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2000 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

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

Other (4%)

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2000 Volvo V70 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

99820 mi

C $1000
Lots of repairs due to neglected vehicle, including alternator, brakes,  electrical/electronic issues,  
133000 mi

US $200
Driver window master switch replaced 
145000 mi

US $450
Went in to recharge a/c as it wouldn't stay cold after approx. 5 minutes of driving. Mechanic said it needed the compresser replaced for 1,000 instead.  Paid 450. for 2 tires, oil change, left headlight replaced and spare tire replaced 

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2000 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 190hp 2.4L I5 4-speed automatic AWD

187500 mi

US $100
Electronic seat swich needed to be replaced. 
195000 mi Brought car in with a dead battery. Diagnostics showed the battery was fine after recharging. This did not fix the problem. see next service call Second time bringing car in with dead battery. This time they replaced the battery and all is well. 
122000 mi

US $175
Alternator replacement 
113000 mi

US $680
Replaced rear window washer pump 
115000 mi

US $430
replaced right low beam headlamp. 
154000 mi

US $55
Car won't start. No lights, no turnover. Nothing. AAA arrived and tested battery. Battery fine. Towed to dealer. After 2 days, dealer looked at it. NO code. No details. Started without incident. No resolution. 
162000 mi

US $400
Wiring to rear plate bulb severed within the rear hatch. Cannot be soldered dependably. Invasive replacement. $400 estimate to replace all wiring through rear hatch. 
122000 mi

US $250
Car has a design flaw. With factory roof rack rain water pools along trim above drivers door.When drivers electric window is opened in inclement weather, water drips onto window switch panel in door arm rest. Durable though, lasted 9 yrs and 120Kmiles! 
132000 mi

US $300
Replaced faulty window switch previously replaced at 120K +/- 
142000 mi

US $250
Remote locking acting up. Front passenger door intermittently will not close without 10 or more clicks on remote, drivers door requires key from time to time (remote will not open) Ordered parts. 
152000 mi

US $150
Replaced lock module on passenger door--door window/lock controller in the armrest. Starter relay replaced 
158000 mi power locks on two doors failing, only work intermittently. Diagnosed, ordered part. 
150000 mi

US $137
Electronic climate control and A/C not functioning. Bad blower motor. 
152000 mi

US $575
ETS light on.Car went into "limp home" mode.Towed to Volvo dealer.Scanned with computer & said it was battery cable problem although other fault codes pointed to Elect. Throttle Mod.(which was under warranty).Replaced 1 battery cable myself.Prob.not fixed 2nd trip in a week for Electronic Throttle Module problem.Dealer said it was bad battery cables and replaced 2 for $576. ETM under warranty but they refuse to replace. Picked up car and broke down again the next day. 
162000 mi

US $140
ETS light came on. Dealer recommended replacing ETM unit. I diagnosed low voltage to ETM. Possibly needing new generator.... 
135000 mi

US $70
Alternator quit charging. Had it rebuilt. 

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2000 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

118000 mi

US $300
Key fob - replaced, reprogrammed 
120000 mi

US $30
Tailgate wiring broken due to bad design and materials. Discovered while trying to figure out why the tailgate wouldn't lock and unlock. But fixing the wiring didn't fix the actuator. Tailgate lock actuator quit working. Finally traced to bad soldering / solder. 
130000 mi Front drivers side and rear passenger side window switch fried. 
141000 mi

US $100
Two speakers quit. Replaced the speakers. Door trim fell apart. 
142000 mi Door lock actuator wouldn't work in warm weather. Thermal fuse replaced. 
151200 mi

US $220
Voltage regulator replaced. 
152000 mi

US $270
Headlights useless. Got replaced with something slightly better 

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2000 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

162-horsepower 2.4L I5 4-speed automatic FWD

133000 mi Hatch lock stopped working. Wire Harness had a break and was repaired with a butt splice. 
185000 mi

US $1800
Replaced defective window switch on right front passenger window. 
192000 mi

US $95
Turn indicator and hazard lights switch died. Replaced the switch. 
128700 mi

US $200
Ventilation was not shifting from defrost to vent to floor. "repair" involved disassmebly and reconnecting all of the control wires. Venting now working correctly. Also problem with speakers on drivers door corrected and now working. 
150300 mi

US $500
Heater fan and resistor replaced 
146800 mi

US $200
Drivers side window switch failed, replaced. 
157500 mi

US $400
Positive battery cable, alternator cable deteriorating, replaced 
145000 mi

US $70
Sensor wire came off the starter causing car not to start. Reattached. 

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2000 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD

178000 mi Needed new alternator. Short in radio. 

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2000 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

100000 mi

£250
Due to damage by debris on motorway a/c radiator was damaged which caused leak and ultimately the a/c pump seizing. Car needed to be driven for 7 hours in order to get home (from France to UK) with pulley noisy. 

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2000 Volvo V70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

117000 mi

US $40
Window switch stopped working. 

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2000 Volvo V70 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

158000 mi

US $105
Alternator replaced heater core replaced 

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2000 Volvo V70 Electrical Problems

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