2001 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2001

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2001 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 541 repairs.
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2001 Volvo V70 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

105000 mi

US $25
rear wiper arm broken and needed to be replaced - very simple repair. 
93000 mi

US $30
Left side marker light retaining tab broke. Replaced housing. 

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2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD

115320 mi

C $200
Tailgate gas struts 
120280 mi

C $300
Mechanic did investigative work for me and found no problem with EVAP system or venting from fuel tank. I removed the fuel pump and accidentally removed the flap valve inside tank. This cured the filling problem. 

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2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

109000 mi

US $60
struts of tailgate replaced ordered parts online did it myself 

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2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

168700 mi Middle seat belt latch appears to be broken - doesn't latch consistently. Tried to order new one while visiting community with Volvo dealer but part didn't come in when it was supposed to. 
195000 mi

US $200
replaced wiper arm on boot 
149000 mi

US $146
Driver's side window fell into door and had to be put back into place. System had to be reprogrammed. 
149300 mi

US $200
Window fell into door a second time requiring another repair and a replacement of the motor as well as the brackets. 
83000 mi

US $650
Windshield wiper drive gear mechanism stripped. The dealer replaced the wiper motor, which included the failed part. 
97000 mi

US $100
Had to replace Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror. Mirror would not dim. 
133000 mi

US $3500
Front lower transmission mount worn with excessive play. Replaced. 
152000 mi

US $620
Left front window was off the track. Left front door window regulator had to be replaced. 

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2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

102300 mi

US $233
signal arm malfuntioning and was replaced 

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2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

99000 mi

US $182
Protective road weather shield became loose and it began to fall off, hitting the road surface. Had to be removed, ordered a replacement and then install new item. 
128000 mi

US $3
Drivers inside door handle won't open door. Took door panel off and found that the clip that holds the door cable assembly to the handle was not holding when handle was operating. Put a 1" 'C' clamp on the clips to hold in place. works go 
98000 mi

US $877
Tailgate latch replaced. 
100000 mi

US $380
New Pegasus wheel split in half and blew out a new 235-45-ZR17 Falken 452 tire. All the Volvo dealers in Alexandria Virginia did not have a Pegasus wheel in stock. And told me it would take three days to get one to the dealer. "Bypass Alexandria Virginia! 
119500 mi

US $399
Replaced broken fuel door hinge. 

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2001 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD

177000 mi

US $3800
Catalytic converter replacement 
165000 mi

US $120
Fuel door hinge was replaced. 

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2001 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

80000 mi The automatic darkening inside rear view mirror failed caucing a distorted image in the mirror. The mirror was replaced under the extended warranty.  
53000 mi very difficult to remove key from ignition 
80000 mi

US $1000
Radiator leak, required replacement of radiator 

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