2009 Volvo V70 Volvo V70 2009

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2009 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (9%)

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2009 Volvo V70 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

24500 mi Battery wouldn't hold a charge. Dealer found bad cells. 
75700 mi No power to right-hand license plate light. Problem was somewhere inside the sealed fixture, and probably an unrepaired original defect. Cut a wire, drilled through the housing, and soldered wire to the appropriate terminal. 
81300 mi

US $220
Alternator was whistling/whining loudly. Replaced alternator with a remanufactured unit. 
89000 mi

US $1300
Replaced A/C compressor due to a failed bearing on compressor clutch. Pulley was visibly wobbling from side to side. Noticed due to repetitive flappnig/thumping noises as pulley contacted other parts. 
2000 mi AM RADIO STOPPED WORKING, THEY ORDERED PARTS. 
3000 mi They replaced radio. Car was overheating, wiring from engine fan to computer was repaired. 
54000 mi hood open light would come on when driving. solution, replace hood latch. 
56000 mi DEAD BATTERY, WARRANTY TOW AND REPLACED 
110000 mi

US $450
Replaced leaking expansion valve. (did not fix) 
110800 mi

US $1800
Warm a/c again - replaced leaking evap & condensor/dryer. 
108000 mi

US $1200
heater blower motor inop, replaced motor. 
10000 mi AC/Heat fan motor whines. Dealer states problem normal. Car will return in a week for 2nd attempt to fix. 
11000 mi Heating and A/C fan motor making noise during routine driving. Two trips to dealer and not able to duplicate. 
14000 mi Heating and cooling fan motor/housing replaced under warranty.  
18000 mi IAQS not working, download software. Front Parking Assist too sensitive, download software.  
500 mi Forward and aft power motor for the driver’s seat failed. 
1000 mi SRS warning light. Reset it.They informed us if the light comes back on, they will replace the sensor. 
1000 mi SRS light bad sensor. Replaced this time. 
33000 mi AM Radio stopped working. They replaced the am radio. 

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2009 Volvo V70 Electrical Problems

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