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2008 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 145 repairs.
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2008 Volvo XC70 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 114 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2011 - Feb 2015
Mar 2012

49000 mi
Sun roof shade hard to open 
Oct 2013

64200 mi
Brake line leak 
Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2012 - Dec 2018
Apr 2014

76460 mi
AM radio failed. Appears to be chronic Volvo issue. Replacement cost $1400.00 Not satisfied with Volvo response. 
Jun 2015

83700 mi

C $150
driver door lock mechanism 
Nov 2015

85560 mi

C $1500
AC motor failed 
Nov 2017

93620 mi
Front engine mount 
Jun 2018

95480 mi

C $200
replaced [stabilizer bar parts] 
Volvo XC70 in Oregon, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2019
Jul 2016

107000 mi

US $60
Replaced seals and valve in brake booster vacuum pump due to a small persistent leak. 
Aug 2017

115000 mi

US $450
Replaced oil trap 
Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2016
Oct 2012

57300 mi

US $325
steering fluid line bracket had fallen from place; hose against pully and ultimately rubbed through causing leak of fluid. 
Jan 2013

60000 mi

US $129
needed new socket for headlamp bulb. i broke the other due to my own ignorance 
Jun 2013

71000 mi
Emission valve needed to be replaced 
Oct 2014

96000 mi

US $646
seal on brake vacuum leaking oil, was replaced with kit; replaced battery seal on brake vacuum leaking oil, was replaced with kit 
Volvo XC70 in Vermont, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

47000 mi
AM Radio not working, replaced the radio; Washer Fluid Reservoir leaks, replaced reservoir; Problem with the seat memory, reflashed computer. 
Sep 2012

49000 mi

US $100
Rear sway bar link was going bad so it was replaced 
Sep 2015

81000 mi

US $135
Had a Check Engine Light (CEL) on, code pointed to an emissions problem and was forced to bring it to the dealer for diag and smoke test etc. They found a cracked gas cap which was replaced and code cleared. 
Jun 2016

89000 mi
Electronic steering wheel lock failed to engage/ disengage and caused a fault code and shutdown of the starting system. Car was towed to the dealer where a new lock was ordered and faulty electronic lock was replaced. 
Jun 2017

92850 mi
Wife pulled out of a parking spot at work and the horn started blaring and would not stop. This continued intermittently for about one hour. I removed the fuse and brought it to my shop where they checked for about an hour before it went off again. Found no cause, removed the fuse and brought to the dealer where it remained, quiet, for two days no cause found and it has not reoccurred since. 
Sep 2017

94000 mi

US $40
While driving on the interstate, the pass side mirror glass fell off leaving the heating element and backing plate still attached. Ordered an aftermarket glass only and attached it with the included double sided tape. 
Volvo XC70 in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2011 - Jan 2016
Jul 2011

15000 mi
AC fan was replaced  
Dec 2013

36000 mi
driver's seat belt was difficult to engage/release. Dealer cleaned latch; works great. 
Jun 2014

40000 mi

US $80
Not cooling 
Jan 2016

28000 mi

US $1400
fuel system- gauge, injector, etc went crazy. tank wouldnt fill; miles to go incorrect 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Sep 2011 - Feb 2012
Oct 2011

41000 mi
1)radiator leak- big parts of system were repair 2)alternator replaced 3)o-ring for oil was replaced 
Volvo XC70 in New Hampshire, United States
Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

90000 mi

US $680
Dealer diagnosed with chassis ear, said heard rattling noise from left control arm. went to independent volvo mechanic, said Volvo told them need both control arm replaced at the same time. Replaced both control arm but noise is still there 
Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014

58000 mi

US $1000
Sensor replaced in steering columns which controls the ignition. 
May 2017

85000 mi

US $300
Rebuild Vacuum Pump and Reseal - Oil Leak 
Jun 2021

109073 mi

US $529
Sunroof leak. Diagnose and repair 
Volvo XC70 in Texas, United States
Mar 2017 - Mar 2022
Jul 2017

125000 mi

US $400
Replaced headlight assembly due to frayed wiring harness. 
Sep 2017

128000 mi

US $399
Oil separator had failed causing excessive engine vaccum. Replaced it. 
Nov 2017

