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2005 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 129 repairs.
2005 Volvo V70 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (58%)
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.
2005 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 111000 mi US $193 |
AC not cooling car sufficiently |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120280 mi C $60 |
Arm broke on the LH headlamp height sensor causing lights to be too low. Part replaced and SUM re-calibrated via VIDA. Low tone horn failed due to terminal corrosion. Horn set replaced with Hella Supertones. |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 245000 mi US $50 |
A/C cycling on and off due to overcharging |
| 245500 mi | REPLACED HORNS. THEY WERE NOT BLOWING LOUDLY ANYMORE. |
| 149000 mi US $150 |
Wagon rear hatch lock was not functioning. Repair shop removed panel and discovered a broken wire to the lock solenoid. Wire spliced and lock is now working. |
| 49000 mi | Steering wheel buttons were luminated by faded in and out. Replaced lighting system on steering wheel. Issue fixed. |
| 121000 mi US $89 |
Headlight and tail light out |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 106640 mi | Windshield washer pump was replaced (hell of a job) but still not working. Windshield washer pump replaced but was still not working. Minor electrical issue was repaired at no charge. |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 127100 mi €200 |
Headlight washing system failure |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 178000 mi US $500 |
blower motor resistor went bad. blower would not operate. I replaced both the resistor and the blower motor, however, given the age of the car and since it takes some effort to get to the blower and resistor. The blower motor was about $200 and the resistor about $80. |
| 159000 mi US $1 |
Driver's window on dash reported tailgate not latched. Researched on Volvoforums and found broken pink wire at left tailgate hinge in wire loom which lead to microswitch in tailgate latch. Repaired wire. See also article in MathewsVolvo. |
| 187000 mi US $2 |
Lower left rear tail light socket corroded preventing light from working. Removed socket and bulb assy, cleaned off corrosion and replaced. |
| 188000 mi US $5 |
Corrosion in right rear dual filament light socket caused position light warning in driver info panel. Removed entire light box assy, cleaned contacts and reassembled. |
| 189100 mi US $350 |
The previous attempts did not last. Replaced both upper and lower left rear tail light boxes and all socket assy. I haven't had any trouble since. Corrosion destroyed the surface coating at the light socket. |
| 200000 mi US $1 |
Directional light switch was intermittent. Found I could substantially improve by pulling the directional signal stick toward the steering wheel (to change to hi/lo beam for headlites) and operating the switch in both directions several times before each trip. Also works if must do this in middle of trip. |
| 212000 mi US $1726 |
Replaced failed directional signal (and other functions) multifunctional sw with Volvo part. |
| 33000 mi | Installed spring kit occupant weight sensor bracket on passenger airbag. |
| 52700 mi | CD player would not play CD's. |
| 71000 mi US $350 |
Passenger front window would bounce back open w/ the auto close feature. Dealer fixed it w/ no charge while doing routine maintenance. |
| 83000 mi US $680 |
Leaking AC condenser was replaced. |
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Car would not start: starter cable connection corroded and needed to be cleaned and reattached. |
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 64000 mi | Electronic controls on the steering wheel and steering column (turn signals, wipers, trip computer, cruise, radio controls) not functional. Fixed under CPO warranty (control module and steering wheel buttons replaced). |
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 66000 mi | Power locks didn't work but problem was sticking ignition key. Power driver's seat would not go up and down (sometimes). Power seat module installed, programmed |
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 51000 mi US $150 |
Passenger airbag off light comes periodically comes on when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. |
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