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2007 Volvo XC70 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 105 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2007 Volvo XC70.

2007 Volvo XC70 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 87 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
Sep 2012

79000 mi
Lock Cylinder in ignition replaced due to breakage. Car was unable to start and had to be towed to dealer. Starter motor was found to be weak and was replaced. Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor was replaced because it posted a code declaring itself faulty. 
Jul 2013

93200 mi
Oil coming from dipstick, dealership determined flame trap needs to be replaced soon. 
Volvo XC70 in Manitoba, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Nov 2012

37280 mi

C $55
High pressure headlight washer motor failed. Replaced with new motor, $55, one hour. 
Jan 2013

38100 mi

C $440
No heat to floor, blend door not operating. Replace seat heater module and update ACC softwrae. 
May 2013

42780 mi

C $50
Worn sway bar end link caused clunking over bumps. Replaced both end links with new Moog brand items. 
Nov 2014

62000 mi

C $80
Alternator had been getting noisier for the last year. Finally removed it, had an auto electric shop replace both bearings, total cost $80 incl parts labour and tax 
Feb 2015

66340 mi

C $425
Ignition lock stuck, could not turn key past position II. Common for these vehicles. Marked "required a tow" since usually you'd have to do this, but I managed to get it home. 
Dec 2015

74400 mi

C $50
Exhaust hanger at front of rear muffler broken. Welded new exhaust hanger. 
Mar 2017

93620 mi

C $50
PCV hose to valve cover broke. Replaced with new (improved) hose from the dealer. Windshield washer nozzle was loose in the hood. 
Jun 2017

96720 mi

C $500
Left outer tie rod end replaced Replaced all 4 struts/shocks 
Sep 2017

96720 mi

C $160
Noisy rear wheel bearing. Replaced both rear wheel bearings, brake rotors, and parking brake shoes. 
Feb 2018

105400 mi

C $200
Rear wiper motor failed, replaced. 
Jun 2018

109740 mi

C $250
Right outer tie rod end replaced, plus alignment. 
Oct 2021

151280 mi

C $1000
AWD system not working. Replaced Haldex AWD hydraulic pump and fluid. 
Nov 2021

153760 mi

C $450
Leaking CV joints on front axle. Axles removed, boot clamps replaced. 
Dec 2021

154380 mi

C $1100
Alternator failed (locked up completely). Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. 
Volvo XC70 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Aug 2012 - Mar 2016
Oct 2012

55800 mi
Technician found exhaust hanger rusted off when doing routine MVI check. Replaced hanger -- $130 Cdn for parts and labour. 
Mar 2013

65100 mi
Temp sensor for AWD system was diagnosed as fried and needed to be replaced. Issue was diagnosed but not repaired during this trip (part needed to be ordered). Rear shocks need to be replaced, but are 4C shocks which means the cost would be approximately $2000, plus tax at the dealer. 
May 2013

68740 mi

C $300
Replaced front driver's side wheel bearing. Learned rear bearing on same side also needed to be replaced. Will wait. 
Jun 2013

71300 mi

C $600
Replaced right rear 4C shock. 
Sep 2013

80600 mi

C $1000
Replaced alternator -- easy job but alternator cost$800. Related to AWD ... Temp sensor not a problem, but other area. Shop diagnosed it again and repaired/replaced components. 
Volvo XC70 in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2016
Jul 2016

223800 mi

US $1750
Timing belt, water pump, pcv system 
Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2018
Mar 2014

77000 mi

US $230
Faulty fuel sensor 
Jul 2014

79000 mi

US $100
Stability control (DTSC) turns on and off. Diagnosis is either switch or differential. Have to return to fix. 
Sep 2016

95000 mi

US $1400
Dynamic stability control. 
Mar 2018

104000 mi

US $2000
Manifold issues also radiator. 
Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Aug 2016
Apr 2011

50200 mi

US $3
Replaced burned out tail lamp, 5W. Took one hour to research how to get to bulb. 
Mar 2012

58000 mi

US $98
Replaced upper driver side taillight assembly, original was letting water in. 
Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2018
Feb 2011

44000 mi
Car was only running with front wheels, no awd. They found a sensor that needed to be replaced....all fine now. Certified Pre Owned picked up the tab completely so I am very happy. 
Apr 2012

68000 mi
Park assist sensor needed replacing. 
Jan 2014

49500 mi

US $157
Broken crankcase vent hose. 
Jun 2014

106000 mi

US $115
Tire pressure monitor stem in one tire...included rebalance or tire. 
Jul 2014

106500 mi
ball joint replacement 
Sep 2015

131000 mi
Replaced left front hub part $245 labor $147 
Dec 2016

160000 mi

US $325
wheel bearing replacement. 
Mar 2017

168000 mi

US $786
No oil pressure...zero....had towed to dealer. Dealer states O rings somehow blocking oil flow. Replaced oil pan O-rings and gaskets. 
Jan 2018

179000 mi

US $750
Air flow sensor assembly 
Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2018
Oct 2008

12000 mi
Rough start from stop. Dealer diagnosed as a software glitch(took about one hour to fix)problem has not returned. 
Jul 2010

26000 mi
radiator leak low fluid level warning started coming on every few weeks Dealer replaced radiator under warranty  
Dec 2010

30000 mi
ck engine lite/reset/came on again/fuel pump clogged tank drained and pump replaced/all under warranty 
Feb 2013

46600 mi

US $30
The gas cap locking door ceased to lock. Replaced mechanism. 
Jan 2014

47300 mi

US $644
Car wouldn't start. Replaced starter 
Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2009 - Apr 2011
Aug 2010

60000 mi

US $700
at scheduled 60k, replaced upper engine mount. it was questionable , so we did it. 
Oct 2010

62800 mi

US $2300
at 63k replaced shocks&struts; front pads & rotors; and original tires with Continentals. All worth it. Like a new car again! 
Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2010 - May 2014
Apr 2011

61000 mi

US $1100
PCV hose split was replaced 
Aug 2012

83800 mi
brake power booster, brake master cylinder replaced under CPO warranty condenser leak 
May 2014

105000 mi
OBD codes pointing to either vacuum leak, bad MAF sensor, or both 
Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Aug 2010 - Nov 2019
Jan 2012

47000 mi

US $83
Rear wiper arm broken, replaced 
Feb 2013

63600 mi

US $200
engine check light went on 
Aug 2013

72700 mi

US $135
diagnosing + replacement of brake pump switch and booster vacuum switch 
Aug 2014

94000 mi

US $90
Muffler hanger bracket rusted out, replaced. 
May 2015

115000 mi

US $350
Rear spring worn out - replaced. 
Oct 2015

123000 mi

US $475
Replaced timing belt 
May 2016

139300 mi

US $770
Fuel tank system leak. Replaced flame trap and breather hoses. Problem indicated w charging system by software. Checked charging system, battery and alternator. All system elements passed test. 
Nov 2016

150500 mi

US $126
Replaced lower torque mount. 
Aug 2018

173000 mi

US $1630
low beam headlight went out. Replacement bulb didn't fix it -- that fact, and the fact that the 12v charging outlets on the dash and between the seats kept blowing out fuses, suggested that it was either a wiring fault, or the central electronic module (CEM). Wiring was fine, so replaced CEM and downloaded new software for it. Now headlights and charging outlets work. 
Volvo XC70 in Georgia, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

71000 mi
Axle boot broken. Axle boot broken. Exhaust hanger inspected and found failed. Exhaust manifold cracked. LR strut mount disintegrated Wheel bearing bad on passenger front 
Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

117000 mi
The rear driver side seatbelt would not pull out from the top. Removed side bolster, undid bolt that holds seat belt, released. Put back together. 
Jan 2017

172500 mi

US $1580
Heater core replacement 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

108531 mi

US $25
PCV System Replaced Rear coil springs replaced and alignment performed. Spark plugs replaced Air filter replaced 
Oct 2017

110000 mi

US $30
Passenger side mirror glass replaced. When I purchased the car it was missing the glass. I don't know if the glass broke, but judging by the state of the drivers side mirror, the mirror adhesive is old and sliding off a little bit at time the more I use the heated mirrors. It's probably what happened to the passenger side. 
Nov 2017

111430 mi

US $300
Front Right ABS Pulse Wheel Replaced, Front Left ABS Pulse Wheel Replaced 
Volvo XC70 in Idaho, United States
Mar 2010 - Jul 2018
Mar 2010

32000 mi

US $350
starter replacement Steering clock spring replacement. Under warranty. 
Jun 2017

144000 mi

US $200
Starter replacement 
Aug 2017

146000 mi

US $1200
Tie rods, A-Frames, Ball Joints, Sway-bar bushings, Front and Rear Struts 
Dec 2017

148000 mi

US $75
strut upper bearing pad 
Jul 2018

158000 mi

US $222
high temp light keeps tripping on. Sensor replaced three times. Short somewhere in car chassis 
Volvo XC70 in District of Columbia, United States
Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

178000 mi

US $1500
PCV replacement/clean 
Volvo XC70 in Oregon, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2018
Jan 2015

99500 mi

US $1400
Central electronic module (CEM) failure. I could still drive the car, but the level of power steering assist was lower, the odometer stopped working, and the mileage-based functions (MPG, miles to empty, etc.) stopped working. 
Dec 2016

101000 mi

US $200
Turn signal switch would work only intermittently, which was a safety issue with lane changes and turns. Ordered new Volvo turn signal stalk. 
Mar 2017

102000 mi

US $229
There was leaking into front area during car washes or rains. It was traced not to clogged sunroof gutters but to the front windshield seal. The seal was replaced. 
Dec 2017

106000 mi

US $961
Driver's-side passenger seat belt needed to be replaced; it was retracting way too slowly. Hatch struts were replaced; one was reported to have been leaking. 
Jun 2018

109000 mi

US $942
Radiator developed a leak. Costs include diagnosis, replacement radiator, and labor to replace radiator. 
Jul 2018

109000 mi

US $300
Passenger-side HID bulb needed replacement. Labor included removal of front bumper cover (!). 
Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

149000 mi

US $300
Replaced [tie-rod end] 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Jan 2008

10986 mi

US $174
Bought demo vehicle with 10K miles in Nov 2007. Replaced left front wheel hub in Jan. 2008 under warranty. 
Apr 2018

41000 mi
Passenger window kept automatically opening itself when the button was pulled up and released to close it. Fixed by pulling fuse out, putting it back, and holding the window button up until the window closed. This did not take an hour. 
Jun 2022

48500 mi

US $40
The tailgate struts were no longer holding up the tailgate when opened. Bought struts and installed them at home. 
Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

131500 mi

US $50
Looseness in the upper motor mount 
Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2018
Sep 2008

14000 mi
Geartronic system was getting stuck in 3rd and not autochanging down when in manual mode. Software updated but made no difference. However, problem stopped in October - suspect it is heat related. 
Volvo XC70 in Oregon, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2012
Oct 2009

38000 mi
In heavy rain, water was coming into passenger side footwell area, running down right corner and pooling at feet. Required putting sealant in an area where electricals run from door into body of car. No charge from our mechanic. 
Volvo XC70 in Georgia, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

58000 mi

US $98
Rusty dent 
Jul 2017

57500 mi

US $120
Auxiliary drive belt and tensioner replaced 
Volvo XC70 in Nebraska, United States
- Aug 2008
Aug 2008

45000 mi

US $200
inside tie rod end 

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2007 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Norway
Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

168020 mi

$80000
Autom. trans. defect 

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2006 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

136000 mi

US $425
alt and battery replaced, used OEM equip. 
Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010

78000 mi
ABS message 
Jun 2013

102000 mi
ABS message appeared once in a while, but went away. Still remains away. 
Oct 2013

106500 mi

US $125
ABS light appeared intermittently and finally this garage found that two of the pins on the ABS unit were bent and not aligned properly. Her straightened them out and no problems with the ABS ever since. 
Jun 2014

