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2003 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 67 repairs.
2003 Volvo V70 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (16%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 74000 mi US $1200 |
Clunking noise in front end now identified as something minor in the suspension. |
| 74800 mi US $1100 |
Had misdiagnosed problem. Ball joint failed and wheel came off car, damaging fender. Repaired suspension (ball joint, axle, and universal joint) but not fender. |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 108500 mi C $305 |
Replaced "soft" driver's side ball-joint replace sway bar linkages due to worn bushings (causing CLUNKing noises) |
| 99000 mi US $350 |
Front roll bar stabilizer strut rattling and replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $885 |
Replaced both tie-rod ends. No symptoms led to this repair, the shop replaced them on their own, much to my dismay. |
| 112000 mi US $750 |
Replace ball joints and steering gear. |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 127000 mi US $2600 |
no problems felt when driving but at what was just a maintenance service it was suggested by the mechanic that front end needed tie rods, ball joints cv boots and that a drive axle would be necessary. we authorized the work. |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 163500 mi US $875 |
inner tie rod and both front controll arms and ball joints |
| 36000 mi | Steering wheel fabric split; warranty item |
| 68000 mi US $100 |
Control arm replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $300 |
Replaced control arms, strut housings. |
| 101500 mi US $1000 |
Struts, considerable bounce on bumps, replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
replaced front struts and towers |
| 115000 mi | Replace wheel bearing n/s rear hub. Due to fair wear after 115,000 miles. |
| 160800 mi £1500 |
Disc's, pads, parking brakes and suspension parts. Routine replacement of consumable parts after 10 years and 163,000 miles. I regard this as outstanding wear and tear. |
| 165000 mi £70 |
Front RHS coil spring replacement. |
| 203000 mi £1000 |
Self-levelling rear suspension required changing due to failure of nearside rear unit. Given age and mileage and use of car e.g. towing, load carrying etc., I consider this reasonable wear and tear. |
2003 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 139000 mi US $120 |
Wheel bearing replacement, drivers front side. |
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