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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%)

Chart based on 47 repairs.
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2009 Volvo V70 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

Volvo V70 in Iowa, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

2000 mi
Check engine light - misfires in multiple cylinders. Fuel system and spark plugs replaced with no improvement. 

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2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo V70 in New South Wales, Australia
Jul 2009 - Dec 2011
Apr 2010

6200 mi
Nearside rear door lock replaced 

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2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Romania
Jul 2010 - Jun 2016
Sep 2010

26040 mi
coolant fluid too low, refilled for free. 
Aug 2012

63600 mi
Loosing coolant every 900 km 250 cc. After investigation, turned out to be reservoir cap, replaced it. 
Sep 2013

89280 mi

$167
Strut bearing 
Jul 2014

102080 mi

$860
wervelklep vervangen / swirl valve replacement 

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2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in New York, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
Aug 2012

75700 mi
Camshaft-driven vacuum pump for brake booster was leaking engine oil onto the transmission. Shaft seal had failed. Apparently common on this engine. Took the dealer 3 tries, but finally repaired under compulsory used car warranty. 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. 
Apr 2013

81300 mi

US $220
Alternator was whistling/whining loudly. Replaced alternator with a remanufactured unit. 
Mar 2014

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. 
Aug 2014

92000 mi

US $73
One valve stem developed a large crack, causing the tire to lose air. New TPMS sensor installed by local tire shop. 
Volvo V70 in Utah, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Oct 2016

99700 mi

US $790
Radiator fan running erratically and running continuously after the vehicle was shut off. Failure of the fan control module software required replacement of whole fan asembly. Recall in 09 for same issue but vehicle VIN not included. 
Volvo V70 in Washington, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
Oct 2012

24500 mi
Battery wouldn't hold a charge. Dealer found bad cells. 
Jul 2013

33000 mi
Creaking noise coming from rear hatch when driving over bumps. This is a known problem addressed by a Technical Service Bulletin. The problem was resolved with adjustment and lube of the affected parts. 
Jan 2015

30500 mi
Car intermittently cranks without immediate starting.can take 5 seconds of cranking before it fires. Dealer unable to duplicate. Creaking in rear cargo area especially when going over speed bumps. This is a known issue and simply involves lubing the joints where rubbing occurs. The lubricant seems to last about 1.5 years. 
Sep 2021

94000 mi

US $200
Windshield washer reservoir was leaking. Replaced with new. 
Volvo V70 in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2009 - Jul 2011
Dec 2009

10000 mi
AC/Heat fan motor whines. Dealer states problem normal. Car will return in a week for 2nd attempt to fix. 
Jan 2010

11000 mi
Heating and A/C fan motor making noise during routine driving. Two trips to dealer and not able to duplicate. 
Mar 2010

14000 mi
Heating and cooling fan motor/housing replaced under warranty.  
Jun 2010

18000 mi
Re-set transmission console, replace radio surround trim. 
Jul 2010

18000 mi
IAQS not working, download software. Front Parking Assist too sensitive, download software.  Re-set transmission console (4th time). 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

500 mi
Forward and aft power motor for the driver’s seat failed. 
Aug 2009

1000 mi
Replaced power steering racl due to leak. SRS warning light. Reset it.They informed us if the light comes back on, they will replace the sensor. 
Sep 2009

1000 mi
SRS light bad sensor. Replaced this time. We also noticed that one of our aft parking assist sensors was somewhat pushed in. We asked the dealer if they would check the sensors, they did and corrected the problem. 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Jan 2018
Jul 2010

19000 mi
There was a knocking sound coming from the steering column. They had to order/replace the entire steering column. 
Dec 2011

33000 mi
AM Radio stopped working. They replaced the am radio. 
Mar 2016

82000 mi

US $678
oil leakage on engine area crankcase breather box on top of engine was replaced. replace vacuum pump rings 
Jul 2017

115000 mi

US $224
Rear brakes and rotors 
Volvo V70 in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2009

2000 mi
AM RADIO STOPPED WORKING, THEY ORDERED PARTS. 
Sep 2009

3000 mi
They replaced radio. Car was overheating, wiring from engine fan to computer was repaired. 
Nov 2009

6000 mi
Car overheating. Dealer replaced fan control. 
Jun 2012

54000 mi
hood open light would come on when driving. solution, replace hood latch. 
Sep 2012

56000 mi
DEAD BATTERY, WARRANTY TOW AND REPLACED 
Sep 2013

75000 mi

US $450
LEAKING VACUUM PUMP 
Jun 2016

110000 mi

US $450
Replaced leaking expansion valve. (did not fix) 
Jul 2016

110800 mi

US $1800
Warm a/c again - replaced leaking evap & condensor/dryer. repair leaking cv joint, reseal. 
Jan 2017

108000 mi

US $1200
heater blower motor inop, replaced motor. 
Mar 2017

123000 mi

US $250
replace (front) sway bar links 
Apr 2018

137000 mi

US $200
leaking vacuum hose 

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2009 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Apr 2012 - Jun 2016
Nov 2015

59700 mi

£570
Radiator core leaking, radiator replaced 
May 2016

63000 mi

£320
Nre bushes inrear suspension arms. 

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