130000 mi
Dead battery. Needed replaced. 
May 2018

134000 mi

US $100
Windshield washer fluid was leaking. Hose leading to the passenger-side headlight washer was replaced as it was worn through. 
Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

163680 mi

C $100
Tailgate latch ass’y broken, R/R complete ass’y 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

101000 mi

US $12000
Control arm, bushings, ball joint, new struts mounts and bearings 
Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States
Nov 2013 - Sep 2016
Aug 2014

85000 mi

US $70
SRS system was faulty 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Oct 2021
Jun 2015

67580 mi

C $250
Check engine light, code P003F camshaft profile control stuck, replaced impulse sensor, error persisted, about to replace variable valve timing solenoid (solenoid is stuck), cylinder misfires as well On acceleration, message display "Reduce speed or shift up" engine misfired, ran rough, check engine flashing, set pending misfire codes and P003F. Will replace spark plugs (original) but maybe a coil pack(s) may be bad? 
Jul 2015

68380 mi

C $15
Replaced stuck VVT solenoid. Also replaced plugs. Coil packs seem to be fine. Passenger side low beam quit. The original halogen bulb was OK. Plastic FoMoCo connector had melted due to the heat buildup over the years; Canada has DRLs that use a full low beam. Replacement ceramic headlight H11 connectors. 
Dec 2015

73160 mi

C $662
Symptoms were random and intermittent rumbling sound as if driving on asphalt grooved by a caterpillar, wind noise as if a splash shield was loose. While changing to winter tires, felt driver's side wheel movement, suspecting bearing. 
Oct 2016

77500 mi
Bottom of engine oil pan, unprotected, rusted and weeping fluid. Temporary POR-15 repair, eventually need expensive FoMoCo at fault! ARGH!!!!!! Steering noisy, erratic - loss of fluid. Initially did a flush & added Prestone synthetic fluid. Noise gone after the lock to lock method to bleed out air. That's when I noticed the PS HP hose leaking due to rust. Also used tape wrap but leak persists. 
Jan 2017

77700 mi

C $500
Bearing noise, leaking high pressure PS hose. Replaced hose. 
Apr 2017

78740 mi

C $685
I asked for a road test to pin point likely issue - could have been worse; driveshaft, AWD unit, multiple wheel bearings. Shop isolated to right front wheel - all other wheel bearings verified as not requiring any attention. I specified no complimentary car wash or fluid checks and dealership honoured my request. 2.5 hours labour and .5 hour labour for road test. 
Jun 2017

79360 mi

C $165
Pulsing while braking; most likely warped front rotors. Less that 2 years old, premium quality, yet still warped rotors. Thickness still like new, 29mm and could be turned until 26mm, so found a local garage that could turn the warped rotor for next brake job - coated in etching primer to prevent rusting 
Volvo XC70 in Arkansas, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015

91600 mi

US $500
Oil leak detected - replace seal near brake vacuum pump. Engine very loud at idle - replaced collapsed engine mounts. 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2012
Nov 2011

46000 mi
repeated failure of the blind spot information system 
Jan 2012

48000 mi
srs light on; required center rear seat pretensioner 
Jun 2012

53000 mi
the BLIS was never fixed by volvo despite repeated attempts. the dash info display would report a 'decreased blind spot range' or something to that effect even in broad daylight. would happen about 2x a month but leave no code in the system. 
Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011

39000 mi
Both REAR VIEW MIRRORS,beginning w/passenger side, would stay stuck, usually in the closed position. Dealer mechanics found a service bulletin stating that the electrical connectors for the mirror motors had a tendency to come loose. Fixed! 
May 2014

67300 mi

US $415
brake vacuum pump sprung a leak; removed pump, replaced seals; reinstalled 
Volvo XC70 in Oklahoma, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2009

11000 mi
groaning from right front passenger area; chassis ear installed and front subframe bushings were determined to be the problem. Bushings replaced, noise did not return, car handles much better, feels more solid. There was a bulletin out. buzzing vibration noise coming from front passenger door, technician could not replicate, no repair. However, noise came back on drive home!! 
Nov 2009

12000 mi
The previous complaint regarding the window buzzing vibration was finally heard by the tech and the windows were realigned and there was a software update. Briefly came back but seems now to be gone for good.  
Dec 2011