117000 mi

US $3500
Whole ABS system replaced PLUS the Oil Ventilation Pipe coming off the valve cover. 
Jul 2014

117000 mi
Same problem as repaired in June .. the ABS light comes on intermittently and off when it so desires! They now suggest changing some part on the right front ABS system. 
Mar 2015

126000 mi

US $950
Described in previous posts and to those we now add another part - some gear like mechanism associated with the front axles. They changed both of those and now that the WHOLE ABS system has been changed and $3000 later -they finally got it!! 
Jun 2015

130000 mi

US $153
Clamp on exhaust rusted allowing for an exhaust leak. 
Jan 2016

115300 mi

US $250
Slow starting on cold mornings - battery 10 years old. 
Aug 2016

154000 mi

US $200
Fuel Pressure Regulator Sensor. 
Oct 2016

155500 mi

US $528
Two spark plugs and three coils were bad. New plugs and three new coils for which the charge on the parts was OUTRAGEOUS! 
Jan 2017

158500 mi

US $207
Couldn't align back wheels since the nuts they needed to back off on BROKE OFF due to rusting. They replaced these bolts & nuts on both sides, aligned the car and all is well. 
Jun 2017

162000 mi

US $347
Turning sharply produced a grinding noise. Technician found noise coming from Axle Shafts. Replaced both right and left axle shafts with after market shafts and corrected the problem. 
Dec 2017

169000 mi

US $97
Wheel alignment ! 
Jun 2018

174000 mi

US $150
Welded exhaust pipe into place between the Catalytic converter and the muffler. 
Volvo XC70 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2012 - Oct 2014
Jul 2013

108000 mi

US $90
A/c leak, unable to find 
Oct 2014

122000 mi
A/C leak 
Volvo XC70 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Feb 2012 - Jun 2017
Apr 2013

73020 mi

C $394
Had left outer tie rod replaced following a routine safety inspection. 
Oct 2013

84280 mi

C $363
Left rear brake caliper seized and was replaced 
Feb 2014

90520 mi

C $684
Removed, repaired and replaced Differential Electronic Module (DEM) Dealer wanted $2800 for new DEM 
Jun 2014

96720 mi

C $1234
Replaced left front brake caliper and both left and right front brake pads 
Nov 2014

105700 mi

C $1025
Remove and replace front control arm bushings. 
May 2015

116560 mi

C $1
Right rear brake caliper heating up and sticking. Removed and replaced 
Aug 2015

123480 mi

C $175
Replaced faulty right front Xenon headlight 
Nov 2015

129580 mi
Left rear wheel bearing was faulty and was replaced. 
Dec 2015

131440 mi
Replaced rear muffler hanger 
Feb 2016

133920 mi

C $567
Ignition key was not able to turn in the ignition.Column lock malfunctioned and was replaced. It took two hours for the actual work, but four days to get the part from Volvo. 
Jun 2016

141360 mi

C $1486
Replaced both front brake calipers, rotors and pads and fuel filter. Safety inspection. Replaced left front spring seat 
Oct 2016

146700 mi
Right front wheel bearing was replaced. 
Mar 2017

155620 mi
Right rear parking brake was sticking a bit, it was taken apart, rust was removed and reassembled. Did not need new replacement parts. 
Volvo XC70 in Georgia, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2018
Jun 2014

86000 mi

US $225
Fixed AC 
Sep 2016

106000 mi

US $50
recharge AC 
Jun 2017

112000 mi

US $50
AC low 
Feb 2018

120000 mi

US $1000
Timing belt, water pump, etc. Replace the radiator. 
Jul 2018

122000 mi

US $600
replace raditor 
Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2010 - Feb 2016
Dec 2011

57000 mi

US $500
During tire change and wheel alignment discovred torn bushings and replaced them. 
Jun 2012

61000 mi

US $1200
Crack on side of radiator where it connects to plastic piece need to replace radiator Hose leading from oil cooler cracked, replaced 
Feb 2013

89000 mi

US $500
Replaced oxygen sensor 
Jun 2013

104000 mi

US $27
Low beam headlight failed, in and out of dealer. 
Nov 2013

111000 mi

US $443
Pump to monitor emissions system engendered check engine light 
Dec 2013

113000 mi
The bushings (front) were replaced and the car received a wheel alignment 
Nov 2014

123000 mi

US $585
Right front wheel bearing (hub) was replaced 
Aug 2015

135000 mi

US $515
Front ball joint kit 
Nov 2015

138000 mi

US $1680
Engine gasket oil leak, pulley failure, drive belt and engine bushing. 
Feb 2016

142000 mi
Exhaust system 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Jul 2013
Sep 2010

73160 mi

C $400
front wheel bearing 
Sep 2011

89280 mi

C $800
front control arms, left and right 
Sep 2012

114080 mi

C $300
a/c leak somewhere, got topped up and will have to go back to see where the leak is. 
Volvo XC70 in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2013 - Oct 2016
Jun 2014

103000 mi

US $150
replaced low beams 
Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2008 - Mar 2018
Jun 2010

33480 mi
Fixed driver side cover of seat controls. 
Jan 2013

69960 mi

C $300
Tie rod replaced. 
Dec 2013

59520 mi

C $140
Vacuum hose was showing slight cracks and it was suggested that it be replaced. 
Feb 2017

81530 mi

C $300
Ignition tumbler worn, ignition key couldn't turn. Tumbler replaced. Repair was about 1 hour but had to wait for part for three days. Idling a bit rough. Throttle air intake was cleaned. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
Dec 2008

39680 mi
Replaced right front stabilizer link. 
Volvo XC70 in Texas, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2015
Jul 2010

59000 mi

US $400
Apparently the alarm module corroded, shorted out, causing "secondary" alarm to go off. Replaced the malfunctioning piece. 
Nov 2010

64000 mi

US $250
CAR BEGAN TO ROUGH. I CLEANED THE AIR MASS SENSOR WITH SPRAY CLEANER. PROBLEM CORRECTED ONLY TEMPORARILY. ONE MONTH LATER REPLACED IT. 
May 2011

69000 mi

US $95
Front driver side turn signal light went out and was almost impossible to replace. (I tried.) It took a mechanic about an hour to replace a $6 bulb. Total cost- slightly less than $100. 
Mar 2013

104000 mi

US $1000
AC recharge The backup warning signal was malfunctioning. 
Aug 2013

108000 mi

US $400
all spark plugs and 2 distributors replaced. 
Jun 2015

130000 mi

US $400
parking assist system electrical carriage needed to be replaced. 2 more distributors needed replacement. 
Volvo XC70 in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012

58900 mi

C $2000
Faulty rear park sensor replaced. 
Jan 2014

69400 mi

C $2500
Replaced angle gear 
Mar 2015

80600 mi

C $200
Replaced rear parking sensor. Owner supplied part. Labor cost involved removing rear bumper cover. 
Nov 2017

94860 mi

C $1500
Experienced loss of AWD.Differential module required repair along with replacement of Haldex pump and filter. Also, replaced Haldex oil with fresh fluid. 
Dec 2017

94922 mi

C $125
Intermittent code for the brake pressure sensor being too low. No parts were replaced. Cleared codes. Will continue to monitor condition. 
Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2014

115000 mi

US $200
P0089. Fuel sensor problem. Replaced fuel rail sensor and fuel filter. 
Dec 2016

133000 mi

US $200
PCV emissions error code. Installed new MAF sensor. P0104 error code. Brought to mechanic. 
Jan 2017

108000 mi

US $1800
P0104 error codes. Required new throttle body. Tighten hand brake. Parking assist system not working on rear. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

99820 mi

C $5000
electronic shocks and struts were worn or bent 
Mar 2018

164920 mi

C $300
running rough - air mass flow meter replaced 
Jun 2018

168020 mi

C $2000
electronic dampers malfunction 
Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017

103000 mi

US $400
Replaced the wiper fluid hose and fixed nozzle on rear wiper fluid hose. 
Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Oct 2017

205348 mi

US $150
Ball Joints 
Apr 2018

213000 mi

US $30
Fuel pressure sensor replaced on fuel rail. Took 5 min. 
Volvo XC70 in Alabama, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Mar 2018

151000 mi

US $2100
Leaking cam shaft seals resulting in oil soaked timing belt requiring premature change of belt because timing was way off. Engine was running badly. After the work car ran much better but it was an expensive repair. There have been many expensive repairs on this car. We regret having bought the car. It had 110,000 miles on it when we purchased it. 
Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States
Mar 2016 - Apr 2018
Mar 2018

128000 mi

US $500
One tie rod end. I also got an alignment and I think that's in the price I've given here. 
Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2015

106380 mi

C $485
Wheel bearing & ball joint 
Oct 2015

110960 mi

C $60
Muffler & pipe welding 
Jul 2016

121200 mi

C $75
change ignition coil, spark plug tip bent 
Sep 2016

122760 mi

C $800
Turbo need replacement. Compression lost in a cylinder. Noting was done to fix compression loss, engine has a small vibration à idle and does not seem to have a power loss. front suspension bushing 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
May 2018 - Nov 2019
Jul 2018

163000 mi

US $250
Gearshift pin mechanism broke, causing gear selector to go from "Drive" to "Tiptronic" mode. Replaced part. 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
Oct 2014 - Aug 2023
Mar 2015

129000 mi

US $1000
PCV system service and throttle cleaning 
May 2015

134000 mi

US $1400
Driveshaft assembly replaced 
Aug 2015

138100 mi

US $980
Electronic throttle module replaced. Prior cleaning did not solve the problem. 
Dec 2015

143500 mi

US $590
Column lock failed. Could not turn the key past position 1. Nearby mechanic was able to use non-remote key and force it. Replaced column lock. Column lock failed. Replaced. 
Feb 2017

156900 mi

US $460
Brake vacuum valve replaced, brake fluid exchanged (Also fuel filter replaced) 
Volvo XC70 in Georgia, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

60000 mi
Replaced engine cooling fan 
Jul 2014

60300 mi

US $1299
Exterior weather seals replaced on rear passenger windows. Headlights faded PCV hose broken 
Aug 2014

60900 mi
Vehicle intermittently would not start 
Jan 2015

US $1300
ABS computer needed replacement. Suspect rear driveshaft wearing out 
Nov 2015

65200 mi

US $540
Timing belt was cracked. 
Jan 2016

66000 mi

US $1489
Ignition lock cylinder required replacement because the key would not turn. 
May 2016

66300 mi

US $1570
Wheel skipping in rear. The driveshaft was replaced but the issue persisted. Driveshaft replacement was removed. 
Nov 2016

67600 mi

US $520
During routine brake maintenance the caliper pistons on the front were discovered to be extremely rusty and considered unsafe. 
Dec 2017

72000 mi

US $198
Air intake to turbo pipe replaced with aftermarket after OEM part failed. 
Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2017
Jul 2015

184200 mi

US $350
Spark plugs replaced and 2 coils 
Feb 2016

196000 mi
Headlight bulb replaced. A module in the passenger side door which controls the outside temp,power window and door lock is in process of being replaced. 
Mar 2016

198000 mi

US $390
Signal switch replaced.  
Oct 2016

209000 mi

US $530
Ignition switch failure 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2016
May 2015

133700 mi

US $400
Replaced fuel pressure sensor 

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2006 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Great Britain
Nov 2011 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

124000 mi
ignition switch barrel failure. Unable to rotate ignition key past position 1, therefore unable to start engine. 
Mar 2014

128000 mi
Rear rotors badly corroded on outer 1 inch of disc and offside caliper piston seized. Rotors, associated pads, handbrake shoes and caliper replaced. Very load droning/roaring noise when driving above 40 mph. No vibration or handling issues though. Both front wheel bearings worn. Wheel bearings replaced. 
Sep 2014

137000 mi

£300
Wishbone bushes split-was noted as an advisory during last MOT check in March 2014. 

