I have a 2001 V70T5 with 123,000 miles that has a recurring problem with the front suspension. I have had the control arm bushings and ball joints replaced on both sides, plus both struts, antisway bar end links, tie rods end, etc.
After approx. 6 months after doing all of the above, the front bushings on the control arms are broken again (cracked). My wife drives the car and is pretty conservative in her driving. I replace the right side bushings myself and the local shop did the left.
Is there a known problem with this year and model?
Thanks for any suggestions.

What is the condition of the struts ? Have they been replaced lately? If so did you install the proper ones ? Have your springs checked I've heard about someone breaking a coil spring now and then but the control arm is pretty tough. Do you have a lot of bad roads where you live ? All Im saying i9s that something is causing this to happen.Good luck!!! RK

The struts were replaced at the same time along with IPD heavy duty top strut supports. Also replaced were the tie rod ends and antisway bar end links. We do not have bad roads around here except for a few potholes.
Thanks for your reply. I did find a good price of $85 for the complete replacemnet control with bushings at fcp Groton. I will do that instead of the bushing job but I would like to find out why this happens before a spend some more money as this requires an alignment also.

You shouldn't need an alignment because you only have to disconnect three bolts . The two at the bushings and the ball joint. Install the new control arm and you are back to the original settings.

Thanks for the info.