2011 Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2011

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2011 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area

Engine (63%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (13%)

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2011 Volvo XC70 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Volvo XC70

Engine not specified

Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

208000 mi

US $700
HID ballast that regulates headlights 

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2011 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States
- Feb 2015
Oct 2013

28000 mi
Gas gauge reading erratically. In order to fix dealership removed tank assembly and rerouting some wires that got tangles up with the float valve. This was a major effort, and took 1 week to fix. Upon fuel tank repair dealer noted that the engine block was cracked where oil pan attaches. Someone had crudely repaired with JB weld. Dealership and Volvo are both pointing passing on the blame, and disputing with Volvo. 
Mar 2014 Replace power steering pump for 2nd time. Pump very noisy and dealer noted dirty fluid with metal flakes. 
Feb 2015

43000 mi
Engine replaced with new short block. 2nd low oil light waring in 10K miles. Dealer noted engine was 2 quarts low in 3K miles. A large gap between piston and cylinder in cylinders 1&5 wall warranted engine replacement. 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
- Apr 2014
Apr 2014

52000 mi

US $2250
Burning 1 quart oil every 1500 miles. Volvo TSB recommended new cam cover, spark plugs, multiple pumps and hoses-covered under safe and secure warranty. Seems to be a common problem for this generation of engine. 

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2011 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
May 2022

184000 mi

US $5000
replaced catalyst and misc parts 
Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2017 - Feb 2022
Oct 2021

100000 mi

US $500
Exhaust leak near catalytic 

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2011 Volvo XC70 Repair Histories

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