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Volvo V70 repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 2258 repairs.
Volvo V70 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 446 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 243660 mi €135 |
Rear left bushing replaced |
2010 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42200 mi £180 |
Power steering fluid resovoir faulty. Replaced and fluid changed |
2010 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 15000 mi | Control arms and bushings wore down too quickly. A service bulletin had been issued by Volvo about this problem. |
| 117000 mi US $750 |
Worn front shocks replaced |
| 120000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced woe strut mounts. |
| 135000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced leaking power steering pump. $600. |
| 136000 mi US $550 |
Power steering cooler had come loose from mounts. Rubbing caused leak. |
| 36700 mi | broken strut replaced |
2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89280 mi $167 |
Strut bearing |
2009 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $250 |
replace (front) sway bar links |
| 1000 mi | Replaced power steering racl due to leak. |
| 19000 mi | There was a knocking sound coming from the steering column. They had to order/replace the entire steering column. |
2009 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 63000 mi £320 |
Nre bushes inrear suspension arms. |
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99200 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. |
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 173700 mi US $900 |
Replaced front struts and linkages |
| 5000 mi | The power steering hose had a leak and was replaced. |
| 64700 mi US $400 |
Clamp broke so power steering fluid was leaking leading to noise when making turns |
| 76000 mi US $1000 |
Third *attempt* at repairing suspension / bushings.....grinding noise and extremely rough ride. Sold car following month. |
| 159 mi C $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. |
| 194680 mi C $450 |
Replaced power steering pressure and return lines. |
| 209 mi C $200 |
Right front control arm |
2008 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 129000 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
| 80000 mi | Replace electronic shock absorbers |
2007 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi | sway bar connector replaced |
2007 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $600 |
The front springs seats failed. I had new spring seats and new struts replaced. I bought the parts from IPD for about $350 and paid the dealer about $250 for installation. |
| 70700 mi US $400 |
During an oil change, I was told that the front brakes needed replacement. Also, It had a clunky noise. It turned out that the front anti-sway bar end links were worn. Only making noise and not dangerous but I had them done. $400 for all. |
| 155000 mi US $191 |
The front passenger side spring seat broke and the strut was protruding up by about 2 inches. Spring seat replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
replaced all shocks with OEM parts; fixed a wheel bearing. |
2007 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57660 mi €600 |
Power steering pump faillure. New pump. |
2007 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 25000 mi £420 |
Both left & right front lower control arm rear bushes had split. Genuine replacement bushes bought, control arms removed from car and damaged bushes pressed out, new ones pressed in, control arms re-fitted to car. A creaking sound was noticed when compressing front suspension. Identified as worn upper strut top bearings and also worn lower spring isolators. Both strut top bearings, upper spring seats, & lower spring isolators replaced with new. |
2007 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 73300 mi US $130 |
Replacement of rear lower control arm bushings - was covered under extended warranty. Also fuel door hinge was replaced under warranty. Bushing replace required 4 wheel alignment I had to pay for. Overall, impressed with dealer diagnostics |
| 55000 mi US $1000 |
Car was taken in for service by my son in law. It was the routine 98,500 oil change and there were suspension strut parts I think in front suspension that were worn out. |
| 170000 mi US $350 |
Ujoints replaced. |
2006 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 43400 mi | vibration at speed. Balancing wheels did nothing. |
2006 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $200 |
Front right tie rod replaced |
| 76000 mi US $916 |
Lower control arm bushing was worn. Bushing was replaced. |
| 48700 mi US $100 |
Front passenger wheel bearing was replaced under extended warranty. |
| 66000 mi US $1200 |
New Rear 4C struts. Big Money Monroe SensaTracs (OEM). Four wheel alignment to remove rear toe. Car rides much better now. |
| 84000 mi US $550 |
Upper strut bearing and sway bar bushings. |
| 92000 mi US $350 |
Tie-rod end replaced on front right suspension. |
2006 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 56000 mi | Active suspension strut had faulty valve. |
| 85000 mi | Worn wheel bearing |
| 38000 mi | Sway bar bushings replaced |
| 52080 mi C $2300 |
replaced ball joint and 4-wheel alignment because of abnormal tire wear. Covered extended warranty $100 deductible. |
| 64060 mi C $1684 |
replaced 4 cracked table bushings RH |
2006 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 119000 mi US $110 |
Replaced Swaybar Endlinks with IPD Stronger version. Dramatically improved ride and eliminated clunking from worn out swaybars. |
| 115940 mi C $100 |
Replaced drivers side sway bar. |
| 141980 mi C $400 |
Front driver wheel bearing replaced. |
2006 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $225 |
Power steering hose kinked, let air into system. Probably caused by radiator/intercooler repair at body shop. Hose replaced by dealer. |
| 115700 mi US $316 |
Replace worn driver's side wheel bearing and hub. |
| 79400 mi US $141 |
Replaced right front spring seat |
| 81000 mi US $503 |
Replaced passenger side front hub bearing |
| 93300 mi US $985 |
Replaced left front sway bar link, $127. Whirring sound from front drive train. Bearing was defective, replaced, $528. Left front spring torn through. Part was replaced, $230. |
| 99600 mi US $1778 |
Replaced front control arm bushings, $666.50. |
| 139000 mi US $145 |
replaced power steering pump |
