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

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

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?

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maxophone
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Joined: 11 March 2014
Year and Model: 850 Turbo 1996
Location: Chicago, IL

Post by maxophone »

Flex Pipe
on my 1996 850 Turbo Wagon has a gaping hole on top that spews exhaust toward the cabin air intake x.x
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ssalak
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Joined: 7 July 2009
Year and Model: s70, 98
Location: Bloomington, IN

Post by ssalak »

MAF sensor on my 1998 S70 failed.
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ssalak
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Joined: 7 July 2009
Year and Model: s70, 98
Location: Bloomington, IN

Post by ssalak »

thermostat on my 1998 S70 failed
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Post by precopster »

B4 servo cover failed on my 2000 V70 non turbo (P80) causing 2nd-3rd gear flaring

Replacing it solved most of the shift problems though solenoids are sticking causing occasional bumping when downshifting.
Current cars VW Transporter 2.5TDI, 2010 XC90 D5 R Design
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nielstroll
Posts: 7
Joined: 17 July 2011
Year and Model: V70 1998
Location: netherlands

Post by nielstroll »

Guys, when I approached the forum on my ABS failure, the responses (ABS module, sensors, damaged tooth cam) were all tested and found to be ok, or not to be responsible. The problem however, remained. Only last week did the computer identify a hydraulic pump failure as a possible new cause. Tested the pump, found it ok. Last remaining option: the printed circuit board controlling its action. Lo and behold, two failed solder connections have nagged me for a few years. As a possible reason for the failure an overheated hydraulic pump was mooted. All problems now gone, speedo and odo, as well as cruise control all working fine again. Thought I would let you guys know.
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850n00b
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Joined: 24 January 2014
Year and Model: 95 850 98 V70
Location: Auburn

Post by 850n00b »

95 850 - Climate Control sensor sometimes goes nuts, ABS ring on passenger side CV Axle came loose causing all sorts of ABS issues, Leaking radiator and oil cooler lines.

98 V70 - Rear/side defrosters don't work, steering rack showing signs of going bad, driver seat seams coming undone from alcantara/leather. Oh, and the whole it doesn't run when in closed loop mode.
98 V70 SE T5 - ARD Green Stg2|Bosch Blues|FSDs|IPD Blues|Volans
95 850 Turbo - Daily/Beater/Workhorse
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Post by FLXC90 »

#1 failed item on my 92-200 Volvo: Previous owner(s) :lol:
Current Volvos:
1998 V70 T5, 112k sat 5 years, still in mechanical coma (finally at the top of the pile )
2004 XC90 T6 AWD: 186k, 60 on transaxle ( traded in )
1998 POS70 N/A: DD/training aid, 236k but really about 240k, I think...ABS module( passed on to son who sold it)
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joe_pinehill
Posts: 208
Joined: 30 September 2013
Year and Model: 850 1996
Location: United States

Post by joe_pinehill »

This tells me these are very very reliable cars. (knock wood)
96 850 GLT
RIP '90 240 DL, 285K, someone ran a stop sign in front of me
RIP '89 760 Wagon, 200K
RIP '83 240 Wagon, rusted out
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charleskennedy23
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Year and Model: 1998 V70 T5
Location: Jacksonville, FL

Post by charleskennedy23 »

Rear shocks and front struts...
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