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1998 Volvo S70 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (2%)
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 132 repairs.
1998 Volvo S70 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Volvo S70
Engine not specified
| 158000 mi US $30 |
Windshield wipers stopped working - replaced windshield wiper switch |
| 71000 mi US $175 |
ac kept switching off. fan motor replaced. |
| 197000 mi US $200 |
AC was not cooling anymore |
| 205000 mi US $500 |
automatic antenna replacement electric seat switch replacement (driver's), seat forward button not working. mirror adjustment switch replaced, was non-functional. |
| 137000 mi | The light was out behind the stereo display so the digital radio readout was not visible at night, nor were the buttons. |
| 143000 mi US $400 |
On a very hot day all electrical components inside car failed. Electric windows, AC, radio, etc. Car started and ran well. |
1998 Volvo S70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 124000 mi US $295 |
Also bad driver fog light assembly. Not replaced this trip. Owner went to dismantler to purchase driver fog assembly. Replaced driver fog light assembly |
| 210000 mi US $200 |
Starter would not stop even when car was running. Pulling fuses would not help. Replaced the ignition switch- this did not help. Finally, we found some wires that were frayed near the starter itself- separated them and now it's fixed! |
| 77860 mi $60 |
A/C blower motor replaced. |
| 168000 mi US $875 |
Low beams failure on right side high beam failure on left. |
| 167000 mi US $160 |
Changed transmission fluid, oil, passenger turn signal |
1998 Volvo S70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 120200 mi US $19 |
A/C charge low. Topped off with 134a and unit puts out icie cold air once again. |
| 180200 mi US $2500 |
Full replace of AC system incl evaporator and heater core. AC was completely dead; heater core was replaced at my option (preventative) though working since the dash was already off; no additional labor charge. Replaced antenna motor; plastic antenna mast gear rack had fragmented inside motor; replaced unit rather than disassembling and cleaning. |
| 138700 mi US $45 |
Replaced gear indicator lamp in shifter console. |
| 145200 mi US $125 |
Had to replace master power window switch. |
| 123000 mi US $125 |
Blower motor failed |
1998 Volvo S70 2-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 212000 mi | Added refrigerant to AC. Have to do this every 2-3 months. |
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