2008 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2008

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2008 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (13%)

Chart based on 111 repairs.
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2008 Volvo V70 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

85000 mi

£100
fuel flap not working 

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2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 197hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

86800 mi

¤200
Replaced a leaking headlight washer hose. 
59860 mi

¤150
Repaired a leaking headlight washer pump. 
124620 mi

¤300
Tail gate spring mounts have weakened over time and the gate was barely staying open. The springs have been replaced. 

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2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

146000 mi

US $200
Replace headlamp washer hose. 
98000 mi Reattached passenger side glass (caught it before it broke). 
100000 mi

US $75
Replaced drivers side mirror glass after it fell out and broke due to aging adhesive.  
100500 mi Adhesive on the cabin rear view failed, mirror fell off glass. Couldn't get anything to work, so ended up at Safelite and they reattached at no charge. 
58000 mi

US $10
The sound deadening material attached to the underside of the hood fell off - landing on top of the motor - unbeknownst to me, the owner. Attempts to spray "contact cement" on the hood and liner didn't work. We are still trying to fix it. 
55180 mi Leaking windshield washer reservoir 
55580 mi Windshield washer reservoir replaced for second time; repair successful this time. 
1000 mi kinked washer lines,  
4000 mi Rear view mirror distorted. 
53000 mi

US $600
power lift gate broke when it was pushed open while operating 

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2008 Volvo V70 Other Problems

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