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2005 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 179 repairs.
2005 Volvo XC70 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 137 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo XC70
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| Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201595480 miC $259 | Fuel pump | ||
2005 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014130000 miUS $135 | Headlight failed. Did not get fixed with new headlight. System needed to be reset and relay replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 201591900 miUS $450 | Replace alternator and battery. Clean variable valve timing control valve. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Great Britain Aug 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 2013117000 mi£600 | replace steering rack | ||
| Oct 2013118200 mi | Slight leak from radiator hose. Added RadWeld to radiator to solve. | ||
| Jun 2016144000 mi£3100 | Slipping automatic transmission. Reconditioned valves, torque converter and replace worn transmission casing. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201375700 miUS $300 | Lower control arm bushings replaced. Top motor mount replaced. | ||
| Jan 201669300 mi | Repaired oil lead in turbo. Repaired fuel leak at tank. | ||
| Dec 2016117000 mi | Gear shift broke Car need new motor mounts. Needed new struts. Needed new radiator. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Feb 201289500 miUS $850 | Auto-up switches for both drivers and passenger windows failed and had to be replaced with Volvo only parts (window switch circuit board) - very expensive and untimely repair! | ||
| Jul 201292500 miUS $600 | Auto - window sensors went kaput for both drivers windows. Another window switch circuit board replaced. | ||
| Sep 201396000 miUS $2300 | Poorly designed OEM window regulator had to be replaced - very expensive Windows' auto up and down not working - expensive OEM circuit boards need to be replaced by Volvo dealer at great cost. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201684100 miC $70 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor after getting code p0193 | ||
| Jul 201792380 miC $2000 | New radiator. Timing belt | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013124000 miC $900 | Fuel pump failed. Replace fuel pump and tank seal. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2015146320 miC $800 | Replaced all 4 calipers due to seized bleeders. Used rebuilds Upper, lower and side engine mounts. Top and bottom engine mounts were pretty far gone with the rubber separating from the metal bits of the mount. The front (i.e. passenger side) mount was in decent shape, replaced preventively. | ||
| Dec 2015146940 miC $800 | Replaced A-arm bushings both sides, right side ball joint, and both front struts. Used complete struts so struts, springs, spring seats, struts mounts and associated hardware all replaced. Alignment also done. | ||
| Jun 2017158100 miC $150 | Left side rear backing plate had e-brake shoe mount separate causing e-brake shoes to move around inside the e-brake drum. Replaced backing plate as well as the e-brake shoes (which needed replaced anyway) on both sides. | ||
| Sep 2017161820 miC $250 | Alternator was showing only 13.1V during scheduled service VIDA scan. Replaced with rebuilt alternator, now showing 13.9V. | ||
| Nov 2017163680 miC $116 | Cam cover-to-crankcase vent line cracked. Plastic OEM line replaced with upgraded rubber line. Replaced rust-rotted hangers with heavier galvanized rod. Why mild-steel on a stainless pipe? | ||
| Jan 2018164920 miC $20 | Rear sway bar bushings have separated from the rear bar and have worn causing an annoying rattle over all types of road surfaces. Rather than replace the whole bar with bushings as specified by Volvo, I replaced just the bushes with poly bushes. Have done this before on another XC with success and improved reliability. Update - did not solve rattle. Needed to replace entire bar assembly. | ||
