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Volvo V70 (III) / XC70 (II) common problems.

2007–2016 · Petrol / Diesel

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1 known fault with sources

Engines: 2.0 / 2.5T / T5 / T6 / 3.2 (Petrol) · 2.0D / D3 / D4 / D5 (Diesel)

Volvo V70 / XC70 (2007–2016) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
Engine / equipment
Volvo V70 / XC70 (2007–2016), all versions
Period mentioned
2007–2016
Symptoms
Worn steering and brakes, faulty automatic gearboxes, air-conditioning compressors and EGR valves.
Possible cause described
According to AUTO BILD, these are the last V70’s typical faults.
Check for the garage
Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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