2005 Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2005

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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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2005 Volvo XC70 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (18%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

136000 mi No repair. Diagnosed as blown transmission 
144000 mi

£3100
Slipping automatic transmission. Reconditioned valves, torque converter and replace worn transmission casing. 
140740 mi

C $1250
CV Axel replaced Differential Electronic Module + Pump 
192820 mi

C $200
Replaced RH front wheel bearing and halfshaft due to wear 
68400 mi

US $236
REPLACE GEAR SHIFT SHIFTER - FAILURE - WOULD NOT DISENGAGE 
117000 mi

US $400
Gear shift broke 
171800 mi

US $2600
AWD In-op. Stripped collar gear. Removed angle gear case and replaced collar gear. Prop shaft front universal joint seized. Replaced joint and boot. 
159800 mi

US $200
The transmission is skipping and stuttering when driving in the Colorado mountains. They did a software upgrade but it didn't help much. I am told I need a new transmission. 
40000 mi Gear shift stuck in drive.  
81000 mi Complete transmission and transmission cooler replacement. No problem evident to owner. 
167300 mi

US $5850
AWD failed and needed to be replaced. Additional repiars to suspension.  
89000 mi

US $250
A clunking sound when shifting between D and R after the transmission has shifted into R (i.e. not the shifting sound, something more). 
128100 mi

US $200
Dropped off for an oil change and request to inspect apparent lack of AWD function. Tech determined that the Aux. On-demand Coupling (AOC) mounted to the front of the rear diff was not working. Car continues in FWD mode only. 
130500 mi

US $1123
The rear differential clutch for the AWD (the Automatic On-demand Clutch or AOC) was broken. It needed a new hydraulic pump. 
162000 mi

US $1100
Drive shaft cv joints were failing... As was the passenger side front half-shaft. 
165000 mi

US $650
The driveshaft from rock auto failed and needed to be replaced. 
75300 mi

US $390
leaking angle/bevel gear, resealed by dealer 

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2005 Volvo XC70 Transmission Problems

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