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2008 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (13%)
Chart based on 111 repairs.
2008 Volvo V70 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 83 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo V70
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| Volvo V70 in Great Britain Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201385000 mi£100 | fuel flap not working | ||
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V70 in United Arab Emirates Nov 2010 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Oct 201134720 mi | The original battery died after 3 years. Dealer replaced the battery at no cost under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201245260 mi | AC condenser leaked, and AC was not cooling air. The dealer replaced the part at a cost of approximately 1200 USD. | ||
| Apr 201480160 mi¤250 | Replaced weak engine mount (lower right). | ||
| Aug 201484320 mi¤1400 | A/C stopped cooling. Dealer diagnosed a leak in evaporator. Evaporator replaced. | ||
| Nov 201486800 mi¤200 | Replaced a leaking headlight washer hose. | ||
| Aug 201594100 mi¤800 | Low fuel pressure during start-up. Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced and a hot climate kit from Volvo was installed as per the TSB. | ||
| Jan 201689940 mi¤150 | Repaired a leaking headlight washer pump. | ||
| Mar 201699200 mi¤2500 | Stabilizer bar bushings were squeaking and have been replaced. Struts have been worn out, so the car would feel very floaty on the road. Struts were replaced with aftermarket ones. Also replaced strut bearings and spring seats on the front axle. | ||
| Sep 2016104780 mi¤400 | Replaced ignition switch (start control unit) due to faulty motor. | ||
| Oct 2016105380 mi¤400 | Start Control Unit was replaced as the actuator motor malfunctioned. | ||
| Dec 2016108500 mi¤800 | Engine cooling fan malfunction - replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017112220 mi¤250 | Brake vacuum module hose was found leaking during the routine maintenance. The part was ordered from Sweden and replaced two weeks later. | ||
| Dec 2017121520 mi¤350 | Downstream oxygen sensor wiring shorted. Replaced oxygen sensor and repaired wiring to the ECM. | ||
| Jan 2018122140 mi¤100 | Left side CV joint rubber boot has cracked and thrown grease all over the suspension parts. The boot was replaced and the CV joint regreased. | ||
| Mar 2018124620 mi¤300 | Upper engine mount has cracked and has been replaced. Tail gate spring mounts have weakened over time and the gate was barely staying open. The springs have been replaced. | ||
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V70 in Great Britain Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201027000 mi | Drivers seat creaking, special grease applied to seat rails | ||
| Volvo V70 in Great Britain Mar 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 201030000 mi | Speedo overreads by 3 mph Vibration through car when autobox changes down from 40 mph to 30 mph | ||
| Nov 201036000 mi | Radiator cooling fan failed, Dealer replaced entire cooling fan assembly. (more than one fan) | ||
| Feb 201137000 mi£60 | Car lost turbo function. Diagnosed as faulty EGR valve. Valve replaced. Car realesed back to me but problem returned within 4 miles. No place in the repair not successful report for this type of repair failure. Modulating controller for EGR replaced. Part not in country 3 days to obtain, part loaned from donor car in dealer stock to keep me on road. Car back in shop for part replacement while-u-wait. Donor part replaced with new part from Sweden. | ||
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V70 in Bulgaria Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201153320 mi | DSTC temporary off - so update of software. | ||
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V70 in Great Britain Sep 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201171000 mi | Intermittant door locking problem - central locking. Central locking repaired by dealer we bought the car from for nothing. Also AM radio not working. AM radio failed after a few days. Not considered economic to replace whole radio. | ||
| Apr 201278800 mi£1500 | Oil leak | ||
| Volvo V70 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201132000 mi | AM radio did not work at all but the module was replaced under warranty at no charge. | ||
| Sep 201351500 miUS $57 | Water was leaking from the sunroof area and running down the inside of the windshield. Cleaning the drain lines around the sunroof fixed the problem. clean drain lines around sunroof to prevent water leaks into the interior. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jul 201115200 mi | Power brake booster vacuum leak. Booster replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200922000 mi | Warning light indicated problems with airbag system. System reset. Actual problem not found. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 201276000 miUS $1000 | Third *attempt* at repairing suspension / bushings.....grinding noise and extremely rough ride. Sold car following month. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2012 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Jun 201255180 mi | Leaking windshield washer reservoir | ||
| Jul 201255580 mi | Windshield washer reservoir replaced for second time; repair successful this time. | ||
| Jul 201487180 miC $300 | Leaking rear caliper following rotor and pad replacement. Caliper was replaced with a new part. | ||