| Apr 2018165540 miC $400 | Original exhaust from cat back was replaced due to rust damage on the resonator and a loose baffle in the rear muffler. Overall not bad life (13 years and a bit) considering a life in the salt air of a seaside existence. Replaced with a custom system as it was considerably cheaper and quieter than stock replacement system. Hopefully it will last a bit longer than the typical OE replacement systems which last about 18-36 months in this environment. Power steering reservoir replaced due to failed filter (known problem) causing partial fluid starvation of pump resulting in a loud whine. Replaced rear sway bar due to separated and worn bushes. | ||
| May 2018167400 miC $100 | ABS light came. Scan revealed a failed RF wheel sensor so that as well as the tone ring on that corner was replaced Right front upper spring seat failed due to road damage. Shock rod retainer punched thru the spring seat so spring seat was replaced. We get a lot of washboard here created by logging trucks. It tends to be high frequency but not that big of magnitude, so the suspension is subject to a series of quick, sharp, medium intensity impacts, Plays havoc on suspensions. | ||
| Sep 2018171740 miC $80 | Car has had a whine in the serpentine belt drive system for awhile. Finally got loud enough to be annoying so AC clutch bearing replaced to correct. Replaced ignition coils | ||
| Oct 2021192820 miC $200 | Replaced RH front wheel bearing and halfshaft due to wear | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017120000 miUS $350 | car randomly didn't start | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States Nov 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021177000 mi | Abs light on no code | ||
| May 2022186000 miUS $30 | Window mount clips passenger window failed. Window would not roll up | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017154000 miUS $125 | ABS Warning light. Error code 052 Solution: Replace Brake Control Module | ||
| Nov 2017153000 miUS $80 | A new coil on the # 3 cylinder. I did that myself also, and it was done 11/29/17, cost was $60 coil and plugs $20,decided to change all my plugs as long as I was there. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Nov 201682200 miUS $45 | Broken PCV Hose (from top of crankcase to flame trap). Replaced w/ Genuine Volvo part | ||
| Dec 201682000 miUS $558 | Terrible clunk from front suspension. Diagnosed as worn spring seats (aka strut mounts). Also noticed cracking of bushings in lower control arms. Replaced spring seats and lower control arms with Genuine Volvo parts PCV system was clogged. Replaced all PCV hoses and flame trap with Genuine Volvo parts. After repair, crankcase vacuum measured at (-2.11") W.C. at idle with warm engine. | ||
| Apr 201783361 miUS $62 | Check Engine Light - code P0193 (Fuel Pressure Too High). Replaced the Fuel Pressure Sensor - it seems to have fixed the problem. | ||
| Sep 201785279 miUS $67 | Either the thermostat or temperature sensor had gone bad - temp gauge was drifting under consistent driving conditions. Volvo sells both components as a single assembly, so replaced both simultaneously, which fixed the issue. Used an aftermarket part - Beck Arnley 143-0851 from Amazon for $67. | ||
| Nov 201787680 miUS $35 | Upper engine mount had deteriorated, causing lots of vibration throughout the cabin. Replaced the upper mount, which immediately resolved the issue. | ||
| Jan 201889584 miUS $100 | Replaced HVAC blower motor | ||
| Jul 201895786 miUS $1900 | Discovered a leak in the evaporator - required removal of the dashboard and interior to access it. Work performed by an independent Volvo shop. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Maryland, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016124000 miUS $2000 | New rack. New tires. | ||
| Feb 2016118000 miUS $600 | New plugs. New maf. New thermostat.car still misfires, rough idling and shifting. | ||
| Jul 2016122300 miUS $1700 | Struts (Front) and links Dead battery due to faulty alarm module. | ||
| Aug 2016123000 mi | Alarm module faulty. Owner removed the module. | ||
| Nov 2016124900 miUS $1300 | Oil sensor,filter, seals. | ||
| Dec 2017136000 mi | No repair. Diagnosed as blown transmission | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016237000 mi | Replaced RF lower control arm, both ball joints Metal hangers on rear of exhaust system failed; installed hanger repair kit for muffler and intermediate pipe | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Maryland, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201457000 miUS $100 | Replace timing belt and other associated items. Replaced Power steering hoses. This seems to be tied to work done on my Timing belt. Tech probably bumped hose that was brittle with age. So the dealer and i split the cost for this repair. | ||
