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2010 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (13%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2010 Volvo V70 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Apr 2013 - Feb 2016
Oct 2013

42200 mi

£180
Power steering fluid resovoir faulty. Replaced and fluid changed 

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2010 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo V70 in Western Australia, Australia
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

41540 mi
Boot lid motor issues. would not fully open or close on occasions. replaced all parts,motor, hydraulic pump, control boards. 
Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Dec 2010 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

41000 mi
Car went into limp mode. No dashboard warnings. Diagnostics showed failed DPF temperature sensor 

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2010 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Washington, United States
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
Feb 2016

103000 mi
Creaking noise from rear cargo area when driving over bumpy roads. Tighten rear hatch hinge bolts on door and applied light lube on rubber bumper stops. 
Oct 2017

137000 mi
Light sensor on dash went bad. The radio display would stay on with a bright backlit and not dim in dark condition. 
Volvo V70 in Mississippi, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016

117000 mi

US $750
Worn front shocks replaced AC low on coolant. 
Jun 2016

120000 mi

US $1500
Replaced compressor & condenser. Replaced radiator. Replaced woe strut mounts. 
Dec 2016

135000 mi

US $1400
Replaced leaking power steering pump. $600. Replaced worn front axle. Replaced worn engine mounts. 
Mar 2017

136000 mi

US $550
Power steering cooler had come loose from mounts. Rubbing caused leak. Alternator failed and was replaced. 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2022
Jul 2011

10000 mi
Rearview mirror would not hold position. 
Feb 2013

22200 mi
Defective rearview mirror. 
Nov 2016

43300 mi

US $100
Window regulator replaced. 
Volvo V70 in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2016
Mar 2012

15000 mi
Control arms and bushings wore down too quickly. A service bulletin had been issued by Volvo about this problem. 
Volvo V70 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2014
Jul 2012

36700 mi
broken strut replaced 
Nov 2012

45800 mi
Grill badge fell off, driver's door loose. 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

105800 mi

US $170
Windshield wiper fluid not coming from nozzle when turned on. Tech unable to hear motor running and all lines clear. Windshield wash pump motor replaced and now working. 
Mar 2017

110000 mi

US $1400
AC clutch failed, price to repair clutch and entire AC compressor comparable, so replaced AC compressor and drive belt 
Sep 2017

119000 mi

US $275
High pitched sounded like a bad belt. Very common failure after 100k per dealer. Easy half hour repair. 
Volvo V70 in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2017
Jun 2014

38000 mi
Faulty operation of driver's door power window Driver's door window operation inconsistent. Dealer said no problem. I contacted Volvo USA for warranty coverage. Volvo determined problem should be covered under warranty. But problem gone recently. 
Apr 2017

54550 mi
Dealer mechanic diagnosed recurring problem of driver door window reversing itself as a window seal being too tight. OEM seal replaced with new one under warranty. 

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2010 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Volvo V70 in Norway
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

19840 mi
Micro switch for light in storage room door lock 

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2009.5 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2015

£300
DPF sensor failure Manifold pressure sensor failure 

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2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo V70 in New South Wales, Australia
Jul 2009 - Dec 2011
Apr 2010

6200 mi
Nearside rear door lock replaced 

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2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Romania
Jul 2010 - Jun 2016
Sep 2010

26040 mi
coolant fluid too low, refilled for free. 
Aug 2012

63600 mi
Loosing coolant every 900 km 250 cc. After investigation, turned out to be reservoir cap, replaced it. 
Sep 2013

89280 mi

$167
Strut bearing 
Jul 2014

102080 mi

$860
wervelklep vervangen / swirl valve replacement 

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2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Washington, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
Oct 2012

24500 mi
Battery wouldn't hold a charge. Dealer found bad cells. 
Jul 2013

33000 mi
Creaking noise coming from rear hatch when driving over bumps. This is a known problem addressed by a Technical Service Bulletin. The problem was resolved with adjustment and lube of the affected parts. 
Jan 2015

