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2004 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (36%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 274 repairs.
2004 Volvo XC70 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 135000 mi US $768 |
A/C checked and recharged, felt a little warmer than it should be. No leaks found, system recharged, works great again. $90. Blower motor unresponsive: would sometimes not turn on, not turn off, or only blow at high speed, even when car would be shut off. Replaced blower motor (was noisy before) and blower motor resistor to solve the problem. |
| 89000 mi US $1080 |
STS warning on. Likely related to DIM (driver information module) fault. Fault cleared from computer, but is likely to repeat. |
| 204000 mi | replaced broken wire harness for the driver-side headlight. |
| 215300 mi US $350 |
replaced compressor with remanufactured unit |
| 113000 mi US $1 |
Wiring breaks in tailgate. Exposed wiring and replaced |
| 135900 mi US $20 |
replace drivers side low beam headlight |
| 147000 mi US $470 |
Replaced both low beam headlights. |
| 156500 mi US $195 |
Fluids change, air filters change, AC system recharge. |
| 235600 mi C $650 |
starter was replaced too, was not starting on first start |
| 205000 mi US $150 |
Original Battery ~13 Years old gave out. |
| 224000 mi US $3000 |
Fixed alarm, |
| 144000 mi US $1500 |
Had to replace back hatch activator twice. First replacement part broke within two weeks. Back hatch handle wouldn't engage so couldn't open back hatch. |
| 94000 mi US $200 |
Replaced alarm siren. |
| 200000 mi US $30 |
Headlight switch replaced. |
| 92380 mi C $250 |
CEM requires replacement. Known issue - CEM is overheating and requires a replacement. $1000+ |
| 124620 mi C $20 |
CEM - put a heat sync on the chip and removed the silver enclosuer housing. Chip was overheating causing issues (KNOWN ISSUE BY VOLVO). |
| 92380 mi $20 |
Both headlight bulbs within 2 weeks, one bulb back. |
| 98800 mi | HID xenon headlight bulb, brake light. |
| 68000 mi | Check engine light came on; no power or acceleration. Had car towed to dealer. Was told the problem was the battery. Paid to replace battery, problem recurred within a week. |
| 80000 mi US $20 |
Replaced headlight myself - did not include in $20 - that was for sliders - bulb was another $15 |
| 83000 mi US $20 |
Front passenger headlight plug failed - modify. |
| 210000 mi US $942 |
Alternator not charging - replaced with a rebuilt unit. |
| 217000 mi US $10 |
AC compressor clutch cutting out on hot days. Used 'hack' from forums and tied zip-ties around clutch spring to take up excess clarance. |
| 218900 mi US $100 |
HVAC blower working intermittantly. Replace the speed control module. Had planned to replace the blower as well (slight squeak) but the one I ordered from FCP-Euro was defective. |
| 224300 mi | Engine would not crank - did a search of forums and diagnosed corroded connection on starter solenoid - cleaned up wiht sand paper and reassembled. Would have required a tow but i was at home. |
| 130820 mi C $300 |
replaced the rear wiper motor, which had seized due to corrosion |
| 187400 mi C $85 |
replaced windshield washer pump |
2004 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70680 mi | leakage in air conditioning system. To be repaired and refilled |
| 79980 mi | Xenon light bulb to be replaced. It tooks almost 30 minutes and the cost is still unknown (the repair shop didn't know the cost of the bulb) |
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