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Volvo S70 repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (2%)

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Volvo S70 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 190hp 2.4L I5 4-speed automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $700
replace abs sensor 

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2000 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan

162-horsepower 2.4L I5 4-speed automatic FWD

246760 mi

C $300
Routine maintenance. High milage, runs like a dream still. Calipers are rusted and were seizing on one side in the front causing uneven pad wear. Changed back rotors, all pads front and back, rebuilt all 4 calipers 

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2000 Volvo S70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD

134540 mi

C $350
Brake hoses, emergency brake cable. 
138260 mi

C $350
Front brake calipers. 

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1999 Volvo S70

Engine not specified

173000 mi

US $570
Brake line and flush 
96000 mi

US $35
Brakes required bleeding due to a "mushy" peddle. 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

154000 mi

US $330
Car did not pass yearly inspection due to Emergency brake malfunction. Brake line and shoes were replaced and problem is fixed. 
154400 mi

US $500
Rear brake caliper blown 
116000 mi

US $709
Key and ignition issue - sometimes key would not remove from column. Their *guess* is that it has something to do with the switch that detects the car is in park. But changing that switch involves a huge amount of labor. They recommend waiting to be sure. 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

182000 mi

US $450
Replaced all 4 brake rotors, 3 calipers and pads all around. 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

218000 mi

US $300
Replaced right rear caliper, brake line, brake pads & rotor 
108000 mi

US $600
wheel speed sensor and abs module 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

89000 mi

US $123
Check Engine and ABS lights were on. Diagnosis = faulty ABS module. No repair, but paid $81 for diagnosis. Removed ABS module myself. Shipped it to ModuleMaster for rebuild. Reinstalled ABS module myself. Total time under hood = 2 hours. 

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1998 Volvo S70

Engine not specified

197000 mi

US $600
Replaced ABS module 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

115000 mi

US $1000
new brake pads, rotors and one caliper also other routine things while there like oil change. 
172000 mi

US $525
oil change, complete front brake repair - rotors, calipers, pads 
210000 mi

US $375
right side brake line replaced 
124000 mi

US $150
ABS periodically stays on for no reason. 
205000 mi

US $20
Front passenger caliper seized. Replaced caliper with a re manufactured part. Replaced front brake pads. 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

151000 mi

US $55
Check abs light 
193800 mi

US $97
Replace Parking Brake Cables and parking Brake shoes 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

180200 mi

US $2500
Replace rear brake cables, drums, shoes 

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Volvo S70 Brake Problems

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