30500 mi
Car intermittently cranks without immediate starting.can take 5 seconds of cranking before it fires. Dealer unable to duplicate. Creaking in rear cargo area especially when going over speed bumps. This is a known issue and simply involves lubing the joints where rubbing occurs. The lubricant seems to last about 1.5 years. 
Sep 2021

94000 mi

US $200
Windshield washer reservoir was leaking. Replaced with new. 
Volvo V70 in Iowa, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

2000 mi
Check engine light - misfires in multiple cylinders. Fuel system and spark plugs replaced with no improvement. 
Volvo V70 in New York, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
Aug 2012

75700 mi
Camshaft-driven vacuum pump for brake booster was leaking engine oil onto the transmission. Shaft seal had failed. Apparently common on this engine. Took the dealer 3 tries, but finally repaired under compulsory used car warranty. No power to right-hand license plate light. Problem was somewhere inside the sealed fixture, and probably an unrepaired original defect. Cut a wire, drilled through the housing, and soldered wire to the appropriate terminal. 
Apr 2013

81300 mi

US $220
Alternator was whistling/whining loudly. Replaced alternator with a remanufactured unit. 
Mar 2014

89000 mi

US $1300
Replaced A/C compressor due to a failed bearing on compressor clutch. Pulley was visibly wobbling from side to side. Noticed due to repetitive flappnig/thumping noises as pulley contacted other parts. 
Aug 2014

92000 mi

US $73
One valve stem developed a large crack, causing the tire to lose air. New TPMS sensor installed by local tire shop. 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

500 mi
Forward and aft power motor for the driver’s seat failed. 
Aug 2009

1000 mi
Replaced power steering racl due to leak. SRS warning light. Reset it.They informed us if the light comes back on, they will replace the sensor. 
Sep 2009

1000 mi
SRS light bad sensor. Replaced this time. We also noticed that one of our aft parking assist sensors was somewhat pushed in. We asked the dealer if they would check the sensors, they did and corrected the problem. 
Volvo V70 in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2009 - Jul 2011
Dec 2009

10000 mi
AC/Heat fan motor whines. Dealer states problem normal. Car will return in a week for 2nd attempt to fix. 
Jan 2010

11000 mi
Heating and A/C fan motor making noise during routine driving. Two trips to dealer and not able to duplicate. 
Mar 2010

14000 mi
Heating and cooling fan motor/housing replaced under warranty.  
Jun 2010

18000 mi
Re-set transmission console, replace radio surround trim. 
Jul 2010

18000 mi
IAQS not working, download software. Front Parking Assist too sensitive, download software.  Re-set transmission console (4th time). 
Volvo V70 in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2009

2000 mi
AM RADIO STOPPED WORKING, THEY ORDERED PARTS. 
Sep 2009

3000 mi
They replaced radio. Car was overheating, wiring from engine fan to computer was repaired. 
Nov 2009

6000 mi
Car overheating. Dealer replaced fan control. 
Jun 2012

54000 mi
hood open light would come on when driving. solution, replace hood latch. 
Sep 2012

56000 mi
DEAD BATTERY, WARRANTY TOW AND REPLACED 
Sep 2013

75000 mi

US $450
LEAKING VACUUM PUMP 
Jun 2016

110000 mi

US $450
Replaced leaking expansion valve. (did not fix) 
Jul 2016

110800 mi

US $1800
Warm a/c again - replaced leaking evap & condensor/dryer. repair leaking cv joint, reseal. 
Jan 2017

108000 mi

US $1200
heater blower motor inop, replaced motor. 
Mar 2017

123000 mi

US $250
replace (front) sway bar links 
Apr 2018

137000 mi

US $200
leaking vacuum hose 
Volvo V70 in Utah, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Oct 2016

99700 mi

US $790
Radiator fan running erratically and running continuously after the vehicle was shut off. Failure of the fan control module software required replacement of whole fan asembly. Recall in 09 for same issue but vehicle VIN not included. 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Jan 2018
Jul 2010

19000 mi
There was a knocking sound coming from the steering column. They had to order/replace the entire steering column. 
Dec 2011

33000 mi
AM Radio stopped working. They replaced the am radio. 
Mar 2016

82000 mi

US $678
oil leakage on engine area crankcase breather box on top of engine was replaced. replace vacuum pump rings 
Jul 2017

115000 mi

US $224
Rear brakes and rotors 

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2009 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Apr 2012 - Jun 2016
Nov 2015

59700 mi

£570
Radiator core leaking, radiator replaced 
May 2016

63000 mi

£320
Nre bushes inrear suspension arms. 

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2008 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

85000 mi

£100
fuel flap not working 

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2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo V70 in United Arab Emirates
Nov 2010 - Apr 2019
Oct 2011

34720 mi
The original battery died after 3 years. Dealer replaced the battery at no cost under warranty. 
Mar 2012

45260 mi
AC condenser leaked, and AC was not cooling air. The dealer replaced the part at a cost of approximately 1200 USD. 
Apr 2014

80160 mi

¤250
Replaced weak engine mount (lower right). 
Aug 2014

84320 mi

¤1400
A/C stopped cooling. Dealer diagnosed a leak in evaporator. Evaporator replaced. 
Nov 2014

86800 mi

¤200
Replaced a leaking headlight washer hose. 
Aug 2015

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. 
Jan 2016

89940 mi

¤150
Repaired a leaking headlight washer pump. 
Mar 2016

99200 mi

¤2500
Stabilizer bar bushings were squeaking and have been replaced. Struts have been worn out, so the car would feel very floaty on the road. Struts were replaced with aftermarket ones. Also replaced strut bearings and spring seats on the front axle. 
Sep 2016

104780 mi

¤400
Replaced ignition switch (start control unit) due to faulty motor. 
Oct 2016

105380 mi

¤400
Start Control Unit was replaced as the actuator motor malfunctioned. 
Dec 2016

108500 mi

¤800
Engine cooling fan malfunction - replaced. 
Apr 2017

112220 mi

¤250
Brake vacuum module hose was found leaking during the routine maintenance. The part was ordered from Sweden and replaced two weeks later. 
Dec 2017

121520 mi

¤350
Downstream oxygen sensor wiring shorted. Replaced oxygen sensor and repaired wiring to the ECM. 
Jan 2018

122140 mi

¤100
Left side CV joint rubber boot has cracked and thrown grease all over the suspension parts. The boot was replaced and the CV joint regreased. 
Mar 2018

124620 mi

¤300
Upper engine mount has cracked and has been replaced. Tail gate spring mounts have weakened over time and the gate was barely staying open. The springs have been replaced. 

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2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Mar 2010 - May 2013
Jun 2010

30000 mi
Speedo overreads by 3 mph Vibration through car when autobox changes down from 40 mph to 30 mph 
Nov 2010

36000 mi
Radiator cooling fan failed, Dealer replaced entire cooling fan assembly. (more than one fan) 
Feb 2011

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. 
Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Jun 2010 - Sep 2011
Sep 2010

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

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2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Bulgaria
Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

53320 mi
DSTC temporary off - so update of software. 

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2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in California, United States
Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

128000 mi

US $600
Faulty electric parking brake (which was disabling parking brake, adaptive cruise control and park assist features) was replaced 
Volvo V70 in Oregon, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2022
Nov 2010

29200 mi
Car "creaks" audibly while turning. Noise along entire centerline of car. RH turns = significant creak with chassis flex. Seatbelt sensor or other electrical caused SRS wanring light to come on. 
Sep 2016

98000 mi
Reattached passenger side glass (caught it before it broke). 
Apr 2017

100000 mi

US $600
Windshield glass seal leak into drivers footwell. Had to replace windshield. Connection in the main wiring harness to the SIPS airbag harness inside the passenger A pillar was cracked and throwing a code. No explanation or reason for damage. Did not choose to repair at this time as it requires replacement of the main harness and removal of interior to get it done. 
Jun 2017

