V70: Gearbox Clutch failure

[tommyweaves]

So, after thirteen and a half years and 140k miles my clutch has just randomly failed whilst I popped into Toolstation and left the car running. Went back and clutch would not disengage. Had pedal pressure but was stiffer than normal. I suspect failed bearing or pressure plate.

So it seems it's time for a new clutch kit with DMF and slave cylinder.

Anyone got experience of cost? I'm expecting £1500 to £2000. Ouch!

[FreshAir]

Issue you may well face is availability. Someone else needed one, Volvo had none, and neither the manufacturer.

I think £1,500 fitted is about right.

[tommyweaves]

Originally Posted by FreshAir

Issue you may well face is availability. Someone else needed one, Volvo had none, and neither the manufacturer.

I think £1,500 fitted is about right.

Thanks for replying. I rang a local garage at 8.30 this morning, had a quote by 11.00 and they collected the car at 12.45. The DMF is going to be genuine Volvo
and the rest OEM brands; so that's interesting what you said on availability - the only DMF available was from Volvo.

They're doing the whole job tomorrow and I can collect Thursday morning.

Cost: £1709.00. I can live with that given they sent a truck to pick up the car and they're doing it so quickly.

[krzemien]

Originally Posted by tommyweaves

So, after thirteen and a half years and 140k miles ...

Ooops, I slowly dread something similar taking place... My chariot will be 15 years old this coming Sep, and although my mileage is lower (currently just above 120k), and car behaves impeccably, I remain realistic and semi-prepared that I might need to shell out at some stage...

Hopefully not during the forthcoming holidays in Europe

[tommyweaves]

Originally Posted by krzemien

Ooops, I slowly dread something similar taking place... My chariot will be 15 years old this coming Sep, and although my mileage is lower (currently just above 120k), and car behaves impeccably, I remain realistic and semi-prepared that I might need to shell out at some stage...

Hopefully not during the forthcoming holidays in Europe

Well I got the car back today. Clutch is so light and the gear change like it was when new. I'd got so accustomed to a "bitey" clutch and stiff pedal I hadn't realised how bad it was. I knew deep down it was knackered but it just kept working!

Looked at the old parts and the DMF was completely f@cked. Diaphragm spring was all over the place.