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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?

Post by dosbricks »

With 17 years of owning these two P2s, I was able to check off about 80% of the list--90% of those repairs done with my labor.

So that leaves about 20% of the list in the things-that-could-go-wrong-next category. I think I'll get my doctor to prescribe something for depression. :|
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dosbricks wrote:With 17 years of owning these two P2s...
P80 :wink:
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1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace

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My bad. :oops: I must be thinking about a newer ride again.
'98 S70, 230k, purchased new in '98
'96 855 GLT, 163k, purchased lightly used in '99
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foresthump
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Year and Model: C70 2001
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Post by foresthump »

front cam seals at 119,ooo miles. Repair shop said this was not unusual. Total cost for ALL seals, camgear, timing chain, serpentine belt , tentioner, oil and filter and, unrelated...replaced the leaking power steering resevoir and hose...$1600.00!!!
This was a catastrophic failure, not a little leak. Huge amount of oil blew out all at once.
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Post by t5turbo1 »

Dash cracked from firewall. Afraid to tackle that job by myself. Don’t want to break something else in the process.
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