| Dec 201458000 mi | Had warning light - obscure message - then found out online what it meant. left rear bulb out - difficult to reach. Dealer fixed - no charge. | ||
| Dec 201662000 miUS $500 | Blower motor had been making a squeaking sound at various times / speeds. Blower was replaced. Not necessary, and not effect the operation of the HVAC system, but as king as it was i the shop, decided to have the work done. During scheduled maintenance visit it was =found that the Fuel emissions leak detection pump had a leak. Though not a majot=r concern and even though my next emissions inspection is in two years i decided to have this replaced. | ||
| Mar 201968400 miUS $236 | REPLACE GEAR SHIFT SHIFTER - FAILURE - WOULD NOT DISENGAGE | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States May 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jun 201175000 miUS $400 | sunroof would not open, not fixed as could not replicate, problem has resurfaced | ||
| Volvo XC70 in California, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jul 200958000 mi | Front suspension mounts, found by dealer during an inspection. | ||
| Dec 201081000 mi | Complete transmission and transmission cooler replacement. No problem evident to owner. Car failed smog test due to catalytic converter not ready signal. Apparently problem with all CAN bus OBDII systems, took to more informed test station and they passed it. New front shock absorbers and torque arm replaced. No problem evident to owner. | ||
| Nov 2012106900 miUS $100 | Expansion tank cracked. | ||
| Dec 2013122000 miUS $875 | Leaking radiator. | ||
| Mar 2014126000 miUS $45 | aC running hot. | ||
| May 2014126600 miUS $2200 | Compressor, dryer and thermostat housing all replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014127000 miUS $100 | Leak in power steering system. All fluid lost. | ||
| Dec 2014129000 miUS $600 | Timing belt bearing disintegrated and destroyed belt that had only been fitted 20K miles ago. | ||
| Dec 2015134000 miUS $1000 | Battery dying. Failed load test. Only three years old. Top mount broken. Turbo inter cooler pipe changed. | ||
| May 2016135000 miUS $800 | Leaking steering rack. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada Dec 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Apr 2012107880 miC $220 | ABS ring replaced | ||
| Mar 2014128960 miC $325 | Oxygen sensor, original sensor was on the car. | ||
| Jun 2014132060 miC $250 | O2 sensor wasn't issue, replaced MAF. So those can be ruled out. Now we are in between changing the rear O2 sensor or checking for a possible vacuum leak. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2018 | |||
| May 201092000 miUS $1000 | tie rods and ball joints replaced to fix front end vibrations. | ||
| Jun 201094000 miUS $900 | Front end was rattling. Repairs corrected the problem | ||
| Mar 2012126000 miUS $1 | Position light. Bulbs are tough to get to. Always takes me longer than it should. | ||
| Aug 2012133200 miUS $500 | Replaced all four shocks/struts Oil rebreather box. Not sure what the problem is. It was something the service manager said needed to be replaced. It wasn't something that was critical so I skipped it. | ||
| Nov 2012137200 miUS $500 | Had Mavis replace the rest of the suspension parts. During the prior work they did not replace all of the parts. They did not think that the parts needed to be replaced originally, but they did. | ||
| May 2013145000 miUS $250 | The electronic control unit has partially failed. As a result the windshield washer sprayers won't work. $1300 to replace the part. I did not make the full repair. | ||
| Dec 2013150000 miUS $2600 | Electronic control unit. Oil rebreather box needed to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 2014158400 miUS $150 | Replaced battery | ||
| Aug 2015167300 miUS $5850 | AWD failed and needed to be replaced. Additional repiars to suspension. Broken spring. Oil leaks from engine. | ||
| Nov 2015171600 miUS $350 | Ignition coils were failing. Warning light. | ||
| Dec 2015173000 miUS $550 | Wheel bearing was making noise and about to fail. | ||