39000 mi

US $220
AM radio stopped working. leaking windshield washer fluid 
Jun 2012

44000 mi
The drivers side window occasionally would not go back up with one-touch feature and occasionally took up to 3 attempts to get the window to raise by holding the switch up to get the window to raise. 
Jan 2014

21200 mi

US $192
Active Bi-Xenon low beam headlight on passenger side was replaced. 
May 2014

62000 mi

US $468
Engine light came on. Took it to the dealer. Code reader said Mass airflow sensor. While replacing, discovered PCV box needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2014

63000 mi
engine light came on repeatedly. MAF sensor, PCV, pinched wire to fuel injector all diagnosed. Fuel pressure sensor gauge was replaced, all seems ok now. Only paid for first visit. 
Dec 2016

87000 mi

US $450
broken link pin, cost includes labor hours 
Mar 2017

87000 mi

US $1800
2 Broken engine mounts  and tie rod end 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

US $700
Ball joint worn. Had to replace both front control arms 
Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States
May 2010 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010

30000 mi
Problem with rear seat heaters not working, which caused the main cabin heat ventilation system to breakdown. It was blowing cold air on passenger side heat on driver. Dash vents did not work in very cold Chicago. Replaced switch and upgraded software. 
Jul 2011

37000 mi
Front wheel hub identified as noise, yet had rear brakes, pads and rotors replaced and brand new tires installed with 4 wheel alinement(sp) done 
Mar 2013

61000 mi

US $50
Front Passenger Sill panel replaced due to broken clip and trim loose. 
Jun 2013

62000 mi
the pump leak detection diagnostic on fuel tank, module gone bad 
Apr 2014

75500 mi

US $100
Vacuum pump Boost seal leaking due to dry seals and leaking oil 
Dec 2015

93000 mi
Blower motor replaced due to noise 
Jun 2017

103000 mi

US $535
upper motor mount arm, with synthetic oil change 
Aug 2017

109000 mi

US $725
Power steering pump, replaced then the high pressure hose/tubing leaked and needed to be replaced As mentioned the high pressure hose of the steering pump had been original and needed to be replaced 
Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2015
Sep 2009

15000 mi
software issue regarding cooling system 
Oct 2009

16000 mi
Initial trip to dealer in September for reflash of the engine cooling system was not performed due to lack of knowledge on dealer. Called Volvo NA and they contacted dealer directly to request the reflash procedure. 
Mar 2010

18000 mi
Sunroof trim shrunk and was not covering the headliner seam where it met the sunroof opening. Rear door panels (both driver and passenger sides)would not stay secured to door frame. 
Sep 2010

28000 mi
Rear door panels kept coming loose. Trim around sunroof kept slipping out of place. 
Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2009 - Aug 2020
Mar 2012

57000 mi

US $1100
switch that activates second row seat warmers oil pump 
Sep 2012

63000 mi

US $250
small oil leak detected upon inspection - extended warranty work with copay 
Nov 2014

87700 mi

US $80
Trip computer functions were no longer working, so dealer replaced turn signal arm (where dial for those functions resides) 
May 2016

104100 mi

US $150
upper motor mount torn.  Track arm and bushings torn. Excessive play in sway bar link. 
Feb 2018

179000 mi

US $250
Worn pads/drum 
Volvo XC70 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2014
Sep 2011

24000 mi
Bad Tie rod replaced 
Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2009 - Jan 2014
Feb 2010

48000 mi
Battery kept going dead after car sat without being run for 2-3 days, along with different warning messages - including child door lock function - on the computer readout. A software upgrade/reinstall/alteration fixed this and other functions. 
Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2014
Oct 2011

51000 mi
noise from driveshaft, bearing at both ends were worn 
Jan 2014

63400 mi
Spun front bearing, engine ran for months with a knock. When they opened up with Volvo's approval (CPO vehicle) they found the bearing had rotated 90 degrees and was all chewed. They are putting a new short block in the car. 
Oct 2014

73000 mi
Total engine replacement after new short block started burning oil. Mechanic's best guess was that the valve guides and seals were leaking because the old heads were used with the new block. 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2022
Aug 2010

32000 mi
Cracked/leaking windshield washer reservoir; used vehicle purchase, not noticed by dealer inspection. Covered by manufacturers' warranty, R/R by Volvo dealer. Upon purchase, 'Hood Open' message was on (hood was properly closed). Dealer recommended going to a Volvo service for a new sensor; Volvo service ordered a new sensor and will schedule another appointment to R/R. Covered by warranty. 
Sep 2010

