I am helping a friend look for a '98 S70. In evaluating each car, it would be good to know the costs of certain repairs to factor into the decision.
The following list contains a few things that might need to be done. I am looking for straight retail prices, as there will be no DIY option available.

timing belt, water pump, etc.
brakes, front & rear
tie rods
control arms
cv boots

If there are other repairs that might be coming up on a car with 100 to 150k miles, I'd appreciate hearing about them.

Thanks.

 

Timing belt around and water pump around $700 depends where you go. I paid $300 to get my rear brakes done at midas i think. Tie rods and control arms are easy to do but not sure how much. Not sure bout cv boots. When was the last time pcv was replaced do you know? Also spark plugs and wires too. Then transmission fluid flush around $100.

 

At the time of my posting yesterday, we didn't have specific cars in mind. Today we do.
We will ask about the pcv valve. Is that expensive to replace?

 

Its not a valve but probably under $100 to replace it and whole kit goes around $110.

 

If you pay to have the PCV system replaced, it will cost between $600 and $900. You can get all repair cost from the local dealer, they will freely give you that info at the service department. Just call them.

 

I have seen the post about the repair/replacement of the system. I can hope we're not faced with that soon.

We have looked at a '98 S70 with 83k original miles and it seems very likely that my friend will proceed with the purchase. I have a few more questions to ask, but feel that it would be hard to do better.

I appreciate all of the advice.

 

The best way to check to see if the PCV system needs to be replaced is to let the car warm up, pull the oil dip stick out about 6" while it is ideling, if you see smoke coming from the dip stick hole, it is likely in need of replacement.

 

The seller of the car we are considering is a local Swedish auto repair shop. We have been impressed with the forthright answers we've been getting, so I will ask him about the pcv system.

 

Attached is a pic of the car under consideration. You will notice that it is missing the left & right grilles on the bumper. I have found them for $12 at myvolvopartsonline.com. They seem to be a pretty straightforward snap in. Am I missing anything?

Thanks.