| Mar 2016178000 miUS $1100 | Power steering pump failed. Pump and associated high pressure hoses were replaced. In addition to the failure of the power steering pump the coupling between the steering column and the steering mechanism needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 2016180300 miUS $200 | Replaced strut cartridges. Parts were still under warranty | ||
| Dec 2016188000 miUS $25 | Headlight failed. Very difficult to replace. Had a shop do it. | ||
| Dec 2017193500 miUS $250 | Car was stalling. There was some sort of issue with a hose or some part of the turbo. It was a relatively minor repair. It was not the fuel pump which was the original concern. | ||
| Jun 2018196000 miUS $250 | another turbo issue. something caused car to stall | ||
| Dec 2018198000 miUS $1365 | Replaced failing fuel pump | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013159000 miUS $1200 | struts | ||
| Oct 2013159800 miUS $200 | The transmission is skipping and stuttering when driving in the Colorado mountains. They did a software upgrade but it didn't help much. I am told I need a new transmission. | ||
| Jun 2014171000 miUS $1200 | All 3 engine mounts were broken and replaced | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201185000 miUS $400 | Leak detection pump at gas tank failed. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2008 - May 2017 | |||
| Oct 201275300 miUS $390 | leaking angle/bevel gear, resealed by dealer | ||
| Jul 201494300 mi | Low beam bulb replaced, access is very difficult | ||
| May 2016118700 miUS $500 | Sway bar link was making noise and was replaced. Other regular maintenance items also addressed at this time. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Apr 200940000 mi | Gear shift stuck in drive. | ||
| Dec 201056000 miUS $125 | Exhaust clamp & suspender replaced | ||
| Mar 201157000 miUS $500 | Purge Valve, whatever that is. | ||
| Oct 201267300 miUS $500 | replace radiator | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201089000 miUS $250 | A clunking sound when shifting between D and R after the transmission has shifted into R (i.e. not the shifting sound, something more). Shop said power steering reservoir was "broken" or "bad" and needed replaced along with a power steering hose. (reservoir covered, hose was my cost). | ||
| Dec 201199000 miUS $4500 | Turbo blow off valve not closing. ABS sensors on 3 wheels were bad and the ABS modulator was running constantly because it thought wheels were slipping. The PCV system was repaired on a previous trip but because a TSB was missed not all the correct parts were installed. The poorly functioning PCV system may have contributed to the Turbo failure. The valve cover tube connecting to the PCV system broke. The power steering pump high pressure hose was leaking. | ||
| Jan 2012111800 miUS $1150 | Airbag sensor. | ||
| Mar 2012101000 miUS $1590 | Previous repair to PCV system put pressure on valve cover and blew that gasket. Additionally the belt tensioner was bad. Replacing the valve cover required a TON of labor. | ||
| Apr 2012101500 miUS $1201 | Vehicle began to intermittently go into "reduced power mode". It was throwing a code related to the throttle position sensor. The Throttle module needed replaced. Unlike the prev. repair the major expense here was the part cost. | ||
| Feb 2014128100 miUS $200 | Dropped off for an oil change and request to inspect apparent lack of AWD function. Tech determined that the Aux. On-demand Coupling (AOC) mounted to the front of the rear diff was not working. Car continues in FWD mode only. | ||
| May 2014130500 mi | The rear differential clutch for the AWD (the Automatic On-demand Clutch or AOC) was broken. It needed a new hydraulic pump. Front passenger tie-rod was worn/bad. Needed replacing. | ||
| Dec 2016162000 miUS $1100 | Drive shaft cv joints were failing... As was the passenger side front half-shaft. | ||
| Mar 2017165000 miUS $650 | The driveshaft from rock auto failed and needed to be replaced. Multiple wheel speed sensors failed and needed replacing (all 4 had been replaced at ~90km). | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2011106640 miC $1000 | - Fuel Pump Changed - Control Arm (?) | ||
| May 2012116560 miC $500 | Alarm Triggered w/o reason. Alarm siren module replaced. | ||