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2005.5 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Queretaro, Mexico
Oct 2011 - Jun 2016
Dec 2011

65100 mi
Shifting R to D an knock is produced. Dealer said that entire transmission needs to be replaced. They refused my demand to just change the oil. Ended up taking it to a garage. Using the mineral transmission oil of Toyota. Knock disappeared. 
Sep 2012

73160 mi

$1600
transmission was rough again. Brought car to a transmission specialist in Queretaro Mexico. Found to much wear particules. He rebuild the gearbox for 1600USD. He left the car like new. Excellent job. www.transmisionesautomaticas.com.mx 
Oct 2013

84200 mi

$200
Vacuum switch replaced. Brake fluid replaced. 
Dec 2013

86800 mi

$2900
EBM unit failure. Failure indications brakes, abs en engine. Replace computer and the noisy vacuum pump for the brake system. So far this has solved the problems with the breaking system. 
Apr 2015

104880 mi

$1000
Radiator broken at hose connection. The plastic connection tube shared off and all cooling water was lost. 

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2005 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
May 2011 - Jan 2012
Jun 2011

75000 mi

US $400
sunroof would not open, not fixed as could not replicate, problem has resurfaced 
Volvo XC70 in Oregon, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

121000 mi

US $300
The PCV system needed to be replaced. The breather tube had cracked and broke into pieces. 
Volvo XC70 in Maryland, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014

57000 mi

US $100
Replace timing belt and other associated items. Replaced Power steering hoses. This seems to be tied to work done on my Timing belt. Tech probably bumped hose that was brittle with age. So the dealer and i split the cost for this repair. 
Dec 2014

58000 mi
Had warning light - obscure message - then found out online what it meant. left rear bulb out - difficult to reach. Dealer fixed - no charge. 
Dec 2016

62000 mi

US $500
Blower motor had been making a squeaking sound at various times / speeds. Blower was replaced. Not necessary, and not effect the operation of the HVAC system, but as king as it was i the shop, decided to have the work done. During scheduled maintenance visit it was =found that the Fuel emissions leak detection pump had a leak. Though not a majot=r concern and even though my next emissions inspection is in two years i decided to have this replaced. 
Mar 2019

68400 mi

US $236
REPLACE GEAR SHIFT SHIFTER - FAILURE - WOULD NOT DISENGAGE 
Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

84100 mi

C $70
Replaced fuel pressure sensor after getting code p0193 
Jul 2017

92380 mi

C $2000
New radiator. Timing belt 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2011 - Jun 2017
Jun 2012

96100 mi

C $980
AC Condenser and fan replacement Headlight Ballast unit 
Jul 2012

96300 mi
Stabilizer bar came loose - made clunking sound on small bumps 
Sep 2012

97340 mi
All front lights except fog lights failed. The ballasts have gone and new ones are insanely expensive. We have mail ordered parts from a discount place and are waiting for them. Driver side heating failed front seat heaters failed 
Jan 2013

93220 mi

C $985
heating system repair failed- now feet get cold AC blast (in Canadian winter!) while face gets heat blast. Going back to shop again. replaced headlight ballasts ($750 malice worked for three days then failed again - only fog lights work. Seat warmers failed - did not "burn out" as sometimes reported on blogs, fuses ok. Cause of problem unclear. Was advised they could not be repaired. 
Jun 2013

109120 mi

C $800
AC stuck in on or off, position, working intermittently slow engine coolant leak; slow enough that ok to top up coolant occasionally 
Dec 2014

132680 mi

C $1200
Two climate control modules replaced. 
Dec 2015

142600 mi

C $1400
Replace control arm. Replace ball joint. Coolant hose leaked 
Mar 2016

145700 mi

C $1400
bushing failed 
Sep 2016

158720 mi
High beam connection failed Rear windshield wiper control failed 
Apr 2017

163680 mi

C $800
Front wheel bearings failed & replaced 
Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2013
Feb 2012

89500 mi

US $850
Auto-up switches for both drivers and passenger windows failed and had to be replaced with Volvo only parts (window switch circuit board) - very expensive and untimely repair! 
Jul 2012

92500 mi

US $600
Auto - window sensors went kaput for both drivers windows. Another window switch circuit board replaced. 
Sep 2013

96000 mi

US $2300
Poorly designed OEM window regulator had to be replaced - very expensive Windows' auto up and down not working - expensive OEM circuit boards need to be replaced by Volvo dealer at great cost. 
Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011

106640 mi

C $1000
- Fuel Pump Changed - Control Arm (?) 
May 2012

116560 mi

C $500
Alarm Triggered w/o reason. Alarm siren module replaced. 
Dec 2012

120280 mi

C $325
Front right bearing had to be changed. Mechanic warned in July that it was coming but wasn't able to know which one it was at first (too subtle). 3000Km later it was obvious. Could have stay on it a 2-3000Km but the noise was annoying. 
Jul 2013

122760 mi

C $2400
Rear 4C suspension (Strut and Coil) 2 x ABS ring - front (one broken) 
Jul 2015

130400 mi

C $2500
Front suspension (4C) 
Aug 2016

134000 mi

C $850
AC condenser was leaking 
Jun 2018

140740 mi

C $1250
CV Axel replaced Differential Electronic Module + Pump 
Volvo XC70 in Arizona, United States
Nov 2012 - Apr 2017
Jan 2013

100700 mi

US $300
Lower control arm bushings replaced.  Top motor mount replaced. 
Jan 2016

69300 mi
Repaired oil lead in turbo. Repaired fuel leak at tank. 
Dec 2016

117000 mi
Gear shift broke Car need new motor mounts. Needed new struts. Needed new radiator. 
Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2017
Oct 2010

89000 mi

US $250
A clunking sound when shifting between D and R after the transmission has shifted into R (i.e. not the shifting sound, something more). Shop said power steering reservoir was "broken" or "bad" and needed replaced along with a power steering hose. (reservoir covered, hose was my cost). 
Dec 2011

99000 mi

US $4500
Turbo blow off valve not closing. ABS sensors on 3 wheels were bad and the ABS modulator was running constantly because it thought wheels were slipping. The PCV system was repaired on a previous trip but because a TSB was missed not all the correct parts were installed. The poorly functioning PCV system may have contributed to the Turbo failure. The valve cover tube connecting to the PCV system broke. The power steering pump high pressure hose was leaking. 
Jan 2012

141000 mi

US $1150
Airbag sensor. 
Mar 2012

101000 mi

US $1590
Previous repair to PCV system put pressure on valve cover and blew that gasket. Additionally the belt tensioner was bad. Replacing the valve cover required a TON of labor. 
Apr 2012

101500 mi

US $1201
Vehicle began to intermittently go into "reduced power mode". It was throwing a code related to the throttle position sensor. The Throttle module needed replaced. Unlike the prev. repair the major expense here was the part cost. 
Feb 2014

128100 mi

US $200
Dropped off for an oil change and request to inspect apparent lack of AWD function. Tech determined that the Aux. On-demand Coupling (AOC) mounted to the front of the rear diff was not working. Car continues in FWD mode only. 
May 2014

130500 mi
The rear differential clutch for the AWD (the Automatic On-demand Clutch or AOC) was broken. It needed a new hydraulic pump. Front passenger tie-rod was worn/bad. Needed replacing. 
Dec 2016

162000 mi

US $1100
Drive shaft cv joints were failing... As was the passenger side front half-shaft. 
Mar 2017

165000 mi

US $650
The driveshaft from rock auto failed and needed to be replaced. Multiple wheel speed sensors failed and needed replacing (all 4 had been replaced at ~90km). 
Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

24000 mi

US $250
Power steering fluid low (?leak?) Vibration felt in front tires (and steering wheel) at high speeds 
Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2016
Feb 2012

122900 mi

US $65
Removed and replaced directional signal switch. 
Jun 2012

130000 mi

US $35
Replaced rusted/broker rear exhaust hanger 
Sep 2012

135000 mi

US $165
Blower motor failed. Removed and replaced blower motor. 
Aug 2013

155000 mi

US $300
Leaking Radiator. Removed and replaced. Also replaced radiator hoses and heater hoses. 
Jul 2014

171800 mi

US $2600
AWD In-op. Stripped collar gear. Removed angle gear case and replaced collar gear. Prop shaft front universal joint seized. Replaced joint and boot. Passenger side front coil spring broken. Replaced both coil springs in front. Replaced Front Struts. Replaced Rear shocks and coil springs. 
Volvo XC70 in Maine, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
Feb 2011

88000 mi

US $468
ck.eng.lite -code indicated timing issue.Found both intake/exhaust cams off 4 teeth.Disassembled rear eng.,locked camshafts,set mechanical timing, reassem. all, replaced 1 cam seal.  
Jul 2014

121300 mi

US $1155
control arm bushings 
Volvo XC70 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

237000 mi
Replaced RF lower control arm, both ball joints Metal hangers on rear of exhaust system failed; installed hanger repair kit for muffler and intermediate pipe 
Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
Nov 2016

82200 mi

US $45
Broken PCV Hose (from top of crankcase to flame trap). Replaced w/ Genuine Volvo part 
Dec 2016

82000 mi

US $558
Terrible clunk from front suspension. Diagnosed as worn spring seats (aka strut mounts). Also noticed cracking of bushings in lower control arms. Replaced spring seats and lower control arms with Genuine Volvo parts PCV system was clogged. Replaced all PCV hoses and flame trap with Genuine Volvo parts. After repair, crankcase vacuum measured at (-2.11") W.C. at idle with warm engine. 
Apr 2017

83361 mi

US $62
Check Engine Light - code P0193 (Fuel Pressure Too High). Replaced the Fuel Pressure Sensor - it seems to have fixed the problem. 
Sep 2017

85279 mi

US $67
Either the thermostat or temperature sensor had gone bad - temp gauge was drifting under consistent driving conditions. Volvo sells both components as a single assembly, so replaced both simultaneously, which fixed the issue. Used an aftermarket part - Beck Arnley 143-0851 from Amazon for $67. 
Nov 2017

87680 mi

US $35
Upper engine mount had deteriorated, causing lots of vibration throughout the cabin. Replaced the upper mount, which immediately resolved the issue. 
Jan 2018

89584 mi

US $100
Replaced HVAC blower motor 
Jul 2018

95786 mi

US $1900
Discovered a leak in the evaporator - required removal of the dashboard and interior to access it. Work performed by an independent Volvo shop. 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2018
May 2010

92000 mi

US $1000
tie rods and ball joints replaced to fix front end vibrations. 
Jun 2010

94000 mi

US $900
Front end was rattling. Repairs corrected the problem 
Mar 2012

126000 mi

US $1
Position light. Bulbs are tough to get to. Always takes me longer than it should. 
Aug 2012

133200 mi

US $500
Replaced all four shocks/struts Oil rebreather box. Not sure what the problem is. It was something the service manager said needed to be replaced. It wasn't something that was critical so I skipped it. 
Nov 2012

137200 mi

US $500
Had Mavis replace the rest of the suspension parts. During the prior work they did not replace all of the parts. They did not think that the parts needed to be replaced originally, but they did. 
May 2013

145000 mi

US $250
The electronic control unit has partially failed. As a result the windshield washer sprayers won't work. $1300 to replace the part. I did not make the full repair. 
Dec 2013

150000 mi

US $2600
Electronic control unit. Oil rebreather box needed to be replaced. 
Nov 2014

158400 mi

US $150
Replaced battery 
Aug 2015

167300 mi

US $5850
AWD failed and needed to be replaced. Additional repiars to suspension.  Broken spring. Oil leaks from engine. 
Nov 2015

171600 mi

US $350
Ignition coils were failing. Warning light. 
Dec 2015

173000 mi

US $550
Wheel bearing was making noise and about to fail. 
Mar 2016

178000 mi

US $1100
Power steering pump failed. Pump and associated high pressure hoses were replaced. In addition to the failure of the power steering pump the coupling between the steering column and the steering mechanism needed to be replaced. 
May 2016

