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2007 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 125 repairs.
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2007 Volvo S60 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 89 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Volvo S60

Engine not specified

Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

36000 mi

US $150
Rear parking assist sensors controller stopped working. This turns off the sensors and give you a "memo" alert on the instrument cluster that service is needed. Controller is located in trunk-area, near driver's side rear light. Plug & play. 

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2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S60 in Texas, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2014
Sep 2012

95000 mi

US $25
Clicking in front axle. Purchase new axle bolt with rubber bushing and replaced. 10 minute job. Click is gone. Use one for xc90 not original. 
Apr 2013

99700 mi

US $400
engine would flood and die. It was clearly a sensor issue telling the computer to add too much fuel. Tried replacing several cheaper sensors first. Cleaned throttle body and sensor. 
May 2013

100000 mi

US $50
had check engine light. very intermittent. had to fix through process of elimination. Replaced and cleaned a few things. Turned out to be mass air flow sensor. PCV breather hose got brittle and broke. 
Jun 2013

103000 mi
hard shift 2-3rd gear. trim pc came off 
Jun 2014

113000 mi

US $750
repalced angle gear and sensor 
Volvo S60 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

112000 mi

US $75
Bushings failed on rear sway bar. Repair parts were astronomical so I simply had the bar removed. If it proves to be an issue I'll buy a new one and have it installed. 
Volvo S60 in Texas, United States
May 2010 - May 2014
Sep 2010

55000 mi

US $103
Turn signal switch shorted. Turn signal would not blink consistently, trip computer changed setting each time turn signal was turned on. Replacing switch/lever mechanism fixed it. Part number: 31268561 
Oct 2010

56000 mi

US $548
Emissions system leak detection pump failed and was replaced (caused check-engine light); part number 30774518 (dealer-installed). Also, rain squeal issue (when wet, exhaust resonator touches rear propeller shaft) addressed by exhaust bracket part number 
Sep 2011

67000 mi

US $829
Clock spring replaced. Part #31313083, cost $417.39. Was causing anti-skid system to be disabled. Also had alignment and oil change done during service. 
Nov 2011

67000 mi

US $1241
Engine cooling: Replaced leaky radiator Suspension: Replaced broken front upper spring mounts/seats 
Dec 2011

68000 mi

US $100
Replaced both top engine mount and bottom transmission-engine mount. 
Jun 2013

84000 mi

US $230
Top engine mount was worn out, causing minor clunk noise during acceleration, so replaced it and lower engine/transmission mounts. 
Jul 2013

84700 mi

US $170
Driver's front side made a clunk noise during gentle on/off throttle, and on rough roads at low speed. Inspection showed axle bolt behind the driver's side front wheel cap had come loose. Bolt was re-inserted and Loctite was added. 
May 2014

91000 mi
The spring seats were worn out again, after about 30k miles. Also, the front 4c struts and front control arms needed to be replaced. 
Volvo S60 in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2012 - Jun 2015
Jul 2013

61200 mi
Brake position sensor throwing a fault code. "Brake System Service Required" Replaced brake position sensor under CPO warranty. 
Jun 2014

88000 mi

US $900
Both rear wheel bearings. 
Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2012
Jul 2009

7500 mi
Warranty work - compass in mirror would stick on one direction. They reprogramed it. Still does not work right. 
Jun 2010

24000 mi
passenger door lock mechanism failed. Unable to lock or unlock door with fob or button. 
Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
Dec 2010

27000 mi
Fuel pump replaced. Steering stops replaced Wiper blade hit trim. Not fixed. 
Jan 2011

29000 mi
Wiper arm was bent, fixed. Transmission shifting roughly. Could not replicate. 
Feb 2011

31300 mi
Yellow leak. Nothing found. Right rear headrest wouldn't stay up. Blocks in window replaced. 
Mar 2011

35000 mi
Headrest falls down by itself. New headrest was ordered. Trip computer was resetting by itself. Software was updated. Side hop issue. Was told that they would look into TNN and problem would be addressed when headrest was installed. 
Volvo S60 in Idaho, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

19000 mi

US $250
headlight alignment, and harness routing 
Aug 2009

22000 mi
sunroof replacement. radiator replacement turn signal replacement. 
Volvo S60 in Oregon, United States
Sep 2008 - Oct 2012
Jul 2010

15500 mi

US $700
New radiator, after plastic radiator end cap in aluminum radiator came loose and coolant was slowly leaking (retarded design) Fuel pump replaced - fuel level integrated with fuel pump - was indicating tank empty whenever tank was below 1/4 (more than 3/4 empty). Also replaced kinked fuel lines (also defective from factory). Power steering line was incorrectly routed at factory and had minor kink as a result. Power steering line was re-routed according to manufacturer original specification - now un-kinked. 
Sep 2011

27000 mi
Leak in trunk from where spoiler attaches to boot lid. Dealer attempted to seal with butyl sealant. Did not seal all spoiler anchors. Others now leaking. Dealer will fix.  Multi function switch for left turn signal (where turn signal stalk attaches in steering column) malfunctioned frequently, and was replaced. 
Jun 2012

28000 mi

US $60
Factory front mounted radiator suffered extreme corrosion due to road salt - paint was flaking off, aluminum was corroded. Removed faking paint. Treated with hexavalent chromium. Repainted with high-temp silicone paint. 
Oct 2012

29000 mi

US $25
Windshield washer nozzle bracket holding driver side washer fluid spraying nozzle in place spontaneously broke. Nozzle did not spray onto windshield as a result of broken bracket. Bracket and nozzle are one piece, so replaced entire nozzle. 

