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2005 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 129 repairs.
2005 Volvo V70 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 107 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo V70
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| Volvo V70 in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200968200 miC $650 | Replaced rear wheel bearing | ||
| Volvo V70 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200952080 mi | rear propeller shaft seal was replaced and lubed. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012147000 miUS $1400 | second transmission replacement in this car. | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo V70 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Apr 200958280 miC $100 | power steering unit and control arms | ||
| Oct 200964480 miC $300 | front suspension struts replaced | ||
| Volvo V70 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201074400 miC $520 | steering u-joint between wheel and rack had failed/frozen, steering extremely heavy and would not return to center without force front left CV boot had split | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V70 in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Oct 2016110980 miC $400 | Replaced front upper strut mounts, upper spring seats, and front swaybar end links. Performed 4 wheel alignment and SUM calibration. Replaced RH e-brake cable that had seized due to a hole worn thru the outer casing allowing water to enter. Replaced one tire (Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3) because of a broken belt (presumed road damage). Update - The remaining three tires required replacement shortly thereafter with all developing an imbalance which could not be sorted with weights. | ||
| Dec 2017115320 miC $225 | Replaced scored rotors and glazed pads | ||
| Jun 2018119660 miC $300 | Water pump (NAPA-brand replaced at 116K with a TB service) failed by throwing off all its blades so went ahead and did a complete timing and serpentine belt service with not only the water pump being replaced but all belts, rollers and tensioners. WARNING: Do not use any pumps that use composite or plastic blades. Use only OEM or OE pumps with metal blades. | ||
| Sep 2018120280 miC $60 | Arm broke on the LH headlamp height sensor causing lights to be too low. Part replaced and SUM re-calibrated via VIDA. Low tone horn failed due to terminal corrosion. Horn set replaced with Hella Supertones. | ||
| Volvo V70 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2011 - May 2017 | |||
| Oct 201246600 miC $1000 | Worn control arm bushings PCV hose broken | ||
| Sep 201349600 miC $300 | Perished motor mount bushing | ||
| Apr 201661060 mi | Fuel rail cover came off, who knows where, leaving fuel line dangling below car, required replacement. | ||
| May 201765720 mi | In addition the ABS module threw codes every other drive (a well known Volvo issue) - on an R, this is a CDN$1700 part. Did not repair. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Kansas, United States Feb 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 2010115000 mi | Replaced PCV oil separator and hose, oil separator (vapor container) started leaking. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Oklahoma, United States - Jun 2009 | |||
| Feb 200929500 miUS $100 | Seat Back latch | ||
| Jun 200930500 miUS $599 | Gas Tank Pressure Reg | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V70 in British Columbia, Canada - May 2011 | |||
| May 2011 | Everything else, repair | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V70 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201078000 miUS $506 | Tie rods replaced, both sides, and steering alignment completed. Steering felt loose, mechanic confirmed worn tie rods. | ||
| Jan 201180500 miUS $506 | Leak in radiator. Radiator replaced with new one. total cost $900 including parts, labor, tax, etc. | ||
| Jun 2014114000 miUS $150 | Ball joint on left front wheel suspension was making noise when driving over bumps. Service station confirmed and replaced part. | ||
| Oct 2014122500 miUS $450 | ABS failed two years ago. Dealer estimate to fix was $2600 to replace ABS pump. Local repair shop tested ABS to determine pump failure was due to motor. Had motor rebuilt and replaced for $500. Discount of 10% to display bumper sticker. | ||
| Jun 2016140000 miUS $550 | a piece of metal broke on the ignition lock, jamming the lock. Tow to home105 miles, locksmith removed metal piece. Common problem on Volvo locks. Don't have dealer fix it, they will order new part from Sweden, will take a week & cost $800. | ||
| Mar 2017144800 miUS $287 | Noticed poor gas mileage and occasional engine hesitation. Check engine light came on once and service station read the codes. Replaced fuel pressure sensor. Problem solved. | ||
