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%)

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2006 Volvo XC70 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 23 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

73020 mi

C $394
Had left outer tie rod replaced following a routine safety inspection. 
105700 mi

C $1025
Remove and replace front control arm bushings. 
129580 mi Left rear wheel bearing was faulty and was replaced. 
141360 mi

C $1486
Replaced left front spring seat 
146700 mi Right front wheel bearing was replaced. 
106380 mi

C $485
Wheel bearing & ball joint 
122760 mi

C $800
front suspension bushing 
99820 mi

C $5000
electronic shocks and struts were worn or bent 
168020 mi

C $2000
electronic dampers malfunction 
205348 mi

US $150
Ball Joints 
64760 mi

C $300
Tie rod replaced. 
107700 mi

US $207
Couldn't align back wheels since the nuts they needed to back off on BROKE OFF due to rusting. They replaced these bolts & nuts on both sides, aligned the car and all is well. 
169000 mi

US $97
Wheel alignment ! 
39680 mi Replaced right front stabilizer link. 
73160 mi

C $400
front wheel bearing 
89280 mi

C $800
front control arms, left and right 
57000 mi

US $500
During tire change and wheel alignment discovred torn bushings and replaced them. 
113000 mi The bushings (front) were replaced and the car received a wheel alignment 
123000 mi

US $585
Right front wheel bearing (hub) was replaced 
135000 mi

US $515
Front ball joint kit 
128000 mi

US $500
One tie rod end. I also got an alignment and I think that's in the price I've given here. 

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2006 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

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

128000 mi Very load droning/roaring noise when driving above 40 mph. No vibration or handling issues though. Both front wheel bearings worn. Wheel bearings replaced. 
137000 mi

£300
Wishbone bushes split-was noted as an advisory during last MOT check in March 2014. 

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2006 Volvo XC70 Suspension Problems

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