CarComplaints.com Notes: It's widely known that Volvo’s are built like tanks, especially the XC70. So it's no surprise this beast has a near perfect crash test rating. When it comes to the 2nd generation of the XC70, the 2006 is the first year that doesn't show potential transmission problems making it a best bet.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
180,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace exhaust valve (1 reports)
2006 Volvo XC70 engine problems

engine problem

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2006 Volvo XC70 Owner Comments

problem #1

Oct 102019

XC70 2.5L 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Tried the usual common solutions first like replacing the spark plug and/or ignition coil for the affected cylinder. Had a compression test done and cylinder showed no compression. Further investigation determined cause as a burned exhaust valve. Saw a claim made that the engine is supposed to last at least 500,000 miles without major issues. Turns out getting a shop to replace the valve would cost much more than the car is worth, so why bother? Also saw elsewhere that burned exhaust valves are actually fairly common around my mileage range for that particular engine. Been a great car up until this point. Will now have to limp around on 4 cylinders either until I get it the valve replaced (might as well replace them all) or get something new.

- Barry E., Bremerton, WA, US

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