| 27000 mi US $50 |
Loose tie rod end, rear |
2006 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100800 mi US $400 |
Needed rear struts |
2006 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 74400 mi | Lower Ball Joints have been replaced |
| 177940 mi C $300 |
Inner and Outer tierods both sides |
| 82460 mi C $330 |
Replaced sway bar links. |
2006 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 127000 mi US $267 |
Broken tie rod ends, misalignment |
2005 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 68200 mi C $650 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 58280 mi C $100 |
power steering unit and control arms |
| 64480 mi C $300 |
front suspension struts replaced |
| 74400 mi C $520 |
steering u-joint between wheel and rack had failed/frozen, steering extremely heavy and would not return to center without force |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110980 mi C $400 |
Replaced front upper strut mounts, upper spring seats, and front swaybar end links. Performed 4 wheel alignment and SUM calibration. Replaced one tire (Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3) because of a broken belt (presumed road damage). Update - The remaining three tires required replacement shortly thereafter with all developing an imbalance which could not be sorted with weights. |
| 46600 mi C $1000 |
Worn control arm bushings |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127700 mi US $2000 |
New struts w/springs, new front end suspension components replaced, new rear shocks. |
| 99500 mi US $1200 |
Lower control arms, inner/outer tie rod ends, sway bar end links, entire strut assembly except for springs. |
| 54000 mi US $310 |
Car in for 52.5 routine maintenance. Tech recommended rear brake pads and upper tie rod (left side). Ordered parts and DIY both repairs. |
| 57000 mi US $540 |
Took vehicle in for oil change/tire rotation and discovered issue with front right bushing worn out in control arm. Sourced new parts and had installed by same mechanic. Successful repair and alignment complete. |
| 86000 mi US $450 |
Replaced A-frames on front end. Bushings worn so replaced entire A-frame on both sides. |
| 102000 mi US $175 |
Replaced Left Tie Rod Relaced Left Tie Rod |
| 113000 mi US $150 |
Replaced Ball Joint. |
| 78000 mi US $506 |
Tie rods replaced, both sides, and steering alignment completed. Steering felt loose, mechanic confirmed worn tie rods. |
| 114000 mi US $150 |
Ball joint on left front wheel suspension was making noise when driving over bumps. Service station confirmed and replaced part. |
| 151500 mi US $1458 |
Struts replaced. Total cost also included routine maintenance, oil lube filter, etc. |
| 160000 mi US $1500 |
replace struts |
| 115000 mi US $407 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing |
| 115000 mi | Tie rod ends were worn and clunking. Needed to be fixed. |
| 122140 mi | The car has started to make a strange howling noise. As I am to sell it in the next few months (need a 6+ seat car) my mechanic advised don't spend money trying to identify and repair the problem - possibly auto transmission &/or bearings. |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 123360 mi €200 |
Right wheek bearing replaced first time and the only one so far. |
| 199640 mi €500 |
Worn bushings |
2005 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 96000 mi | Replaced front struts |
| 166000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced front A-arms both sides because the bushings were worn. |
| 41000 mi | Worn front sway bar links. They were replaced. |
| 82000 mi | front lower control arm bushings replaced |
| 138000 mi US $850 |
replaced both ball joints and passenger side inner and outer tie rod ends. |
| 141200 mi | Replaced the front struts, rear shocks, and lower control arms. All preventative work, to bring the ride back to like-new conditions. |
| 138000 mi US $800 |
Replaced worn items (tie rod ends) |
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 98500 mi US $1000 |
drag links |
| 116000 mi US $39 |
Replaced worn sway bar link |
| 106000 mi | Shocks and front lower subframe bushings |
2005 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 113000 mi US $500 |
Worn out connections |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 135800 mi | Replaced lower control arms due to worn bushings. |
| 132000 mi US $1800 |
Replace entire 4-c suspension system and installed new control arms front with new swaybars and end links. |
| 55000 mi US $46 |
left rear wheel bearing was noisy/failing, was replaced |
| 69000 mi | "Suspension Setting Service Required" message for 4C electronic suspension. Dealer pulled code for 2 front struts but could not diagnose the exact problem, so after 9 days in shop I collected the car unrepaired (without paying) |
| 69000 mi | Returned to dealer to continue troubleshooting 4C suspension problem. Diagnosed faulty RF electronic strut. Strut replaced at wholesale cost, with labor split by owner and Volvo Cars NA. |
| 41000 mi US $50 |
In for pre-purchase inspection and Volvo tech. noticed something not right with the power steering pump. Had replaced and paid for by Fidelity (FWS) warranty-$50 deductible. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 167000 mi US $500 |
left rear wheel bearing |
| 123000 mi | replaced front wheel bearing |
| 106000 mi US $490 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. |
| 49000 mi | Squeak in steering wheel. Hard to start car at times. |
| 86000 mi US $1200 |
steering groan on turns, loose clamp, replaced |
| 94000 mi US $60 |
tie rod end replacement |
| 98500 mi US $400 |
shock mount needed replacing |
| 144600 mi US $700 |
replaced sway bar endlinks upper strut mount replacement |
| 147700 mi US $2000 |
L front bearing failure |
| 152000 mi | front end links replaced |
| 164000 mi US $560 |
worn bearing making noise, replaced |
| 102000 mi US $1459 |
Needed new rear wheel hub assemblies. The bearings were loose and the wheels could wobble side to side. |
| 81000 mi | Both front struts. |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
Left rear wheel bearing. |
| 91000 mi US $55 |
Worn front lower control arm bushings - quoted $900 for new control arms |
| 119000 mi US $50 |
power steering whine - replaced reservoir |
| 99500 mi US $900 |
Passenger side strut upper spring seat broken. Replace struts, seats, bearings, a-arms, ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar end links |
| 80600 mi €50 |
