module) fault. Fault cleared from computer, but is likely to repeat.

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94640 mi €500	after being parked for a few days,the car did not start in the morning (even if battery and all electrical parts were OK). towed to workshop for cleaning of injection system and changing of fuel filter
96720 mi €1400	engine began to suddenly switch off during driving. The car could start immediately after. The defect appeared more and more frequently and driving was not possible anymore

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101680 mi C $600	front bearing dead, had to have wheel hub assembly replaced
115100 mi C $536	front and rear wheel bearing replaced
117180 mi C $650	ball joint detected as broken during an alignment rear wiper motor died, needed to be replaced.
123660 mi C $190	front washer pump failed.
128340 mi C $850	front console computer and airbag system failed, computer needed to be rebuilt.
129040 mi C $350	exhaust pipe with cat converters cracked off manifold (right before etest!) pipe retails for ~$1200, so pipe was cut and welded back to proper shape/length.
150040 mi C $1200	alternator/voltage regulator died, killed 2 of the computers as well and fried some of the wiring harness
150340 mi C $650	Exhaust rotted out and required replacement

110000 mi US $167	Wheel bearing on drivers side replaced with genuine Volvo part. Wheel bearing had been replaced 6 months earlier with aftermarket brand, but did not hold up Front transfer case has been leaking slowly and collecting dirt and grime; looks like a scab on case. Dealer indicated it was not repairable and that I should just drive it that way... CV Boot tore. Only repair is to order an entirely new axle. Transmission started slipping between gear shifts. Changed transmission fluid with genuine Volvo. Third fluid change in 20K miles. Fluid alone costs $117. Seems to do the trick though. Hopefully last time I need to change it.
148000 mi US $150	Original wheel bearing failed. But at 148K I cannot complain. Was pretty easy & straightforward to fix myself.
184200 mi US $1929	Front Differential Failure causing loss of AWD. Diagnosis: angle gear stripped. Initially thought it was only the angle gear sleeve. New Differential $1800. Used Differential $1200.
165800 mi US $120	Fuel line cover underneath car fell off
177400 mi US $600	Front Driver's Side Spring Broke. This is somewhat common and due to an unacknowledged design defect.
196000 mi US $1600	Intake failure... seems to be common problem at ~200k miles. Can be cleaned, but only works a year, so replaced unit with new. Heavy oil leak along rear and passenger side of engine. Mechanic replaced a variety of seals, including valve cover gasket
176300 mi US $500	Rear Drive Shaft (Propeller Shaft) failure, causing loud knocks intermittently. Local shop quote was $1300 for OE shaft (must replace entire unit) and $300 for install. Colorado Drive Shaft sells rebuilt Volvo w/OE components for $485
198000 mi US $3100	Steering Rack Failure. The replacement part has long since been discontinued by Volvo. Repair required extensive retrofitting of new steering rack design. VERY Expensive repair totalling more than $3100.
212000 mi US $600	Car needed a new driveshaft. Ordered from a shop called "Colorado Driveshaft". They had the best price. They rebuild the OEM shafts, so no Chinese junk here.

108500 mi C $1080	Rear wheel bearing, Parking brake pads and front brakes and rotors
117820 mi C $1000	Broken spring, rear brakes all filters etc
138880 mi C $428	Dash cutting out
150540 mi C $2000	wheel bearing. struts

301000 mi US $2000	Transmission worn out.Used transmission with 89,000 miles installed.
306000 mi US $160	Light control module faulty causing loss of high beam,fuel door lock,dimmer switch,front fog lights and rear fog light.It also cause some dashboard lighting to be dim or non-existant.Replaced module with a used unit.Everything is back to wk.
306000 mi US $160	2 motor mounts need replacing and the PCV system is clogged.Exhaust hanger is broken because of motor mounts.Decided to get rid of this car and aquire one with less issues and milage.

52000 mi US $600	In for routine maint. Power steering leak and suspension bar or whatever replaced.
58000 mi US $250	Tie-rod ends.
61000 mi US $400	front strut replaced engine mount replaced
64700 mi US $850	A/C stopped working after running 2 hours
71000 mi US $500	Power steering Leak
80000 mi US $1500	Engine mounts replaced, tie rods, wheel alignment
80000 mi US $3000	DETAILS NOT RECALLED. TOOK CAR IN FOR ROUTINE STATE INSPECTION

111600 mi C $1000	Front bearings x2; left outer tie rod
114080 mi C $650	New DIM (driver information module) needed requiring removal of dashboard. All instruments affected (speedo, tach, diagnostic lights, msg system...)
122760 mi C $150	New inner right tie rod needed.
144500 mi C $240	Brake hoses replaced. We safetied the car to transfer it to my son, and the mechanic said they needed to be changed in order for him to sign off on the safety certificate.

114300 mi US $1800	The emergency brake shoe fell off and it grinded many other parts on the rear axle.
130000 mi US $1000	I hit a pothole, damaged the right front wheel bearing. Took in to my dealer, Volvo of Princeton. They told me that i need to replace both front wheel bearing and it'll cost 980$ before tax!!!

93000 mi C $2500	needed new transmission chip
98880 mi C $3000	Complete fail of rear spring; ball joint and tie rod. Decided to replace both sides as other spring was cracked.

146000 mi US $750	New struts, mounts, sway bar links due to noise.
151000 mi US $200	New parking brake cables, shoes, actuators, hardware, rotors and pads.
166000 mi US $2100	Lost reverse.
173000 mi US $100	Tie rod end and wheel alignment

147200 mi US $442	Excessive play in tie rod ends
159300 mi US $1400	Shimmy in front end. Upper spring seats replaced, both front sway bar links replaced, and wheel alignment. Bevel gear was leaking. Diagnosed at another dealer. When the mechanic was resealing it, he found that the 4wd sleeve was broken and replaced that as well. The transmission was shifting erratically on a regular basis. The mechanic was not able to get it to act up. Since he looked at it, the Transmission has not had the problem.
188500 mi US $4200	Transmission flare. Tech found transfer gear frozen and metal shavings in the valve body. The transmission was rebuilt. This was a continuing problem that the dealer could not locate.
192000 mi US $590	Dash gauge cluster went dead. Had DIM rebuilt.
221000 mi US $261	Air conditioning was erratic. Would shut down on hot days. Mechanics adjusted AC clutch, added lubricant and refrigerant to system.
237000 mi US $1430	CAM sensor bracket broke and the CAM sensor was damaged. CAM sensor and bracket had to be replaced. While in the shop, the fuel pump quit working. It was also replaced.
254753 mi US $1312	CV joint bearing failure both sides 3 of the 5 engine mounts were broken.
270000 mi US $705	Loud vibration noise when driving. Right rear wheel bearing was replaced.
275000 mi US $1999	Clutch on compressor fell apart.

98340 mi US $108	Sway bar links worn. Replaced sway bar links
106000 mi US $500	Left rear wheel bearing replaced.
120000 mi US $300	noisy drive train, replaced front wheel bearings and CV joints
131000 mi US $1204	New front right spring, new lower control arm bushings, new top suspension bushings, new left inner tie rod. New front right spring, new lower control arm bushings, new top suspension bushings, new left inner tie rod
137000 mi US $540	Replace Oil trap housing

131620 mi C $150	Rear wiper arm replacement, plastic fatigue at wiper holder
137020 mi C $1100	Condensor replaced

115000 mi US $2000	Front control arm bushings and rear prop shaft
145000 mi US $250	Driver side seat heater was not working...connector was burnt out. Shift flares between 1,2 and 3...ongoing since we bought the car at 80k miles...has not gotten worse, just annoying.

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