1998 Volvo S70 Volvo S70 1998

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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%)

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1998 Volvo S70 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 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

137000 mi Slow transmission leak when traded. 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

204300 mi

US $440
Transmission Fluid leak at radiator fitting 
210000 mi

US $375
CV boot replaced  
163000 mi Replaced the passenger axle as the CV boot was dy rotted. Easier for me to replace the axle than replace the boot. Axle was fine, CV joints were fine. Worried the boot was going to fail completely causing debris to enter the CV joint. 
73000 mi

US $400
Purchased used needed also CV boot. 
180000 mi

US $350
Leak from the transmission to drive shaft seal, replaced. 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

174000 mi

US $612
replace both CV axles 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

81000 mi

US $300
cv boot replaced 
138700 mi

US $45
Replaced gear shifter knob button with part from ipd. 
155000 mi

US $700
cracked CV boot 

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1998 Volvo S70 Transmission Problems

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