| Nov 2017149000 miUS $150 | Wagon rear hatch lock was not functioning. Repair shop removed panel and discovered a broken wire to the lock solenoid. Wire spliced and lock is now working. | ||
| May 2018151500 miUS $1458 | Struts replaced. Total cost also included routine maintenance, oil lube filter, etc. | ||
| Apr 2020160000 miUS $1500 | replace struts | ||
| May 2021167000 miUS $300 | rebuild rear calipers. Rusted, minnesota salt. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Georgia, United States Apr 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201051000 miUS $900 | had to replace the radiator | ||
| Jan 201157100 miUS $2100 | part failed and let coolant mix with oil. Needed new radiator and hoses and had to flush engine. | ||
| Volvo V70 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Sep 201377000 miUS $1200 | Radiator | ||
| Volvo V70 in Illinois, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 200949000 mi | Radiator developed leak. New radiator installed - problem repaired. Steering wheel buttons were luminated by faded in and out. Replaced lighting system on steering wheel. Issue fixed. | ||
| May 200954000 miUS $310 | Car in for 52.5 routine maintenance. Tech recommended rear brake pads and upper tie rod (left side). Ordered parts and DIY both repairs. | ||
| Aug 200957000 miUS $540 | Took vehicle in for oil change/tire rotation and discovered issue with front right bushing worn out in control arm. Sourced new parts and had installed by same mechanic. Successful repair and alignment complete. | ||
| Feb 201186000 miUS $450 | Replaced A-frames on front end. Bushings worn so replaced entire A-frame on both sides. | ||
| Apr 201190000 miUS $210 | A plastic PCV type valve got old brittle and cracked. | ||
| Nov 2011102000 miUS $175 | Replaced Left Tie Rod Relaced Left Tie Rod | ||
| Jan 201288300 miUS $175 | Fuel Door was removed by high pressure car wash and not reusable. A new fuel door was ordered (painted) and replaced. | ||
| Sep 2012113000 miUS $150 | Replaced Ball Joint. | ||
| May 2014121000 miUS $89 | Headlight and tail light out | ||
| Volvo V70 in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014112000 miUS $507 | Engine began to lurch and surge when accelerating Fuel pressure sensor and fuel filter replaced. | ||
| Aug 2015127700 miUS $2000 | New struts w/springs, new front end suspension components replaced, new rear shocks. | ||
| Nov 2015129100 miUS $1100 | Car idling very rough at start up...Check engine light on. Independent mechanic installed new MAF. Next day same problem. 2nd new MAF installed. Check engine light on next day. Volvo dealer installed "factory" MAF and carbon cleaned intake system. Car running great since. Original mechanic gave me credit for defective MAF. Volvo mechanic said that "generic" MAF's seldom worked on 2.5 T 5 cyl engine. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Utah, United States May 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013104000 miUS $3050 | Purchased the car from a private seller, and the transmission started slipping about 1 month later. I had to replace the entire transmission. | ||
| Jun 2013115000 miUS $407 | Replaced right rear wheel bearing | ||
| Aug 2013115000 mi | Tie rod ends were worn and clunking. Needed to be fixed. | ||
| Volvo V70 in California, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 200823000 miUS $115 | Engine misfires after cold start. Technical Service Bulletin for this problem is; TNN 21-21. In order to fix the problem, all intake valves must be replaced. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Apr 201499500 miUS $1200 | Lower control arms, inner/outer tie rod ends, sway bar end links, entire strut assembly except for springs. | ||
| Sep 2014107000 miUS $60 | Check engine light code indicated fuel pressure problems. Replaced fuel pressure sensor, problem solved. | ||
| Mar 2015118000 miUS $330 | Entire PCV system. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 2015111000 miUS $193 | AC not cooling car sufficiently | ||
| Volvo V70 in Alabama, United States Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016245000 miUS $50 | A/C cycling on and off due to overcharging | ||
| Jan 2017 | REPLACED HORNS. THEY WERE NOT BLOWING LOUDLY ANYMORE. | ||
| Apr 2017246000 miUS $30 | Top motor torque mount worn out and replaced. | ||
| Nov 2017251000 miUS $30 | SHIFTER BUTTON BROKE. CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. COMMON PROBLEM. YOU CANNOT STAY AHEAD OF WHAT BREAKS ON AN OLDER VOLVO. VOLVO SELLS ENTIRE SHIFTER BUT NOT BUTTON. AFTERMARKET BUTTON BROKE AFTER A WEEK. REMOVED BUTTON AND DEPEND ON KEY AND BRAKE PEDAL INTERLOCK. | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V70 in Greece Dec 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201455800 mi€3500 | Change of the transmission with refurbished one. Still evaluating replacement. | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo V70 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Nov 2014106640 mi | Windshield washer pump was replaced (hell of a job) but still not working. Windshield washer pump replaced but was still not working. Minor electrical issue was repaired at no charge. | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V70 in Slovenia Mar 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| May 2011123360 mi€200 | Right wheek bearing replaced first time and the only one so far. | ||