| Dec 2012120280 miC $325 | Front right bearing had to be changed. Mechanic warned in July that it was coming but wasn't able to know which one it was at first (too subtle). 3000Km later it was obvious. Could have stay on it a 2-3000Km but the noise was annoying. | ||
| Jul 2013122760 miC $2400 | Rear 4C suspension (Strut and Coil) 2 x ABS ring - front (one broken) | ||
| Jul 2015130400 miC $2500 | Front suspension (4C) | ||
| Aug 2016134000 miC $850 | AC condenser was leaking | ||
| Jun 2018140740 miC $1250 | CV Axel replaced Differential Electronic Module + Pump | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Maine, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 201188000 miUS $468 | ck.eng.lite -code indicated timing issue.Found both intake/exhaust cams off 4 teeth.Disassembled rear eng.,locked camshafts,set mechanical timing, reassem. all, replaced 1 cam seal. | ||
| Jul 2014121300 miUS $1155 | control arm bushings | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Oregon, United States Apr 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011121000 miUS $300 | The PCV system needed to be replaced. The breather tube had cracked and broke into pieces. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 2012122900 miUS $65 | Removed and replaced directional signal switch. | ||
| Jun 2012130000 miUS $35 | Replaced rusted/broker rear exhaust hanger | ||
| Sep 2012135000 miUS $165 | Blower motor failed. Removed and replaced blower motor. | ||
| Aug 2013155000 miUS $300 | Leaking Radiator. Removed and replaced. Also replaced radiator hoses and heater hoses. | ||
| Jul 2014171800 miUS $2600 | AWD In-op. Stripped collar gear. Removed angle gear case and replaced collar gear. Prop shaft front universal joint seized. Replaced joint and boot. Passenger side front coil spring broken. Replaced both coil springs in front. Replaced Front Struts. Replaced Rear shocks and coil springs. | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201024000 miUS $250 | Power steering fluid low (?leak?) Vibration felt in front tires (and steering wheel) at high speeds | ||
| Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201296100 miC $980 | AC Condenser and fan replacement Headlight Ballast unit | ||
| Jul 201296300 mi | Stabilizer bar came loose - made clunking sound on small bumps | ||
| Sep 201297340 mi | All front lights except fog lights failed. The ballasts have gone and new ones are insanely expensive. We have mail ordered parts from a discount place and are waiting for them. Driver side heating failed front seat heaters failed | ||
| Jan 201393220 miC $985 | heating system repair failed- now feet get cold AC blast (in Canadian winter!) while face gets heat blast. Going back to shop again. replaced headlight ballasts ($750 malice worked for three days then failed again - only fog lights work. Seat warmers failed - did not "burn out" as sometimes reported on blogs, fuses ok. Cause of problem unclear. Was advised they could not be repaired. | ||
| Jun 2013109120 miC $800 | AC stuck in on or off, position, working intermittently slow engine coolant leak; slow enough that ok to top up coolant occasionally | ||
| Dec 2014132680 miC $1200 | Two climate control modules replaced. | ||
| Dec 2015142600 miC $1400 | Replace control arm. Replace ball joint. Coolant hose leaked | ||
| Mar 2016145700 miC $1400 | bushing failed | ||
| Sep 2016158720 mi | High beam connection failed Rear windshield wiper control failed | ||
| Apr 2017163680 miC $800 | Front wheel bearings failed & replaced | ||
2005 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Bulgaria Nov 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jan 201158900 mi$700 | Rear bearing hubs replacement. Brakes inspections. Clearance at front left shock absorber corrected. | ||
2004.5 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC70 in Great Britain Dec 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Feb 201575300 mi | Binding rear brake. Caliper faulty. Replaced under dealer warranty. | ||
| Jan 201779900 mi£200 | 2x Track Rod Ends replaced due to excessive play. Discovered during annual MOT test. | ||
| Apr 2017114253 mi£135 | Parking brake lever loose and sloppy. Handbrake cable adjusted and seized calliper released. | ||
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