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Volvo, 940/960 Common Issues

1. Rust on body panels

Occurrence: 30%Cost to repair: $1200

Symptoms:

Rust spots, holes in metal, water leaks


2. Faulty oxygen sensor

Occurrence: 20%Cost to repair: $300

Symptoms:

Poor engine performance, rough idling, decreased fuel efficiency


3. Timing belt failure

Occurrence: 25%Cost to repair: $800

Symptoms:

Engine sputtering, loss of power, strange noises


4. Faulty transmission solenoid

Occurrence: 18%Cost to repair: $500

Symptoms:

Transmission slipping, hesitation, or refusal to engage gears


5. Water pump failure

Occurrence: 22%Cost to repair: $600

Symptoms:

Overheating engine, leaking coolant, steam coming from radiator cap


6. Faulty catalytic converter

Occurrence: 15%Cost to repair: $900

Symptoms:

Decreased performance, poor fuel efficiency, 'cat' light on dashboard


7. Corrosion on exhaust system components

Occurrence: 12%Cost to repair: $700

Symptoms:

Rust, holes in exhaust system, decreased engine performance


8. Faulty mass airflow sensor

Occurrence: 14%Cost to repair: $200

Symptoms:

Poor engine performance, rough idling, decreased fuel efficiency


9. Faulty anti-lock braking system (ABS) module

Occurrence: 10%Cost to repair: $400

Symptoms:

Warning lights on dashboard, ABS failure during hard braking


10. Rear main seal leakage

Occurrence: 9%Cost to repair: $500

Symptoms:

Oil leaks from rear of engine, stains on garage floor

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