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2010 Volvo V70 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (13%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2010 Volvo V70 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Apr 2013 - Feb 2016
Oct 2013

42200 mi

£180
Power steering fluid resovoir faulty. Replaced and fluid changed 

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2010 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo V70 in Western Australia, Australia
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

41540 mi
Boot lid motor issues. would not fully open or close on occasions. replaced all parts,motor, hydraulic pump, control boards. 
Volvo V70 in Great Britain
Dec 2010 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

41000 mi
Car went into limp mode. No dashboard warnings. Diagnostics showed failed DPF temperature sensor 

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2010 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V70 in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2017
Jun 2014

38000 mi
Faulty operation of driver's door power window Driver's door window operation inconsistent. Dealer said no problem. I contacted Volvo USA for warranty coverage. Volvo determined problem should be covered under warranty. But problem gone recently. 
Apr 2017

54550 mi
Dealer mechanic diagnosed recurring problem of driver door window reversing itself as a window seal being too tight. OEM seal replaced with new one under warranty. 
Volvo V70 in Washington, United States
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
Feb 2016

103000 mi
Creaking noise from rear cargo area when driving over bumpy roads. Tighten rear hatch hinge bolts on door and applied light lube on rubber bumper stops. 
Oct 2017

137000 mi
Light sensor on dash went bad. The radio display would stay on with a bright backlit and not dim in dark condition. 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

105800 mi

US $170
Windshield wiper fluid not coming from nozzle when turned on. Tech unable to hear motor running and all lines clear. Windshield wash pump motor replaced and now working. 
Mar 2017

110000 mi

US $1400
AC clutch failed, price to repair clutch and entire AC compressor comparable, so replaced AC compressor and drive belt 
Sep 2017

119000 mi

US $275
High pitched sounded like a bad belt. Very common failure after 100k per dealer. Easy half hour repair. 
Volvo V70 in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2016
Mar 2012

15000 mi
Control arms and bushings wore down too quickly. A service bulletin had been issued by Volvo about this problem. 
Volvo V70 in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2022
Jul 2011

10000 mi
Rearview mirror would not hold position. 
Feb 2013

22200 mi
Defective rearview mirror. 
Nov 2016

43300 mi

US $100
Window regulator replaced. 
Volvo V70 in Mississippi, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016

117000 mi

US $750
Worn front shocks replaced AC low on coolant. 
Jun 2016

120000 mi

US $1500
Replaced compressor & condenser. Replaced radiator. Replaced woe strut mounts. 
Dec 2016

135000 mi

US $1400
Replaced leaking power steering pump. $600. Replaced worn front axle. Replaced worn engine mounts. 
Mar 2017

136000 mi

US $550
Power steering cooler had come loose from mounts. Rubbing caused leak. Alternator failed and was replaced. 
Volvo V70 in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2014
Jul 2012

36700 mi
broken strut replaced 
Nov 2012

45800 mi
Grill badge fell off, driver's door loose. 

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2010 Volvo V70 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Volvo V70 in Norway
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

19840 mi
Micro switch for light in storage room door lock 

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2009.5 Volvo V70

Engine not specified

Volvo in Great Britain
Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2015

£300
DPF sensor failure Manifold pressure sensor failure 

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