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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 14 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

135000 mi

US $400
carrier bearing for rear drive shaft failed. replaced drive shaft 
206000 mi lost reverse 
125000 mi no reverse 
126000 mi Both front axles were bad 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD

122000 mi AWD drive shaft replaced/started with rattling U-joint 
125000 mi

US $1600
Replaced driveshaft (propshaft) from transfer case to read differential. 
93000 mi

US $600
Had the flywheel replaced (which was damaged from my starter). 
146940 mi

C $600
Driveshaft replacement 
110000 mi Transmission fluid leaking slowly from 1st solenoid, the car shifted at low RPMs and small ATF spots appeared below the car after sitting for an extended period of time. 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD

223000 mi

US $358
Automatic gear selector went out. Matthew Volvo Forum told me how to fix it. 
229000 mi Currently needs a cv joint or a drive shaft. Not sure when will fix it. 
230000 mi

US $250
Not sure exactly, but changed it to 2WD and the knocking went away. It still needs a new drive train. But is working fine as a 2WD vehicle. 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

109000 mi

US $600
Replaced Left Outer CV Joint Boot (it was torn). 

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1999 Volvo V70 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

116200 mi

US $3100
Check engine light came on. Solenoid was failing in transmission and there were problems shifting from 3rd to 4th. Replaced with recovered transmission. 
129500 mi Transmission slipping. Transmission replaced under warranty, as it had been replaced 20k miles previously. 

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1999 Volvo V70 Transmission Problems

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