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2004 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 252 repairs.
2004 Volvo V70 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 79 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 93000 mi US $1000 |
Electrical system short was blowing out fuel pump. Went through 2 fuel pumps. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 132000 mi US $1800 |
misfire due to defective coil. Replaced coil on cyl #4. need another coil on #2 not repaired yet. |
| 136000 mi US $200 |
replaced failed coil #2 and o-ring on turbo pressure pipe that was causing check engine light to come on. |
| 38000 mi | Had fuel pressure sensor changed after check engine light came on--part of recall (known issue) replacement with new sensors paid by Volvo |
| 52000 mi US $30 |
Replaced torn top motor mount. Used aftermarket price with better service life than OEM part. |
| 61300 mi US $349 |
Check Engine Lamp illuminated- New Emission control software installed by dealer (updated SW version), then the CEL remained illuminated, which leads us to problems 2 and 3 of this Service Visit CEL illuminated. After free Software update, the Fuel Evaporative Pump in the emission system was found to be inoperative. Not covered under Emission Warranty nor Extended Warranty. Cost to me: $348.67 |
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Coolant reservoir was leaking and replaced. |
| 160000 mi US $60 |
Fuel pressure regulator was replaced. |
| 102000 mi | MIL came on, DTC indicated issue with fuel trim. DTC read/cancelled with DICE. MIL went off. No other DTC of note. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60600 mi US $749 |
Ignition key was starting to NOT work, i.e., could not turn it. |
| 68600 mi | Fuel tank was leaking around the sending unit. |
| 59000 mi US $150 |
I had to replace the engine mount (bushing). The old one had torn apart. |
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator was leaking, replaced. |
| 66960 mi | The fuel pressure sensor broke. There were recall 181 in United States, but here in Finland car owners don`t have this law to protect us from breakdowns in the street. |
| 136400 mi | sudden death during a long trip driving |
| 93000 mi US $2400 |
Radiator started leaking, plastic piece of it cracked. Needed new radiator |
| 50000 mi US $474 |
Fuel pressure regulator failed. Part of a recall for 2004 V70R's but mine was a later build so Volvo would not cover cost. Sounds like a continuing problem, this is our 6th and last Volvo. Update: Volvo ultimately covered cost. |
| 82000 mi US $300 |
check engine light, temporarily went away after new engine software download emission control system part replaced |
| 86000 mi US $1200 |
coolant loss--corroded radiator replaced |
| 87700 mi US $150 |
some kind of sensor with the fuel system/turbo |
| 134000 mi US $500 |
Ignition switch (where key goes in) broke, had to be replaced |
| 147700 mi US $2000 |
Oil leak related to valve covers |
| 152000 mi US $350 |
replace coolant reservoir due to leak |
| 168000 mi | oil level sensor in oil pan malfunction |
| 199000 mi US $500 |
fuel line leak, replaced; sending unit replaced |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi | Vehicle stalled, cranked but wouldn't restart...towed to dealer, ECM replaced. All covered under CPO warranty, dealer provided loaner vehicle. |
| 61000 mi | Car stalled, towed to dealer, ECM replaced, all covered under CPO. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 95000 mi US $360 |
Fuel pump failed, covered under extended recall. Cost included new fuel filter and computer flash update covering 2004-2010. |
| 104000 mi US $99 |
Lower transmission mount known weakness on this vehicle. replaced with upgraded poly bushing trans mount from iPD. Tools needed: jack, metric ratchet set. 15 min. |
| 121000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side motor mount was also bad. |
| 121900 mi US $85 |
Noticed reduced performance and reduced MPGs. Used online forum to deduce possibly caused by turbo control valve. Replaced with aftermarket TCV. |
| 58000 mi US $45 |
Boost control solenoid bad -- removed and replaced with new unit. Subtle issue -- only apparent a wide open throttle. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22000 mi | Faulty fuel pump pressure gauge. Repaired under warranty. |
| 29000 mi | Faulty fuel pump. Repaired under warranty. |
| 31000 mi US $250 |
Leaking radiator. Repaired under warranty. Replaced front brake pads. |
| 111300 mi US $940 |
Sludge causing the check engine light to go on. Drained oil and viewed lots of sludge. Removed oil pan, scrubbed and replaced it. Replaced filter, o-ring and sealer. Engine smoother now. Also replaced right engine mount. |
| 118000 mi US $4000 |
The turbo blew up. The mechanic said he had never seen that much smoke, ever. Had to replace and rebuild. Ugh. |
| 145000 mi US $1280 |
Replaced cracker radiator. |
| 158900 mi | Turbo seal failed, slow oil leak. Replaced seal. |
| 161000 mi US $1720 |
Throttle unit. |