| Dec 2016119660 miC $30 | Left side inner CV joint boot torn; replaced. | ||
| May 2017125240 mi | Negative battery terminal corrosion prevented starting. Cleaned terminal. Monitoring cable condition. | ||
| Jun 2019157480 miC $360 | Engine surging at highway speeds. Cruise control self-cancelled each time. Paid dealer to read codes; replaced fuel pressure sensor myself. | ||
| Jul 2019159 miC $550 | Replaced right rear trailing arm bushing to fix persistent squeak. Required special tool from UK (eBay). European Ford Mondeos used same rear suspension so tools are far more common there. | ||
| Jul 2021188480 miC $500 | Noise from serpentine belt area - previously replaced. Rebuilt vacuum pump, replaced overrunning clutch pulleys on alternator and accessory drive system. | ||
| Jan 2022194680 miC $450 | Replaced power steering pressure and return lines. | ||
| Jul 2022198400 miC $100 | Car stopped running; driver advised it would re-start but quit again. Owner suspected mass airflow sensor issue, went to car with basic tools and spare MAF sensor. Checked OBD2; code pointed to a possible MAF issue. Car started and ran with MAF disconnected. Replaced MAF at roadside; was able to drive home. Issue has not recurred. | ||
| Oct 2022204600 miC $125 | Misfire; PO300, PO301 and PO305 codes. Checked ignition coils and spark plugs. No. 5 spark plug was missing centre and ground electrodes; other plugs were fine. 90 000 km after replacement; 120 000 km is the recommended interval. Purchased and installed 6 new OE equivalent NGK plugs, cleared codes. Engine runsn perfectly, issue has not returned. Will monitor operation and check number 5 plug at next oil change. | ||
| Dec 2022208320 miC $250 | Misfire issue recurred. No. 5 plug fouled. Purchased new coil and spark plug. Discovered stripped threads. Purchased kit, re-tapped the spark plug hole, installed insert with red loc-tite and new spark plug. Problem has not recurred after 5 months. | ||
| Jan 2023209 miC $200 | Right front control arm | ||
| Apr 2023210800 miC $80 | Replaced cv boots on both front axle shafts during strut replacement | ||
| Volvo V70 in California, United States Mar 2018 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018128000 miUS $600 | Faulty electric parking brake (which was disabling parking brake, adaptive cruise control and park assist features) was replaced | ||
| Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Mar 2014146000 miUS $200 | Replace headlamp washer hose. | ||
| Jul 2014150700 miUS $1564 | Oil trap replaced Vacuum pump leaking oil; rebuilt. | ||
| Dec 2015167000 miUS $300 | Engine mounts sagging, replaced | ||
| Apr 2016173700 miUS $900 | Replaced front struts and linkages | ||
| Jan 2017169800 miUS $140 | Windshield glass adhesive failed causing a water leak over the climate and stereo console. Windshield removed intact and resealed by glass shop. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 20081400 mi | Oil leak due to missing camshaft cover plug. Air conditioning failure due to faulty connection O-ring. Repaired under warranty | ||
| Aug 20088500 mi | replaced inside rear view mirror under warranty | ||
| Oct 200810000 mi | Repair parking sensors and electric parking brake under warranty | ||
| Feb 200915000 mi | Replaced defective remote control - PCC | ||
| Apr 200915000 mi | replace PCC remote control under warranty | ||
| Volvo V70 in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 20094000 mi | Rear view mirror distorted. | ||
| Apr 201464700 miUS $400 | Clamp broke so power steering fluid was leaking leading to noise when making turns | ||
| Jun 201580000 miUS $150 | Low oil pressure | ||
| Oct 201699300 miUS $300 | replace worn engine and torsion mount | ||
| Apr 2017106000 miUS $650 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction and Inability of Key Fob to lock/unlock doors on the car. This is traced to need to replace computer. | ||
| Volvo V70 in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20107467 mi | Engine check light is on. Caused by minor leak dtc found po 442200 leak pump malfunction. perform software upgrade and perform leak test...failed test. Removed and replaced leak pump and performed leak test again, no faults after Engine chek light is on. Caused by minor leak dtc found po 442200 leak pump malfunction. perform software upgrade and perform leak test...failed test. Removed and replaced leak pump and performed leak test again, no faults after road test. | ||
| Jul 20119000 mi | C 232 REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD COOLANT BLEEDER HOSE ALL GOOD. AM RADIO KEEPS CUTTING OFF. CAUSE 10 36001-2 DIAG TBLE CODES (DTCS) READING RESETINGVST/VCT (2). REPLACE 36001008 6 RADIO EXCHANGE 36345-2 MEDIA PLAYER REPLACE RELOAD IAM 30775608 0.REPLACED MODULE AND RELOADED SOFTWARE. ALL OK. | ||
| Sep 201217000 miUS $28 | BATTERY COVER BROKEN TABS DRIED AND CRACKED. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Illinois, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201222000 mi | Wipers stopped working. Dealer replaced alarm module. Volvo runs many things through the module so that thieves can't remove it. But the backup battery inside the module eventually leaks all over the internal electronics and causes a short, killing it. | ||
| Dec 201341000 miUS $370 | Battery test during scheduled service showed low amperage. Dealer inspected and found that the battery had leaked onto one terminal and corroded it. The battery and cable were replaced. | ||
