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What has failed on your 1992-2000 FWD or AWD Volvo?

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70
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What has failed on your 1992-2000 FWD or AWD Volvo?

02 sensor
149
2%
a/c clutch, compressor, accumulator tank
89
1%
a/c evaporator, purge valve, pressure switch
54
1%
a/c receiver-drier
21
0%
ABS module
245
4%
airguide, skidplate
62
1%
alarm status indicator
13
0%
alternator
80
1%
ball joints
142
2%
battery cable
43
1%
bevel gear
19
0%
brake booster check valve
5
0%
brake caliper
83
1%
brake hoses
53
1%
cabin temperature sensor
26
0%
camshaft position sensor
49
1%
cargo cover on wagons
21
0%
center arm rest, release
50
1%
center hood latch, extension lever
36
1%
control arm
113
2%
coolant expansion tank, cap
111
2%
coolant hoses and clamps
91
1%
crank seal
23
0%
crank sensor
10
0%
cruise control, linkage at the gas pedal
26
0%
cup holders
168
3%
cv boots, axles
183
3%
dash ungluing
96
1%
defroster plate
12
0%
door catch, check strap, hinge
122
2%
door lock actuator
100
2%
door panel ungluing
120
2%
door-lock switch
54
1%
driveshaft
41
1%
ECC electronic climate control
46
1%
ECT engine coolant temperature sensor
53
1%
ECU air tube
34
1%
emissions air pump SAS, relay, valve
63
1%
engine mounts
211
3%
ETM
61
1%
exhaust hanger
58
1%
FPR fuel pressure regulator
10
0%
front washer pump
11
0%
fuel door latch
53
1%
fuel pump, relay
52
1%
glovebox lock
44
1%
grill retaining clips
25
0%
head gasket
24
0%
headliner ungluing
79
1%
heated seats, seat t-stat, seat wiring
70
1%
heater core, blower, resistor, lines
155
2%
IAC idle air control valve
17
0%
ignition coil, coil pack
66
1%
ignition switch, cylinder
50
1%
interior light dimmer
9
0%
interior switch, info switch
23
0%
keyless entry, remote or car
64
1%
MAF mass airflow sensor
123
2%
odometer gear
109
2%
outdoor temperature sensor
16
0%
parking brake cable
66
1%
PCV system
178
3%
PNP switch
40
1%
power antenna, cable
82
1%
power door locks
52
1%
power steering pump
17
0%
power steering rack
42
1%
power window module
27
0%
power window motor
19
0%
power window switch
74
1%
radiator
143
2%
radio, cd changer
57
1%
rear hatch latch
34
1%
rear main seal
47
1%
rear washer pump
42
1%
seat adjustment switch
32
0%
seat belt release
36
1%
seat cable
20
0%
seat leather, cloth surface
132
2%
shift solenoid
16
0%
shift-lock microswitch
40
1%
signal flasher relay
9
0%
speakers, speaker wires
62
1%
spring seats
66
1%
starter
40
1%
steering wheel
15
0%
strut mount
135
2%
sun visors
52
1%
sunroof
42
1%
sway bar link, end link, tie rod
151
2%
tailgate or trunk strut
124
2%
thermostat
100
2%
throttle control linkage
9
0%
timing cover seal
7
0%
transmission
42
1%
turbo oil cooler line, oil return, gasket, o-ring
69
1%
vacuum lines, elbows
142
2%
wheel bearing
93
1%
windshield washer tank
20
0%
windshield wiper arm, post
48
1%
 
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Re: What has failed on your 1992-2000 FWD or AWD Volvo?

Post by jblackburn »

I think I checked over half of the things on that list. :shock:

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Post by Ben850 »

matthew1 wrote:Poll options updated as per requests.
I don't know if it is working for everyone else, but I still cannot add to the list. Maybe I permanently locked myself out by voting before the fix? It's alright, Just imagine about 3/4 of the list and a few that aren't on it.
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1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Year and Model: 850 Turbo 1996
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Post by rbrad6937 »

camshaft position sensor
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Year and Model: XC70 1998
Location: Morris, IL

Post by gbaxa3 »

Significant item missing, at least from my wallet's point of view, steering rack. Blew every seal on winter. Passenger front wheel bearing has failed three times in 10 years of ownership. Currently troubleshooting rear wheel, stay is broken, undetermined cable connection is sheared at splice near control arm. The joys of car ownership.
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Post by aahmes57 »

Pretty much alot. Bought it for $3200 and I have about $2000 (not counting any misc labor) in parts in it. PCV system, both cam and crankshaft seals, oil coolant lines, struts, ball joints, axles, tie rods, rotors, ABS module, heated seat switch, rr window switch, rear shocks, t-belt and associated components, drivers seat switch, and a few others that escape me at the moment. Runs great at 190,000 so I guess I'll keep it.
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Post by mynorsyama »

Dashboard backlight
Horn switch
Radiator fan
Headlight switch
Internal Fan switch
Recirc valve
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VTexan
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Joined: 3 June 2012
Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 850
Location: Boerne, Texas

Post by VTexan »

Radiator.
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Colonialgirl
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Year and Model: S-70, 1998
Location: Tampa, FL

Post by Colonialgirl »

I just had to have the Cam Shaft Seals replaced on my 1998 S-70 (Non-Turbo) I was losing oil there like crazy; Thought it was the PCV Oil Separator, BUT after replacing the seals, they checked the crankcase pressure and found ALL to be normal.
BTW, If you are around Tampa or Brandon, FL; Bergman's Foreign Auto Service did an excellent job at a reasonable price and were up front about what was needed and didn't add on to the costs.
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Post by Oddbob »

I forgot to check (1) shift-lock microswitch and (2) signal flasher relay for my 1996 850.

Other things:
  • Misc lights in the dash/radio.
    Backlight for PRND3L.
    Driver window button fell apart.
    Speed sensor at trans went in and out.
    Steering column cover secures broke.
    Horns died early on.
The Good - 1995 850 Turbo
The Eh... - 2004 Ford Focus
The Dead - 1996 850 GLT - The bane of the Grand Cherokee..
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