| 169000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator replaced. Coolant leaking into engine. Turns out this was not the fix: probable engine block and/or gasket trouble. Likely the end of the line for the vehicle. |
| 36000 mi | The fuel pump was replaced due to a bad seal at the tank - other than an intermittent fuel smell, it performed normally. |
| 47000 mi US $130 |
Engine mount, upper rear. |
| 92380 mi | Three main problems rear drivers side wheel bearing, problem with fuel sender and pump in the fuel tank and lastly two front shocks gone car has four-c suspension so these are going to cost €500 each to replace |
| 113200 mi US $460 |
Small leak right side of radiator |
| 53000 mi US $420 |
replaced electric cooling fan |
| 60000 mi US $170 |
Replaced cracked upper engine mount and bushing with an OEM Volvo upper engine mount and bushing. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | Upgrade software Turbo valves were replaced per customer noticing car had slight surging when climbing hills in mtns. |
| 178000 mi | O2 Sensor |
| 190000 mi | Thermostat Assembly Fuel Pump leak. Covered under recall for Fuel Filter in hot weather climates |
| 76880 mi C $300 |
Torque rod at front of transmission had to be replaced. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 52900 mi US $298 |
Dealer found that power steering was not a problem. Replaced worn engine mounts. Extended insurance paid $191.05. |
| 77726 mi US $365 |
Failed fuel pressure sensor. Covered under extended warranty. I paid $106.50 |
| 130000 mi US $1100 |
Charge air pipe had gash and was letting excess air into intake system. Pipe was replaced. PCV breather system clogged at Oil Trap. Oil Trap and related hoses replaced. |
| 71700 mi US $100 |
Mass air flow sensor failed. Replaced with re-manufactured sensor. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 133920 mi €100 |
Found leaking membrane is a vacuum valve when searching for lack-of-power-engine-issues. Valve replaced with a new one, did NOT solve the engine issues to a noticeable degree, but was necessary nontheless. |
| 153140 mi €350 |
Heater from crankcase ventilation defective, bought new, not yet fitted (save on dealer installation-cost). May solve ongoing issue with slow acceleration as this seems to affect vacuum circuit (also destroyed vacuum switch for engine pads) |
| 153760 mi €200 |
Replaced the heater for the return-flow of excess oil into the air-intake system. Changed nothing in how the car behaves. Also changed the rubber fresh air tube it is mounted in (known to get mushy, but old and new were the same stiffness) |
| 154060 mi | Above mentioned NEW crankcase ventilation heater is already defective (oil in electrical plug, functioning properly, as did the old one). Contacted Volvo twice for a response, but they fail to call back although they promised. Above mentioned vacuum engine-pad relay seems to work flawlessly. I was told by Volvo it was broken and had to be replaced. Awaiting comment from the Volvo dealer. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 81600 mi US $20 |
Ignition lock froze up without warning - was able to free up after about an hour and have continued to lubricate with graphite. Repaired and working ok now. |
| 82000 mi US $519 |
Check engine light repaired with fuel pres sensor and sw upgrade |
| 102000 mi US $550 |
Had to replace cam seals. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 131000 mi US $500 |
Cooling system overhaul due to leaking radiator. Radiator, all hoses, expansion tank, thermostat, fresh coolant |
| 60760 mi C $200 |
Harsh 2nd to 3rd transmission shift, new software installed but did not fix the problem. |
| 118000 mi US $600 |
Rattling catalytic converter...failed internally |
| 126000 mi US $150 |
Fuel pressure regulator failed resulting in CEL. FPR Replaced. Regular oil and filter service completed. New wiper blades installed. |
| 133800 mi US $350 |
Car developed a loping idle and would stall in traffic intermittently during deceleration under braking. Throttle body cleaned and oil "flame" trap replaced by technician. |
| 94000 mi US $900 |
replace catalytic converter |
| 64000 mi US $50 |
Rear control module, main computer. |
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Fuel pressure sensor replaced. Problem was subject of recall by Volvo but my car VIN was beyond limit of recall-specified VIN range. Have requested refund from Volvo. |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 70000 mi US $275 |
Leak in radiator. Broken motor mount. |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 44000 mi US $108 |
Engine light on. Shop says gas cap left loose (but not really...read on for next trip). Engine light on second time in 2 weeks. Independent shop doesn't fix last time, so take to dealer. Dealer says ECM Code 200, quotes $250(+ $108 "diagnostic" already pd). Independent $100 to fix. arive home to volvo letter that prob is defect. |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $65 |
Emissions software update; originally diagnosed as transmission problem requiring a 2nd trip that proved that wrong. |
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