| Nov 2011127100 mi€200 | Hand brake. Headlight washing system failure | ||
| Jan 2016199640 mi | Worn bushings Map sensor warning | ||
| Volvo V70 in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Mar 2018302000 miUS $35 | replaced trim around wiper blades - missing | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo V70 in Ohio, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016138000 miUS $800 | Replaced worn items (tie rod ends) | ||
| Volvo V70 in Georgia, United States May 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201496000 mi | Replaced front struts | ||
| Volvo V70 in California, United States Oct 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Mar 200933000 mi | Installed spring kit occupant weight sensor bracket on passenger airbag. | ||
| May 201052700 mi | CD player would not play CD's. Driver's side seatbelt was difficult to unlatch. Replaced seat belt latch due to internal mechanical fault. | ||
| Aug 201171000 miUS $350 | Passenger front window would bounce back open w/ the auto close feature. Dealer fixed it w/ no charge while doing routine maintenance. | ||
| Jul 201283000 miUS $680 | Leaking AC condenser was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201444000 mi | Engine was hesitating at acceleration and deceleration. Diagnostics determined that the transmission needed replacement. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200957000 mi | rear wiper washer fluid leaking inside vehicle. dealer fixed and paid for 100% of the cost. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 2012135000 miUS $2500 | Broken large piece from head of one of the exhaust valves in No. 5 cylinder. Discovered engine has solid lifters. Not sure if valve overheated due to not seating properly because valve stretched. Happened while cruising at 65 MPH. | ||
| Sep 2012149000 miUS $300 | Check Engine light on. Code P0190 - Fuel Pressure Sensor reads high. Verified with freeze frame data. Problem very intermittant. Replaced sensor with Volvo part. Problem resolved. Scan tool shows MAF sensor reads very high just after startup. Lasts for about one minute. Very high negative STFT after engine goes into closed loop. Tried to clean MAF - NG. Replaced MAF. I am an experienced mechanic. | ||
| Feb 2013154600 miUS $320 | After running for 20 sec or less from a cold start (overnight), the fuel pressure drops to 282 KPa causing the engine to stall. Press spec 375 - 395 KPa. Swapped PEM module fixed problem. Very tough to catch this issue while failing-scantool. | ||
| May 2013159000 miUS $1 | Driver's window on dash reported tailgate not latched. Researched on Volvoforums and found broken pink wire at left tailgate hinge in wire loom which lead to microswitch in tailgate latch. Repaired wire. See also article in MathewsVolvo. | ||
| Sep 2013166000 miUS $1800 | Replaced entire exhaust system downstream of the cat due to leaks from corrosion. Replaced front A-arms both sides because the bushings were worn. | ||
| Sep 2014177000 miUS $22 | The shift lever broke. Could only shift between drive and neutral gears. Bought new shift lever assy at dealer and installed. Got repeated ck eng lites - code P0014 Cam Pos Bank 1 timing over adv and code P0026 Intake Valve Bank 1 contl solenoid crkt range, perf in just a few miles of driving. Change oil and filter after only 3,100 miles to fix. | ||
| Dec 2014180000 miUS $7200 | Engine stalls too lean due to low fuel pump pressure 20 sec after a cold start with outside air temp below 40 degF. Engine easily restarted and runs fine rest of day. Replaced pump. See previous attempts to repair - swapped fuel pump module - Feb 2013. Chipped a piece out of one exhaust valve in #3 cyl. Same failure as in Jan 2012 except cyl #3. Had shop install used engine. Catalytic converter melted down this time. Had to swap in new one ($1,900.00 for part). | ||
| Jun 2015186000 miUS $25 | Oil consumption at about 250 miles/qt when driving at highway speeds (60 MPH +)using conventional. Researched Volvo TSB's using Alldata and found two that referenced use only pure synthetic motor oil. Switched to Mobil 1 and problem solved | ||
| Aug 2015187000 miUS $2 | Lower left rear tail light socket corroded preventing light from working. Removed socket and bulb assy, cleaned off corrosion and replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015188000 miUS $5 | Corrosion in right rear dual filament light socket caused position light warning in driver info panel. Removed entire light box assy, cleaned contacts and reassembled. | ||