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2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2013
Oct 2008

24000 mi
Replace gas cap and software update. Wir pressure leak in the fuel vapor system. 
Nov 2008

27000 mi
Left front wheel bearing 
Dec 2008

26000 mi
Replace left front wheel bearing 
Oct 2009

45000 mi

US $287
Left front ball joint. Both sides replaced under warranty 
Jan 2013

124200 mi

US $1350
Replace water pump. Intermittant leak. discovered when replacing timing belt, at 120k service. Leak appeared to have existed since summer. Minor coolant loss during heat of summer (90+ deg.), but no leak to ground. 

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2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 6-speed manual FWD

Volvo S60 in Puerto Rico
May 2016 - Jun 2020
Jun 2016

87000 mi

US $3
Coolant hose to radiator and others loose/rotten internaly Engine mount brushings worn Failing or near end of useful life spark plugs 
May 2017

98000 mi

US $35
Passenger side low beam headlight cables melted and shorted. Replaced 
Nov 2017

101090 mi
Speed sensor faulty. Replaced 

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2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012

38805 mi
Radiator was replaced under warranty at 38,805 miles.the side tubes had separated from the fin section. Total repair time was 3 hrs. Radiator was replaced under warranty at 38,805 miles.the side tubes had separated from the fin section. Total repair time was 3 hrs. 
Oct 2014

60700 mi

US $205
Passenger side airbag seat sensor shorted out and thus disabled the seat sensor AND the steering column sensor was covered under an extended warranty thus instead of 2800.00 it was 205.00 
Sep 2017

79000 mi

US $2000
timing belt 
Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jun 2022
Nov 2010

19220 mi
Plastic holding seatbelt to the side wall of the car came lose, brang it to dealer and dealer superglued it back on. Did not charge the third party warranty provider, was free of charge.  
May 2016

71300 mi

C $50
Headlight out. Difficult to change out as it is in a cramped space 
Dec 2017

76880 mi

C $3000
Ac compressor replaced 
Jul 2018

82460 mi

C $1500
Broken throttle body, common issue amongst s60. Unfortunately out of warranty 
Jul 2019

83700 mi

C $3000
AC replacement 

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2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S60 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
Nov 2016

62000 mi

C $1000
Broken ignition column. Key would not turn. 

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2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in California, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2018

48000 mi

US $190
Replaced leaking radiator 
Jun 2020

60000 mi

US $200
replaced front pads and rotors 
Mar 2021

67000 mi

US $680
Ignition assembly broke and car could not be started - key would turn to position 1 and no further. Required ordering a new ignition assembly from Volvo by VIN number so it would work with the keys, and programmed by a mechanic with the VIDA software. 
May 2021

67000 mi

US $60
replaced engine mounts Front suspension was worn - replaced front struts, strut bearings, spring seats, control arms, lower ball joints 
Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States
Dec 2016 - Aug 2019
Dec 2016

177000 mi

US $450
Lower front control arms had cracked bushings (replaced control arms). Ball joints replaced as preventative. Inner and Outer tie-rods and sway bar end links replaced as preventative. 
Volvo S60 in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
Oct 2014

107000 mi

US $450
Strut mount pads. Last about 40,000 miles.  Also lower motor mount was broke. Love this car! Keep it maintained and the repair cost minimal. 
Jan 2016

113300 mi

US $175
Lower control arm bushing worn out. Decided to replace both sides so cost was more. Fantastic car! 
Feb 2016

119100 mi

US $900
Wheel bearing. Normal wear and tear at 118,000 Not gonna list all. Replaced rear brakes and shocks, front struts. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2016
Jul 2011

54000 mi

US $1100
Water leaks into trunk when it rains. Gas cap cover lock doesn't lock 
Dec 2012

68000 mi

US $1063
Had a terrible rattle/squeak that we had checked at our 60k checkup. Was told that it was the front struts and the noise will gradually get worse but is not dangerous. Will need to bring it back another time. 
Jan 2013

68000 mi

US $1050
Front struts were replaced. 
Apr 2015

91800 mi

US $50
It turned out to be a Freon leak. The Schraeder valve was replaced. The passenger air bag warning light was always on. my dealer(Car Max) had to send it out to be diagnosed, thats why they had the car so long. It turned out to be nothing. 
Mar 2016

105000 mi

US $700
Had to replace the Schrader valve again and recharge the system. Replace power steering hose Oil cooler seal leaking and replaced Crankshaft sensor faulty and replaced There is so much buzzing on AM radio that it cannot be listened to. This has been a problem for a long time. They were unable to fix it. 
Sep 2016

108000 mi
AM radio buzzing never fixed. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
May 2010 - Mar 2020
Jan 2015

