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1999 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 135 repairs.
1999 Volvo V70 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 159340 mi C $115 |
Car stalls on start - turns out the problem is the key/ignition relationship - chip. Mechanic suggested trying another key to start the car, and it seems to work. |
| 183300 mi | Replaced number 5 coil with a spare that I had. the old coil failed. |
| 118700 mi US $40 |
Fuel mileage lower than expected - Replaced spark plugs |
| 216000 mi US $540 |
The "Check Engine" light had been on for a long time (months) and my regular mechanic couldn't fix it. He said I'd have to take my car to the dealer because they have the software needed to fix the throttle body |
| 219200 mi US $660 |
Radiator was replaced. |
| 229000 mi US $233 |
Replaced coil number 5 and ambient air temp sensor |
| 156000 mi US $227 |
Dead ignition coil on 1 cylinder. Fixed in 1/2 day. |
| 241000 mi US $150 |
Replaced lower radiator hose to fix leak; replaced all other coolant hoses as preventive maintenance. Leak slowed but not stopped. Radiator has a hairline crack - needs replacement. |
| 243000 mi US $200 |
Small crack in plastic radiator tank. Replaced radiator with new Nissens unit. This is a common problem on these cars. |
| 158000 mi US $1100 |
car was idle hunting, surging, stalling, limp mode of 20 mph max. at first drive system/transmission felt like problem. the engine codes were constantly changing. Bought autel md802 scanner to read actual volvo data to solve the problem. ETM |
| 159500 mi US $198 |
exhaust camshaft VVT internal short. Replaced. stay tuned for other issues. |
| 160000 mi US $18 |
exhaust in vents. Wife explained brake pedal too hard to push down at a stop but would work when slowing at speed. I ordered a gasket between turbo and cat down pipe. Leak caused idle to fall to 500 rpm, not enough vacuum for brake booster. |
| 163000 mi | Down pipe from turbo to cat has a very weak 90 degree plus bend in less than an inch from turbo and is prone to crack. To repair that section must come off, all wheel components are in the way, simply translated... very costly. |
| 138000 mi US $700 |
An oil leak from the oil cap went into the spark plugs and caused misfires. The repair was expensive because the company replaced the entire ignition system instead of cleaning it, and did not fix the leak. |
| 192000 mi US $200 |
ignition coil pack bad, intermittent though, and hard to figure out |
| 136000 mi | car running rough. replaced 2 obviously bad ignition coils. car ran good for two weeks. now wont start. ordered 2 more coils. shop replaced one last year. this will make 5 new coils in a year. |
| 139000 mi US $145 |
replaced coolant level sensor |
| 144020 mi C $200 |
Both O2 sensors were replaced |
| 127000 mi US $3000 |
Burnt exhaust valve- rebuild head |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 164000 mi US $200 |
PNP safety neutral switch/sensor on top of transmission was replaced because shift light would flash and car would stay in 3rd gear limp-home mode. |
| 170000 mi US $100 |
Heater core started leaking. Smell was foul and was fogging up the windshield. Common problem with Volvo heater cores of this age. |
| 124000 mi | Skip on number 4 cylinder-determined to be burnt valve. Decided to retire this vehicle. |
| 134400 mi | Ignition key switch issue |
| 165000 mi US $500 |
Clean throttle body, new brakes front and rear |
| 104160 mi C $700 |
Exhaust canisters and valves replaced |
| 109200 mi C $150 |
Turbo leaking oil |
| 119200 mi C $300 |
Replace radiator and radiator hoses |
| 111000 mi | |
| 112000 mi US $1125 |
Car had several problems, front 02 sensor. Car ran rough with AC on black smoke. 02 sensor changed. thermostat replaced |
| 110000 mi | The right front motor mount broke causing the motor to crush an oil line. Engine over heated causing catasrophic damage totaling the Volvo |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
emissions hose from gas tank cracked; new one ordered. |
| 118300 mi US $240 |
new emissions hose installed |
| 137000 mi US $65 |
Heater core failed and began leaking. Replaced heater core and flushed all coolant. |
| 132300 mi US $20 |
replaced thermostat |
| 140200 mi US $240 |
Exhaust pipe broke free at turbo flange. Repaired by welding flange back to pipe and refitting to turbo. |
| 141000 mi US $53 |
Replaced upper engine mount |
| 148000 mi US $25 |
CVVT problem triggered Check Engine light. Cleaned CVVT solenoid and replaced CVVT gasket. |
| 152000 mi US $65 |
Downpipe joint to turbo flange was leaking significantly. Repaired by welding a bead around the joint. |
| 140000 mi US $294 |
PCV system clogged, causing excessive oil pressure. Replaced all components of PCV system. Also replaced oil dipstick accidentally broken during PCV repair. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 165540 mi C $200 |
broken hose from the rad overflow to rad |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 134000 mi US $130 |
Leaky coolant overflow tank. |
| 134000 mi US $645 |
Radiator was leaking. Was replaced. |
| 145000 mi US $219 |
I had a coil fail. Coil was replaced. |
| 153000 mi | My CEL was on, but I never got it fixed. |
| 124600 mi £200 |
Front 02 Sensor replacement. Replaced. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 136000 mi US $638 |
replace ignition lock cylinder assembly |
| 141000 mi US $254 |
replace bad ignition coil |
| 139000 mi US $983 |
replace fuel pump- cut access hole in floor. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 108000 mi US $50 |
Battery was repeatedly dead in morning, along with Radiator fan still running with car turned off and Engine Temp. sensor staying too low. Read online that it was typically the Engine Coolant Temp Sensor and the Thermostat, so I replaced them. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 130300 mi US $2000 |
ECM failure |
| 131100 mi US $400 |
Fuel pump relay failed. |
| 133000 mi US $130 |
Coolant line went out, remained open to the engine. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 116200 mi US $4500 |
Loss of compression in 2 cylinders. Replaced engine with recovered engine. |
| 117000 mi | Crack in coolant tank, leaking coolant. Tank replaced. |
| 120100 mi US $600 |
Cracked radiator replaced |
| 185000 mi US $500 |
replaced boost pressure valve, air mass meter and upper intake hose |
| 138540 mi C $100 |
ETS light on, car stutters intermittently during various speeds, poor starting issues |
| 140740 mi C $1000 |
New electronic throttle module |
| 145700 mi | ets light comes on intermittently, PO455 code unresolved |
| 137640 mi C $200 |
code P0455, also cylinder #4 miss fire, replaced coil for cylinder #4, code 0455 remains unrepaired, unable to locate gross leak as per code PO455 . |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 81420 mi C $40 |
Exhaust leak, welded patch. |
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