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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%)
Chart based on 111 repairs.
2008 Volvo V70 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 29 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 197hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80160 mi ¤250 |
Replaced weak engine mount (lower right). |
| 94100 mi ¤800 |
Low fuel pressure during start-up. Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced and a hot climate kit from Volvo was installed as per the TSB. |
| 104780 mi ¤400 |
Replaced ignition switch (start control unit) due to faulty motor. |
| 105380 mi ¤400 |
Start Control Unit was replaced as the actuator motor malfunctioned. |
| 108500 mi ¤800 |
Engine cooling fan malfunction - replaced. |
| 121520 mi ¤350 |
Downstream oxygen sensor wiring shorted. Replaced oxygen sensor and repaired wiring to the ECM. |
| 124620 mi ¤300 |
Upper engine mount has cracked and has been replaced. |
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Speedo overreads by 3 mph Vibration through car when autobox changes down from 40 mph to 30 mph |
| 36000 mi | Radiator cooling fan failed, Dealer replaced entire cooling fan assembly. (more than one fan) |
| 37000 mi £60 |
Car lost turbo function. Diagnosed as faulty EGR valve. Valve replaced. Car realesed back to me but problem returned within 4 miles. No place in the repair not successful report for this type of repair failure. Modulating controller for EGR replaced. Part not in country 3 days to obtain, part loaned from donor car in dealer stock to keep me on road. Car back in shop for part replacement while-u-wait. Donor part replaced with new part from Sweden. |
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78800 mi £1500 |
Oil leak |
| 150700 mi US $1564 |
Oil trap replaced |
| 167000 mi US $300 |
Engine mounts sagging, replaced |
| 1400 mi | Oil leak due to missing camshaft cover plug. Air conditioning failure due to faulty connection O-ring. Repaired under warranty |
| 110000 mi US $3300 |
Torque mount replaced |
| 157480 mi C $360 |
Engine surging at highway speeds. Cruise control self-cancelled each time. Paid dealer to read codes; replaced fuel pressure sensor myself. |
| 188480 mi C $500 |
Noise from serpentine belt area - previously replaced. Rebuilt vacuum pump, replaced overrunning clutch pulleys on alternator and accessory drive system. |
| 198400 mi C $100 |
Car stopped running; driver advised it would re-start but quit again. Owner suspected mass airflow sensor issue, went to car with basic tools and spare MAF sensor. Checked OBD2; code pointed to a possible MAF issue. Car started and ran with MAF disconnected. Replaced MAF at roadside; was able to drive home. Issue has not recurred. |
| 204600 mi C $125 |
Misfire; PO300, PO301 and PO305 codes. Checked ignition coils and spark plugs. No. 5 spark plug was missing centre and ground electrodes; other plugs were fine. 90 000 km after replacement; 120 000 km is the recommended interval. Purchased and installed 6 new OE equivalent NGK plugs, cleared codes. Engine runsn perfectly, issue has not returned. Will monitor operation and check number 5 plug at next oil change. |
| 208320 mi C $250 |
Misfire issue recurred. No. 5 plug fouled. Purchased new coil and spark plug. Discovered stripped threads. Purchased kit, re-tapped the spark plug hole, installed insert with red loc-tite and new spark plug. Problem has not recurred after 5 months. |
| 7467 mi | Engine check light is on. Caused by minor leak dtc found po 442200 leak pump malfunction. perform software upgrade and perform leak test...failed test. Removed and replaced leak pump and performed leak test again, no faults after Engine chek light is on. Caused by minor leak dtc found po 442200 leak pump malfunction. perform software upgrade and perform leak test...failed test. Removed and replaced leak pump and performed leak test again, no faults after road test. |
| 9000 mi | C 232 REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD COOLANT BLEEDER HOSE ALL GOOD. |
| 31620 mi | radiator hose recall (original porous, losing coolant) |
| 20000 mi | sensor for the coolant system needs to be replaced (indicator light came on that coolant was low but in fact coolant level was OK) |
| 127000 mi US $1000 |
fuel pump replacement |
| 55300 mi US $300 |
Check engine light illuminated. Dealer determined EVAP purge valve not working well enough. Replaced valve and filter. |
| 1000 mi | Blown Camshaft |
| 80000 mi US $150 |
Low oil pressure |
| 99300 mi US $300 |
replace worn engine and torsion mount |
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