180300 mi

US $200
Replaced strut cartridges. Parts were still under warranty 
Dec 2016

188000 mi

US $25
Headlight failed. Very difficult to replace. Had a shop do it. 
Dec 2017

193500 mi

US $250
Car was stalling. There was some sort of issue with a hose or some part of the turbo. It was a relatively minor repair. It was not the fuel pump which was the original concern. 
Jun 2018

196000 mi

US $250
another turbo issue. something caused car to stall 
Dec 2018

198000 mi

US $1365
Replaced failing fuel pump 
Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

154000 mi

US $125
ABS Warning light. Error code 052 Solution: Replace Brake Control Module 
Nov 2017

153000 mi

US $80
A new coil on the # 3 cylinder. I did that myself also, and it was done 11/29/17, cost was $60 coil and plugs $20,decided to change all my plugs as long as I was there. 
Volvo XC70 in Rhode Island, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Mar 2017

120000 mi

US $350
car randomly didn't start 
Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

177000 mi
Abs light on no code 
May 2022

186000 mi

US $30
Window mount clips passenger window failed. Window would not roll up 
Volvo XC70 in Maryland, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

116500 mi

US $2000
New rack. New tires. 
Feb 2016

118000 mi

US $600
New plugs. New maf. New thermostat.car still misfires, rough idling and shifting. 
Jul 2016

122300 mi

US $1700
Struts (Front) and links Dead battery due to faulty alarm module. 
Aug 2016

123000 mi
Alarm module faulty. Owner removed the module. 
Nov 2016

124900 mi

US $1300
Oil sensor,filter, seals. 
Dec 2017

136000 mi
No repair. Diagnosed as blown transmission 
Volvo XC70 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Nov 2015

146320 mi

C $800
Replaced all 4 calipers due to seized bleeders. Used rebuilds Upper, lower and side engine mounts. Top and bottom engine mounts were pretty far gone with the rubber separating from the metal bits of the mount. The front (i.e. passenger side) mount was in decent shape, replaced preventively. 
Dec 2015

146940 mi

C $800
Replaced A-arm bushings both sides, right side ball joint, and both front struts. Used complete struts so struts, springs, spring seats, struts mounts and associated hardware all replaced. Alignment also done. 
Jun 2017

158100 mi

C $150
Left side rear backing plate had e-brake shoe mount separate causing e-brake shoes to move around inside the e-brake drum. Replaced backing plate as well as the e-brake shoes (which needed replaced anyway) on both sides. 
Sep 2017

161820 mi

C $250
Alternator was showing only 13.1V during scheduled service VIDA scan. Replaced with rebuilt alternator, now showing 13.9V. 
Nov 2017

163680 mi

C $116
Cam cover-to-crankcase vent line cracked. Plastic OEM line replaced with upgraded rubber line. Replaced rust-rotted hangers with heavier galvanized rod. Why mild-steel on a stainless pipe? 
Jan 2018

164920 mi

C $20
Rear sway bar bushings have separated from the rear bar and have worn causing an annoying rattle over all types of road surfaces. Rather than replace the whole bar with bushings as specified by Volvo, I replaced just the bushes with poly bushes. Have done this before on another XC with success and improved reliability. Update - did not solve rattle. Needed to replace entire bar assembly. 
Apr 2018

165540 mi

C $400
Original exhaust from cat back was replaced due to rust damage on the resonator and a loose baffle in the rear muffler. Overall not bad life (13 years and a bit) considering a life in the salt air of a seaside existence. Replaced with a custom system as it was considerably cheaper and quieter than stock replacement system. Hopefully it will last a bit longer than the typical OE replacement systems which last about 18-36 months in this environment. Power steering reservoir replaced due to failed filter (known problem) causing partial fluid starvation of pump resulting in a loud whine. Replaced rear sway bar due to separated and worn bushes. 
May 2018

167400 mi

C $100
ABS light came. Scan revealed a failed RF wheel sensor so that as well as the tone ring on that corner was replaced Right front upper spring seat failed due to road damage. Shock rod retainer punched thru the spring seat so spring seat was replaced. We get a lot of washboard here created by logging trucks. It tends to be high frequency but not that big of magnitude, so the suspension is subject to a series of quick, sharp, medium intensity impacts, Plays havoc on suspensions. 
Sep 2018

171740 mi

C $80
Car has had a whine in the serpentine belt drive system for awhile. Finally got loud enough to be annoying so AC clutch bearing replaced to correct. Replaced ignition coils 
Oct 2021

192820 mi

C $200
Replaced RH front wheel bearing and halfshaft due to wear 
Volvo XC70 in Great Britain
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013

117000 mi

£600
replace steering rack 
Oct 2013

118200 mi
Slight leak from radiator hose. Added RadWeld to radiator to solve. 
Jun 2016

144000 mi

£3100
Slipping automatic transmission. Reconditioned valves, torque converter and replace worn transmission casing. 
Volvo XC70 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

130000 mi

US $135
Headlight failed. Did not get fixed with new headlight. System needed to be reset and relay replaced. 
Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

91900 mi

US $450
Replace alternator and battery. Clean variable valve timing control valve. 
Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

95480 mi

C $259
Fuel pump 
Volvo XC70 in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

124000 mi

C $900
Fuel pump failed. Replace fuel pump and tank seal. 
Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2009 - Jul 2015
Apr 2012

107880 mi

C $220
ABS ring replaced 
Mar 2014

128960 mi

C $325
Oxygen sensor, original sensor was on the car. 
Jun 2014

132060 mi

C $250
O2 sensor wasn't issue, replaced MAF. So those can be ruled out. Now we are in between changing the rear O2 sensor or checking for a possible vacuum leak. 
Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2008 - Oct 2016
Apr 2009

40000 mi
Gear shift stuck in drive.  
Dec 2010

56000 mi

US $125
Exhaust clamp & suspender replaced 
Mar 2011

57000 mi

US $500
Purge Valve, whatever that is. 
Oct 2012

67300 mi

US $500
replace radiator 
Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

85000 mi

US $400
Leak detection pump at gas tank failed. 
Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2009 - Sep 2014
Sep 2013

159000 mi

US $1200
struts 
Oct 2013

159800 mi

US $200
The transmission is skipping and stuttering when driving in the Colorado mountains. They did a software upgrade but it didn't help much. I am told I need a new transmission. 
Jun 2014

171000 mi

US $1200
All 3 engine mounts were broken and replaced 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
Dec 2008 - Aug 2016
Jul 2009

58000 mi
Front suspension mounts, found by dealer during an inspection. 
Dec 2010

81000 mi
Complete transmission and transmission cooler replacement. No problem evident to owner. Car failed smog test due to catalytic converter not ready signal. Apparently problem with all CAN bus OBDII systems, took to more informed test station and they passed it. New front shock absorbers and torque arm replaced. No problem evident to owner. 
Nov 2012

106900 mi

US $100
Expansion tank cracked. 
Dec 2013

122000 mi

US $875
Leaking radiator. 
Mar 2014

126000 mi

US $45
aC running hot. 
May 2014

126600 mi

US $2200
Compressor, dryer and thermostat housing all replaced. 
Jun 2014

127000 mi

US $100
Leak in power steering system. All fluid lost. 
Dec 2014

129000 mi

US $600
Timing belt bearing disintegrated and destroyed belt that had only been fitted 20K miles ago. 
Dec 2015

134000 mi

US $1000
Battery dying. Failed load test. Only three years old. Top mount broken. Turbo inter cooler pipe changed. 
May 2016

135000 mi

US $800
Leaking steering rack. 
Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2008 - May 2017
Oct 2012

75300 mi

US $390
leaking angle/bevel gear, resealed by dealer 
Jul 2014

94300 mi
Low beam bulb replaced, access is very difficult 
May 2016

118700 mi

US $500
Sway bar link was making noise and was replaced. Other regular maintenance items also addressed at this time. 

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2005 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

Volvo XC70 in Bulgaria
Nov 2010 - Dec 2015
Jan 2011

74400 mi

$700
Rear bearing hubs replacement. Brakes inspections. Clearance at front left shock absorber corrected. 

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2004.5 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Great Britain
Dec 2014 - Nov 2017
Feb 2015

75300 mi
Binding rear brake. Caliper faulty. Replaced under dealer warranty. 
Jan 2017

79900 mi

£200
2x Track Rod Ends replaced due to excessive play. Discovered during annual MOT test. 
Apr 2017

114253 mi

£135
Parking brake lever loose and sloppy. Handbrake cable adjusted and seized calliper released. 

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2004 Volvo XC70

Engine not specified

Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

128300 mi

US $240
Coil pack and code erase 

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2004 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2016
Oct 2011

114000 mi

US $190
Replaced master cylinder 
Dec 2013

135000 mi

US $900
Tie rod replace. 
Sep 2015

144000 mi

US $1500
Flushed fluids to extend life. Dealer wanted to replace transmission. Had to replace back hatch activator twice. First replacement part broke within two weeks. Back hatch handle wouldn't engage so couldn't open back hatch. Had to replace suspension and/or steering bushings, routine maintenance issue for old car. 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2011

77000 mi
Slight crack in the radiator, enough to dribble coolant under operation. Replaced under dealer warranty because crack was reported within first 30 days from purchase. 
Nov 2011

82000 mi
Cracked elbow on top of fuel pump/tank under back seat. Plastic part was recalled. Upon failure, fills passenger compartment with strong fuel odor. Repaired under recall, no charge. 
Apr 2014

114300 mi

US $85
Failed transmission bushing carrier. Replaced entire unit with OEM part. Check Engine Light illuminated, code 456 for Minor Evap Leak. Replaced gas cap and reset light. Has not occurred since. 
May 2015

129000 mi

US $500
Control arm bushing failure. Replaced both control arms including bushings with OEM units. 
Sep 2015

133000 mi

US $300
Check engine light illuminated with code p0497. Purge valve sensor replaced along with vacuum hoses. Shop smoke tested the vacuum system. May require a PCM reflash. 
Dec 2015

137000 mi
Still chasing code P0497 causing a Check Engine light. Shop smoked and pressure tested system, replaced the EVAP canister system. CEL persists. Unable to diagnose, the car was returned to me and I was referred to the dealer. 
Mar 2016

140000 mi

US $400
Swapped struts, hats, bearings, replaced all hardware. Replaced suspension components that were original to the car. 
Volvo XC70 in Maine, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2018
Oct 2010

82000 mi
Sway bar end links. 
Jul 2011

94000 mi

US $200
Replaced alarm siren. 
Aug 2013

129000 mi

US $700
Broken front coil spring, replaced struts, strut bearings, spring mounts and front wheel bearings at same time. 
Jan 2014

135300 mi

US $3
Broken front, left window roller. Window off track. Replaced $3.00 roller to fix. 
Feb 2014

137000 mi

US $125
Replaced both rear wheel bearing. 
Sep 2014

149000 mi

US $150
Replaced both front CV axles. 
Mar 2016

174000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear wheel bearings. 
Jan 2018

200000 mi

US $30
Headlight switch replaced. 
Jul 2018

207000 mi

US $135
Replaced rear coil springs, one was broken. 
Volvo XC70 in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2010 - Apr 2016
Jun 2011

105000 mi

US $870
sway bar links. 
Apr 2016

170000 mi
Fuel pump was cracked. Volvo extended the extended warranty on this part and covered the bill. 
Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
Dec 2012

75640 mi

C $1000
Power steering pump replaced 
Feb 2014

87500 mi

C $3100
cleaned out air intake system 
Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Aug 2014
Jun 2013

144000 mi

US $400
Replaced both front ball joints and both lower front control arms. 
Jun 2014

