# Volvo 2001 xc70

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2001-xc70/28232>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** volvo\
**Created:** [March 24, 2009, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2001-xc70/28232 "2009-03-24T13:06:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![vseebeck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d2c977/32.png) [@vseebeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vseebeck)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2001-xc70/28232/1 "2009-03-24T13:06:03Z")

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I am considering purchasing a used Volvo with 67,000mi and have done some internet research that there is a real scary etm problem where the car is tooling along on the hwy and it just dies, no warning. It sounds like the repair is $1200 and that doesn’t always seem to solve the problem. I really like the station wagon, but I don’t think this is worth the risk if all this is true. Was this only a problem for the 1999, 2000,2001? Or is this a continuing problem with the 03, and up?

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**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2001-xc70/28232/2 "2009-03-24T13:13:33Z")

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I See There’s A Recall On Some 99-02 C70s For Reprogramming So They Don’t Slip Into A Limp-Home Mode.

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**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2001-xc70/28232/3 "2009-03-24T13:20:12Z")

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If you are OK with about $2,000 to 3,000 a year in repair bills (not including tires, and oil changes) then buy the Volvo. Locate a good independent shop that knows Volvo you’ll get to know them well.

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**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2001-xc70/28232/4 "2009-03-24T13:24:04Z")

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My suggestion if you like the Volvo you may be able to acquire a 2005+ Outback or Legacy wagon for the same price if that model appeals. They are quite reliable in 2005-present and offer equal safety without Volvo repair prices.

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**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2001-xc70/28232/5 "2009-03-24T19:32:13Z")

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Agree; even good Volvos cost an arm and a leg to keep going. Buy the Subaru or a Honda or Toyota product instead!