1999 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 1999

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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%)

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1999 Volvo V70 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (43%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (4%)

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Chart based on 23 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

193000 mi

US $676
Ball Joint replaced, Tie rod placed. 
240000 mi

US $5
Steering fluid leaked from hose. Tightened hose clamp, refilled fluid. 
139000 mi

US $145
replaced power steering pump 
167000 mi

US $362
Replaced left & right control arms to fix front end wobble/tire wear. 
119500 mi

US $150
Strut mount bushings were making noise over bumps. Replaced strut mount bushings. 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD

112000 mi

US $1400
right strut "bearing" rusted, loosened strut created extra wear on attachment plate. Strut, springs, all attachment parts replaced (left side showed rust) on both sides, 4 wheels aligned. 
118000 mi

US $700
left wheel hub was becoming noisy; new one ordered and installed. 
121200 mi

US $600
Drone sound while driving experienced as well as some play in steering. Replaced upper control arm as well as drivers front hub. 
81000 mi

US $130
Right rear wheel bearing was failing, causing noise and vibration. 
131720 mi

C $300
Tie rod worn. Misalignment 
136400 mi

C $400
Misalignment, worn tie rod 
152520 mi

C $2500
Spring seat worn Shocks replaced 
120000 mi

US $500
Replaced right lower control arm and left tie rod end. Alignment performed (broken suspension caused bad alignment). New tires mounted and balanced (bad alignment caused poor tire wear).  

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 4WD

163060 mi

C $800
steering liquid dripping from the steering rack. 
168640 mi

C $210
bald front driver tire. tie rods needed to be replaced 
170500 mi

C $350
replaced outside driver and passenger tie rods, alignment and balance 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

150000 mi

US $500
Tie rod ends were dead. Additionally, rear brakes were needed because the system was not functioning correctly (only closing on one side of the disks). 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

239500 mi

US $250
Left inner tie rod needed replacing. 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

132700 mi

US $100
Left outer tie rod 
143800 mi

US $742
replace both front stabilizer links, right front control arm, left front strut mount 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

109000 mi

US $600
Both Lower Control Arms/Ball Joints were bad and needed to be replaced.  

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

129500 mi

US $800
Lower ball joints replaced 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

148000 mi

US $800
Front offside tie-rod replaced. 

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1999 Volvo V70 Suspension Problems

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