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Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [k7hp]
by volvomax
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Sep 02, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: k7hp (Aug 31, 2009 2:20 pm)
Fuel pump issue is common to Volvo and other cars.
The other issues you have are related to living in Phx. The heat just kills the rubber bushings in the torque mounts and suspension parts.
It is a little odd that the radiator and door lock went out.
Shocks are probably a time issue, they don't last forever. Especially if you routinely carry heavy loads in the cargo area.
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Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [volvomax]
by k7hp
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Sep 02, 2009 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: volvomax (Sep 02, 2009 12:28 pm)
I do not "routinely carry heavy loads " unless you count a weeks groceries for two people. About every month I bring home about 105 lbs of cat litter in a 3 mile trip . I once carried a 80 lb dishwasher (thats why I like the Volvo back door - most "crossover SUV's " are arranged so you cant get a 27 by 32 inch box in )
I had two 95 960's one a wagon ,one a sedan - The sedan was my Wife's car and was very easily driven- The wagon was my go to work car but I did have covered parking. I traded them both for the 2003 so I had both for 8 years and neither had this sort of rubber failures/degradation. They both had the classis A/C air control valve crap out and both had steering racks replaced. The wagon did have the radiator replaced.
I also had a 1983 Toyota Camry with about 85000 miles which we traded for my wifes 95 960 Sedan . That Camry had nothing but normal maintenance and none of these sort of failures. The CV joints were getting noisy when we traded it. I had an 87 turbo 4 and a 91 SR5 V6 Toyota pickup and neither had rubber /suspension issues . At that point I was able to do all my own maintenance ,oil changes etc and could watch for anything going wrong under the truck. I traded the 91 for a 96 Tacoma which was a semi lemon - recall for front suspension strengthening and leaking head gasket on the V6 - both taken care of by Toyota under warranty - it drummed at about 65 mph even after bed coating to dampen the noise and was just not very nice - Based on how we liked the wife's 960 Sedan , I traded for the 95 960 Wagon .
So I have still have a problem with all these failures in the 2003 after two less years .Maybe its global warming ?
Right now , I think I am going back to try Toyota again . Its probably my next to last car anyhow. I certainly would not buy a 2010 V70 unless I also bought an extended warranty. They had some great deals on the 2009 V70's with the 5/50 warranty program but only two in town and not what we wanted.
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2000 volvo v70 awd turbo se making 'thud'
by volvophan
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Sep 06, 2009 (6:48 pm)
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I have a 2000 volvo v70 awd with 137K miles. It has just begun making a "thud" sound when going up or down a slight grade upon takeoff. The noise is in the area between the front and back seats under the car. The transmission is shifting smoothly through all gears. I only hear the thud at very low speeds. Any one have any similar experience or idea what this might be? We do most of our own mechanical work, but this is something we haven't been able to figure out! Thanks.
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- #1821 of 1827
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Re: 2000 volvo v70 awd turbo se making 'thud' [volvophan]
by fedlawman
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Sep 06, 2009 (7:55 pm)
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Replying to: volvophan (Sep 06, 2009 6:48 pm)
I haven't experienced this, but I have some thoughts. There could be some "play" at the input of one of the driveshafts or differentials. It could also be a suspension noise. Maybe a loose end link or shock mount that moves when weight is transferred? Maybe something rolling around on the floor?
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Re: 2000 volvo v70 awd turbo se making 'thud' [fedlawman]
by volvophan
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Sep 06, 2009 (8:30 pm)
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Replying to: fedlawman (Sep 06, 2009 7:55 pm)
Thanks for your response. It does sound like something rolling around on the floor; we removed everything loose from the car, and were able to replicate the sound by rolling slowly on our paved driveway. We still get the noise even with the engine off, and the car rolling in neutral (down a slight grade). We put the car up on jack stands to do a visual inspection.There is nothing loose and no play anywhere on the drive shaft. Sounds crazy, but my husband looked under the car with his head hanging down as I drove slowly to see if he could see anything, and we again heard the noise under the center of the car, seems to be in the area just in front of the rear wheel wells, but in the center. Again, we hear this noise only at very low speeds, forward and backward both. Incidentally, it is an automatic transmission.
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- #1823 of 1827
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Re: 2000 volvo v70 awd turbo se making 'thud' [volvophan]
by xcv70sydney
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Sep 07, 2009 (2:34 am)
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Replying to: volvophan (Sep 06, 2009 8:30 pm)
Hi, it could be the differential = have you check the fluids? Or the exhaust rubbing against the upper body? That's where I would look. Failing that put the car on a hoist and check the drive shaft, uni joint and check for side movement of the rear wheels.
Good luck.
p.s. My 2001 V70XC has just turned 180000kms and only issue with it now is the core plug(like the common distributor but our series has one for each spark plug and they are $200 each = DOH!!)
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Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [k7hp]
by durak
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Sep 17, 2009 (1:24 pm)
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Replying to: k7hp (Aug 31, 2009 2:20 pm)
My V70 is 2002, but problems almost identical, plus right front axle, door locks go up and down as they please, right turn signal stop cooperating, cigarette outlets don't work (yes, I did check fuse), car is shaking at 60 miles per hour (nobody can find problem) and finaly I can't get more then 15000 to18000 miles on top line tires, tire shop keep telling me it is VOLVO vag, they known for this problem????? I had 2 Suburbans before, I drove them in to the ground, 200000 miles each, never a problem, tires were used for minimum of 60000miles, and that car is much heavier... Please, can anybody tell me any thing???? 
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Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [durak]
by volvophan
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Sep 17, 2009 (7:54 pm)
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Replying to: durak (Sep 17, 2009 1:24 pm)
My problem was diagnosed today. My indie mechanic says I have a bad rear torque tube bushing. Cost $100 inc part. Imagine what the dealer 'might' have said my problem was. Bad differential? The sky's the limit. Whew was I relieved.(Same mech welded a leaking tube on the tranny of my 1994 940 yesterday, $150 inc a fluid/filter change) Did you get an alignment at a good shop, check the wheel balance? Bent rim? Bad front end parts? Sounds like the tire problem and shaking could be related. Are the tires wearing unevenly? Not sure about the electrical problems, those are tricky. Good luck.
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Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [k7hp]
by woodyww
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Sep 20, 2009 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: k7hp (Aug 31, 2009 2:20 pm)
I know I'm late in responding, but IMO that's a whole of stuff to be going wrong on an '03 w/35000 miles. I can't believe that AZ heat is causing it all, like: fuel pump assembly for $1000. And transmission pan seal is leaking and will be $900 to replace????
If you told me it was a Land Rover, or old M-B or Audi, I'd understand. But I'm thinking your Lemon thesis may be correct--personally I'd sell it before you go broke......
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Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [woodyww]
by k7hp
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Sep 24, 2009 (12:33 pm)
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Replying to: woodyww (Sep 20, 2009 11:52 am)
Think you are right - if consumers reports mean anything , the 2002 and 2003 V70 are solid black for suspension related issues among others . Its pretty much a Toyota Venza , or Highlander . Gut tells me to buy American like a Ford but they are essentially the people who tell me to go to hell. GM has nothing I like . OK maybe a rear wheel drive Cadillac CTS wagon but the stylists have screwed up the rear opening height and reliability is not reported that hot+ they are pretty dear. But it looks like I am going to have to order to get anything close to what I want - hope the Volvo will last 10 -12 weeks. Today the ignition switch started binding. Cripes -
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