On my 2008 V70 with 229k miles, this has started happening intermittently.

On engine start, speedometer, tachometer, message area,stereo, and climate controls are off and unresponsive. Instrument panel illumination is off. Turn signals, power locks, and power windows don’t work. Lights, high beams ...

I’m now at 227k and haven’t done either of those repairs. Only pricey items in the last 75k have been alternator, front struts, and a cv axle. Good luck!

I've got a 2008 V70 (217k miles & rolling strong!).

One of my kids dropped a dime in the back seat belt catch, then inserted the buckle. It became impossibly stuck, with the release button unable to be moved and the buckle and coin not retrievable -- tried brute force, lubrication, and all manner ...

Hey starling72.

We bought a used '08 V70 three years ago at about that mileage for $10k and it's now up over 180,000 miles. It has been relatively trouble free during that time -- never stranded us. At the 150k scheduled maintenance service, they found a leaking vacuum pump and oil trap (see post ...

On my 150000-mile '08 V70 we traced oil use to a leaking brake system vacuum pump. Dealer rebuilt it (Volvo has a kit for that). I never noticed any dripping or blue exhaust, but there was definitely a slow oil leak there. My low oil indicator would come on at about 5,000 miles and it would need a ...

Just wanted to share since it took me a bit of googling and sweat to complete what seemed as though it should have been a simple job.

I replaced the right lower tail light lens assembly, which was damaged in a parking mishap.

The part was about $120. To replace the assembly, you remove a carpet ...

Here's how it all worked out. Having been assured by my local mechanic that his shop could do the scheduled maintenance, I took it to him. After taking a look at it, he said he wasn't comfortable doing the job and that I'd be better off taking it to a dealer. Good to know.

After talking to three ...

Did the engine air filter and cabin air filter myself -- those were a piece of cake.

The cabin air filter replacement procedure is clearly shown in this video. Only tool needed is a Torx T20 screwdriver. My V70 was slightly different than the car shown in the video in that the video shows a ...

Thanks for the info, Jimmy57. Do you see any reason why a competent local shop couldn't complete this maintenance (rather than the dealer)?

Our fairly new-to-us 2008 V70 is coming up on 150k miles. We bought it when it had 141k. It drives great and has been serviced at the same Volvo dealer every 7,500 miles like clockwork.

I called the dealer today to ask what to expect at the 150k scheduled maintenance, and I was quoted $2,120 over ...