100000 mi

US $75
Replaced drivers side mirror glass after it fell out and broke due to aging adhesive.  
Jul 2017

100500 mi
Adhesive on the cabin rear view failed, mirror fell off glass. Couldn't get anything to work, so ended up at Safelite and they reattached at no charge. A broken wiring harness connection inside the B pillar is throwing airbag codes. In order to fix that I'll need to replace the entire main cabin wiring harness, which means removing the complete interior.  
Sep 2020

110000 mi

US $3300
Front control arms, two CV joints, trailing arm. Torque mount replaced Front brake pads replaced 
Dec 2021

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. 
Volvo V70 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2018
Mar 2009

5000 mi
The power steering hose had a leak and was replaced. 
Dec 2009

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) 
Jun 2010

30000 mi
fuel gauge reading erratic, will not show full when filled up, but will indicate after being driven and will drop for no reason and come back up again. 
Sep 2011

58000 mi
The fuel indicator would jump from having fuel to empty. Message indicator indicating 'x' amount of miles to empty would come up. 
Dec 2014

102000 mi

US $500
Leaky sunroof, gasket seal replaced.Windshield replaced. 
Jun 2018

127000 mi

US $1000
fuel pump replacement 
Volvo V70 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2015
Mar 2012

22000 mi
Wipers stopped working. Dealer replaced alarm module. Volvo runs many things through the module so that thieves can't remove it. But the backup battery inside the module eventually leaks all over the internal electronics and causes a short, killing it. 
Dec 2013

41000 mi

US $370
Battery test during scheduled service showed low amperage. Dealer inspected and found that the battery had leaked onto one terminal and corroded it. The battery and cable were replaced. 
Jun 2014

49000 mi

US $1000
Fuel gauge moved independently of actual fuel level. Dealer replaced fuel sender unit during scheduled maintenance. 
Nov 2014

55300 mi

US $300
Check engine light illuminated. Dealer determined EVAP purge valve not working well enough. Replaced valve and filter. 
Volvo V70 in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2014
Apr 2011

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. 
Aug 2013

64700 mi

US $1000
A/C compressor seized 
Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2012
Jul 2009

11000 mi
manual door lock didn't work. A cable had not been connected. 
May 2010

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. 
Sep 2011

50000 mi
The ac compressor pulley was rattling. The dealer replaced the compressor.  
Dec 2011

53000 mi

US $600
power lift gate broke when it was pushed open while operating 
Volvo V70 in Vermont, United States
Jan 2009 - Aug 2014
Sep 2012

58000 mi

US $10
The sound deadening material attached to the underside of the hood fell off - landing on top of the motor - unbeknownst to me, the owner. Attempts to spray "contact cement" on the hood and liner didn't work. We are still trying to fix it. 
Volvo V70 in Virginia, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

22000 mi
Warning light indicated problems with airbag system. System reset. Actual problem not found. 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2018
Feb 2009

4000 mi
Rear view mirror distorted. 
Apr 2014

64700 mi

US $400
Clamp broke so power steering fluid was leaking leading to noise when making turns 
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $150
Low oil pressure 
Oct 2016

99300 mi

US $300
replace worn engine and torsion mount 
Apr 2017

106000 mi

US $650
Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction and Inability of Key Fob to lock/unlock doors on the car. This is traced to need to replace computer. 
Volvo V70 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2009 - Oct 2017
Mar 2011

31620 mi
radiator hose recall (original porous, losing coolant) 
Sep 2013

60760 mi

C $200
defective ballast for ab HID headlight- replaced with rebuilt! 
Volvo V70 in Illinois, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

1000 mi
Blown Camshaft kinked washer lines,  
Volvo V70 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2013
Mar 2010

6000 mi
Left side Blind spot indicator light went on erratically especially in rain. There was a factory update installed. Yet to be able to tell if the update solved the problem. 
Jan 2012 Alarm siren was replaced under warranty. Information center indicated an alarm system problem. 
Mar 2013

