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2005 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
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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 179 repairs.
2005 Volvo XC70 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo XC70
Engine not specified
| 120000 mi US $350 |
car randomly didn't start |
2005 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91900 mi US $450 |
Replace alternator and battery. |
| 130000 mi US $135 |
Headlight failed. Did not get fixed with new headlight. System needed to be reset and relay replaced. |
| 122300 mi US $1700 |
Dead battery due to faulty alarm module. |
| 123000 mi | Alarm module faulty. Owner removed the module. |
| 161820 mi C $250 |
Alternator was showing only 13.1V during scheduled service VIDA scan. Replaced with rebuilt alternator, now showing 13.9V. |
| 171740 mi C $80 |
Car has had a whine in the serpentine belt drive system for awhile. Finally got loud enough to be annoying so AC clutch bearing replaced to correct. |
| 89584 mi US $100 |
Replaced HVAC blower motor |
| 95786 mi US $1900 |
Discovered a leak in the evaporator - required removal of the dashboard and interior to access it. Work performed by an independent Volvo shop. |
| 89500 mi US $850 |
Auto-up switches for both drivers and passenger windows failed and had to be replaced with Volvo only parts (window switch circuit board) - very expensive and untimely repair! |
| 92500 mi US $600 |
Auto - window sensors went kaput for both drivers windows. Another window switch circuit board replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $2300 |
Poorly designed OEM window regulator had to be replaced - very expensive Windows' auto up and down not working - expensive OEM circuit boards need to be replaced by Volvo dealer at great cost. |
| 58000 mi | Had warning light - obscure message - then found out online what it meant. left rear bulb out - difficult to reach. Dealer fixed - no charge. |
| 62000 mi US $2500 |
Blower motor had been making a squeaking sound at various times / speeds. Blower was replaced. Not necessary, and not effect the operation of the HVAC system, but as king as it was i the shop, decided to have the work done. |
| 126000 mi US $1 |
Position light. Bulbs are tough to get to. Always takes me longer than it should. |
| 145000 mi US $250 |
The electronic control unit has partially failed. As a result the windshield washer sprayers won't work. $1300 to replace the part. I did not make the full repair. |
| 150000 mi US $2600 |
Electronic control unit. |
| 158400 mi US $150 |
Replaced battery |
| 188000 mi US $25 |
Headlight failed. Very difficult to replace. Had a shop do it. |
| 126000 mi US $45 |
aC running hot. |
| 126600 mi US $2200 |
Compressor, dryer and thermostat housing all replaced. |
| 134000 mi US $240 |
Battery dying. Failed load test. Only three years old. |
| 122700 mi US $1150 |
Airbag sensor. |
| 116560 mi C $500 |
Alarm Triggered w/o reason. Alarm siren module replaced. |
| 134000 mi C $850 |
AC condenser was leaking |
| 96100 mi C $980 |
AC Condenser and fan replacement Headlight Ballast unit |
| 97340 mi | All front lights except fog lights failed. The ballasts have gone and new ones are insanely expensive. We have mail ordered parts from a discount place and are waiting for them. Driver side heating failed front seat heaters failed |
| 136600 mi C $985 |
heating system repair failed- now feet get cold AC blast (in Canadian winter!) while face gets heat blast. Going back to shop again. replaced headlight ballasts ($750 malice worked for three days then failed again - only fog lights work. Seat warmers failed - did not "burn out" as sometimes reported on blogs, fuses ok. Cause of problem unclear. Was advised they could not be repaired. |
| 109120 mi C $800 |
AC stuck in on or off, position, working intermittently |
| 132680 mi C $1200 |
Two climate control modules replaced. |
| 158720 mi | High beam connection failed Rear windshield wiper control failed |
| 122900 mi US $65 |
Removed and replaced directional signal switch. |
| 135000 mi US $165 |
Blower motor failed. Removed and replaced blower motor. |
| 94300 mi | Low beam bulb replaced, access is very difficult |
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