Component Failure Table

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The last thing we want to see is a customer’s Volvo towed into our shop due to a major component failure. These repair jobs are expensive, time consuming and inefficient as far as our shop flow is concerned not to mention budget busting as far as you are concerned. Almost all major component failures could have been avoided with some proactive parts replacement. These parts are relatively inexpensive when compared to component replacements. As a result, we have compiled the following list of parts we monitor that are known causes of expensive component failures.

Model: Most 4 Cylinders
Component: Flame Trap
Resulting Failure: Excessive crankcase pressure and failure of engine seals.
Preventive Cost To Repair: $30
Potential Cost of Failure: $500

Model: Most 4 Cylinders
Component: Timing Belt
Resulting Failure: Driver Stranded
Preventive Cost To Repair: $258–$279 (8 valve engines)
Potential Cost of Failure: $300 +Inconvenience

Model: All
Component: Fuel Pump Relay
Resulting Failure: Driver Stranded.
Preventive Cost To Repair: $38 – $70
Potential Cost of Failure: Possible Danger and Inconvenience

Model: All
Component: Original Equipment Plastic Tank Radiators
Resulting Failure: Engine overheat and destruction
Preventive Cost To Repair: $344-$390
Potential Cost of Failure: $3,000+

Model: 240's
Component: Right Engine Mount (240)
Resulting Failure: Loss of oil pressure due to hole rubbed in oil filter.
Preventive Cost To Repair: $35 – $80
Potential Cost of Failure: $500

Model: All
Component: Temp Gauge and/or Oil Pressure Warning Malfunction
Resulting Failure: Engine destruction due to driver not being alerted to problem.
Preventive Cost To Repair: $44 – $175
Potential Cost of Failure: $3,000+

Model: All Automatics
Component: Automatic Transmission Rear Bushing and Seal
Resulting Failure: Transmission failure
Preventive Cost To Repair: $195
Potential Cost of Failure: $1,000 – 1,750

Model: All
Component: Water Pump
Resulting Failure: Engine overheat and destruction.
Preventive Cost To Repair: $95 – $230 (8 valve engine)
Potential Cost of Failure: $3,000+

*All above prices are approximate and are subject to change.