32000 mi
'Hood Ajar' sensor parts were ordered and a second trip to replace the defective sensor took care of the problme. 
Sep 2011

40000 mi
Left Front Hood latch wouldn't release; One week earlier: In for LOF, Recall: R/R Cyl Head Coolant Bleeder Hose O-Ring (covered in full); ordered new LF Hood latch. (This trip) R/R LF Hood latch - covered by manufacturer's warranty 
Mar 2013

54000 mi

US $1532
'Hood Ajar' switch was removed and replaced - sending out a false positive error message. 
Jul 2013

57000 mi
Cracked TPMS valve stem - replaced all four as average lithium battery life is 5 to 7 yrs. Bought new set of Michelin Defender tires (upsized from 215/65R16 to 225/60R16) 4-wheel alignment. LOF. 
Aug 2014

64000 mi

US $171
Dirty Camshaft Profile Sensor; Removed and replaced with new sensor. Volvo recommends oil/filter change after replacement and this was also done. Dealer didn't have part in stock and needed to order it; returned next day for completion. 
Mar 2015

69000 mi

US $124
Exterior passenger-side mirror: glass mirror separated from tack mount and fell off during period of extreme cold coupled with deteriorated road surface. 
Aug 2015

73300 mi

US $86
Driver's side mirror glass delaminated from mount and needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2016

77000 mi

US $1100
R/R both front wheel bearings 
Jun 2016

82000 mi

US $205
Faulty hood lock; Hood lock functional, but sending error message of 'Hood Ajar'. Third faulty hood lock replacment for same issue. 
Aug 2016

83000 mi

US $663
Left rear ABS speed sensor not working; Removed and replaced Rear sub framebushings torn; Replaced rear stay bushings. Discovered during ABS sensor repair, fixed a few weeks later. 
Sep 2016

83000 mi

US $235
Hood Latch cable became corroded/stuck and was showing as 'Hood Open' warning message. 
Jan 2018

92549 mi

US $232
Vacuum pump seal was leaking oil. Small leak discovered by tech performing annual NYS Inspection. Replaced vacuum pump seals with kit. 
May 2018

94261 mi

US $1018
Detected a 'clunk' when going over bumps... right stabilizer was loose, but since it would only be a matter of time until the left stabilizer needed replacing, BOTH were removed/replaced. The stabilizer issue was scheduled for repair the next day, but the Check Engine came on and I immediately took the XC70 in to be checked out. That's when the pinhole in the fuel filler pipe was detected... and the part needed to be ordered. Returned from the May 22 repair (for stabilizer) after the part (a new fuel filler pipe) was in. A small pinhole was throwing a Check Engine warning, entire fuel tank needed to be dropped and the new pipe installed. 
Volvo XC70 in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011

33310 mi
rear hatch not power open as designed. Dealer changed every part assoc with opener and lock. The door now opens but locking not working. Regional repair rep to dealer twice. 3weeks at the dealer "pinch" safety not fixable as discontinued. rear hatch not power open as designed. Dealer changed every part assoc with opener and lock. The door now opens but locking not working. Regional repair rep to dealer twice. 3weeks at the dealer "pinch" safety not fixable as discontinued. 
Jun 2011

37000 mi
mirrors would not hold memory setting two computer updates 
Dec 2011

42000 mi
suspension.. bushing noise corrected by shaving an upright "guide" from the front of the back bushing on right and left side of the front of the car 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013

32240 mi

C $200
Windshield washer fluid tank leaking, apparently at joint between neck and tank. 
Dec 2013

34720 mi

C $250
Windshield washer fluid continues to leak, even after second repair, which included replacement of reservoir and filler neck. Believe the leak is located in the line between the headlamp washers. 
Jan 2014

40740 mi
Windshield washer fluid leak repaired during third attempt. Leak was located in the line between the headlamp washers. Dealer absorbed costs due to previous parts/labour costs that did not fix problem. 
Dec 2016

59520 mi

C $100
Electronic locking mechanism on rear door on driver's side (LHS)was inoperable. Door wouldn't lock. Actuator seized but was cleaned, lubricated and working again. 
Aug 2017