34000 mi
Inconsistent fuel guage reading which seemed to clear up on it's own. Dealer diagnostic indcated no problem with sending unit. Vehicle sold to dealer with a deal hard to refuse. 
Volvo V70 in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2012 - Apr 2023
Jun 2012

55180 mi
Leaking windshield washer reservoir 
Jul 2012

55580 mi
Windshield washer reservoir replaced for second time; repair successful this time. 
Jul 2014

87180 mi

C $300
Leaking rear caliper following rotor and pad replacement. Caliper was replaced with a new part. 
Dec 2016

119660 mi

C $30
Left side inner CV joint boot torn; replaced. 
May 2017

125240 mi
Negative battery terminal corrosion prevented starting. Cleaned terminal. Monitoring cable condition. 
Jun 2019

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. 
Jul 2019

159 mi

C $550
Replaced right rear trailing arm bushing to fix persistent squeak. Required special tool from UK (eBay). European Ford Mondeos used same rear suspension so tools are far more common there. 
Jul 2021

188480 mi

C $500
Noise from serpentine belt area - previously replaced. Rebuilt vacuum pump, replaced overrunning clutch pulleys on alternator and accessory drive system. 
Jan 2022

194680 mi

C $450
Replaced power steering pressure and return lines. 
Jul 2022

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. 
Oct 2022

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. 
Dec 2022

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. 
Jan 2023

209 mi

C $200
Right front control arm 
Apr 2023

210800 mi

C $80
Replaced cv boots on both front axle shafts during strut replacement 
Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2021
Mar 2014

146000 mi

US $200
Replace headlamp washer hose. 
Jul 2014

150700 mi

US $1564
Oil trap replaced Vacuum pump leaking oil; rebuilt. 
Dec 2015

167000 mi

US $300
Engine mounts sagging, replaced 
Apr 2016

173700 mi

US $900
Replaced front struts and linkages 
Jan 2017

169800 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. 
Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

1400 mi
Oil leak due to missing camshaft cover plug. Air conditioning failure due to faulty connection O-ring. Repaired under warranty 
Aug 2008

8500 mi
replaced inside rear view mirror under warranty 
Oct 2008

10000 mi
Repair parking sensors and electric parking brake under warranty 
Feb 2009

15000 mi
Replaced defective remote control - PCC 
Apr 2009

15000 mi
replace PCC remote control under warranty 
Volvo V70 in Alabama, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2012
Apr 2012

76000 mi

US $1000
Third *attempt* at repairing suspension / bushings.....grinding noise and extremely rough ride. Sold car following month. 
Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Sep 2011 - Apr 2017
Oct 2011

71000 mi
Intermittant door locking problem - central locking. Central locking repaired by dealer we bought the car from for nothing.  Also AM radio not working. AM radio failed after a few days. Not considered economic to replace whole radio. 
Apr 2012

78800 mi

£1500
Oil leak 
Volvo V70 in New York, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Oct 2010

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. 
Jul 2011

9000 mi
C 232 REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD COOLANT BLEEDER HOSE ALL GOOD. AM RADIO KEEPS CUTTING OFF. CAUSE 10 36001-2 DIAG TBLE CODES (DTCS) READING RESETINGVST/VCT (2). REPLACE 36001008 6 RADIO EXCHANGE 36345-2 MEDIA PLAYER REPLACE RELOAD IAM 30775608 0.REPLACED MODULE AND RELOADED SOFTWARE. ALL OK. 
Sep 2012

17000 mi

US $28
BATTERY COVER BROKEN TABS DRIED AND CRACKED. 
Volvo V70 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2013
Jul 2011

15200 mi
Power brake booster vacuum leak. Booster replaced under warranty. 
Volvo V70 in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2015
Oct 2011

32000 mi
AM radio did not work at all but the module was replaced under warranty at no charge. 
Sep 2013

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. 

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2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

129000 mi

£200
Blocked filter at the bottom of the [power steering] fluid reservoir. Non-serviceable part so the complete reservoir container needed to be replaced. 

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