Blower motor dead.
 

Morning Volvo bods!
Quick question,
The blower motor on my 2012 V70 has gone to its final resting place (moment of silence please)
Had a quick look online last night as I planned to do it myself....I now don't plan to do it myself.
Has anybody got an idea of labour time/cost for doing the job?
The answer may change my mind back again.
Thanks,
Paul.

There are two aspects of heater fan motors that cause failure. One is the motor burning out and the other is the speed control system doing likewise. I'm not sure how this effects your car but some systems have more problems with the speed control than the motor. Hang fire until someone with more experience comes along to advise.

Thanks tatsfield,
It's been squeaking for months and then yesterday it was like Jon Bonham had moved in, a final drum solo before the inevitable.

Ah, that sounds like the motor seized.

You need a special tool to remove the motor. If you haven’t got that, then there’s no point starting the job. The tool alone is about £70.

A garage will charge around three hours labour plus the part (independent Volvo garage). If you go to a dealership, most of which charge £120 an hour, you’d be talking £360 in labour alone plus the part & VAT. Its an awkward job & a slow process.

To be fair that doesn't seem too bad, considering the work that seems to be involved and the need for the special tool.
Think I'll get it booked in on Monday, as 3 hours in the workshop would probably equate to 6 on the drive, and my elderly neighbour blushing at language.
Thanks all, I'll post a link to the video I found in case any body fancies a go.

I’d suggest you get an estimate first before booking anything in. Garage prices vary vastly…

The blower unit can be removed after removing the glove box. The speed controller is the prime suspect. Replaced mine with a unit from the breakers .

Controller failures are silent while motor bearing failures often squeal and the OP says that the unit squeaked and the squeak got worse and worse until it failed so I'd still back a failed motor although the speed controller would be a lesser problem if it's accessible.