turning limiters were worn out and full turn was noisy, because tires rubbered inner fender on both sides. |
| 85560 mi €150 |
inner tie rod end has wore out. I changed both inner and outer ends on both sides and I did a wheel aligment. |
| 94240 mi | lower ball joint has a play |
| 146200 mi €93 |
4c chassis needs service. There were one of four level sensor broken. The dealer did not have the spare in stock, so they will call when they get it. |
| 151280 mi €85 |
Steering colum joint was stiff and need to ne replaced. |
| 77200 mi US $4000 |
Front and rear struts replaced and alignment. Decided to have the timing belt done, which is maintenance. Did not expect the strut problem at 78,000 miles. A bit disappointed in the Volvo on this. |
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Control Arm Bushing on the front wheels were completely gone, 4 bushing total (2 per side). The rear bushing looked fine. |
| 87000 mi | Steering started making moaning noises on slight right turn only. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 148800 mi C $400 |
Passenger Front |
| 38855 mi | Top engine mount bushing replaced |
| 49000 mi | Mechanic noticed worn suspension end link while vehicle in for other repair, replaced under CPO. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 198000 mi US $30 |
Replaced front lower ball joints. Front tires were wearing prematurely. Parts from eBay. |
| 84000 mi US $85 |
sway bar link replacements |
| 81000 mi US $400 |
Left front wheel bearing failing and creating noise. Replaced. |
| 86500 mi US $1100 |
Torn tie rod boot. Tie rod rusted underneath boot, so both tie rod and boot replaced. Lower control arm bushings worn, resulting in increased cabin vibrations and rougher ride. R&R. |
| 94500 mi US $115 |
Ball joint allowing excessive vertical play and squeaking when turning or going over bumps. |
| 107100 mi US $15 |
PS Reservoir cap lost ability to remain sealed, required purchase of new cap over the internet and removal of old cap/install of new cap. |
| 121000 mi US $500 |
120K mi: time to rebuild a Volvo suspension. Replaced lower control arms (bad bushings) struts and endlinks up front. Also upgraded swaybar, spring seats and struts. |
| 111000 mi US $300 |
Replaced worn/defective rear shocks; Replaced worn/defective - one front, one rear sway bar link; |
| 112000 mi US $25 |
Replaced rear suspension springs. |
| 112000 mi US $700 |
Completely replaced front suspension, partly due to suspected failure of components and also as preventative maintenance. Replaced worn front struts, springs with aftermarket, worn control arm bushings, spring seats PM, & strut mount bushings PM. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102300 mi US $800 |
Leaking power steering reservoir |
| 120000 mi US $160 |
Replaced Struts (Front) |
| 76000 mi US $2050 |
Major suspension issues: lower front control assembly, front strut assembly, rear shocks, and strut mount bushings. |
| 96000 mi US $550 |
Part of this repair was replacing a previously replaced lower control arm that failed. This, however was a bit less than half of the $550 total for this plus an additional control arm and ball joints. |
| 106000 mi US $3400 |
Control arm bushings shot on front. Replaced. |
| 161000 mi US $1720 |
Strut mounts |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76880 mi C $300 |
Left inner and outer tie-rod. Inner tie-rod rusted to outer tierod. Difficult to remove. Performed alignment at shop after self repair. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi | Alignment attempted. All control arm bushing failed and driver's side tie rod ends seized together. |
| 63063 mi US $669 |
I reported a noise in the right front suspension. Dealer advised that front shock absorbers needed to be replaced, under warranty. Recommended that spring seats be replaced as well, at my cost. I agreed. I paid $219.87. |
| 66324 mi | I complained to dealer that noise was still there, after front shocks replaced last visit. Dealer tightened left front strut nut 1/4 turn. |
| 240000 mi US $5 |
Steering fluid leaked from hose. Tightened hose clamp, refilled fluid. |
| 113000 mi US $700 |
Camber was way off- unoticeable from the outside, the tires on the inside edge had completely worn out to the belt. Replaced tires prematurely and bought a camber bolt set (about $100) not installed yet. W/out no camber adjustment. |
| 114000 mi US $180 |
Had to install camber bolt kit to the front of the car and get the car aligned to set the camber correctly. Without it, I would have worn the inside edges of my tires out again. Apparently this is a known issue- Shame on Volvo!! |
| 163000 mi US $800 |
Changed out the rear shocks for the first time along with rear sway bar end links. On the front the struts were good (done 30K miles ago) but spring seats & Strut mounts were worn out and we also replaced the front sway bar end links. |
| 192000 mi US $600 |
One lower control arm bushing was broken. The other was not far behind. Both front ones were replaced. |
| 220000 mi US $1000 |
Steering rack has been making a grinding noise and hard to turn. Diagnosed it was worn out. Found out that steering racks were changed to a new design after 2004 model. Didn’t want to pay for all lines, steering knuckle etc being swapped so bought a low mileage rack from ErieVovo and had our alignment shop put it in. This fixed the steering problem! |
| 180420 mi C $1 |
noisey wheel bearing and vibration |
| 37000 mi | Went to indy mechanic to purchase new tires and maintenance/safety check. Mechanic noted that the front lower control arm bushings were torn and this was covered by warranty. The only thing we had to pay for was an alignment after the part replacement. |
| 40000 mi | Symptom: Creaking / groaning noise coming from passenger side when turning steering wheel. Problem: Right upper strut mount had collapsed. Repair: Replaced both upper strut mounts (discount on replacing both at same time). |
| 41000 mi | Symptom: Popping noise from left front end over bumps. Problem: Internal fault in Left front strut. Indy shop noted that was covered by CPO warranty. Went to dealership to have components replaced under warranty. Problem repaired. |
| 52000 mi | control arm bushings, cracked |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 180000 mi US $650 |
Right front strut seal blew out and it lost all it's oil. Replace both front struts with OEM struts |
| 187000 mi US $803 |
Right rear wheel bearing was replaced. Had been making noise |
