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

Post by volvolugnut »

matthew1 wrote: ↑12 Jun 2024, 17:31 There are so many takeaways from this poll's data it's hard to organize my thoughts and write them all down, but I think my #1 takeaway is this: cars are heinously complex machines.
Mercedes cars of the same era are more complex. But Volvo info is much more available, especially here on MVS.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
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Post by jonesg »

upper engine mount is the winner, maybe because its the easiest to get at.
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