81000 mi
Front strut bushings worn/noisy; replaced. 
Mar 2017

110000 mi

US $270
Automatic transmission was surging; other driveability issues. Transmission was drained and filled. I consider it a repair as Volvo states no fluid change interval or inspection. 
Jan 2018

116000 mi

US $600
Fuel pressure sensor replaced 
Volvo S60 in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2012
Apr 2011

81000 mi

US $250
Leakage detection pump failed, generic code P2402, volvos' code ECM-433C 
Volvo S60 in New York, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2017
Mar 2011

36000 mi
Headlamp washer pump replaced 
Apr 2012

60700 mi
Replaced front passenger seat belt Replaced seat rails for driver's seat 
Dec 2014

122000 mi

US $450
replace driver side front hub & bearing replace struts 
Jan 2016

70300 mi

US $785
Replaced headlamp assemblies. One was ruined when I hit a deer; replaced the pair. Replaced headlamp washer pump. It failed 
Sep 2016

157000 mi

US $1200
Replace pads and rotors all the way around. Replace front brake hoses. Replace parking brake shoes 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

55000 mi
Cupping noise from passenger side wheel area. Noise occurs while driving at low speeds and going over small bumps and/or driveways. Dealer could not replicate the noise. Vehicle would not start on 4 occasions. I would have to pump the gas to get the vehicle to start on the 5th or 6th crank. Dealer could not replicate the problem and no code came up on the diagnostic test. 
Mar 2013

76000 mi

US $1200
PCV hose was cracked and needed replacing. Intermediate service performed: brake fluid change, oil & filter change, check brakes, and change power steering fluid. 
May 2016

101400 mi

US $900
Rear driver side door wouldn't lock. Rear driver side door lock replaced as well as driver side module & switch. 
Jun 2016

103000 mi

US $2400
Front end was making a clunking sound over bumps. Had to replace front struts, spring seats, control arm bushings and replaced rear shocks as well. 
Volvo S60 in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

109000 mi

US $38
Front high beam socket replaced after numerous lamps due to short circuit at connection. 

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2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

49000 mi
My low beams and high beams stopped working. It was an electrical issue that required that they order an entirely new headlight system. 
Volvo S60 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2016 - May 2018
Aug 2016

89600 mi

US $400
Replaced 2 tire pressure sensors 
Sep 2016

91000 mi

US $1200
Replaced most of exhaust system (Straight pipe,Muffler, Resonater 
Aug 2017

97000 mi

US $560
Faulty tire pressure warning system. Required computer update and new sensors 
Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013

39300 mi

US $110
Battery Replacement 
Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States
May 2010 - Mar 2018
Jul 2010

55500 mi

US $150
Check engine light from fuel pressure in tank not related to gas cap tightness 
Jan 2011

US $110
Had to repair the fuel cap - the gasket was leaking. cost was $100 for the diagnostic and $10 for the cap. 
Jul 2013

87000 mi

US $700
Radiator cracked, replaced radiator 
Jan 2016

68000 mi

US $200
whining noise from engine when rainy/wet and accelerating. Remains un-repaired. 
Dec 2017

113000 mi

US $400
Back up sensor replacement 
Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Sep 2011 - Apr 2015
Oct 2011

39000 mi

US $100
Ignition lock broke 
Jan 2013

57400 mi

US $100
spring seats had to be replaced. they were splitting. 
Jun 2014

77000 mi

US $180
tie rod needed to be replaced 
Sep 2014

78000 mi
check engine light came on. Needed a software update 
Mar 2015

81000 mi

US $1200
shock absorbers low coolant light. there was a crack in the coolant coolant resovoir 
Apr 2015

81000 mi

US $200
check engine light was on. leak in evap system. leaking fuel filler neck 

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2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

Volvo S60 in Poland
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Sep 2016

69440 mi

$6000
Variable timing gear wheels x2, oil, engine timing gear, damper 

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2006.5 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Volvo S60 in Great Britain
Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015

100700 mi

£800
Car simply turned off. Towed to nearby volvo "expert". They replaced fuel pump & Crank pos'n sensor but had problems. Informed Clutch & DMF also damaged. Asked me for 12.5hrs labour 4 clutch. Towed to 2nd Garage. 
Mar 2015

102000 mi

£1024
Clutch was installed back2front by seller. Bolt fell out & destroyed clutch, DMF & crank pos'n sensor. ECU cut fuel supply, so pump was not faulty. 1st garage had damaged wiring loom. 2nd Garage fixed Clutch slave cylinder leaking. Should have been changed when the 1st bad clutch was fitted (labour costs dictate replacement at time of clutch change - standard respectable garage practice). 
Oct 2015

108000 mi

£175
An ABS sensor ring had cracked. After replacing it light came back on, though. 
Dec 2015

108000 mi
2 dodgy garages caused probs elecs/ABS/DPF by damaging wiring loom. After £8K on car+repairs in 1.8yrs. Good garage couldn't guarantee correction of rubbish & unneeded work of 1st 2 garages. Sold for £500. AVOID P&R Motors Kirkstall Leeds. 

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