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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%)
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Chart based on 129 repairs.
2005 Volvo V70 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 33 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
| 68200 mi C $650 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 74400 mi C $520 |
steering u-joint between wheel and rack had failed/frozen, steering extremely heavy and would not return to center without force |
| 58280 mi C $100 |
power steering unit and control arms |
| 64480 mi C $300 |
front suspension struts replaced |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46600 mi C $1000 |
Worn control arm bushings |
| 110980 mi C $400 |
Replaced front upper strut mounts, upper spring seats, and front swaybar end links. Performed 4 wheel alignment and SUM calibration. Replaced one tire (Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3) because of a broken belt (presumed road damage). Update - The remaining three tires required replacement shortly thereafter with all developing an imbalance which could not be sorted with weights. |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $407 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing |
| 115000 mi | Tie rod ends were worn and clunking. Needed to be fixed. |
| 99500 mi US $1200 |
Lower control arms, inner/outer tie rod ends, sway bar end links, entire strut assembly except for springs. |
| 78000 mi US $506 |
Tie rods replaced, both sides, and steering alignment completed. Steering felt loose, mechanic confirmed worn tie rods. |
| 114000 mi US $150 |
Ball joint on left front wheel suspension was making noise when driving over bumps. Service station confirmed and replaced part. |
| 151500 mi US $1458 |
Struts replaced. Total cost also included routine maintenance, oil lube filter, etc. |
| 160000 mi US $1500 |
replace struts |
| 127700 mi US $2000 |
New struts w/springs, new front end suspension components replaced, new rear shocks. |
| 54000 mi US $310 |
Car in for 52.5 routine maintenance. Tech recommended rear brake pads and upper tie rod (left side). Ordered parts and DIY both repairs. |
| 57000 mi US $540 |
Took vehicle in for oil change/tire rotation and discovered issue with front right bushing worn out in control arm. Sourced new parts and had installed by same mechanic. Successful repair and alignment complete. |
| 86000 mi US $450 |
Replaced A-frames on front end. Bushings worn so replaced entire A-frame on both sides. |
| 102000 mi US $175 |
Replaced Left Tie Rod Relaced Left Tie Rod |
| 113000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Ball Joint. |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 123360 mi €200 |
Right wheek bearing replaced first time and the only one so far. |
| 199640 mi €500 |
Worn bushings |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 96000 mi | Replaced front struts |
| 41000 mi | Worn front sway bar links. They were replaced. |
| 82000 mi | front lower control arm bushings replaced |
| 138000 mi US $850 |
replaced both ball joints and passenger side inner and outer tie rod ends. |
| 141200 mi | Replaced the front struts, rear shocks, and lower control arms. All preventative work, to bring the ride back to like-new conditions. |
| 138000 mi US $800 |
Replaced worn items (tie rod ends) |
| 166000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced front A-arms both sides because the bushings were worn. |
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 98500 mi US $1000 |
drag links |
| 116000 mi US $39 |
Replaced worn sway bar link |
| 106000 mi | Shocks and front lower subframe bushings |
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 113000 mi US $500 |
Worn out connections |
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