Login Register

Parts failure poll: P2 Volvos: V70/S60/XC70 from 2001-2007

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R
This topic is in the MVS Volvo Repair Database » Failed Parts Poll for P2 Volvos
Post Reply

What has failed on your P2 Volvo: V70/S60/XC70 from 2001-2007?

abs module
61
1%
ac compressor
62
1%
alarm system
125
3%
alternator
86
2%
axle shafts
95
2%
blower motor
65
2%
brake cylinder position sensor
18
0%
brake master cylinder
22
1%
broken ignition lock
26
1%
cabin switches
30
1%
catalytic converter
30
1%
cem (central electronic module)
33
1%
center console cover
65
2%
center console cup holder
62
1%
climate control fan
28
1%
climate system (including software upgrades)
26
1%
control arm bushings
176
4%
delaminated shoe on the parking brake mechanism
54
1%
discolored roof trim strips
112
3%
door whether strip
56
1%
engine cooling fan
29
1%
etm (electronic throttle module)
86
2%
exhaust flex down pipe
19
0%
exhaust pipe hanger broken (rusted, etc)
90
2%
front strut mounts
161
4%
front struts
147
3%
front window mechanism, slider or switch
76
2%
fuel pump
66
2%
fuel door hinge
122
3%
fuel door latch (not hinge)
84
2%
fuel tank pressure sensor
16
0%
headlamp ballasts (volvo calls them "Control units")
13
0%
headlamp leaky seal
38
1%
ignition coils
116
3%
ignition key failure (key replacement, programming)
13
0%
immobilizer antenna (start prevented error)
15
0%
lower ball joints
104
2%
lower torque rod
48
1%
oil sump seals
20
0%
other cup holder
28
1%
oxygen sensors
65
2%
parking brake cable
26
1%
passenger airbag sensor
6
0%
pcv system
123
3%
premature lightbulb/bulb socket failures
118
3%
radiator leak
79
2%
radio display
34
1%
rear view mirror
58
1%
rear bearing housing ("Knuckle")
6
0%
rear latch mechanism
27
1%
rear main seal
19
0%
seat controls cover
15
0%
seat motor
5
0%
siren control module
85
2%
spring clip to hold head light bulb
9
0%
spring seats
48
1%
steering rack
31
1%
steering wheel
4
0%
steering wheel controls
3
0%
sway bar links
135
3%
the turbocharger (whole thing)
17
0%
tie rods
128
3%
transmission (including software upgrades)
100
2%
transmission mount
92
2%
turbo valve
21
0%
turn signals
45
1%
upper engine mount
214
5%
vacuum pump/vacuum switch
18
0%
vvt solenoid
36
1%
water pump
29
1%
wheel bearings
97
2%
yaw sensor (anti-skid service required)
18
0%
 
Total votes: 4234
User avatar
tomvv11
Posts: 14
Joined: 5 March 2012
Year and Model: 2002 XC70
Location: Seattle, wa

Re: Parts failure poll: P2 Volvos: V70/S60/XC70 from 2001-20

Post by tomvv11 »

That's not much wrong, and pretty minor, for 156K and 13 years. I've twice had crappy clunky downshifting, which both times went away with thorough fluid maintenance.
Top
Vovo_merz
Posts: 140
Joined: 8 December 2014
Year and Model: 2007 s60R
Location: ohio

Post by Vovo_merz »

I had to mark all the things I had to fix wasn't all my cars some of customer/friends/family cars but totaled out to 35 options
1995 - 850 1st
1995-97 - 850 R 3 Black, Red, Yellow
2000-04 - $40 (4)
2005-06 - $80 (8)
2001-09 - $60 (38)
2005 xc90 (2)
2001 xc70 (wifes first car)
2001-07 v70 (5)

2007 $60R (2)
2008 XC90 sport V8
1998 Merz $500 custom
2009 Merz $550
2013 chevy 2500HD
Top
Mike T
Posts: 1
Joined: 29 August 2015
Year and Model: 2003 XC70
Location: United States

Post by Mike T »

Hi All. Add starter to the list. We have replaced 2 so far.
Top
Cees Klumper
Posts: 358
Joined: 28 December 2013
Year and Model: 2002 S80 T6
Location: De Luz Heights, Southern California
Has thanked: 40 times
Been thanked: 28 times

Post by Cees Klumper »

4 of them in 200K miles. Very happy with the car.
Top
BigNerd
Posts: 9
Joined: 18 November 2016
Year and Model: 2004 XC70
Location: CT, USA

Post by BigNerd »

I put it down as axle shafts, but I had the front CV on my propeller shaft fail. It's the front/rear driveshaft on an XC. Its failure was bizarre, the symptoms were EXACTLY the same as upper strut bearings. I only discovered the issue by changing the front struts and strut caps and being surprised that the problem persisted.
Top
MadeInJapan
MVS Moderator
Posts: 13434
Joined: 31 March 2005
Year and Model: '98 S70 T5 '07S40T5
Location: Knoxville, TN American but born in Japan
Has thanked: 17 times
Been thanked: 35 times

Post by MadeInJapan »

Twice now the front windshield wiper mechanism on our '04 V70. I don't see a way to add it to the poll.
'98 S70 T5 Emrld Grn Met/Beige Tons of Upgrades Mobil-1
'04 V70 2.5T Red/Taupe Some Upgrades Mobil-1
'07 S40 T5 AWD 6 speed manual! Silver/Black Stage1 Heico & Elevate
'07 S60 2.5T Blue/Taupe- my kid's Volvo
Top
User avatar
mrbrian200
Posts: 1554
Joined: 20 January 2016
Year and Model: 2006 S60 2.5T FWD
Location: Northern Indiana/Chicago
Has thanked: 7 times
Been thanked: 84 times

Post by mrbrian200 »

Passenger airbag sensor on mine started working better when I used a proper/suitable conditioner for the leather (vinyl coated) seats. Once the vinyl coating/upholstery softened back up the airbag disable behavior has been consistent and appropriate. Knock on wood.
Top
User avatar
abscate
MVS Moderator
Posts: 35273
Joined: 17 February 2013
Year and Model: 99: V70s S70s,05 V70
Location: Port Jefferson Long Island NY
Has thanked: 1498 times
Been thanked: 3810 times

Post by abscate »

Bought my P2 from Jim at 80k miles

Now at 110k. 32 mpg. Quiet and smooth as a tomb.

Did timing belt at 105, oil changes, filters
Empty Nester
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
Link to Maintenance record thread
Top
williamj1
Posts: 2
Joined: 23 May 2017
Year and Model: 2001
Location: los angeles

Post by williamj1 »

I just had my 2001 v70 cx trans rebuilt,transmission kept shifting hard and still did the same thing. i went to the junk yard and pick up 2 transmission sensors, shifter selector (mounts on top of trans), after that transmiossion shifts smooth 30t045 mins it shift down really hard so not sure what todo now i also replace the tcm. help
Top
williamj1
Posts: 2
Joined: 23 May 2017
Year and Model: 2001
Location: los angeles

Post by williamj1 »

I just had my 2001 v70 cx trans rebuilt,transmission kept shifting hard and still did the same thing. i went to the junk yard and pick up 2 transmission sensors, shifter selector (mounts on top of trans), after that transmiossion shifts smooth 30t045 mins it shift down really hard so not sure what todo now i also replace the tcm. help
Top
Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07”