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1998 Volvo S70 Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Secondary Air Injection System, Mass Air Flow Sensor, Evaporative Control Purge Valve and the Engine Thermostat. The cost to repair the Secondary Air Injection System problem will vary with each part but is estimated between $115.00 and $400.00 for parts and labor. The cost to repair the Mass Air Flow sensor is estimated at $196.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Evaporative Control Purge Valve is estimated at $62.00 for parts and $31.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Thermostat is estimated at $24.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Antilock Brake Module. Failure of the Antilock Brake Module may result in ABS warning indicator illumination. The cost to repair the Antilock Brake Module is estimated at $462.00 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor. Failure of the Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor may result in no air conditioning operation. The cost to repair the Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor is estimated at $99.80 for parts and $19.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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