| 190000 mi US $100 |
Driver side wheel bearing started to make noise. Taken to shop for replacement. D/S Tie Rod end was going bad, replaced |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 168020 mi €700 |
both control arms front replaced. Rubbers cracked so mandatory replacement. |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 111600 mi | Power steering pump blown (all steering oil leaked at once). |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 102000 mi US $550 |
Also had to replace a faulty power steering line. |
| 85000 mi US $727 |
Purchased new tires and found lower control arm bushings on both sides had failed so had them replaced along with the new tires and alignment |
2004 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 81000 mi US $60 |
Replaced power steering pump |
| 122000 mi US $4000 |
Replaced all struts, swaybar links, control arms, tie rod ends, and balljoints |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $190 |
Had strut plate, tie rod replaced due to knocking noise. Also had stops on steering adjusted, wheels would rub on wheelwells when turned lock to lock. Replaced license plate lamp (special bulb)and ordered replacement pillar tweeter. Car purchased as Volvo Also had stops on steering adjusted, wheels would rub on wheelwells when turned lock to lock. |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 44000 mi US $120 |
Making awful noise at 44k miles. Friend said was bad left front wheel bearing. Took car to dealer & their shop head confirmed. Charge quoted to repair was $600. I called an independent volvo repair shop & they quoted $350. I took to independent shop. |
2004 Volvo V70 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 88000 mi US $1500 |
Strut feel off while driving. 2 front struts replaced. |
2003 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 74000 mi US $1200 |
Clunking noise in front end now identified as something minor in the suspension. |
| 74800 mi US $1100 |
Had misdiagnosed problem. Ball joint failed and wheel came off car, damaging fender. Repaired suspension (ball joint, axle, and universal joint) but not fender. |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $350 |
Front roll bar stabilizer strut rattling and replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $885 |
Replaced both tie-rod ends. No symptoms led to this repair, the shop replaced them on their own, much to my dismay. |
| 112000 mi US $750 |
Replace ball joints and steering gear. |
| 108500 mi C $305 |
Replaced "soft" driver's side ball-joint replace sway bar linkages due to worn bushings (causing CLUNKing noises) |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 127000 mi US $2600 |
no problems felt when driving but at what was just a maintenance service it was suggested by the mechanic that front end needed tie rods, ball joints cv boots and that a drive axle would be necessary. we authorized the work. |
2003 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi | Replace wheel bearing n/s rear hub. Due to fair wear after 115,000 miles. |
| 160800 mi £1500 |
Disc's, pads, parking brakes and suspension parts. Routine replacement of consumable parts after 10 years and 163,000 miles. I regard this as outstanding wear and tear. |
| 165000 mi £70 |
Front RHS coil spring replacement. |
| 203000 mi £1000 |
Self-levelling rear suspension required changing due to failure of nearside rear unit. Given age and mileage and use of car e.g. towing, load carrying etc., I consider this reasonable wear and tear. |
| 36000 mi | Steering wheel fabric split; warranty item |
| 163500 mi US $875 |
inner tie rod and both front controll arms and ball joints |
| 68000 mi US $100 |
Control arm replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $300 |
Replaced control arms, strut housings. |
| 101500 mi US $1000 |
Struts, considerable bounce on bumps, replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
replaced front struts and towers |
2003 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 139000 mi US $120 |
Wheel bearing replacement, drivers front side. |
2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 147500 mi US $300 |
Rack-in-Pinion had to be topped off with fluid. Dealer recommended replacement. we chose not to replace and just top fluid. |
2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Struts and shocks were soft, lower control arm bushings shot |
2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 144000 mi US $500 |
Noise in front suspension. Replaced both front struts with Bilstein touring struts. Replaced one sway bar connector, plan to replace the other. |
| 146000 mi US $300 |
Replaced sway bar that had rusted end with a used one. Also replaced passenger's side front spring with used spring, spring mount with heavy duty version, and both sway bar end links with heavy duty links. |
| 163600 mi US $300 |
Replaced front wheel hubs which include wheel bearings with OEM parts. Replaced both front lower control arms with OEM parts. |
| 53976 mi US $444 |
Front and rear stabilizer links |
| 73475 mi US $1520 |
Front end rebuilt (Coil spring,Strut mount bushing, inner tie rod) |
| 88000 mi | Diminished power steering fluid deemed to result from slight leak in the power steering pump though not significant enough to require replacement (yet) |
| 168000 mi US $500 |
Driver side wheel bearing replaced |
| 53336 mi C $290 |
Right front wheel bearing |
| 64841 mi C $290 |
Right rear wheel bearing. |
| 91412 mi C $290 |
Right front wheel bearing. |
| 99480 mi C $290 |
Left rear wheel bearing. |
| 115121 mi C $290 |
Left front wheel bearing. |
| 124000 mi C $492 |
Right front wheel bearing needed replacing, again. Third time since 86025km. Car now has 200100km. |
| 153140 mi C $734072 |
Replaced inner tie rod and front control arm bushings. |
| 172980 mi C $701 |
Replaced lower steering U-joint |
| 73160 mi | Required new steering arm knuckle and top suspension rubber mounts cracked. |
| 77500 mi | Replacement of (expensive nivomat self-levelling) rear shock absorbers. |
| 87120 mi $1055 |
Replacement of steering rack |
| 112220 mi C $1000 |
Replaced struts/shocks/springs/spring mounts. One front spring cracked at bottom mount location |
| 130200 mi C $150 |
Left front wheel bearing replaced |
| 187240 mi C $250 |
Lower ball joint needed replaced. New control arms/bushings/and ball joint on remaining side. |
| 194060 mi C $150 |
Replaced upper strut mounts and plates due to worn bearings |
