Top 5 Problems Volvo V70 XC Wagon 2001-2007 2nd Generation

Here are the top 5 problems with the 2nd generation Volvo V70, which you can find in model years 2001 through 2007. In this video, Sue points out the most common problems that have been reported for the Volvo V70, and shows you ways that you can resolve or prevent many of them. If you own a Volvo V70, or are thinking of getting one, watch this video to learn what you should be watching out for!

0:00 Top 5 Problems Volvo V70 XC 2001-2007 2nd Generation
0:19 Transmission
1:08 Door Lock
1:56 ABS Module
2:29 Upper Engine Mount
3:08 Control Arm Bushing

This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2001 Volvo V70
2002 Volvo V70
2003 Volvo V70
2004 Volvo V70
2005 Volvo V70
2006 Volvo V70
2007 Volvo V70

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[contemporarymonk]

OK so point by point:

1. I had a 2001 V70 it had an ATF dipstick. I have a 2005 XC70, it also has an ATF dipstick
1.1 The bad shifting was mostly on 2001-2004 cars as the software would put the car in neutral every time the speedo read ZERO. This wore out the solenoid. All P2 platforms from 2004 had this software updated in the factory. The solenoid can be replaced without a box dismount or disassembly. Solenoid costs about 150 USD

2. The DDM is prone to get wet, as its the same block where all your door buttons are. Its literally right bellow the buttons. Mine failed, but after cleaning and soldering back the corroded joints, works fine. In any case, a rebuild is about 100 bucks, and a new one is 300...

3. The ABS module has less than 1% failure rate on the forums... Yet you don't even talk about the PCV breather box and how that needs changing every 50k miles.

4. The upper engine mount is an expenditure item, just like your wipers or bushings. Its even written in the maintenance manual to check the mount and replace if required. Its like 3 bolts... and the mount is 60 bucks, come on now...

5. The bushings in the control arms ARE replaceable. You can press brand new bushings in the arm. They last 60k miles at least. And replace the ball joint also... Plenty of brands make these, from monroe, sachs and lemforder. The front and rear bushings are 30 bucks each, and the ball joint (OEM) is 50... in total its like 250 bucks for both sides... OR you can just buy BRAND NEW control arms with all the bushings in place FROM VOLVO for 180 bucks each... yeah...

Sorry but you have no clue about this car.

[crazychivez]

XC70’s have a dipstick by the lower right radiator hose for the transmission.

[kylehamilton]

You are incredible! I have an 04 XC70 I got very cheap from an older owner but I knew since I saved on the purchase I would be spending on some worthwhile repairs since I plan on keeping the wagon a long time. I've replaced the Motor Mounts, Control Arms + Bushings, Shocks and Coils full Sachs Suspension Kit. Also installed new front + rear sway bars and the difference in handling from before is amazing. I haven't experienced any issues with the transmission because it was worked on previously. Luckily the car was pretty easily driven / garage kept so I dont have any of the ABS or Door locking issues mentioned. Just turned 188K this week!

[martijndehaas]

ABS module isn’t that bad. Just remove it (get te screws out from the bottom, so you don’t have to drain the brake fluid) cut it open and check solder joints with a magnifying glass. You wil see some cracks; solder them again and you are good to go. Cost: couple of hours of your time👍

[TheHienax]

It has a dip stick for the transmission is read or yellow and is over the transmission.
Abs is not only the module sometimes is the abs sensor that is dirty 8 mm socket clean it up and done.
Control arm is a weak point in the p2 volvo, still not complex to do in your driveway, also replace the ball join at same time.. Ball joins need to be set, there is a great tool for it expensive but it makes the job really easy.
Gasket in the cooling lines in the turbo is a really involve job if you have the awd version... most of the time need to drop down the front awd system to get access to the turbo.
Last week point is halex system.. do the oil changes on it to save it.. if is down .. you can still remove the axel and convert it and use the front transmission.
I have 3 volvos p2 in the pass. XC70, S60

[nickspellman]

01-03 only ones really with hard shifting problem. Also there is a dipstick for the transmission on all P2 chassis xc70's. Door locks are rare to see go bad on P2 cars same with abs module more common to fail on older p80 chassis cars.

[johnnyblue]

#6 to your list is the PCV system (not very expensive parts, but a whole lot of labor)
#7 the upper struts mounts
#8 VVT solenoid
#9 throttle body (it's fly by wire and sometimes the TPS inside fails)
#10 electric/electronics

There, now the list is more complete. :)

[DoSumMe]

We have a 2003 XC70 with 450, 000 kilometres and it’s been pretty great. It does have some issues, the AWD doesn’t work, sunroof doesn’t work, and there is a hard shift when going into reverse. We noticed a small oil leak from the turbocharger but with the amount of mileage on it we aren’t shocked. I’d still drive it anywhere.

[OlafTakarov]

Not sure which year you are featuring in this. The 01-04 we’re problematic because they had the GM transmission. 05-07 to had the aisin warner transmission. Xemodex rebuilds ABS and DIM modules. My 06 XC70 has a tune on it from Hilton Tuning which removes the torque limiter and it’s a much happier car at 208K.

[senatorchinchilla]

I would add brittle plastics, like 1:08 where the little lock bezel has gone missing. There are lots of little interior trim bits that get brittle and break. They're hard to replace because all the ones at the junkyard are broken too. This also extends to brittle degraded wiring loom or electric plugs. I still rather like my V70 though.

[scwps]

It's hard to locate first time. If you have big hands doesn't help. I can only get one finger to flip the clip then pull the tran dip stick. Make sure clip catches when you put dip back in.

[pistonhedd]

I drive a late 2004 Facelift 2.4 D5 163 6sp manual and nearly done 219, 000 miles, she's still going strong and never let me down, has impeccable service and maintenance history. I didn't want a problematic as I've read some right horror stories on them seizing up if not serviced. Don't get me wrong, their not all like it I know and the manuals aren't w/o their faults, but until I start losing my clutch control, I'm more than happy to change gear myself instead of a computer doing it :)

[DrSX]

I've got one of those, except it's RHD, and unless the US ones have a different transmission, there's a little yellow tipped dipstick for the transmission on the front under the airbox.

Also, when the doors are locked on mine the little popup stick sits flush with the door trim. Is that a US difference too?

[adventurexc]

About the door not locking I have a question about. My driver door (RHD model) is not work in but all other doors (boot included) work. Unfortunately the entire driver door is not working including power lock, power window and powered mirror. Changed the DDM but didn’t change anything.

[minimutt]

Hi have a 2002 Volvo money pit and I have experienced and am enduring all of these problems.

[andycyrusac]

The problem I have with my cross country is that in the winter it starts with one turn of the key. In the summer I have to turn the key about five times for it to start, can someone tell me what's the problem?

[ginog]

They do have a trans dipstick. The XC70 are built like tanks and very reliable. Ford ran a magazine ad that the 2002 XC70 didn't have a fatality that year❤

[JnJShiffler]

Also the security alarm battery corroding disabling the moon roof and giving you an alarm system needs servicing fault. Just disconnect the alarm siren and boom, my moon roof worked !

[TheOneJPtv]

This video would explain the high number of XC's up for sale on the market. Cheap Ford parts not Swedish