| Nov 2015189100 miUS $350 | The previous attempts did not last. Replaced both upper and lower left rear tail light boxes and all socket assy. I haven't had any trouble since. Corrosion destroyed the surface coating at the light socket. | ||
| May 2017200000 miUS $1 | Directional light switch was intermittent. Found I could substantially improve by pulling the directional signal stick toward the steering wheel (to change to hi/lo beam for headlites) and operating the switch in both directions several times before each trip. Also works if must do this in middle of trip. | ||
| Sep 2018212000 miUS $1726 | Replaced both front axles assy with Volvo factory rebuilt axles. Replaced failed directional signal (and other functions) multifunctional sw with Volvo part. | ||
| Volvo V70 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 200826334 mi | rear latch mechanism failure...warranty. | ||
| Sep 200965000 mi | cel, software upgrade | ||
| Dec 2011100000 miUS $250 | Catalytic converter, from Erie Volvo, vs $1200 for new one. Symptom was a harmonic buzz around 2k rpm on acceleration, graduated to a code, my extended warranty had expired 4 weeks earlier, dealer would do nothing till it threw a code. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jun 200841000 mi | Worn front sway bar links. They were replaced. Front windows squeak. New glides ordered. Will have installed by roving van, no additional trip to shop needed. | ||
| Nov 201082000 mi | upper engine mount bushing broken - replaced entire mount as the bushing is integral to the mount front lower control arm bushings replaced Outer axle boots torn and leaking. Boots were replaced prior to any axle damage. | ||
| Mar 2014138000 miUS $850 | replaced both ball joints and passenger side inner and outer tie rod ends. | ||
| Jul 2014141200 mi | Replaced the front struts, rear shocks, and lower control arms. All preventative work, to bring the ride back to like-new conditions. | ||
| Nov 2016173500 miUS $120 | Parking brake cable on one side was failing (plastic cover broke and interior cable housing was rusting). I replace both cables, even though only one had gone bad. | ||
| Jul 2017178000 miUS $500 | blower motor resistor went bad. blower would not operate. I replaced both the resistor and the blower motor, however, given the age of the car and since it takes some effort to get to the blower and resistor. The blower motor was about $200 and the resistor about $80. replaced all motor mounts. I could feel an increasing amount of vibration. Replacing the motor mounts reduced the vibration I can feel. The mounts cost about $220 total (3 lower mounts and 2 torque mounts) | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volvo V70 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Sep 201050000 miUS $200 | Car would not start: starter cable connection corroded and needed to be cleaned and reattached. Window squeaked: drivers window track needed to be lubricated. | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo V70 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 201398500 miUS $1000 | drag links | ||
| Jun 2015116000 miUS $39 | Replaced worn sway bar link | ||
| Volvo V70 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Sep 201182000 miUS $29 | Headlight lense was hazzing over from years of sun and environmental issues. Had shop sand and buff out to restore the lense clarity. | ||
| Oct 201185000 miUS $250 | When shifting into drive, there is a very audible "click" coming from the perceived right front wheel area. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Virginia, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Aug 201064000 mi | Electronic controls on the steering wheel and steering column (turn signals, wipers, trip computer, cruise, radio controls) not functional. Fixed under CPO warranty (control module and steering wheel buttons replaced). | ||
| Jul 2013106000 mi | Turbo failure Shocks and front lower subframe bushings Radiator hole | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volvo V70 in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200866000 mi | Power locks didn't work but problem was sticking ignition key. Power driver's seat would not go up and down (sometimes). Replacement ignition lock installed, keys programmed Power seat module installed, programmed | ||
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo V70 in Minnesota, United States May 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 200951000 miUS $150 | Passenger airbag off light comes periodically comes on when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. | ||
| Sep 201499000 miUS $1000 | Front axles and boots | ||
| Sep 2016113000 miUS $500 | Worn out connections | ||
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