| Jun 201449000 miUS $1000 | Fuel gauge moved independently of actual fuel level. Dealer replaced fuel sender unit during scheduled maintenance. | ||
| Nov 201455300 miUS $300 | Check engine light illuminated. Dealer determined EVAP purge valve not working well enough. Replaced valve and filter. | ||
| Volvo V70 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20095000 mi | The power steering hose had a leak and was replaced. | ||
| Dec 200920000 mi | sensor for the coolant system needs to be replaced (indicator light came on that coolant was low but in fact coolant level was OK) | ||
| Jun 201030000 mi | fuel gauge reading erratic, will not show full when filled up, but will indicate after being driven and will drop for no reason and come back up again. | ||
| Sep 201158000 mi | The fuel indicator would jump from having fuel to empty. Message indicator indicating 'x' amount of miles to empty would come up. | ||
| Dec 2014102000 miUS $500 | Leaky sunroof, gasket seal replaced.Windshield replaced. | ||
| Jun 2018127000 miUS $1000 | fuel pump replacement | ||
| Volvo V70 in Oregon, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201029200 mi | Car "creaks" audibly while turning. Noise along entire centerline of car. RH turns = significant creak with chassis flex. Seatbelt sensor or other electrical caused SRS wanring light to come on. | ||
| Sep 201698000 mi | Reattached passenger side glass (caught it before it broke). | ||
| Apr 2017100000 miUS $600 | Windshield glass seal leak into drivers footwell. Had to replace windshield. Connection in the main wiring harness to the SIPS airbag harness inside the passenger A pillar was cracked and throwing a code. No explanation or reason for damage. Did not choose to repair at this time as it requires replacement of the main harness and removal of interior to get it done. | ||
| Jun 2017100000 miUS $75 | Replaced drivers side mirror glass after it fell out and broke due to aging adhesive. | ||
| Jul 2017100500 mi | Adhesive on the cabin rear view failed, mirror fell off glass. Couldn't get anything to work, so ended up at Safelite and they reattached at no charge. A broken wiring harness connection inside the B pillar is throwing airbag codes. In order to fix that I'll need to replace the entire main cabin wiring harness, which means removing the complete interior. | ||
| Sep 2020110000 miUS $3300 | Front control arms, two CV joints, trailing arm. Torque mount replaced Front brake pads replaced | ||
| Dec 2021118000 miUS $500 | Center console rolling cover detached from track and had to be replaced. Also replaced the rear 12v socket which had been pushed through its mount into the console. Dirt had clogged a drain under the hood cowling causing water to pool. Noticed condensation in the morning developing inside the widnshield. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jul 200911000 mi | manual door lock didn't work. A cable had not been connected. | ||
| May 201031000 miUS $96 | buzzing or whistling sound at highway speeds from the left-hand mirror housing. TSB on it, so they fixed it for free. Creaking from the rear hatch latch. There was a TSB on it, so they fixed it for free. | ||
| Sep 201150000 mi | The ac compressor pulley was rattling. The dealer replaced the compressor. | ||
| Dec 201153000 miUS $600 | power lift gate broke when it was pushed open while operating | ||
| Volvo V70 in Vermont, United States Jan 2009 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Sep 201258000 miUS $10 | The sound deadening material attached to the underside of the hood fell off - landing on top of the motor - unbeknownst to me, the owner. Attempts to spray "contact cement" on the hood and liner didn't work. We are still trying to fix it. | ||
| Volvo V70 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 201138000 miUS $140 | Replace part of passenger side, external rearview mirror housing. I suspect the part became detached by the wash mechanism while going through an automated car wash. The replacement part, a piece of plastic that covers the rear of the mirror, cost $140. | ||
| Aug 201364700 miUS $1000 | A/C compressor seized | ||
| Volvo V70 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 201131620 mi | radiator hose recall (original porous, losing coolant) | ||
| Sep 201360760 miC $200 | defective ballast for ab HID headlight- replaced with rebuilt! | ||
| Volvo V70 in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20091000 mi | Blown Camshaft kinked washer lines, | ||
| Volvo V70 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 20106000 mi | Left side Blind spot indicator light went on erratically especially in rain. There was a factory update installed. Yet to be able to tell if the update solved the problem. | ||
| Jan 201232500 mi | Alarm siren was replaced under warranty. Information center indicated an alarm system problem. | ||
| Mar 201334000 mi | Inconsistent fuel guage reading which seemed to clear up on it's own. Dealer diagnostic indcated no problem with sending unit. Vehicle sold to dealer with a deal hard to refuse. | ||
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V70 in Great Britain Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2018129000 mi£200 | Blocked filter at the bottom of the [power steering] fluid reservoir. Non-serviceable part so the complete reservoir container needed to be replaced. | ||
2007.5 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volvo in Great Britain Jun 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 201380000 mi | Replace electronic shock absorbers | ||
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