162000 mi

US $280
Transmission Speed sensor went bad and replaced both with the new harness and all is good. 
Volvo XC70 in Arizona, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011

108000 mi

US $55
Trans was slipping and shifting hard. DIAS system was rebooted. So far all is good. 
Jun 2012

128000 mi

US $750
Rebuild transfer case due to unacceptable level of oil leaking 
Aug 2013

145300 mi

US $650
minor oil leak addressed with replacement oil pump, seals, lines etc. 
Nov 2013

146000 mi

US $900
U joints boots ect replaced, bushings bearings etc. 
Aug 2017

156500 mi

US $195
Fluids change, air filters change, AC system recharge. 
Nov 2017

156000 mi

US $225
Shock mounts had deteriorated, second set of engine mounts had failed, oil change, fluid top off. 
Volvo XC70 in District of Columbia, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

162000 mi

US $800
New struts, tires, brakes, battery, fluids Plugs, computer tune up 
Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Jun 2011

113000 mi

US $600
Upper front strut mounts. Just starting to crack, largely preventive. 
Jun 2014

149000 mi

US $1500
Broken RF spring. 
Apr 2015

159700 mi

US $50
Upper transmission mount replaced. 
Oct 2015

167000 mi

US $100
Replaced LF wheel bearing. 
Mar 2016

175000 mi

US $1160
L & R lower A-arms. Front swaybar drop links. 
Aug 2016

184000 mi

US $3700
Exhaust valve on cyl#1 = bad. Did whole valve job on head. various new hose and components. 
Apr 2017

194000 mi

US $360
New rotors, pads, flex lines. Parking brake pads. 
Oct 2017

203000 mi

US $950
Replaced top front strut mounts and both steering tie-rods. 4W alignment. 
Dec 2017

205000 mi

US $150
Original Battery ~13 Years old gave out. 
Jun 2018

209000 mi

US $1250
Hard shifts, delayed shifts, cold shifting issues. Solenoids rebuilt. 
Oct 2021

224000 mi

US $3000
Fixed alarm,  and cam bushings 
Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2017
Mar 2012

174000 mi
driver side rear axle passenger seat belt replaced Lower Control arms replaced, bushings were shot. 
Dec 2012

194000 mi

US $30
replaced spark plugs and determined the PCV system is clogged. 
Apr 2013

199800 mi

US $310
Coils were bad after oil bubbled out of filler cap from clogged PCV. replaced with IPD HD coils & Volvo Spark Plugs 
Jun 2013

204000 mi
Replaced Turbo hoses with silicone from IPD. Old hoses were cracking and melting. replaced broken wire harness for the driver-side headlight. 
Oct 2013

209300 mi

US $2000
all 4 springs, shocks and struts. various other suspension parts and front brake pads. 
Jul 2014

215300 mi

US $350
replaced compressor with remanufactured unit 
Mar 2015

221000 mi

US $150
replaced all 4 end-links, flushed brake fluid with new DOT4 
Jul 2015

221000 mi

US $220
replaced front left caliper 
Aug 2015

221000 mi

US $400
Front rotors, pads and right front caliper 
Oct 2015

221200 mi

US $450
BCM was damaged and causing errors and loss of AWD. Removed unit and sent to Xemodex for remanufacturing. 
Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2012
Apr 2010

98800 mi
HID xenon headlight bulb, brake light. 
Oct 2010

108000 mi

US $400
Sway bar links. 
Dec 2010

109000 mi

US $500
Ignition lock cylinder stuck, needed immediate repair. Expensive!!! 
Dec 2011

130000 mi
Fuel pump spraying fuel in interior. Dealer replaced fuel pump under recall, no charge. 
Jul 2012

145000 mi

US $3000
Broken timing belt, previously changed at 100K miles, led to bent valves. Replaced with used XC70 engine. 
Volvo XC70 in Iceland
Nov 2008 - Jan 2016
Jul 2009

79360 mi

$150
Left outer joint showed to be bad in an annual inspection. 
Jun 2011

90520 mi

$60
Exhaust pipe hanger broken. Minor welding-job. 15 minutes. 
Jan 2012

92380 mi

$20
Both headlight bulbs within 2 weeks, one bulb back. 
Jul 2012

95160 mi

$1200
Flush and new transmission fluid, transmission computer put in Both front bushings replaced, found to be worn during mandatory safety inspection we have in Iceland. Replaced one when I got the car. Common problem. This time I bought reinforced bushings (sold for taxis and police cars). New break pads, rotors and hoses front 
Aug 2013

101680 mi

$1150
Parking brake shoe holder on the hub & wire broke. Got another used hub & wire to replace. 
Dec 2014

104160 mi

$500
Transmission flushed and new fluid. Two new spring seats front, stablizer connectors, two front and one rear. 
Dec 2015

108500 mi

$800
ECM DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CASE bad. Bought used one on ebay for 100USD. 
Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2018
Mar 2009

80000 mi

US $20
Replaced 'slider' in driver door's window raiser mechanism. Replaced headlight myself - did not include in $20 - that was for sliders - bulb was another $15 
Apr 2009

81000 mi

US $85
Replaced 'slider' in passenger door's window mechanism. Replaced upper engine mount. Replaced front swaybar links. Front wheels had corroded to hubs. 
May 2009

83000 mi

US $20
PS groaning badly - find reservoir return tube displaced - remove, repair, and reinstall. Front passenger headlight plug failed - modify. 
Aug 2009

88000 mi
Front drivers brake disk dust shield found to be cracked and rubbing - modify. 
Jul 2011

121000 mi

US $70
Front sway bar links making noise - replaced with aftermarket parts. Second time for this repair - first time ~85,000 miles. Power steering reservoir removed, repaired and replaced. Brass insert at return nipple had moved, allowing internal divertor tube to repeatedly come loose, causing aeration and steering noise. Replaced lower torque reaction rod between tranny and body. Noticed the smaller rubber insert was totally gone last fall - just getting around to repairing. 
Feb 2012

130700 mi

US $170
ball joint - lower passenger side 
Apr 2013

150700 mi

US $150
replaced one side, one of a number of problems caught at a mandatory state inspection 
Aug 2013

156600 mi

US $10
Open Front passenger door to fix lift mechanism - broke immediately afterward- my labor - $10 in parts. Rear hatch won't open from outside - open door interior and lubricate mechanism - my labor - $0 in parts Rear wiper won't move - try to fix from inside, but cannot - lubricate from outside and it works for ~ 12 more months. 
Oct 2013

158800 mi

US $30
weak heat - back flush (also did last month) and then flush entire system with some sort of cleaner, then refill with new fluid - my labor - $30 in material - not really fixed. 
Apr 2014

167700 mi

US $950
Broken front spring - replace both sides - $250 parts I purchased and $100 labor at independent shop lower control arm bushings gone - replace arms - $200 parts I purchased and $100 labor at independent shop front drive axles grinding - replace both. - $200 parts I purchased and $100 labor at independent shop 
Jun 2014

171000 mi

US $60
replace front sway bar links ($60 parts - my labor) 
Oct 2014

179000 mi

US $200
Heater core clogged- repeated attempts to back flush were unsuccessful - replaces core, o-rings and pipe clips. During normal maintenance last month (replacing spark plugs) found one 'ignition coil boot' had failed. At that time reassembled it as-is - replaced this time. Spent about $10 for the part. 
Dec 2014

183000 mi

US $500
Bad fuel pump. 
Feb 2015

186100 mi

US $380
left rear bearing replaced - destroyed speed sensor which was not yet replaced (part unavailable) 
Apr 2015

189800 mi

US $80
getting 'intake air temp' fault - remove MAT sensor and reinstall - problem goes away - probably a dirty connector replace ABS sensor that was damaged by failed wheel bearing - did it myself 
May 2015

192100 mi

US $700
replaced right rear and front left wheel bearings - front has been making noise for a long time - rear went from Ok to terrible in days. 
Jun 2015

194000 mi

US $100
Steering rack leaking badly - replaced with rebuilt unit - replaced reservoir at the same time (leaking a little at seam) replace passenger front ball joint. 
Jan 2016

187500 mi

US $780
Stuck Left rear caliper - wore down inside pad prematurely - replace both rear calipers and all rear pads. if not for stuck caliper, pads would still be OK Right rear toe-iin adjustor was frozen - unable to be aligned by tire place this past summer -car very squirrelly on snow - suspected rear alignment way out of whack - confirmed after this repair 2 years ago both front CV axles were replaced, one vibrated immediately, and got progressively worse - finally bit the bullet and replaced the right side axle - I supplied the parts last time so I can't say it was caused by the shop. AWD not working - asked shop to look at it while it was in for other things. They were not familier with this system, but with my input a limited diagnosis suggested a mechanical problem at the transmission end. 
Mar 2016

210000 mi

US $942
The last of the original wheel bearing finally got noisy - replaced with an aftermarket part. Alternator not charging - replaced with a rebuilt unit. During last repair, one front calipers was wearing very unevenly - seemed to be sticking - one pad unworn and the other at limit. Decide to just replace both front calipers + pads 
Jul 2016

217000 mi

US $10
AC compressor clutch cutting out on hot days. Used 'hack' from forums and tied zip-ties around clutch spring to take up excess clarance. Rear seal blown out on intake cam due to plugged PCV system - losing about 1 quart of oil per week - replace seal. Start running without dipstick to relieve pressure. 
Aug 2016

218900 mi

US $100
HVAC blower working intermittantly. Replace the speed control module. Had planned to replace the blower as well (slight squeak) but the one I ordered from FCP-Euro was defective. 
Sep 2016

222000 mi

US $100
In for state inspection and psg side ball joint found to be loose - very low mileage on this previously replaced Meyle part - surprised. 
Nov 2016

224300 mi
Engine would not crank - did a search of forums and diagnosed corroded connection on starter solenoid - cleaned up wiht sand paper and reassembled. Would have required a tow but i was at home. 
Dec 2016

226000 mi

US $100
ABS light on - no ABS or traction control. Shop diagnosed bad sensor and replaced with a part I provided in a follow-up visit. The problem persisted with the new sensor Shop found the 'pick up ring' that the ABS sensor reads was corroded. They were able to clean it up and resolve the ABS problem. The previous week I'd replaced the sensor itself. 
Sep 2017

243000 mi

US $55
first hear bad hissing noise, and then see CEL code for lean mixture. Fine a large vacuum hose with a 2 inch split down both sides - replaced with similarly sized fuel hose. Car barely drivable with severe engine shaking and flashing CEL - codes indicate multiple misfires - eventually find a single ignition coil has failed - replaced it and all is well. 
Dec 2017

245000 mi

US $400
Replace passenger front axle (again) - mechanic reports excessive wear in inside joint - found during state inspection. 
Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2013
Mar 2010

112000 mi

US $300
timing belt replacement 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2008
Aug 2007

32000 mi
sway bar linkage noisy first trip replaced rear sway bar linkage. second trip replaced front sway bar linkage 
Volvo XC70 in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2007 - Jun 2015
Oct 2007

48360 mi

C $133
Transmission was not shifting properly and was often hunting for the gear. 
Nov 2007

48980 mi
tranny software update needed to resolve rough shifting 
Dec 2007

50840 mi

C $60
power steering pump clamp needed replacing. Upper engine mount failure. Replaced in 10 minutes 
Feb 2009

61380 mi

C $40
Clamp on the Power Steering Reservoir was loose again.  
Mar 2009

62000 mi

C $250
Bottom engine mount and upper engine sway bar rubber gromits worn. 
May 2009

63240 mi

C $80
Lower transmission mount faulty. Replaced. 
May 2010

71900 mi

C $210
Tie-rod required replacement as was worn out. Wheel bearing 
Jan 2011

70400 mi

C $350
Right rear Emergency Brake cable required replacement after becoming stuck and wore down the original emergency brake pads. 
May 2012

