2005 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2005

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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%)

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2005 Volvo V70 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (15%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

52080 mi rear propeller shaft seal was replaced and lubed. 

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2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

74400 mi

C $520
front left CV boot had split 

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2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

251000 mi

US $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. 
104000 mi

US $3050
Purchased the car from a private seller, and the transmission started slipping about 1 month later. I had to replace the entire transmission. 

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2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

55800 mi

€3500
Change of the transmission with refurbished one. Still evaluating replacement. 

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2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi Engine was hesitating at acceleration and deceleration. Diagnostics determined that the transmission needed replacement. 
82000 mi Outer axle boots torn and leaking. Boots were replaced prior to any axle damage. 
147000 mi

US $1400
second transmission replacement in this car. 
177000 mi

US $115
The shift lever broke. Could only shift between drive and neutral gears. Bought new shift lever assy at dealer and installed. 
212000 mi

US $1726
Replaced both front axles assy with Volvo factory rebuilt axles. 

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2005 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

85000 mi

US $250
When shifting into drive, there is a very audible "click" coming from the perceived right front wheel area. 

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2005 Volvo V70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

99000 mi

US $1000
Front axles and boots 

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2005 Volvo V70 Transmission Problems

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