My '99 V70 wagon has been through what seems to be a number of high ticket maintenance/repairs. I do drive the heck out of it -- it's now at @110K miles. The latest news from my mechanic is that I need a new oxygen sensor which is estimated to cost @$340 incl.labor. (Diagnosis follows repeated "Check Engine" warnings.)I am averaging @$200-300 every other month with various service repsir charges.
Also noted on my account on an ongoing basis is the need to fix my (apparently) broken upper engine mount and a "noisy sway bar link."
Hate to be paranoid. Also hate to be clueless/easily-taken-advantage-of car owner.
my o2 sensor was just replaced at 85k miles (US) for $236.43 parts and .8 hrs labor @ $81/hr= 64.80 total $301 but this was not at a volvo dealer. you may have a good price there.
hasn't happened here
same here oops no that was on my ford escort wagon
or broke (money and car)
likewise. need to have confidence in that repair place.
I have a 99V70 also with about 130,000km. I recently had some front-end suspension work done for about $1,300 Canadian. I followed the link from yesterday in another entry about the ETM. The dealer will do a diagnostic test for $98. If the ETM is the problem, they will replace the module and charge Volvo the $98 assessment charge.
You don't mention where you live but it seems as if it may be the US.
$340 seems a bit high to me for replacement of an oxygen sensor--but then again, I do most of my own work and have the true luxury of having a friend who builds race cars and lets me use his facilities in a nice heated shop with a lift.
That said, o2 sensors can at times be a real bear to remove--especially in the Northeast US where rust is an issue. I took one out last week and on a lift it took me about 5 minutes with the correct tool. A few days later I did another and it took me over an hour.
Bottom line is I don't think you are being screwed on the labor aspect--but the part can certainly be had for no more than $180 US--or perhaps as little as $ 100.
Still...if you had this done by a competent shop and they used an OEM Volvo sensor they had to buy and go collect from the dealer, the price does sound within reason.
Just be grateful your vehicle is not a Toyota Sienna van. I have one that was given to me and at 54K it needed nearly $600 worth of sensors and a new $500 steering rack. Total cost to get it to pass inspection was $2,050 and change.
If you think Volvo parts are expensive just start buying Toyota parts that are OEM and a dealer item only.
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