2006 Volvo XC70 Volvo XC70 2006

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2006 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 123 repairs.
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2006 Volvo XC70 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

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

110960 mi

C $60
Muffler & pipe welding 
121200 mi

C $75
change ignition coil, spark plug tip bent 
122760 mi

C $700
Turbo need replacement. Compression lost in a cylinder. Noting was done to fix compression loss, engine has a small vibration à idle and does not seem to have a power loss. 
129000 mi

US $1000
PCV system service and throttle cleaning 
138900 mi

US $980
Electronic throttle module replaced. Prior cleaning did not solve the problem. 
133700 mi

US $400
Replaced fuel pressure sensor 
120000 mi

US $1000
Timing belt, water pump, etc. Replace the radiator. 
122000 mi

US $600
replace raditor 
164920 mi

C $300
running rough - air mass flow meter replaced 
213000 mi

US $30
Fuel pressure sensor replaced on fuel rail. Took 5 min. 
151000 mi

US $2100
Leaking cam shaft seals resulting in oil soaked timing belt requiring premature change of belt because timing was way off. Engine was running badly. After the work car ran much better but it was an expensive repair. There have been many expensive repairs on this car. We regret having bought the car. It had 110,000 miles on it when we purchased it. 
60000 mi Replaced engine cooling fan 
60300 mi

US $1299
PCV hose broken 
60900 mi Vehicle intermittently would not start 
65200 mi

US $540
Timing belt was cracked. 
66000 mi

US $1489
Ignition lock cylinder required replacement because the key would not turn. 
72000 mi

US $198
Air intake to turbo pipe replaced with aftermarket after OEM part failed. 
184200 mi

US $350
Spark plugs replaced and 2 coils 
209000 mi

US $530
Ignition switch failure 
130000 mi

US $153
Clamp on exhaust rusted allowing for an exhaust leak. 
154000 mi

US $200
Fuel Pressure Regulator Sensor. 
155500 mi

US $528
Two spark plugs and three coils were bad. New plugs and three new coils for which the charge on the parts was OUTRAGEOUS! 
174000 mi

US $150
Welded exhaust pipe into place between the Catalytic converter and the muffler. 
61000 mi

US $1200
Crack on side of radiator where it connects to plastic piece need to replace radiator Hose leading from oil cooler cracked, replaced 
89000 mi

US $500
Replaced oxygen sensor 
111000 mi

US $443
Pump to monitor emissions system engendered check engine light 
138000 mi

US $1680
Engine gasket oil leak, pulley failure, drive belt and engine bushing. 
142000 mi Exhaust system 
59520 mi

C $140
Vacuum hose was showing slight cracks and it was suggested that it be replaced. 
81530 mi

C $300
Ignition tumbler worn, ignition key couldn't turn. Tumbler replaced. Repair was about 1 hour but had to wait for part for three days. Idling a bit rough. Throttle air intake was cleaned. 
131440 mi Replaced rear muffler hanger 
155620 mi Right rear parking brake was sticking a bit, it was taken apart, rust was removed and reassembled. Did not need new replacement parts. 
115000 mi

US $200
P0089. Fuel sensor problem. Replaced fuel rail sensor and fuel filter. 
133000 mi

US $200
PCV emissions error code. Installed new MAF sensor. P0104 error code. Brought to mechanic. 
131700 mi

US $1800
P0104 error codes. Required new throttle body. 
59000 mi

US $400
Apparently the alarm module corroded, shorted out, causing "secondary" alarm to go off. Replaced the malfunctioning piece. 
64000 mi

US $250
CAR BEGAN TO ROUGH. I CLEANED THE AIR MASS SENSOR WITH SPRAY CLEANER. PROBLEM CORRECTED ONLY TEMPORARILY. ONE MONTH LATER REPLACED IT. 
108000 mi

US $400
all spark plugs and 2 distributors replaced. 

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2006 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

124000 mi ignition switch barrel failure. Unable to rotate ignition key past position 1, therefore unable to start engine. 

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