88740 mi
Front left wheel bearing. Sway bar end link. Control arm bushings.  Front brake calipers. 
Jun 2012

88660 mi

C $600
Two front control arms repaired 
Sep 2012

92380 mi

C $250
CEM requires replacement. Known issue - CEM is overheating and requires a replacement. $1000+ 
Feb 2014

114160 mi

C $1000
Front Struts and Springs were worn as well as rear shocks. 
Mar 2014

114080 mi

C $600
Replaced front lower control arms. 
Aug 2014

118420 mi

C $650
The Differential Electronic Module (DEM) required repair. Sent to Xemodex to rebuild and added a improve heat shield from IPD. Know. Issue. Volvo dealership charges $2500 to fix. 
Nov 2014

120900 mi

C $200
Power steering reservoir replaced with a 2005+ to fix groaning steering known issue with 2001-2004 XC70. 
Mar 2015

124620 mi

C $250
Left drivers side ball joint replaced 
Apr 2015

124620 mi

C $20
CEM - put a heat sync on the chip and removed the silver enclosuer housing. Chip was overheating causing issues (KNOWN ISSUE BY VOLVO). 
Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

68200 mi

C $200
Noise at start up, they said this engine rattle noise is normal but did an engine pan gasket replacement to increase the oil pressure. Had click noise at idle, when shift from P to D or R, they changed lots of parts and then they said it is from within the tranny so no fix other than changing tranny, I didn't do it. Front sway bar links. Top engine mount. ETC upgrade. I took the car back, told them they did unnecessary repairs and the problems still there. Based on my own research the engine noise at start up is from the cam gear assembly, I paid only 200 CAN and rest on them, so they changed those and it was fixed! 
Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2010
Jul 2009

58000 mi

US $1100
Replacement of throttle body module and associated diagnostic testing, software upgrade 
Aug 2010

68000 mi
Check engine light came on; no power or acceleration. Had car towed to dealer. Was told the problem was the battery. Paid to replace battery, problem recurred within a week. 
Oct 2010

70000 mi
Check engine light came on again. The dealer disassembled the throttle body module and connectors, cleaned and greased them, put them back together. Dealer contacted Volvo corporate, is considering providing extended warranty. 
Dec 2010

70000 mi
Throttle body module and connectors all replaced. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2009 - Nov 2011
Feb 2011

108500 mi

C $160
Seized bearings on one front suspension linkage compnent. Simple fix and shop had parts in stock. 
Jul 2011

115940 mi

C $692
Badly worn rear wheel bearing - whole assembly had to be replaced. 
Volvo XC70 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

89000 mi

US $1080
Replaced noisy front wheel bearing STS warning on. Likely related to DIM (driver information module) fault. Fault cleared from computer, but is likely to repeat. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Dec 2016
Mar 2009 front control arm bushings on both sides, lower ball joint left side 
Jul 2009

96100 mi

C $600
left front wheel bearing hub 
Aug 2009

99200 mi
anti sway bar links front and back, left rear wheel bearing hub (myself) 
Jun 2010

114700 mi

C $1400
noisy rear and front right wheel bearing hubs needed to be replaced; noticed torn upper strut bushings which were replaced; also noticed a broken right rear coil spring, which was replaced. 
Jan 2011

130820 mi

C $300
replaced the rear wiper motor, which had seized due to corrosion 
Jun 2011

142600 mi
Ignition key would not turn beyond position 1. Requires installation of new ignition lock programmed to the vehicle's VIN, to be shipped from Volvo, Sweden. 
Oct 2012

165300 mi

C $1000
replaced right rear wheel bearing hub; idefective unit had about 80000 km on it. replaced right front ABS ring (broken) and sensor; this unit was still original. 
Apr 2013

175220 mi

C $574
left front wheel bearing hub with 140000 km on it needed replacement 
Sep 2013

186000 mi
New ETM installed. After market product.Three hrs labour. Repair successful. 
Oct 2013

187400 mi

C $85
replaced windshield washer pump 
Dec 2013

194680 mi

C $499
had the ABS Control module rebuilt and then reinstalled 
Dec 2014

207700 mi

C $650
Right rear wheel bearing hub replacement and installation brake rotors and pads on both rear wheels at the same time 
Mar 2015

217000 mi

C $350
Replaced end link on driver side.  Replaced front brake flex hoses on both sides. 
Aug 2015

221440 mi

C $1900
replace right strut assembly replace breather box assembly 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2016
Mar 2011

86000 mi

US $200
Parking brake parts corroded and broke. Parts replaced. 
Feb 2012

100900 mi

US $3700
The intake and exhaust valves on the #5 cylinder were leaking. Cylinder head had overheated and partially melted. Cylinder head was replaced. 
Nov 2013

142100 mi

US $300
Replaced Front wheel bearings ABS sensor ring split preventing the sensor from reading the wheel speed. 
Mar 2016

182000 mi

US $100
Replaced wheel bearing. Replaced calipers 
Jun 2016

184000 mi

US $400
Replaced exhaust from catalytic back. 
Volvo XC70 in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2018
Sep 2014

199000 mi

US $99
ETM(throttle) went bad. car went into limp mode after long trip. could not recreate for shop. codes indicated it was ETM. drove fine for exactly one year, problem came back, and went away again. will replace ETM eventually 
Oct 2015

207000 mi

US $800
fuel pump went bad. this was a labor intensive fix because the shop had to remove the rear drive train to get to the fuel pump, not possible to replace from the top. 
Jul 2016

214000 mi

US $2800
needs front sway bars, control arms, and transmission mount needs new boots at rear tires. throwing code for bad throttle body. needs replaced throwing code for catalytic converter going bad. needs replaced 
Jul 2017

226000 mi

US $35
engine was sluggish, changed out spark plugs, noticed oil around the ignition coils. will be checking for PCV clog next. while working on car noticed that driver/front sway bar end link was broken, replaced. also noticed that the car is consuming oil. will monitor. possibly will replace whole PCV system in the spring. 
Nov 2017

233000 mi
replaced brake pads and rotors as needed.  
Mar 2018

237000 mi

US $50
replace rear brake pads 
May 2018

238000 mi

US $150
Replace front right bearing 
Volvo XC70 in Missouri, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
Jun 2017

156000 mi

US $177
Seeking a diagnosis for an intermittent problem in which the car would run rough on startup with warning messages including "engine system service required," check engine light, and "reduced engine performance." Shop was unable to replicate the problem to repair, but suspects a throttle body issue and possibly a faulty catalytic converter. 
Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

136000 mi

US $1364
Replaced timing belt, and some oil was seeping around the oil rings, which was fixed. 
Jun 2018

143000 mi

US $388
Replaced a leaking thermostat and hoses. 
Volvo XC70 in Oregon, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

53000 mi

US $300
Replace control arm bushings 
Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

179000 mi

US $1500
New Steering Rack, inner, outer tie rods, left ball joint, Power Steering Pump, Accessory Belt and Pully 
Jun 2018

192000 mi

US $500
Full Cat back exhaust replacement 
Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2017
Jul 2017

166000 mi

US $400
Replaced front brake pads and rotors, changed oil. 
Volvo XC70 in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015

112500 mi

US $435
Air intake sensor. Car was running very rough. Got to shop, diagnosed the warning light on computer. Fixed within an hour. 
Volvo XC70 in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2017 - Mar 2022
Jul 2018

213280 mi

C $120
Brake caliper seal blown. Replaced caliper. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

149420 mi

C $500
The transmission was knocking occasionally. I was hoping to have it fixed but the mechanic screwed it up even more, so I just scrapped the car. However, given all the problems I had with this car, like the ABS module had to be repaired, both front suspension springs broke TWICE, front ball bearing in the wheel, the radiator went when the car was 6 yrs old, the radio was going crazy changing 20 stations a minute, and a few others, like I had the timing belt replaced, I would not touch a volvo with a ten foot pole again. What an idiot builds a car where a timing belt has to be occasionally replaced? I bought a 2018 Toyota RAV4 
Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018

146000 mi

US $100
Low oil pressure, fixed for the meantime with oil change. Mechanic found metal shards in the oil pan, indicating engine decay... time for a new car 
Volvo XC70 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2008 - Feb 2011
Jan 2008

52000 mi

US $60
same as previous computer shut down intermittent no clear faults found 
Oct 2009

67000 mi

US $1000
replace central electronic module (cem)for intermittent shut down of cem on long distance drives 6-7 hours. Causes vehicle to continue in "limp home mode" with many systems inoperative. Maybe fixed? volvo america and dealer very unhelpful! 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
Oct 2017

235600 mi

C $650
When full steering to the side making noises, some liquid was leaking, replaced pipe,  starter was replaced too, was not starting on first start 
Volvo XC70 in Montana, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

176700 mi

US $2195
Power steering rack leaking significantly. fluid input was about one pint a month. 
Mar 2017

183000 mi

US $65
Passenger front soft brake line broke, leaking. Loss of all hydraulic braking action/fluid. Replaced faulty part, and replace the other three brake hoses as preventative measure. 
Jul 2017

185000 mi

US $1200
Leaking rear main oil seal. Oil loss was approximately 1/4 qt per tank in town driving. At high RPM(>2800 and/or >75 mph) oil loss was increased. 
Oct 2017

190000 mi

US $200
Inner passenger CV boot ruptured. Car ran for a few thousand miles with no noticeable degradation until I replaced the axle assembly. 
Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2015

108000 mi

US $900
Replaced PCV system components and cleaned engine return openings replaced worn tie rod 
Dec 2015

113000 mi

US $1
Wiring breaks in tailgate. Exposed wiring and replaced 
Jun 2016

120000 mi

US $240
Replaced right tie rod. Starting to wear. 
Apr 2017

131600 mi

US $247
Fuel pump mounting flange leaking. Volvo paid for replacement part, customer paid for labor. 
Jun 2017

134000 mi

US $630
Right front spring broke due to failure of plastic coating on spring and resulting corrosion. Car was parked in driveway when broke. Both front springs and struts replaced with associated hardware. 
Jul 2017

135900 mi

US $20
replace drivers side low beam headlight 
Jul 2018

147000 mi

US $470
Right rear spring broken. Replaced original spring and shock absorber on right and left sides. Replaced both low beam headlights. 
Jun 2021

178000 mi

US $836
Angle gear leaking. Removed and found gear preload not properly set with evidence of previous disassembly/repair. We have all records of previous, second owner. Nothing on angle gear. Mechanic suggested warranty repair from new. Gears worn. Replaced angle gear with used. Inspected and replaced seals. 
Volvo XC70 in Alabama, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015

109500 mi

US $1200
Broken spring at lower seat mount 
Oct 2015

114500 mi

US $750
Water leak from sunroof fried AC blower motor and stereo 
Feb 2016

117900 mi

US $700
Worn wheel bearing. Price included replacement plus alignment and tire rotation. 
Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
Mar 2014

118000 mi

US $2600
really never had a problem with the car until now. no crashes or huge pot holes, but heard a rattle and some clicking noises. turns out the whole front end went bad- control arms, tie rods, struts. 
Aug 2014

121400 mi
the parking brake just exploded. damage was severe. cheapest to just remove remaining parts and live without a parking brake. Theory is the pad delaminated and jammed the system. Estimate to repair over $1000. 
Nov 2015

132000 mi

US $960
Smelt gas. Fuel pump began to leak. Required rear seat removal. Tank required complete drain, and new fuel pump. 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

92000 mi

US $900
Exhaust whine during heavy rain and slush. Exhaust pipe bends due to uneven cooling and scrapes against drive shaft. 
Apr 2017

93000 mi

US $650
New rear struts. Slight leak in one of them. 
Jan 2018

103000 mi

US $10
Add coolant light on. Added coolant and appears to be ok. 
Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2013 - Mar 2019
May 2014

