Antenna failed at 23,000 miles.
Multiple 6 headlamp bulb failures by 30,000.
Left trans axle replace @ 48,000 miles under warranty.
Right trans axle replaced @ 52,000 miles out of warranty.
Heater motor replaced at 60,000.
Air bag sensor replaced 65,000.
Left rear window control on drivers door replaced.
Air fuel controller replaced 75,000.
Front Rotors replaced 30,000 miles.
Cup holder broke 3 times.
Radio inoperative at 78,000.
Numerous continued failures of headlamp bulbs.
Drivers side Safety Restraint System warning light sensor defective.
Rear passenger side fold down seat release inoperative.
Defective bulb indicator flickered when brakes applied. All bulbs and sockets in good condition.
Date.
6/15/2005 $67.99.
6/14/2005 $523.36.
1/17/2005 $289.70.
12/1/2004 $438.95.
11/16/2004 $1,583.49.
10/2/2004 $125.82.
6/3/2004 $484.25.
4/23/2004 $130.67.
2/18/2003 $444.98.
7/19/2002 $457.77.
1/2/2002 $390.87.
10/18/2001 $515.13.
7/5/2001 $266.32.
5/25/2001 $157.40.
4/13/2001 $308.85.
4/1/2001 $158.34.
3/14/2001 n/c.
2/20/2001 $663.73.
2/15/2001 $754.97.
10/9/2000 $1,219.79.
5/25/2000 $168.24.
4/4/2000 $12.68.
2/9/2000 $361.63.
11/16/1999 n/c.
10/5/1999 $158.87.
8/10/1999 $19.90.
7/2/1999 $155.00.
3/23/1999 $110.00.
1/15/1999 n/c.
12/22/1998 Delivered.
Days Owned 2,343.
Months Owned 78.
Years Owned 6.5.
T.C.O. $9,968.70.
Avg. Repair $383.41.
Per Day Cost $4.25.
Number of Events 29.
Days between service 81.6.
Months between service 2.7.
Immaculate record keeping. When you purchase a new car it is sort of like a marriage, for better or worse. If your wife takes sick... you have to stick with her. A new car will be too expensive to get rid of, so that is a similiar trait. I know it sounds illogical, but please do not supress my thoughts. Volvo's mission is changing.
That's funny, my S70 is now on 125,000 and nothing is wrong with it! Except a steering wheel groan when turned. It is the BEST car that I have ever owned. I also know a taxi company that is about to retire it's S70 for a S80 and it is currently on 330,000 miles needing only a steering rack and AC Compressor!!! These are great cars. Buy one!
<<Immaculate record keeping. When you purchase a new car it is sort of like a marriage, for better or worse. If your wife takes sick... you have to stick with her. A new car will be too expensive to get rid of, so that is a similiar trait. I know it sounds illogical, but please do not supress my thoughts. Volvo's mission is changing.>.
Are you saying Volvo offers a prenup?
A T.O.C. of $9,9xx in six years for a decent AWD sedan, I will take that ANY day; that is a steal. Even a Toyota Camry is projected to be around $8300 for six years (http://www.edmunds.com/used/2003/toyota/camry/100164734/cto.html?setzip=80120&vdp=off) and that is a non-turbo’d non-AWD sedan without the safety of a Volvo.
There should be no complaints for such a low expense on such a car. If you do not like maintaining a car, do not buy one.
Mine, unfortunately, has been quite the same, save for the radio troubles. I love how the car handles, how safe and comfortable it is, but I do agree... most of what you reported, I've done, too...
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