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2003 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 67 repairs.
2003 Volvo V70 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 175000 mi US $885 |
Propeller shaft driving rear wheels. Universal joint on end of shaft was worn, leading to vibration. OEM part cost $1200 plus installation. After-market shop got a used one for $600, plus $285 to install. |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 144500 mi US $100 |
Flare 2nd to 3rd |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 161800 mi £680 |
Clutch master cylinder failure |
| 163000 mi £10 |
Clutch inoperable due to fluid loss |
| 164000 mi £30 |
Clutch fluid loss. Garage replaced plastic union to cure leak. |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 127000 mi | after the repair the car drove normally for 3 days and then would not go into any gear(its a manual transmission) had it towed back to the dealer who said it was the transmission that would have to be replaced for $7000. After recovering from the shock and researching what was going on I insisted that they show me how the transmission was broken and not just unconnected which my research said was a possibility. The dealer mechanic insisted it was the transmission and suggested I junk the car. I did not believe that the car was dead and so had it towed to an independent shop where they were able to reseat the disconnected drive axel. The car drove for a day and then the drive axel fell out again. In frustration, I posted on some Volvo aficionado sites and got the suggestion that the axel was not seated properly or that it was the wrong part. So I checked the part number on the dealer invoice and sure enough, they had used the wrong axel for my model car. When I told them this was a possibility they checked it out and they towed the car in and put in the right axel at no extra charge. |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $100 |
transmission very occassionally slips. dealer service identified a software upgrade needed for that problem. |
| 110500 mi | replaced left front axle |
| 115500 mi US $200 |
replaced right front axle |
| 125000 mi US $1800 |
Axle seal right side (was leaking) |
| 64000 mi | No 4 wheel drive. Splined driveshaft had failed. I have been told by dealer that approx 1 in 5 XC70/XC90's suffer this failure. Volvo's response was...get stuffed!! |
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