63240 mi

C $300
Replacement of electronic door locking mechanism for left-hand side rear door. 
Sep 2017

63240 mi
Haldex AWD failure but car drivable in FWD mode. Diagnostic work to determine cause of failure indicated failed pump. Ordered parts to change pump and fluid. 
Oct 2017

63550 mi

C $1200
Haldex AWD system pump replacement. 
Mar 2022

89900 mi

C $150
Power steering issue. Changed fluid to correct intermittent lack of power steering on car start. Issue not fully resolved but improved. 
Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States
Sep 2010 - Sep 2018
Apr 2012

66000 mi

US $90
Rear park assist sensor and rear seat warmer not working. An hour of diagnostic work could not ID cause of problem(s). Waste of money! Three weeks later the park assist function started working again on its own........ 
Aug 2012

70000 mi

US $250
repair to rear differential cradle and struts 
May 2014

90000 mi

US $1850
Alternator replacement due to seized belt from ac compressor seizure replacement due to seized compressor 
Aug 2016

107000 mi

US $1200
Brake control unit pump malfunction. Required removal repair and reinstall. Also brake sensor replacement 
Mar 2017

116000 mi

US $1300
Diagnose and Replace failed ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2018
Dec 2013

47000 mi

US $829
Whine from power steering pump. Steering pump replaced. 
May 2014

51100 mi
Leaking window washing tank 
Jul 2015

61300 mi

US $200
The original battery lasted 7 years and finally ran out of juice. 
Jul 2017

81622 mi

US $25
The Check Engine light would illuminate after about 3 hours of driving. The next day, sometimes the light was out and sometimes the light was still illuminated. The light would eventually go out on this day. A scanner was hooked up and gave the codes P0190 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor and P061A68 Internal Control Module Torque Performance Event. The trouble codes were checked in the alldatapro.com/alldata database. For P0190, the condition was that the Engine control module (ECM) measures the fuel pressure in the fuel rail using the fuel pressure sensor. The ECM checks the direct voltage from the sensor. Possible source of the problem: open circuit in signal cable or ground lead, contact resistance and oxidation in the terminals, short - circuit to supply voltage in the signal cable, open-circuit in the signal cable, or damaged fuel pressure sensor. A fault symptom is that the engine misfires but this does not happen. For P061A68, this DTC is not caused by a fault that needs to be remedied. The codes were cleared and no repair was done. 
Jul 2018

91500 mi

US $430
The fuel pressure sensor had been indicated as a problem in the July 2017 reading of the check engine codes. The fuel pump fuse was pulled and the car was started and restarted until it would not. The T-25 torx screw which I had tried to remove in December 2017 and February 2018 was finally removed. The screw was in a difficult position and I was able to use a tiny ratchet with a T-25 torx bit (taped with electrical tape to the ratchet so that it would not fall out) to remove the screw. The fuel pressure sensor twisted loose from the fuel rail and there was no pressure and very little fuel in the fuel rail. I replaced the sensor and the screw and the fuel pump fuse. The car started right up. The next week I drove on a 300 mile trip and checked the codes at the Vicenza Auto Skills shop and the problem had cleared. The rear door hatch would not open beginning in May 2018. Work had to be done from inside the car. Part number 31276958 replaced. 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2016
Apr 2011

49000 mi
Sunroof rattle 
Oct 2012

76800 mi
Rear control arm and bushing were damaged and replaced under warranty Blower motor making whining sound intermittently but dealer cannot verify sound due to intermittent nature. Rattling behind sunroof in headliner 
Dec 2012

81000 mi
Noisy blower motor verified and replaced 
Apr 2013

85800 mi
Electric key fob ejection mechanism in dash replaced under warranty. Didn't always eject previously. 
Dec 2013

102000 mi

US $800
Water pump, serpentine tensioner and pulleys noisy. Replaced all as a preventative measure including belt. 
Jun 2014

114000 mi

US $189
Non-battery end of ground cable had loosened, causing intermittent starting problems. Ground was tightened and problem eliminated. 
Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

26000 mi
Power mirror internal damage which the manufacturer would not warranty. 
Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
Mar 2008

1700 mi
Repair bumper molding (warranty), Fix fuse blown out for cigarette lighters, look at thumping noise (not fixed) 
Dec 2009

18000 mi
SRS Warning light came on. 

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