| 208940 mi C $300 |
Replaced steering pump due to bearings going out. Also required control arm bushings and ball joint on drivers side due to road damage (thanks to poor road maintenance this winter) and all sway bar links to be replaced. |
| 211820 mi C $60 |
Steering rack fluid lines, made of steel unlike brake lines, rusted causing pinhole leaks to develop. Volvo does not stock replacement lines so bent and installed lines myself for $30 instead of having to buy rebuilt rack for hundreds. |
| 215800 mi C $200 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing and reluctor ring |
| 230420 mi C $40 |
Replaced power steering tank due to worn filler neck and cap which were leaking. |
| 230640 mi C $300 |
Replaced lower steering shaft due to worn U-joint Replaced both front struts and sway bar end links due to accelerated wear caused by bad roads (winter damaged) Replaced front sway bar bushings with poly replacements. |
| 232500 mi C $100 |
Replaced LH front ball joint due to wear |
| 95000 mi US $618 |
Right inner tie-rod ($194). |
| 100440 mi C $310 |
Sway bar links worn. Replaced 2 links and used 2 stabilizer E/sway bar kits. |
| 141000 mi US $300 |
Tried to get alignment and found inner and outer tie rods needed replacing. |
| 147000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearing on right side making noise so replaced both bearings |
| 90000 mi US $800 |
Steering fluid reservoir was leaking. New reservoir, hoses and clamps were installed. New front brake discs New front and rear brake pads Two new rear position bulbs New power steering fluid reservoir and hose clamps (old reservoir leaked) |
| 128000 mi US $425 |
Replaced sway bar links. Replaced Tie rod ends. Replaced upper control arms and ball joints. |
| 122000 mi US $500 |
replace lower control arms(bad bushings) and ball joints( not bad yet, PM) |
| 122000 mi US $600 |
Replaced Strut assemblies, with sachs struts, new strut mounts, stops bearings and boots. Rides great now. |
| 132000 mi US $450 |
Rear wheel bearings noisy, replaced bearing hub assy |
| 153000 mi US $1300 |
replace wheel hubs replace ball joints |
| 156000 mi US $1500 |
car needed a number of repairs:tie rods,brakes,timing belt,fuel filter |
| 168000 mi US $500 |
Broken coil spring. Replaced front coil springs, strut mounts and bearings. Rear passenger side wheel bearing replaced. |
| 170900 mi US $600 |
Rear coil springs. Needed to level car after replacing front coils. Replaced power steering pump and tensioner pulley. Assumed was cause of engine whine. Did not fix noise. Replaced leakey power steering supply hose. |
2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 251000 mi US $600 |
Replaced leaking seals in power steering. |
| 263000 mi US $800 |
Multiple bounces after going over a bump. Replaced shocks. |
| 193000 mi US $676 |
Ball Joint replaced, Tie rod placed. |
| 69384 mi C $670 |
L/F hub bearing replaced P/S reservoir cracked/leaking and suction hose leaking. Both units replaced. L/F hub bearing replaced |
| 89188 mi C $1130 |
RF inner tie rod Four wheel alignment |
2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 114300 mi US $1600 |
Broken driver side ft spring; worn tie rod ends |
| 128500 mi US $1000 |
Ruptured low pressure power steering lines from contact with chassis. Replaced high and low pressure lines. |
| 131000 mi US $185 |
Power Steering lines (just replaced) came unthreaded from steering rack. |
| 114000 mi US $9500 |
upper strut mount. Tuneup. |
2002 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 127000 mi US $90 |
Rear shock replacement Rear shock replacement |
| 162000 mi US $300 |
Front struts, bump stops, dust boots and end links replaced |
| 177396 mi US $650 |
1 Wheel bearing, Both axles, Both ball joints, Both front front control arms (refreshed) |
| 55000 mi US $1600 |
Replace lower bushing and tie rod |
| 80000 mi US $3850 |
Powers steering pump Struts |
| 96000 mi £150 |
offside front wheel bearing noisy - replaced |
| 101000 mi £266 |
Steering - worn ball joint |
| 108300 mi £30 |
Broken seal in power steering, leaking fluid. |
| 81190 mi | Replaced loose front sway bar links replaced LH inner tie rod end |
| 107000 mi US $688 |
Replaced leaking power steering reservoir. |
| 151000 mi US $225 |
R&R bent suspension stay right rear. Shop says common with this model year, they keep the part in stock. Perform 4 wheel alignment due to replacement. |
| 129360 mi C $400 |
Ball joints (both sides) |
| 148140 mi C $650 |
Front control arm. Both wear and tear items only. |
| 175460 mi C $500 |
Power steering hose leaking. Hose replaced. |
2001.5 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 155000 mi | D/S ball joint and front and rear sway bar stabilisers replaced at MOT |
2001 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 114080 mi C $1300 |
2 shock absorber and 2 spring (1 completely broke on the way to garage) in front + |
| 102920 mi €400 |
Replaced front control arms because of worn bushings. |
| 98580 mi | weel bearing front left turbo vacuum switch front right coil |
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 110000 mi US $550 |
Front wheel bearing replaced |
| 111000 mi US $775 |
Other front wheel bearing, tie rod end replaced |
| 108700 mi US $250 |
Repaired drivers side front hub. |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
passenger hub and wheel bearing |
| 80000 mi US $1140 |
Excessive bounce in suspension, tires 'cupping'. Replaced front struts and spring rubber as well as rear shocks. |
| 87000 mi US $380 |
Excessive play in front end - replaced rt and left control arm bushings |
| 91000 mi US $90 |
Broken spring rubber on right front strut mount. |
| 109000 mi US $400 |
Car was pulling to the right and 'wandering'. Control arm bushings worn - replaced. |
| 113000 mi US $50 |
Replaced broken front right upper spring seat rubber. |
| 132200 mi US $250 |
Replaced left and right control arms due to worn bushings |
| 143300 mi US $50 |
Broken left upper spring seat. Replaced with new. |
| 117000 mi US $3457 |
Replaced both front lower control arms. Replaced front tie rod. |
| 96100 mi | lower control arms |
| 96720 mi | lower control arms were replaced under guarantee |
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 85560 mi C $1100 |
(2) Ball Joints (2) Lower Control Arm ("LCA") bushings (2) Upper Spring Seats (HD/XC90 spring seats installed per owner instructions) |
| 72000 mi | Replaced front and rear sway bar links. |
| 140740 mi C $1000 |
