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My 2001 XC70 with 58000 miles, recently serviced by Volvo Charlottesville (VA) at both 44000 and 50000 miles DIED.
Low pressure oil light came on, seemed like car was still functioning but with some strange engine noise. Volvo Bangor (ME) advised having AAA tow the car to the dealership. Darlings Volvo indicated that the turbo seal was leaking, so they fixed that and had a mechanic test drive the car and the engine failed completely.
Now Darling is recommending that the entire engine be replaced due to sludge build up. At 44000 there was some indication of buildup and Volvo service supposedly cleaned it. No indication of any problem at 50,000 miles.
The estimate for replacing engine is $7500, about half the Kelley Blue Book trade-in value. Meanwhile I'm stuck in Maine (fortunately it's nice weather) trying to get back to Virginia.
Is this an isolated case? Or, is the Volvo reign for longevity over? Stay tuned to see whether Volvo stands behind its product.
Low pressure oil light came on, seemed like car was still functioning but with some strange engine noise. Volvo Bangor (ME) advised having AAA tow the car to the dealership. Darlings Volvo indicated that the turbo seal was leaking, so they fixed that and had a mechanic test drive the car and the engine failed completely.
Now Darling is recommending that the entire engine be replaced due to sludge build up. At 44000 there was some indication of buildup and Volvo service supposedly cleaned it. No indication of any problem at 50,000 miles.
The estimate for replacing engine is $7500, about half the Kelley Blue Book trade-in value. Meanwhile I'm stuck in Maine (fortunately it's nice weather) trying to get back to Virginia.
Is this an isolated case? Or, is the Volvo reign for longevity over? Stay tuned to see whether Volvo stands behind its product.