2008 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2008

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2008 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (13%)

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2008 Volvo V70 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

27000 mi Drivers seat creaking, special grease applied to seat rails 

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2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

51500 mi

US $57
Water was leaking from the sunroof area and running down the inside of the windshield. Cleaning the drain lines around the sunroof fixed the problem. clean drain lines around sunroof to prevent water leaks into the interior. 
8500 mi replaced inside rear view mirror under warranty 
163000 mi

US $140
Windshield glass adhesive failed causing a water leak over the climate and stereo console. Windshield removed intact and resealed by glass shop. 
17000 mi

US $28
BATTERY COVER BROKEN TABS DRIED AND CRACKED. 
29200 mi Car "creaks" audibly while turning. Noise along entire centerline of car. RH turns = significant creak with chassis flex. 
98000 mi

US $600
Windshield glass seal leak into drivers footwell. Had to replace windshield. 
118000 mi

US $500
Center console rolling cover detached from track and had to be replaced. Also replaced the rear 12v socket which had been pushed through its mount into the console. Dirt had clogged a drain under the hood cowling causing water to pool. Noticed condensation in the morning developing inside the widnshield. 
102000 mi

US $500
Leaky sunroof, gasket seal replaced.Windshield replaced. 
38000 mi

US $140
Replace part of passenger side, external rearview mirror housing. I suspect the part became detached by the wash mechanism while going through an automated car wash. The replacement part, a piece of plastic that covers the rear of the mirror, cost $140. 
31000 mi

US $96
buzzing or whistling sound at highway speeds from the left-hand mirror housing. TSB on it, so they fixed it for free. Creaking from the rear hatch latch. There was a TSB on it, so they fixed it for free. 

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2008 Volvo V70 Body Problems

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