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#1820 of 1905 2000 volvo v70 awd turbo se making 'thud' by volvophan

Sep 06, 2009 (7:48 pm)

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.

#1821 of 1905 Re: 2000 volvo v70 awd turbo se making 'thud' [volvophan] by fedlawman

Sep 06, 2009 (8:55 pm)

Replying to: volvophan (Sep 06, 2009 7:48 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?

#1822 of 1905 Re: 2000 volvo v70 awd turbo se making 'thud' [fedlawman] by volvophan

Sep 06, 2009 (9:30 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Sep 06, 2009 8:55 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.

#1823 of 1905 Re: 2000 volvo v70 awd turbo se making 'thud' [volvophan] by xcv70sydney

Sep 07, 2009 (3:34 am)

Replying to: volvophan (Sep 06, 2009 9:30 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!!)

#1824 of 1905 Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [k7hp] by durak

Sep 17, 2009 (2:24 pm)

Replying to: k7hp (Aug 31, 2009 3:20 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????

#1825 of 1905 Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [durak] by volvophan

Sep 17, 2009 (8:54 pm)

Replying to: durak (Sep 17, 2009 2:24 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.

#1826 of 1905 Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [k7hp] by woodyww

Sep 20, 2009 (12:52 pm)

Replying to: k7hp (Aug 31, 2009 3:20 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......

#1827 of 1905 Re: 2003 V70 2.4 T - 35000 miles [woodyww] by k7hp

Sep 24, 2009 (1:33 pm)

Replying to: woodyww (Sep 20, 2009 12:52 pm)
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 -

#1828 of 1905 New V70 - which options? by biancar

Apr 04, 2010 (3:38 pm)

I'm considering buying a new V70 (debating between this and the Subaru Outback). At this point I have to take something that's already on a dealer's lot, pretty much, since the model is being discontinued.
 
I really want Premium, Climate, and Convenience. Would take BLISS and the PCC if they happen to be on the car.
 
Can anyone comment about the NAV system? Is it worth looking for a car with it? Those seem to be very rare.
 
It is also harder than I thought it would be to find Premium, Climate and Convenience all together, but I have found a couple, I think. Dealer's websites do not always explain what packages are on the car, and some aren't clear if their MSRP includes the destination fee or not. Going back and forth between Volvo's main site and the dealer's site, I think I can make a good guess as to what packages are included, though.
 
Is there anything you did not get that you wished you had, or the reverse, something you got that you felt afterwards was not worth the money?

#1829 of 1905 Re: New V70 - which options? [biancar] by volvobuff

Apr 04, 2010 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: biancar (Apr 04, 2010 3:38 pm)
Actually, the final date for ordering a 2010 V70 from the factory equipped as you would like to have it is April 15th. I just ordered one equipped pretty much loaded, with Metallic, Premium, Climate, Multimedia (incl Nav), Technology, BLIS, PCC, & Xenon. What can I say -- I like gadgets.
 
There are very few V70s on dealer lots; most dealers have one or at most two, and most of the ones available have at most Premium and Climate. Finding a stock vehicle with Nav is virtually impossible.
 
I have at present a 2007 V50 and 2008 S40, both with the same Nav system as the current V70. A lot of folks (mostly reviewers) don't like the Volvo Nav system, as its controls are out of sight behind the wheel. I found that once I got used to it, it was very intuitive and quick, easy, and safe to use. Having the screen high up on the dash is a *big* safety plus, after having had several other cars with much lower displays that require the driver to look down and away from the road.
 
I would suggest that you find a dealer willing to order you the V70 that you really want to have, rather than settle for a stripped stock vehicle. However, you will have to get the deal done in the next week or so, or you will be out of luck. There is still $2500 dealer cash back available, plus $500/lease or $1000/purchase bonus if you currently own a Volvo. You should be able to do a deal for a few hundred over invoice, less the above amounts. Let us know how you make out.

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