2004 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2004

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2004 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

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

Other (7%)

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2004 Volvo V70 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volvo V70

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

156860 mi

$100
-Park light bulbs changed (partly preventative); - fuse of rear screenwiper-washer replaced; - oil change; - Diesel fuel engine & cabin heating system checked; - arctic wintertyres mounted (down to -30 C. 

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

52000 mi

US $287
Driver side heated seat stopped working. New heating unit ordered and replaced. Some stitching of the upholstery was not covered by warranty but the new heating unit was covered.  

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

93000 mi

US $2400
Needed new alternator. It had been replaced 24,000 ago 
145000 mi

US $65
RF HID Bulb Blown - Replace Bulb 
78000 mi

US $550
Battery failed test, had to replace Alarm system warning light came on, needed to replace backup module that controls backup siren. 
104000 mi Faulty seat heater (drivers side) was replaced with a new heating grid.  
109000 mi

US $895
Cabin blower continued to run after key was turned off, draining the battery on two occasions. The fan motor and power unit were replaced. 
47000 mi

US $200
Turn signal stalk had to be replaced. Left turn signal did not always engage.  
58000 mi

US $67
Tail light burned out. I had them replace all four bulbs. Labor was about $50 of this. 
156000 mi

US $1200
replace flexplate and starter account starter bendix spring wore and starter rode on flexplate wearing ring gear. 
72000 mi

US $89
R side heated mirror would no longer heat up--it was replaced 
106500 mi seat heater malfunction, burned hole in seat 
152500 mi

US $400
driver's side seat heater and seat foam replaced 

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

148800 mi Passenger window mechanism changed Passenger window mechanism had to be readjusted 
193440 mi Passenger window mechanism replaced as it failed again. 
61000 mi Rear wiper stopped working, motor replaced while in for ECM repair. Covered by CPO. 

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD

40500 mi Replace A/C compressor. motor was binding, resulting in strange noise which varied in pitch with vehicle RPM. 
59000 mi

US $55
Antenna in steering column which reads ECID chip in key went bad. Vehicle was unable to read proper code from key and immobilizer kicked in, preventing engine start. Antenna replaced. 
81000 mi

US $160
Blower motor power module failure. Fan remained on at all times (even when engine off) and was unresponsive to fan speed dial.  

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

34000 mi Replaced blown fuse regulating headlight. Also replaced both headlights. I was told this is "standard procedure." Since the bulbs were still good, I asked for them back. They gave them to me. Now I have a spare set! 
152300 mi

US $1300
Computer went down, reporting serious problems when there were none. Replaced the brain and a couple small issues. 

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

130000 mi Computer in limp mode. Electrical systems non-responsive. Computer needed to be reset. System failure caused by missing radio amplifier and corroded power seat module. Part replacement prohibitively expensive. Audio amplifier internals severely corroded. Potential moisture damage. Used part purchased from ebay. 
74691 mi I told dealer that I though AC was not working properly. They found low freon level but could not locate leak. Dealer needed to add dye to freon and charged $212.19. Reimbursed me when I complained that this should be ext. warranty item. 
83725 mi

US $210
Alarm triggers for no reason. Dealer found bad siren module. I paid $106.50 under extended warranty. 
42000 mi Symptoms: Radio loses all volume, then comes back by changing the channel/increasing the volume. Mechanic unable to locate problem source. Recommended software re-download at next visit. (May not be covered by CPO/VIP warranty.) 

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

134540 mi

€130
AC shop filled aircon last yr but it leaked. When trying to make appointment to get it fixed, shop turned out to be out of business. Another shop checked the aircon: BOTH radiators/evaporators are supposedly shot. >2000$ to repair, so no go. 

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

83080 mi

C $420
Stuck sun roof with «Alarm System needs maintenance» message. Problem related to a faulty alarm siren (NI-MH battery leaked on the controller board which was eaten by corrosion). Bad and costly system design.  
81000 mi

US $30
Front windshield washer pump - determined not pump itself - some form of electrical problem - not currently resolved 

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2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

178000 mi Computer reset 
56000 mi

US $675
radio display broke, replaced 
64000 mi

US $20
headlight replaced at shop as owner's hands too big to access location to replace. 
134000 mi

US $50
Replaced headlights and oil change 
64480 mi

C $150
Air conditioning not cold, freon recharge + check for leaks. No leaks found. 
64000 mi

US $90
Electrical wires pinched & broken @ rear hatch. Shorted R wiper motor. Repaired wires, replaced motor from salvage yard 
76000 mi

US $140
Passenger door latch; electric lock failed. Replaced latch 
75000 mi

US $500
HVAC fan would continue running even though the car was powered down and doors were locked. Our Volvo independent technician replaced the "Heater Blower Motor Resistor" and the "Blower Motor" itself. All is well now. 

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2004 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

41000 mi When I bought the car (one month ago) the sunroof was in need of repair, the right front headlight wiper, and the turbo all were in need of repair. It's been back twice. The turbo they say that the diagnostic computer says they can't find the problem. ... 

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2004 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD

55000 mi

US $190
Replaced license plate lamp (special bulb). Ordered replacement pillar tweeter. 

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2004 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

52000 mi

US $20
Right Headlight Out 

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2004 Volvo V70 Electrical Problems

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