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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |