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1999 Volvo S70 repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 103 repairs.
1999 Volvo S70 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Volvo S70
Engine not specified
| 120000 mi US $1000 |
Front cam seal blew - apparently a known potential issue with this model/year - mandated replacement of breather box along with all belts/tensioners/pulleys, etc. |
| 122000 mi US $1400 |
Not fixed yet, could be throttle body, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, antenna ring, number of other parts. Car is sitting in driveway until it can be further analyzed. |
| 122300 mi US $900 |
After replacing parts, with no codes to go by this ended up being a relay for the fuel pump. |
| 125000 mi US $1200 |
This car never had the ETM replaced, original white label and thought maybe I was going to be OK and got one that wasn't defective. WRONG, been broke down since June and waiting for enough funds to be able to get fixed. |
| 97000 mi US $345 |
CEL with code P0442 (small emission system leak). Dealer smoke tested and replaced PCV vacuum line. |
| 157000 mi US $270 |
Car stalls spontaneously while idling or while driving at full speed |
| 158000 mi US $10 |
Car stalls spontaneously either while idling or while driving at full speed |
| 213000 mi US $250 |
Engine continues to get flooded by fuel pump. |
| 163000 mi US $75 |
Heater core burst, rerouted coolant directly so functional but no heat until heater core is repaired a $300 bill, not worth with 163k miles. |
1999 Volvo S70 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 167700 mi US $450 |
Ignition would work and then not work. Had to jiggle key for it to crank. |
1999 Volvo S70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 208940 mi C $20 |
coolant light coming on-water level ok- replaced sensor. |
1999 Volvo S70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 147000 mi US $250 |
Fuel level sender faulty. |
| 163000 mi US $350 |
Oil pickup tube seals replaced to remedy top-end tick at idle. |
| 158000 mi US $700 |
Water pump replaced due to slow coolant loss. |
| 170000 mi US $503 |
Front cam seals leaking; replaced cam seals and timing belt (oil on belt) |
| 180000 mi US $500 |
Radiator leaking. Replaced. |
| 183000 mi US $450 |
Heater core giving off coolant smell--pinhole leak |
| 168700 mi US $690 |
Misfire on #2 cylinder, coilpack arcing. All coils replaced as precaution. |
| 96000 mi US $734 |
Radiator was leaking, especially on cold days. They replaced the entire radiator. told noise was caused by valve lifters. Stopped after they changed oil and use an additive. |
| 101000 mi US $75 |
CEL came on again, returned to shop. This was a new code and indicated fuel leak. Mechanic reversed fuel filler gasket (as a hopefully cheap, quick fix) and problem was resolved. |
| 116000 mi US $709 |
Motor mount need to be replaced. The key would just rotate, not start anything. They fixed that by cleaning and lubricating the pins in the lock. |
| 121808 mi US $350 |
Replaced failed oxygen sensor |
| 129037 mi US $900 |
Replaced water pump and drive belts, also did timing belt (maint) at the same time. |
| 131183 mi US $700 |
replaced boost sensor (for turbo). Also replaced brake hoses and the right motor mount as these were observed to be needing fixes at the same time. |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Had to replace the coolant tank as it was leaking. Replaced battery and cabin filter at the same time. |
| 153000 mi US $30 |
turbo vacuum line was cracked, I ordered and installed new vacuum lines. |
1999 Volvo S70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 210000 mi US $15 |
Car never reached operating temp. Thermostat stuck open. Replaced. |
| 220000 mi US $50 |
Car developed a nasty misfire, due to a faulty coil pack on cylinder #1. Replaced coil pack, and all 5 sparkplugs. |
| 220800 mi US $50 |
Exhaust system came apart behind catalytic converter -- very loud and had to drive with windows open due to fumes. Had system repaired by professional shop. |
| 225000 mi | Heater core developed a leak -- smelled antifreeze when running heat. |
| 203000 mi US $30 |
Rusted tailpipe snapped. Repaired with pipe and exhaust cement. |
| 204300 mi US $12 |
Previous repair to tailpipe failed. Welded this time. |
1999 Volvo S70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 119000 mi US $400 |
replaced exhaust manifold |
| 207000 mi | Using excessive amounts of oil. Traded vehicle |
| 76000 mi US $400 |
o2 sensor, also the sensor in the key ignition sometimes wouldn't recognize the key. |
| 77000 mi US $485 |
Purge valve and Evap change over valve. Car ran fine but engine light was on. Since I got the car, the gas pump would cut off at some stations. This repair fixed that issue. |
| 101000 mi US $1000 |
fuel vapor leak |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
ETSM module failed. Repaired at shop programed at dealer. Purchased parts for volvo supplier Grotton |
| 270000 mi | Radiator leaking and caused head gasket to fail. |
| 245520 mi C $750 |
Ignition coil #4 cylinder |
1999 Volvo S70 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 164100 mi US $1000 |
Replaced throttle--car would periodically die when car stopped; missed the recall. I was told they all have bad throttles. Also, windows fogged up because of leaking radiator after I started driving. Dangerous to drive. Radiator was replaced. |
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