Ball joint |
| 149000 mi US $520 |
Front suspension noise. Both front strut mounts had failed. |
| 176000 mi US $1100 |
Rear shocks weak Front left swaybar end link loose |
| 202000 mi US $1600 |
Lower control arm bushings worn |
| 251000 mi US $450 |
Right front wheel hub and bearing noisy, Repair and replace hub and bearing assembly. |
| 265000 mi US $1390 |
Front struts leaking, replaced along with upper strut mounts. Front and rear sway bar links making noise, replaced Front ball joints worn, replaced |
| 270000 mi US $500 |
Inner and outer tie rods exhibited excessive play. Remove and replace. |
| 279000 mi US $700 |
Lower control arm bushings split LF RF, replace lower control arms with new control arms with upgraded bushings. |
| 123000 mi US $300 |
Replaced struts, tie rods, misc. suspension as needed. |
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 111500 mi US $750 |
wheel bearing front L and R replaced inner tie rod R replaced (alignment performed but not included in total costs) |
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 101800 mi US $2780 |
Front struts, control arm and R&P bushings replaced due to wear. Found during an alignment. Had noticed a rattle but assumed it was loose plastic. |
| 106000 mi US $1500 |
Broken rack and pinion, loss of power steering. |
| 76000 mi US $130 |
Front control arm bushings, ball joints |
| 97000 mi US $352 |
Replace both lower ball joints |
| 121000 mi US $700 |
Cracked spring in front strut. Replaced both front struts and lower ball joints at same time |
| 138300 mi US $180 |
Replace control arm bushings. |
| 139000 mi US $120 |
Inner tie rod, slight movement. Replaced all tie rods while it was apart. Note that drivers side of steering rack tends to have some radial play, therefore tie rod may be suspected incorrectly. |
| 143000 mi US $360 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. |
| 104000 mi US $100 |
Replaced left front wheel bearing inner and outer tie rod ends loose |
| 133000 mi | replace tie rod ends |
| 67000 mi US $120 |
Sway bar bushing are worn, will replace if we decide to keep the car. |
| 69000 mi US $400 |
Repaired front and rear sway bar ends. |
| 145700 mi C $520 |
Rear Right hub replaced |
| 165320 mi C $175 |
Broken RH front spring. Replaced. |
| 137000 mi US $452 |
Replaced Spring Seat in right front strut mount. |
| 124000 mi US $20 |
Replaced sway bar link. |
| 125000 mi US $150 |
Rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 128000 mi US $300 |
Replaced noisy front bearings/hub assemblies. |
| 151000 mi | Worn inner tie rod end. |
| 100000 mi US $750 |
Broken front strut. |
| 73000 mi US $575 |
Removed and relaced front syspension control arm bushings. (I do live in the mountains so I am not surprised by the problem.) |
| 139000 mi US $480 |
replacement of right wheel bearing |
| 190000 mi US $1600 |
replace drivers side control arm |
| 144000 mi | Sway bar end links replaced. |
| 145000 mi US $250 |
Right and left sway endlinks. |
| 150000 mi US $500 |
Replaced Struts/Shocks/Control Arms/Ball Joints |
| 154000 mi US $325 |
Rear right wheel bearing replaced |
| 76000 mi US $450 |
Replaced worn steering bushings |
| 95000 mi US $400 |
Replaced one ball joint. |
| 109000 mi US $870 |
A rattle was discovered to be a ball joint and control arm in need of replacement. This occurred while the car was in for the 105K service. |
| 128000 mi US $800 |
replaced ball joint |
| 138200 mi US $260 |
Replaced a broken rear coil spring. |
| 133000 mi US $3500 |
Tech found front struts leaking hydraulic fluid and the mounts were cracked. Replaced front struts and mounts. |
| 152000 mi US $594 |
Right wheel bearing was worn so entire wheel hub and bearing assembly had to be replaced (bearing was not separate because it is an AWD vehicle). |
| 157000 mi US $600 |
Left rear wheel bearing unit was replaced. |
| 160000 mi | replaced two rear inner tie rod ends; also four tires and alignment, $1037 total. |
| 173000 mi US $2219 |
broken front right coil spring -- replaced both front struts and springs and mounting plate |
| 156300 mi US $2000 |
Shocks, lower control arms, |
| 69000 mi US $680 |
Front spring tower cap had center bushing separated from rubber body. Dealer replaced both, while only one appeared to be bad. |
| 131440 mi $600 |
Leak from steering rack - not cured by various power steering leak additives. Had to change with a used rack. |
| 136000 mi US $350 |
Passenger side sway bar end link broke. Replaced both end links and also both front struts, which had 130k miles on them and were worn (strut bearings and spring seats OK -- not replaced). |
| 148000 mi US $700 |
Rear shocks replaced. Four-wheel alignment performed. |
| 184000 mi US $628 |
Replaced right front spring seat, which was cracked. |
| 149300 mi US $1500 |
Strut and mount broke, actually in June, but was unable to get it fixed. Along with broken strut, other strut, tie rod end,strut boots Part of problem with broken strut on passenger side. |
| 151000 mi US $125 |
Power steering was leaking. Hoses and clamps tightened and fluid replaced. |
| 119000 mi US $65 |
Replaced right rear wheel bearing ordered part from rock auto $65.00 |
| 135100 mi US $56 |
Left front wheel bearing shot |
| 77000 mi US $600 |
Sway bar links worn and noisy. Front A-frame bushings cracked at disintegrating. |
| 91100 mi US $240 |
spring tower end plate, center sleeve came loose |
| 96200 mi US $700 |
Bushings, right front lower suspension. |
| 97000 mi US $370 |
i had work done be an independent shop. They neglected to tighten lower control are bolts and other items. The dealer replaced the front struts using my parts from IPD and corrected the problems caused by the independent mechanic. |
| 162800 mi US $400 |
Replaced front tie rod ends |
| 167300 mi US $250 |
Secured rattling components, minor repair |
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced both lower control arms due to bushing failure. |
| 122000 mi US $500 |
Replaced upper front strut mounts. |
| 123700 mi US $1000 |
Front struts, strut mounts, and rear shock absorbers were replaced. Smoothness of the ride had deteriorated. |
| 132000 mi US $80 |
Replaced sway bar links front and back myself. |
| 171600 mi US $115 |
Snapped the passenger side spring. |
| 134000 mi US $50 |
Knocking/rattling sound while driving over rough road. Front strut bearings replaced. After repair noise was reduced but still noticeable. |
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 54000 mi | shock mount failing, living with problem for now. |
