1999 Volvo S70 Volvo S70 1999

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1999 Volvo S70 repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

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

Other (2%)

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1999 Volvo S70 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (20%)

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1999 Volvo S70

Engine not specified

96000 mi

US $35
Brakes required bleeding due to a "mushy" peddle. 
173000 mi

US $570
Brake line and flush 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

154000 mi

US $330
Car did not pass yearly inspection due to Emergency brake malfunction. Brake line and shoes were replaced and problem is fixed. 
154400 mi

US $500
Rear brake caliper blown 
116000 mi

US $709
Key and ignition issue - sometimes key would not remove from column. Their *guess* is that it has something to do with the switch that detects the car is in park. But changing that switch involves a huge amount of labor. They recommend waiting to be sure. 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

182000 mi

US $450
Replaced all 4 brake rotors, 3 calipers and pads all around. 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

108000 mi

US $600
wheel speed sensor and abs module 
218000 mi

US $300
Replaced right rear caliper, brake line, brake pads & rotor 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

89000 mi

US $123
Check Engine and ABS lights were on. Diagnosis = faulty ABS module. No repair, but paid $81 for diagnosis. Removed ABS module myself. Shipped it to ModuleMaster for rebuild. Reinstalled ABS module myself. Total time under hood = 2 hours. 

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1999 Volvo S70 Brake Problems

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