2003 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2003

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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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2003 Volvo V70 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 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

67000 mi

US $1350
Passenger window regulator was replaced ($500). Battery was replaced due to draw ($150). Window modulator caused draw and was replaced ($700). Believe modulator was damaged when regulator was replaced. ARS airbag light is on. Dash module needs to be replaced. $1350. this is nuts. Passed inspection with this, so not replacing it. 

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2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

125800 mi

US $900
alternator had to be replaced after they replaced the power steering pump and the problem wasn't resolved, I was not charged for the power steering pump. 

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2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $300
Alternator replaced 
143000 mi

US $40
Changed headlight. 

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2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

49000 mi

£3000
Electrical "gremlins" causing weird faults with brake lights/instruments and central locking. Charged for new door lock and relay board....cost..a plumbers estimate! Result, still the same this morning, or rather it's worse as the key is stuck in lock! 
39000 mi Headlamp burned out - warranty item 
71000 mi

US $300
Panel display replaced ($1300!) 
75000 mi

US $214
air compressor noisy, replaced under extended warranty 
95000 mi

US $400
Tailgate switch/mechanism and rear light relay has to be replaced. Troubleshooting rear light/tailgate light issues took hours 
167000 mi

US $3
A/C compressor clutch gap increased due to wear and a/c was kicking off after 30 minutes, i re shimmed the clutch to the proper gap using the well known zip tie method. cost $3. 
171000 mi

US $150
replaced headlamps with LED bulbs from amazon as the driver complained of dim headlites, seemed to help somewhat. these cars i think have a reputation for dim headlites not sure why 

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2003 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

146000 mi

US $85
replaced boost sensor, also controls cruise control. easy fix, cost $85 

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2003 Volvo V70 Electrical Problems

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