| 58000 mi US $95 |
replaced strut mount - part had failed |
| 58000 mi US $75 |
replaced both inner tie rods - too much play |
| 85000 mi US $450 |
replaced spring which had collapsed. cost of parts for both sides. |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
replaced wheel bearings on both sides. |
| 100000 mi US $176 |
recurring shimmy at 60mph. in addition to new tires (nokian wr suv), replaced left front lower ball joint, which had been replaced previously at 83K miles. |
| 87420 mi C $1600 |
Car made strange sounds during driving. Volvo dealer claimed no problem existed. Another mechanic also said no problem. Finally, one mechanic discovered ball joints and other suspension parts needed replacing. Problem resolved thereafter. |
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 128900 mi US $1400 |
Replaced entire front suspension: struts, spring seats, lower control arms, inner/outer tie rods, sway bar link, 2 front tires, alignment |
| 100000 mi US $2100 |
steering fluid losses |
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 172860 mi C $510 |
power steering rack leak |
| 127000 mi US $100 |
Replace driver side inner tie rod. Also put winter tires on. |
| 147000 mi US $698 |
control arm bushings, |
| 170500 mi US $950 |
failed link arm bushings r/r; LOF |
| 222000 mi US $3000 |
Replace rear wheel bearings |
| 224900 mi US $500 |
Front wheel bearing |
| 92000 mi US $500 |
Power steering pump needed to be replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $4000 |
Replaced power steering pump replace replace strut mounts, struts, control arm bushings |
| 106000 mi US $340 |
strut plate cracked - replaced struts and plates |
| 188000 mi US $325 |
replaced shocks and struts with spring seats and strut bearing |
2001 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 75020 mi C $200 |
Rear right wheel bearing was growling. Replaced with new. |
| 86800 mi C $700 |
Front Coil spring broken, replaced both front struts. |
| 168000 mi US $4000 |
power steering pump replaced |
| 42160 mi €1300 |
Self levelling suspension replaced |
| 146000 mi US $200 |
Replaced the passenger side rear wheel hub. Did a self diagnosis due to sound coming from that location when driving at higher speeds. |
| 157000 mi US $213 |
Noticed noise from front driverside wheel hub. Ordered new hub and replaced myself. |
| 159000 mi US $50 |
Drivers side lower ball joint needed replacement. Ordered parts from FCP Groton and replaced myself. |
| 168000 mi US $100 |
Front right conrol arm bushings replaced. |
| 172000 mi US $110 |
Left control arm bushings replaced |
| 178000 mi US $150 |
front struts and spring replaced with used units with low miles, and brand new both front spring seats |
2001 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 47700 mi US $800 |
control arm bushings |
| 51300 mi US $350 |
inner & outer tie rods replaced |
| 83000 mi US $575 |
Ball joint replaced, $400. |
| 93000 mi C $168 |
Required service as well as the power steering return was leaking. Just tightening the clamp solved the problem. But pump literally blew out the oil whenever the car was turn 100% in either direction. |
| 107880 mi C $170 |
Front end has had a disturbing creeking and groaning typically at slower speads while making turns. There were no driving or steering issues but very annoying. A worn tie rod end was the culprit. |
2001 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 73160 mi R 550 |
SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER DUMPER CRACKED AND DAMAGED. HAD TO BE REPLACED, TWO TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED AS WELL. |
2001 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 192000 mi | Power steering rack leak, control arm bushing needed to be replaced. |
2001 Volvo V70 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 165500 mi US $560 |
Replaced right inner & outer tie rod and arm bushing. |
| 169700 mi US $500 |
Left strut bad, had to replace both. |
2001 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 64480 mi $300 |
Right side lower control arm bushing replaced |
| 69440 mi $300 |
Shock absorbers front |
2000 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 156000 mi US $120 |
Bad spring seat on RF strut. replaced. |
| 141000 mi US $135 |
Right ball joint/control arm replaced. |
2000 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 261hp 2.3L I5 4-speed automatic AWD
| 139000 mi US $440 |
suspension issue, replaced a couple of strut associated parts |
| 157400 mi US $110 |
Right strut "broke" at the top |
| 172000 mi US $110 |
right front strut failed (knew it was gonna) when had to have left front done, they said right would need it soon and they were right! |
| 136000 mi US $150 |
Front suspension Strut Mount Top rubber seats both failed - rubber around metal bushing failed. Happens about every three years....also replaced sway bar end links since the last two times they were also bad. |
2000 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 190hp 2.4L I5 4-speed automatic AWD
| 187600 mi US $847 |
Power steering rack seal failed |
| 189000 mi US $250 |
Wheel Bearing & Hub |
| 107600 mi US $230 |
Replaced inner tie rod |
| 112000 mi US $615 |
Sway bar end link. |
| 115000 mi US $430 |
Replaced torn left front upper strut mount; |
| 118200 mi US $1713 |
Replaced left outer tie-rod. |
| 155000 mi US $300 |
Front tie rods replaced. |
| 167000 mi US $300 |
New arm brackets for ball joints. |
| 111000 mi US $313 |
Front left inner tie rod replaced. Replace LF inner tie rod and alignment |
| 126000 mi US $1800 |
Struts, shocks were replaced as the car was noticeably getting more bouncy on bumps and swayed more around corners. This is the first suspension job in the 9 years of the car's life. |
| 132000 mi | I replaced the steering inner and outer tie rods myself then took the car in for an alignment. |
| 162000 mi US $3800 |
Replace tie rod ends. |
| 162000 mi US $140 |
Noise coming from front rt. wheel area. Dealer rec. replacing struts and ball joint. |
| 112500 mi | Replace front tie rods both sides |
| 123000 mi US $120 |
Power steering fluid line was leaking at the return flange on the power steering rack. Tightened fitting, topped off reservoir and drove away. Leak was severe enough that fluid had to be added @ 20 mile intervals en route to shop. |
| 145300 mi US $900 |
Ball joints/Tie rod ends worn. after 11 yrs and 150KMiles pretty good service. |
| 146000 mi US $700 |
