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Expensive Volvo S70 repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (4%)

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Volvo S70 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (29%)

$1000 - $2499 (71%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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2000 Volvo S70 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 190hp 2.4L I5 4-speed automatic FWD

93000 mi

US $1000
AC evaporator was dead. replaced by swedish motors mechanic in san marcos. good job.  also stabilizer bars defective replaced without incident. noted on multiple mechanic assessments pre sale to me. 

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1999 Volvo S70

Engine not specified

120000 mi

US $1000
Front cam seal blew - apparently a known potential issue with this model/year - mandated replacement of breather box along with all belts/tensioners/pulleys, etc. 
122000 mi

US $1400
Not fixed yet, could be throttle body, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, antenna ring, number of other parts. Car is sitting in driveway until it can be further analyzed. 
122300 mi

US $900
After replacing parts, with no codes to go by this ended up being a relay for the fuel pump. 
125000 mi

US $1200
This car never had the ETM replaced, original white label and thought maybe I was going to be OK and got one that wasn't defective. WRONG, been broke down since June and waiting for enough funds to be able to get fixed. 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

159000 mi

US $1000
My air conditioner was not cooling properly. 
162000 mi

US $6400
Windshield wipers' water jets broke 
167700 mi

US $450
Ignition would work and then not work. Had to jiggle key for it to crank. 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

76000 mi

US $400
o2 sensor, also the sensor in the key ignition sometimes wouldn't recognize the key. 
77000 mi

US $485
Purge valve and Evap change over valve. Car ran fine but engine light was on. Since I got the car, the gas pump would cut off at some stations. This repair fixed that issue. 
101000 mi

US $1000
fuel vapor leak 
108000 mi

US $600
wheel speed sensor and abs module 
120000 mi

US $600
ETSM module failed. Repaired at shop programed at dealer. Purchased parts for volvo supplier Grotton 
99000 mi

US $1007
Door locking motor on passenger side gave out. Bought a new motor and had it replaced. bought an additional key as well during this trip. 
106000 mi

US $350
Right front control arm needed to be replaced 
114000 mi

US $170
battery wouldn't hold amps 
119000 mi

US $400
replaced exhaust manifold 
127300 mi

US $250
a/c began to fade on and off and would restart if I turned it off for 5-10 minutes. 

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1999 Volvo S70 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

164100 mi

US $1000
Replaced throttle--car would periodically die when car stopped; missed the recall. I was told they all have bad throttles.  Also, windows fogged up because of leaking radiator after I started driving. Dangerous to drive. Radiator was replaced. 

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1998 Volvo S70

Engine not specified

205000 mi

US $500
automatic antenna replacement electric seat switch replacement (driver's), seat forward button not working. mirror adjustment switch replaced, was non-functional. passenger side outer tie-rod end replaced (cracked boot, failed inspection). 
228000 mi

US $3000
head gasket leaking, broken motor mount. had head gasket replaced, valve job done, timing belt again, full ignition service, oil cooler hoses, and all engine mounts replaced. 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

133000 mi

US $1300
All shocks/struts were replaced. 
124000 mi

US $295
Also from new car inspection, 3 engine mounts replaced. Also bad driver fog light assembly. Not replaced this trip. Owner went to dismantler to purchase driver fog assembly. Replaced driver fog light assembly Return trip to indy mechanic for seat popping. Mechanic found TSB for seats and ordered seat strut kit. Installed seat strut kit 
162000 mi

US $300
S70 ran off the road and would not start. Unplugged the MAF sensor to safely start and drive home in limp mode. The next day discovered the intercooler had a crack...replaced intercooler myself and problem solved. Also went and had an alignment done. 
180000 mi

US $350
Spring Seats were broken and front suspension rattled, replaced. Leak from the transmission to drive shaft seal, replaced. 
183000 mi

US $1500
Tensioner pulley lost its cap in the path of the timing belt (after timing belt replacement only 40K miles ago with Tensioner pulley) and caused the timing to skip, rendering all intake valves to get bent- I had to have my engine completely rebuilt. 
183200 mi

US $130
Heater core leaked into driver's side foot well- all foam soaked through, had to cut out the foam, dry it and reglue it as well as replace the heater core which I ordered from an online vendor. All is well now. 
190800 mi

US $200
After engine repair this past spring, realized I was burning oil on start-up. After thorough investigation, came to the conclusion that the valve stem seals were leaking. Replaced torn valve springs. 
203000 mi

US $100
Rattling of worn out but upgraded IPD sway bar bushings- replaced with IPD poly bushings. 
205000 mi

US $240
Replaced leaking radiator 
210000 mi

US $200
Starter would not stop even when car was running. Pulling fuses would not help. Replaced the ignition switch- this did not help. Finally, we found some wires that were frayed near the starter itself- separated them and now it's fixed! 
150000 mi

US $1200
Vibration at some speed, unregular tire wear. Replaced inner and outer tie rods, and driver side ball joint. 
200000 mi

US $150
Radiator replaced as it began seeping from sides. Turbocharger wastegate vacuum elbow wore and was torn/leaking. 
160000 mi

US $160
Spring seats broken & replaced. 
163000 mi

US $400
Engine coolant temp sensor & thermostat were faulty...replaced & radiator flush done. Alignment done from hitting large pothole. 
167000 mi

US $160
Changed transmission fluid, oil, passenger turn signal 
173000 mi

US $150
Replaced engine mount; spark plugs & oil change. 
208300 mi

US $400
Replaced faulty power steering pump; replaced inner and outer tie rods, had alignement done. Put 2 new tires on car. 
263000 mi

US $1500
Motor blew up; replacement motor sourced and installed 
73000 mi

US $400
Purchased used needed also CV boot. 
85000 mi

US $150
Temp sensor needed to be replaced 
90000 mi

US $200
control arms replaced 
115000 mi

US $1000
new brake pads, rotors and one caliper also other routine things while there like oil change. 
207000 mi

US $3359
$212.11 Head Gasket Set $70.92 Head Bolts $17.85 Crank Seal $382.90 Intake Valves $743.10 Exhaust Val;ves $185.95 Timing Belt Kit $144.97 Water Pump $1,085.00 R R Head Valve Job $100.00 R R Timing Belt 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

159000 mi

US $200
Replaced outer tie rod ends replaced rear shocks replaced spark plugs 
166000 mi

US $1062
Replace catalytic converter 
174000 mi

US $612
replace both CV axles 
1924000 mi

US $416
replace front wheel bearing and front end alignment 

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1998 Volvo S70 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

121000 mi

US $1000
Engine rear main oil seal was leaking, had it replaced.  Replaced two motor mounts. Replaced two lower control arms. 
136000 mi

US $150
Heater core had small leak. I had replaced the heater core two years ago, but coolant leak was back. Indie mechanic said O-rings were bad, and were not OEM Volvo, and were leaking. Core was still OK. Mechanic installed new OEM O-rings. 
145200 mi

US $125
Had to replace master power window switch. 
125000 mi

US $1200
Replaced worn our front end suspension (A-arms, links, sway bar link etc) 
155000 mi

US $700
Exhaust leak near muffler repaired R/R two engine mounts cracked CV boot 
180200 mi

US $2500
Replace rear brake cables, drums, shoes Full replace of AC system incl evaporator and heater core. AC was completely dead; heater core was replaced at my option (preventative) though working since the dash was already off; no additional labor charge. Replaced antenna motor; plastic antenna mast gear rack had fragmented inside motor; replaced unit rather than disassembling and cleaning. 
182800 mi

US $500
Rear bushings replaced 

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