1998 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 1998

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1998 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

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

Other (1%)

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1998 Volvo V70 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

152000 mi

US $650
Driveshaft CV Joint Kit Front OES Genuine parts had to be replaced due to wear out of entire left & right front suspension parts, e.g. CV joints, and parts leading to drive shafts had worn out at 151K on the odometer, shops wanted $1200. 
169000 mi

US $635
Also did axle boot  
141000 mi Just removed the prop shaft because of bad bearings/u-joints. Have not got a replacement so running as fwd now. 

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1998 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD

179000 mi

US $260
Center differential failed, removed the awd driveshaft. 
154000 mi

US $700
Replaced AWD driveshaft (front to rear) 
151000 mi

US $3850
Replaced driveshaft and angle gear. Each part was $1k just for the part, not including labor. !@#$%&* OUCH!!!!!!!! 
150040 mi The repairs that it needed when sold included the drive shaft to operate the awd, so for about a year it was front wheel drive, not that good in the snow where we live now. 
181000 mi

US $68
Overdrive doesn't downshift steadily. Rebuild necessary. Can't afford the fix. Donating car. it's junk.  
200000 mi

US $780
Replaced driveshaft 
141000 mi

US $1
Viscous coupler lost fluid and had to be replaced as well as a connecting bearing where it connects to the transmission. $3600! $1100 just for the coupler :( 

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1998 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

117000 mi

US $50
Rear transaxle failing -loud knocking. Will turn 4-wheel drive into 2-wheel drive to resolve. 

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1998 Volvo V70 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

121000 mi

US $1200
Two CV joint covers torn. Replaced drive shafts including CV joints. 

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1998 Volvo V70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

164000 mi

US $450
CV boots failed, axles replaced 
81000 mi

US $110
seals on cv joints leaking; replaced. 

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1998 Volvo V70 Transmission Problems

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