Leaking front strut/shock. Replaced. |
2000 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 119000 mi US $400 |
front hubs front control arms replaced |
| 136000 mi US $400 |
Struts, shocks, spring seats, stuck front caliper pins, outer tie rod end (Moog brand - lasted less than 15000 miles ...), inner tie rod rubber boot, |
| 139000 mi US $60 |
Inner tie-rod ends. |
2000 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 117000 mi US $200 |
Power Steering hose leak - defective hose needed replacement. |
2000 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.4L I5 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83000 mi US $400 |
strut mount |
| 116000 mi US $550 |
Power steering pump replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $852 |
RHR suspension anchor replaced |
| 165100 mi US $322 |
Inner tie rod failed inspection |
| 176000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced steering components. |
2000 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 139000 mi | Replaced both anti roll bar drop links |
2000 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 120000 mi | Loose anti roll bar link |
2000 Volvo V70 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 165000 mi US $40 |
tie rod |
1999 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 167000 mi US $362 |
Replaced left & right control arms to fix front end wobble/tire wear. |
| 119500 mi US $150 |
Strut mount bushings were making noise over bumps. Replaced strut mount bushings. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Replaced right lower control arm and left tie rod end. Alignment performed (broken suspension caused bad alignment). New tires mounted and balanced (bad alignment caused poor tire wear). |
| 121200 mi US $600 |
Drone sound while driving experienced as well as some play in steering. Replaced upper control arm as well as drivers front hub. |
| 131720 mi C $300 |
Tie rod worn. Misalignment |
| 136400 mi C $400 |
Misalignment, worn tie rod |
| 152520 mi C $2500 |
Spring seat worn Shocks replaced |
| 112000 mi US $1400 |
right strut "bearing" rusted, loosened strut created extra wear on attachment plate. Strut, springs, all attachment parts replaced (left side showed rust) on both sides, 4 wheels aligned. |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
left wheel hub was becoming noisy; new one ordered and installed. |
| 81000 mi US $130 |
Right rear wheel bearing was failing, causing noise and vibration. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 163060 mi C $800 |
steering liquid dripping from the steering rack. |
| 168640 mi C $210 |
bald front driver tire. tie rods needed to be replaced |
| 170500 mi C $350 |
replaced outside driver and passenger tie rods, alignment and balance |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 150000 mi US $500 |
Tie rod ends were dead. Additionally, rear brakes were needed because the system was not functioning correctly (only closing on one side of the disks). |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 239500 mi US $250 |
Left inner tie rod needed replacing. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 132700 mi US $100 |
Left outer tie rod |
| 143800 mi US $742 |
replace both front stabilizer links, right front control arm, left front strut mount |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 109000 mi US $600 |
Both Lower Control Arms/Ball Joints were bad and needed to be replaced. |
1999 Volvo V70 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 148000 mi US $800 |
Front offside tie-rod replaced. |
1998 Volvo V70
Engine not specified
| 110000 mi US $1800 |
leaky steering rack |
| 110000 mi | leaky steering rack |
| 148000 mi US $500 |
Contol ARM, tie rod, front axle, new tires, alignment |
| 146100 mi €600 |
Wishbones needed replacement |
| 148800 mi €100 |
Replaced tie-rod ends |
| 203000 mi US $200 |
Front Passenger wheel hub assembly was replaced. Inner & outer tie rods on the driver's side needed to be replaced. |
| 134000 mi £600 |
Passenger front wishbone ball joint, link rod replaced. |
| 142000 mi £200 |
New tie rods needed. |
1998 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder manual AWD
| 209560 mi | Steering rack is leaking and I have to change the outer cv boots |
1998 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic AWD
| 166000 mi US $400 |
Replaced remanufactured steering rack which was less than 2 years old. |
| 169000 mi US $300 |
Replaced front struts, strut mounts, and end links. |
| 197000 mi US $50 |
Replaced rear suspension sway bars. |
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Power steering rack leaking, had been replaced in Nov, but leak re-occurred. Shop paying for new rack, other costs are for 90,000 maintenance, filters & such. |
| 175000 mi US $400 |
wheel bearing |
| 140000 mi US $265 |
Ball joint and control arm, passenger side front |
| 188000 mi US $1200 |
New ball joints; dirty soleinoid. |
| 128960 mi | Worn out original shocks, replaced at shop next to work for 750 Swiss Francs, could have been cheaper if I were in the USA. |
| 290000 mi US $522 |
Replaced both lower control arms. |
| 154000 mi | The front shocks needed to be replaced. |
1998 Volvo V70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 109000 mi US $1200 |
Routine alignment reavealed worn struts and stabilizer bars on front; replaced along with front brakes and rotors. |
1998 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 121000 mi US $1200 |
Part of major repair. Rebuilt front end, including struts and upper mounts, control arms (ball joints and bushings), inner and outer tie rods, idler arm. |
| 215000 mi US $70 |
Worn/loud lower control arm front bushing |
1998 Volvo V70 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 130200 mi C $1200 |
Front Sway Bar, and Control Arms. |
| 152200 mi C $795 |
Wheel HUB |
| 129500 mi US $800 |
Lower ball joints replaced |
| 179000 mi US $250 |
Car pulled to the right. Went in for alignment and found front left tire with broken belt, right inner tie rod with lots of play, right outer tie rod boot ripped. $250 for tie rods only, NTB. Overpriced but had to get it done. |
| 203000 mi US $700 |
Drivers side wheel bearing was getting very noisy. 1 outer tie rod sway bars worn Both ball joints worn |
| 133000 mi US $2570 |
Steering Rack failure sway bar link |
| 101000 mi US $850 |
at same time found right side wheel bearing needed replacing |
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