113000 mi

US $800
Broken front coil spring and leaky front shock absorber. Both front shocks and springs were replaced. 
Jul 2014

113800 mi

US $700
Radiator fan inoperative, leading to overheating in stop and go traffic. Car was towed and radiator fan was replaced, coolant refilled. Brake vacuum switch defective, causing vacuum pump to run full-time. Part replaced. 
Oct 2014

118000 mi

US $450
Left front wheel bearing failed. Replaced wheel bearing assembly with new unit. 
Nov 2014

118700 mi

US $100
One exhaust hanger had rusted through, and another had almost failed. Shop welded together two new exhaust hangers to secure the exhaust. 
May 2015

123000 mi

US $550
Right front wheel bearing was noisy and was determined to be faulty. Wheel bearing assembly was replaced. Top engine mount had failed, resulting in thuds and shocks when pressing and releasing the gas pedal, and excessive engine vibrations. 
Feb 2016

131400 mi

US $800
Rear springs were rusting, at risk to break. Replaced springs on both sides. Right rear shock showed sign of leaking fluid. Replaced both rear shocks with OEM. Sway bar end links were replaced on all four corners. Left front was broken, made noise; replacement of others was preventative but was done because it was easy while suspension work was being done. Also installed upgraded IPD sway bars f/r. 
Jun 2016

135000 mi

US $768
A/C checked and recharged, felt a little warmer than it should be. No leaks found, system recharged, works great again. $90. Engine felt down on power. Computer had stored a code for a coil with an intermittent signal. Coil replaced, problem solved. $180. Blower motor unresponsive: would sometimes not turn on, not turn off, or only blow at high speed, even when car would be shut off. Replaced blower motor (was noisy before) and blower motor resistor to solve the problem. 
Jun 2017

143000 mi

US $500
Front lower control arm bushings were torn, repaired by pressing new bushings into the control arm. 4-wheel alignment was completed as well. 
Sep 2017

146000 mi

US $140
Play on front sway bar end links, both sides were replaced. 
Nov 2017

148000 mi

US $30
ABS error code for faulty signal from left front sensor. ABS and traction control engaged continuously until error code set and limp mode engaged. Left front axle bolt had backed out causing faulty reading from tone ring. Axle bolt replaced and tightened. 
Apr 2018

151169 mi

US $50
Exhaust hanger replaced/welded, original had rusted off. 
May 2018

152000 mi

US $200
Replaced ignition coil after misfire on cylinder 4; replaced the other 4 coils as preventative maintenance. 
Volvo XC70 in Indiana, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

237000 mi

US $1750
Catalytic converter replaced Evap Cannister replaced 
Sep 2016

239000 mi

US $1547
Car wouldn't start. Replaced fuel pump, crank position sensor, antenna ring 
Nov 2017

246000 mi
Replace right front spring 4 calipers & pads 
Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Sep 2016

130000 mi

US $15
Leaking fuel pump. I removed rear seat backs, found fuel pump under inspection cover. Pump was leaking at the top. Disconnected hoses to relieve pressure, cleaned area, filled with epoxy made for plastic. Works great, no more leaks. 
Feb 2017

139000 mi

US $220
Had a clunking whenever I turned the wheel hard to the left. Found the strut bearings were rusted. I removed the complete strut on both sides and replaced the strut bearings and spring retainer. Also replaced the stabilizer links. 
Apr 2017

141000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear shocks Replaced sway bars front and back. 
Jul 2017

149000 mi

US $200
Changed front shocks and lower ball joints. 
Apr 2018

163000 mi

US $450
Radiator developed a leak on the side where the plastic joins the aluminum. Replaced radiator. 
Volvo XC70 in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2016 - Oct 2020
Jun 2016

115000 mi

US $590
Replacement of Rear shock part only of rear strut assembly. 

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2004 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Great Britain
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

63000 mi
Worn right hand side tie rod end replaced 
Volvo XC70 in Italy
Oct 2009 - Feb 2017
Jun 2010

70680 mi
leakage in air conditioning system. To be repaired and refilled 
Oct 2011

79980 mi
Xenon light bulb to be replaced. It tooks almost 30 minutes and the cost is still unknown (the repair shop didn't know the cost of the bulb) major water leakage from radiator (1 litre to be refilled daily). Spare part ordered (radiator) to be replaced asap 
Sep 2012

84320 mi

€50
Substitution of both pneumatic supports of back door 
Mar 2013

86180 mi

€80
Loss of power due to dirty fuel filter 
Oct 2013

94640 mi

€500
after being parked for a few days,the car did not start in the morning (even if battery and all electrical parts were OK). towed to workshop for cleaning of injection system and changing of fuel filter 
Jan 2014

96720 mi

€1400
engine began to suddenly switch off during driving. The car could start immediately after. The defect appeared more and more frequently and driving was not possible anymore 

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2003.5 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Victoria, Australia
Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
Aug 2016

80880 mi

A $400
Voltage coils in the ignition system required replacement. 

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2003 Volvo XC70 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo XC70 in Missouri, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2016
Dec 2012

92000 mi

US $90
battery 
Nov 2015

98000 mi

US $800
Rebuilt front end. Bearings, ball joints, tie rods, struts assembly including springs. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Mar 2016
Nov 2010

108500 mi

C $1080
Rear wheel bearing, Parking brake pads and front brakes and rotors 
Aug 2011

117820 mi

C $1000
Broken spring, rear brakes all filters etc 
Jun 2013

138880 mi

C $428
Dash cutting out 
Sep 2013

141360 mi
link kits front and back 
Nov 2015

150540 mi

C $2000
wheel bearing. struts 
Volvo XC70 in Nova Scotia, Canada
May 2010 - Dec 2011
Jun 2010

123380 mi

C $927
Center resonator corroded and perforated. Replaced. Center resonator corroded and perforated. Replaced. 
Jul 2010

124480 mi

C $200
A/C cuts out after 20 minutes of highway driving. Lots of ice on return refrigerant line in engine compartment. Suspect evaporator icing up, but dealer reported nothing wrong. 
Aug 2010

125860 mi

C $200
Replace A/C evaporator temperature sensor. Rear seat passenger side seat belt buckle would not latch. Replaced. Rear seat passenger side seat belt buckle would not latch. Replaced. A/C cuts out after 20 minutes of highway driving. Lots of ice on return refrigerant line in engine compartment. Suspect evaporator icing up, but dealer reported nothing wrong. Replace A/C evaporator temperature sensor. 
Dec 2010

132680 mi

C $200
Replaced upper engine stabilizer bar mount bushings. Replaced upper engine strut bar mount bushings. 
Jan 2011

132060 mi

C $250
Replaced Haldex solenoid Replaced 1 headlight bulb and 1 taillight bulb. Replaced Haldex solenoid. (Also replaced 1 headlight bulb and 1 taillight bulb.) 
Mar 2011

135160 mi

C $475
Tensioner on accessory belt exploded. Took accessory belt with it. I have included the cost of the belt (even though it is a "wear item") because destroyed by the tensioner—it didn't wear out. Tensioner on accessory belt exploded. Took accessory belt with it. I have included the cost of the belt (even though it is a "wear item") because destroyed by the tensioner—it didn't wear out. 
Apr 2011

135682 mi

C $746
Cracked spring, passenger (right) side, front. Diagnose oil leak. Source of leak was found to be gasket between engine and bell housing. Replaced both headlight bulbs after one went out. $60 Spring was replaced last week but a new strut mounting plate and spring seat were not installed at that time. Result was a very squeaky strut. Mounting plate and spring seat were installed on this trip. Main PCV hose replaced and some other PCV "plumbing." Cracked spring, passenger (right) side, front. Diagnose oil leak. Source of leak was found to be gasket between engine and bell housing. Driver's side (left) front mudflap reattached. Fuel filter corroded and leaking. Replaced. Main PCV hose replaced and some other PCV "plumbing." Spring was replaced last week but a new strut mounting plate and spring seat were not installed at that time. Result was a very squeaky strut. Mounting plate and spring seat were installed on this trip. 
May 2011

136400 mi

C $400
Instrument cluster was showing SRS warning on the digital display, Gauges were operating intermittently. See video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08vdSveZx9E I sent to http://xemodex.com. They tested it, re-soldered it, etc. 
Dec 2011

145080 mi

C $170
Propeller shaft (driveshaft) was not properly engaged with rear differential/Haldex. Mechanic cleaned splines and re-seated the sahft. 
Volvo XC70 in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2013
Sep 2010

98340 mi

US $108
Sway bar links worn. Replaced sway bar links 
Dec 2010

106000 mi

US $500
Left rear wheel bearing replaced. 
Jun 2011

112000 mi

US $33
Failed annual inspection because inner tie rod worn out. Replaced and re-aligned. 
Mar 2012

120000 mi

US $300
noisy drive train, replaced front wheel bearings and  CV joints 
Feb 2013

131000 mi

US $1204
New front right spring, new lower control arm bushings, new top suspension bushings, new left inner tie rod. New front right spring, new lower control arm bushings, new top suspension bushings, new left inner tie rod 
Mar 2013

131000 mi
The instrument panel was not working, fixed by resoldering most of the components. 
Dec 2013

137000 mi

US $540
Replace Oil trap housing 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009

71300 mi

C $400
right front wheel bearing 
Mar 2009

72540 mi

C $700
radiator replacement 
Apr 2009

74400 mi

C $400
left front wheel bearing 
Jul 2009

81840 mi

C $450
right rear wheel bearing 
Apr 2010

105000 mi

C $700
Car shaking and steering loosly - ball joints, tie rods and a left axle/CV replaced 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Sep 2012
Sep 2010

178560 mi

C $53
Emission test...gas cap defective. Otherwise, passed with flying colours 
May 2011

189720 mi

C $180
Oil leak from steering system. Pin hole in pressure hose to pump. Installed new. Not very functional for a couple of days. discovered air in the system. Now fine. 
Sep 2011

192820 mi

C $180
Lower Radial arms ...bushings were worn only but it is cheaper to just buy new, complete arms and discard old ones. 
Sep 2012

202120 mi

C $150
Sudden loss of power and bad idle and shuddering. Diagnosed with on coil plug coil shot. 
Volvo XC70 in Colorado, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

115000 mi

US $2000
Front control arm bushings and rear prop shaft 
Jan 2009

145000 mi

US $250
Driver side seat heater was not working...connector was burnt out. Shift flares between 1,2 and 3...ongoing since we bought the car at 80k miles...has not gotten worse, just annoying. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Sep 2015
Oct 2011

111600 mi

C $1000
Front bearings x2; left outer tie rod 
Jan 2012

114080 mi

C $650
New DIM (driver information module) needed requiring removal of dashboard. All instruments affected (speedo, tach, diagnostic lights, msg system...) 
Mar 2013

122760 mi

C $150
New inner right tie rod needed. 
Jun 2014

133920 mi
Broken right front spring. Engine warning light on.Fault code indicates "old software." Dealer says soln is to update software at a cost of $50. Dealer says its nothing to worry about. He cleared the alarm and said update software if we like at next service. 
May 2015

144500 mi

C $240
Brake hoses replaced. We safetied the car to transfer it to my son, and the mechanic said they needed to be changed in order for him to sign off on the safety certificate.  
Volvo XC70 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2010 - Sep 2014
Dec 2010

76880 mi

C $356
replaced both inner tie-rod ends, previously replaced under warranty at 34,400km. 
May 2011

80260 mi

C $110
replaced front sway bar link. Was already replaced under warranty a few years ago 
Jun 2011

81220 mi

C $20
this vehicle consumes headlamps on a regular basis, and electrical system shows no faults. 
Jan 2012

85560 mi

C $146
yet again another left low beam headlamp blown. radiator started leaking (small leak in core). Mechanic was able to stop the leak with some additive for now. Will need to be replaced soon. rear exhaust hanger was cracked, high cost of 88.00 for a stainless steel hanger, plus labour (30.00) to install. SRS system warning light came on. System was checked and showed dash module faulty. Taken to a volvo dealer to confirm fault. Told that it is a short somewhere in the dash. Dash would need to be replaced with a cost of approx. $1500.00 random noise coming from the engine compartment. Dealer detected brake vacuum pump continues to run after engine is turned off and vehicle is parked. Checked for vacuum leaks, none found. Told to continue to drive it, to repair is $13-1400. 
Sep 2012

89280 mi

C $94
Left front sway bar link replaced. 
Dec 2012

90520 mi
Attempted to repair electrical vaults in dashboard console. Repair shop removed cluster and tried to solder any loose connections. Clock spins out of control,info display is scrambled, sunroof opened on highway by itself, and won't close. 
Jan 2013

79480 mi

C $145
Sun roof opened unexpectedly on a rainy day while driving on the highway. Would not close via any method. Dealer removed sunroof module and dried it out,reinstalled and now working. 
Mar 2014

94860 mi

C $265
Replaced top engine mount at 153,000km. This is the second replacement, as the first replacement (around 40k) was covered under warranty. Common problem. Replaced four tail lights. This vehicle consumes lots of bulbs. Everything checks out ok. 
Aug 2014

96800 mi

C $798
DIM for vehicle failed. Replaced with Xemodex unit,and had local dealer in North Vancouver reset srs warning. Was charged for more software ($100 extra) even though new DIM was already reset for my vehicle. Paid double. Told common practice. 
Volvo XC70 in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2008 - Oct 2017
Dec 2010

96000 mi

US $275
A-arms and inner steering links replaced 
Jul 2012

107000 mi

US $350
Exhaust replaced 
Aug 2016

139000 mi

US $500
Exhaust replaced 
Jun 2017

145000 mi

US $100
Radiator replaced Brake cruise control sensor replaced 
Aug 2017

153000 mi

US $400
Front and rear rotors and pads 
Volvo XC70 in Washington, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2022
Aug 2010

147200 mi

US $442
Excessive play in tie rod ends 
May 2011

159300 mi

US $1400
Shimmy in front end. Upper spring seats replaced, both front sway bar links replaced, and wheel alignment. Bevel gear was leaking. Diagnosed at another dealer. When the mechanic was resealing it, he found that the 4wd sleeve was broken and replaced that as well. The transmission was shifting erratically on a regular basis. The mechanic was not able to get it to act up. Since he looked at it, the Transmission has not had the problem.  
May 2013

188500 mi

US $4200
Transmission flare. Tech found transfer gear frozen and metal shavings in the valve body. The transmission was rebuilt. This was a continuing problem that the dealer could not locate. 
Jan 2015

192000 mi

US $590
Dash gauge cluster went dead. Had DIM rebuilt. 
Jun 2015

221000 mi

US $261
Air conditioning was erratic. Would shut down on hot days. Mechanics adjusted AC clutch, added lubricant and refrigerant to system. 
May 2016

237000 mi

US $1430
CAM sensor bracket broke and the CAM sensor was damaged. CAM sensor and bracket had to be replaced. While in the shop, the fuel pump quit working. It was also replaced. 
Apr 2017

254753 mi

US $1312
CV joint bearing failure both sides 3 of the 5 engine mounts were broken. 
Mar 2018

270000 mi

US $705
Loud vibration noise when driving. Right rear wheel bearing was replaced. 
Jun 2018

275000 mi

US $1999
Clutch on compressor fell apart. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013

117260 mi

C $750
Ball bearings in wheel needed to be replaced 
Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
Jul 2015

208800 mi

US $300
Replacement of PCV and oil catch system to correct positive crank case ventilation. 
Jul 2016

221500 mi

US $60
The control valve that triggers the supplemental vac generator needed repaired due to a hard pedal and slow recover of hard braking. 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Jun 2014 - Apr 2018
Jan 2016

146000 mi

US $750
New struts, mounts, sway bar links due to noise. 
Mar 2016

151000 mi

US $200
New parking brake cables, shoes, actuators, hardware, rotors and pads. 
Jun 2017

166000 mi
A/C clutch had excessive clearance, adjusted clutch 
Oct 2017

166000 mi

US $2100
Lost reverse. 
Jan 2018

173000 mi

US $100
Tie rod end and wheel alignment 
Volvo XC70 in Alberta, Canada
May 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

93000 mi

C $2500
needed new transmission chip 
Jul 2016

98880 mi

C $3000
Complete fail of rear spring; ball joint and tie rod. Decided to replace both sides as other spring was cracked. 
Volvo XC70 in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

136000 mi

US $120
Muffler and Exhaust Pipe was hanging loose, disconnected. Rewelded was done to connect hanging Muffler and Exhaust System. 
Sep 2017

139000 mi

US $338
Starting problems. Electrical systems and Fuel Pump systems, Starting systems Diagnosis. Replaced battery. 
Oct 2017

139500 mi

US $220
Replaced the Brake Booster Vacuum Switch. Instrument Cluster/Dim (driver information system) Repaired. I had to ship it to Circuit Board Medics in Greenville, SC. 
Volvo XC70 in Virginia, United States
Oct 2008 - Dec 2014
Nov 2008

52000 mi

US $600
In for routine maint. Power steering leak and suspension bar or whatever replaced. 
Mar 2010

58000 mi

US $250
Tie-rod ends. 
Sep 2010

61000 mi

US $400
front strut replaced engine mount replaced 
May 2011

64700 mi

US $850
A/C stopped working after running 2 hours 
Apr 2012

71000 mi

US $500
Power steering Leak 
May 2014

80000 mi

US $1500
Engine mounts replaced,  tie rods, wheel alignment 
Dec 2014

80000 mi

US $3000
DETAILS NOT RECALLED. TOOK CAR IN FOR ROUTINE STATE INSPECTION 
Volvo XC70 in New York, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
May 2015

121900 mi

US $554
Replaced power seat computer. Driver's power seat got stuck all the way forward. Mechanic had to remove seat replace computer, and put seat back in car. Update with Volvo software needed as it was replaced with used part 
Apr 2016

140000 mi

US $600
Alarm siren battery failed. Remove and replace alarm siren 
Volvo XC70 in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
Aug 2013

301000 mi

US $2000
Transmission worn out.Used transmission with 89,000 miles installed. 
Feb 2014

306000 mi

US $160
Light control module faulty causing loss of high beam,fuel door lock,dimmer switch,front fog lights and rear fog light.It also cause some dashboard lighting to be dim or non-existant.Replaced module with a used unit.Everything is back to wk. 
Apr 2014

306000 mi

US $160
2 motor mounts need replacing and the PCV system is clogged.Exhaust hanger is broken because of motor mounts.Decided to get rid of this car and aquire one with less issues and milage. 
Volvo XC70 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2018
Sep 2011

110000 mi

US $167
Wheel bearing on drivers side replaced with genuine Volvo part. Wheel bearing had been replaced 6 months earlier with aftermarket brand, but did not hold up Front transfer case has been leaking slowly and collecting dirt and grime; looks like a scab on case. Dealer indicated it was not repairable and that I should just drive it that way... CV Boot tore. Only repair is to order an entirely new axle.  Transmission started slipping between gear shifts. Changed transmission fluid with genuine Volvo. Third fluid change in 20K miles. Fluid alone costs $117. Seems to do the trick though. Hopefully last time I need to change it. 
Mar 2013

148000 mi

US $150
Original wheel bearing failed. But at 148K I cannot complain. Was pretty easy & straightforward to fix myself. 
Jan 2014

159200 mi

US $1929
Front Differential Failure causing loss of AWD. Diagnosis: angle gear stripped. Initially thought it was only the angle gear sleeve. New Differential $1800. Used Differential $1200. 
Jul 2014

165800 mi

US $120
Fuel line cover underneath car fell off 
Feb 2015

177400 mi

US $600
Front Driver's Side Spring Broke. This is somewhat common and due to an unacknowledged design defect. 
Sep 2015

193000 mi

US $75
Replaced outer left tie rod. This car seems to eat tie rods for breakfast. Seems like every year one side or the other goes bad. 
Feb 2016

189900 mi

US $45
Top Motor Mount Failed Control Arm Bushings Failed 
Sep 2016

196000 mi

US $1600
Intake failure... seems to be common problem at ~200k miles. Can be cleaned, but only works a year, so replaced unit with new. Heavy oil leak along rear and passenger side of engine. Mechanic replaced a variety of seals, including valve cover gasket 
Jan 2017

190500 mi

US $500
Rear Drive Shaft (Propeller Shaft) failure, causing loud knocks intermittently. Local shop quote was $1300 for OE shaft (must replace entire unit) and $300 for install. Colorado Drive Shaft sells rebuilt Volvo w/OE components for $485 
Apr 2017

198000 mi

US $3100
Steering Rack Failure. The replacement part has long since been discontinued by Volvo. Repair required extensive retrofitting of new steering rack design. VERY Expensive repair totalling more than $3100. 
Oct 2017

212000 mi

US $600
Car needed a new driveshaft. Ordered from a shop called "Colorado Driveshaft". They had the best price. They rebuild the OEM shafts, so no Chinese junk here. 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Jan 2016
Oct 2011

101680 mi

C $600
front bearing dead, had to have wheel hub assembly replaced 
Aug 2012

115100 mi

C $536
front and rear wheel bearing replaced 
Dec 2012

117180 mi

C $650
ball joint detected as broken during an alignment rear wiper motor died, needed to be replaced. 
Oct 2013

123660 mi

C $190
front washer pump failed. 
Jan 2014

128340 mi

C $850
front console computer and airbag system failed, computer needed to be rebuilt. 
Feb 2014

129040 mi

C $350
exhaust pipe with cat converters cracked off manifold (right before etest!) pipe retails for ~$1200, so pipe was cut and welded back to proper shape/length. 
Sep 2015

150040 mi

C $1200
alternator/voltage regulator died, killed 2 of the computers as well and fried some of the wiring harness 
Oct 2015

150340 mi

C $650
Exhaust rotted out and required replacement 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012

131620 mi

C $150
Rear wiper arm replacement, plastic fatigue at wiper holder 
May 2013

137020 mi

C $1100
Condensor replaced 
Aug 2013

140120 mi
Replaced low beam bulb 
Volvo XC70 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
Aug 2013

114300 mi

US $1800
The emergency brake shoe fell off and it grinded many other parts on the rear axle. 
Feb 2014

130000 mi

US $1000
I hit a pothole, damaged the right front wheel bearing. Took in to my dealer, Volvo of Princeton. They told me that i need to replace both front wheel bearing and it'll cost 980$ before tax!!! 
Volvo XC70 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
Mar 2011

113460 mi

C $50
Steering hose leaking. Clean up & flush steering fluid and refit hoses. 
Sep 2011

117180 mi

C $200
Grinding noise in front hub bearing. Old issue started 120kkm. Since it was getting worse replaced it with new parts and problem solved. 
Nov 2011

118420 mi

C $30
Two hand size rust under the chassis around Jack Point. Cause: paint damaged previous by shop hoist, then due to water and winter salt these area start to rust. 
Oct 2012

127400 mi

C $500
Moderate wheel bearing noise from right side. Both right front and rear were replaced due to both of them have 200kkms. 
Mar 2013

130200 mi

C $478
Car can't drive with very bad engine shaking when idle. Error code related to faulty Throttle Body. New Throttle Body fixed the issue. 
Nov 2014

141980 mi

C $5
Exhaust hanger rust and broken. Exhaust leak between catalytic converter and resonator. Wiper motor seized. Overhaul, clean rust, lubricate, repack grease and seal the unit. 
Dec 2015

150040 mi

C $50
Anti Sway Bar link worn. Replaced to fix noise. 
Oct 2016

152300 mi

C $100
ignition coil bad 

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