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2008 Volvo V50 repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 26 repairs.
2008 Volvo V50 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (35%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Brunei Darussalam Jun 2011 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Apr 20144960 mi$540 | Rotary starter (ignition) control unit (SCU) would not go back to 0 (zero) after each driving trip. Had to alternate switch position betwn II & III for 10 to 20mins before it can go back to 0 if not the car batt will go flat. Gear knob sliding rubber sleeve cover protecting the moving knob gear linkage mechanism (at pedestal betwn driver and passenger seat) was also coincidentally replaced as the rubber had split a few months earlier. | ||
| Jan 20166200 mi$800 | Left rear shock absorber leaking...NIVOMAT Rear Self Levelling Suspension | ||
| Jan 20208680 mi$1400 | Left Rear Shock Absorber replaced - Nivomat Self Levelling Suspension | ||
2008 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V50 in Colorado, United States - Feb 2008 | |||
| Feb 20084500 mi | Front Passenger door lock buttons stop working. Strange electronic buzzing from inside of dash. | ||
2008 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Arizona, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Dec 201292000 miUS $370 | CV boot replacement | ||
| May 201399600 miUS $323 | replacement of right cv boot | ||
| Sep 2013106000 miUS $95 | leaking radiator overflow canister | ||
| Aug 2014122000 miUS $590 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Mar 2015128000 miUS $663 | Replaced spark plugs and coil packs | ||
| Jul 2016149700 mi | Replaced all front tie rods Replaced all front sway bars Replaced complete front drive axle assemblies Replaced compressor | ||
| Mar 2017160000 miUS $200 | Replaced oil filter housing and breather tube Replace oxygen sensors | ||
| May 2017164000 miUS $2600 | Timing belt failed, causing all valves to be damaged. Repaired head. Replaced water pump, belt, all valves. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201251460 mi | ABS system out when sold. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| May 201774400 miC $1000 | AC clutch was defective. The entire AC compressor, including the clutch was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201774400 miC $800 | Engine was making a funny noise. It turned out that vacuum pressure regulator was defective, and was providing far too much vacuum. The noise was air leaking past seals, such as the oil filler cap. The vacuum pressure regulator was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201893000 miC $770 | replace rear brake calipers, replace rear brake pads, replace rear brake rotors | ||
| Sep 201897340 miC $1500 | Front struts and strut mounts replaced | ||
2007.5 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Sweden - Jun 2010 | |||
| Feb 201031000 mi | Noticed a vibration in steering wheel. Dealer replaced brake calipers and new rotors+pads front on warranty. | ||
| Jun 201039060 mi | Car sold. | ||
2007.5 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 109hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Norway Feb 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| May 201158260 mi | There was a leak on 1 diesel injector. They replaced all gaskets and holders on all 4 injectors. They also replaced the hose from airfilter box to the turbo. I paid for the hose. | ||
| Nov 201164480 mi$1200 | The Webasto diesel heater went out. Had to clean it, and replace ignition parts. A dirty job with a lot of tooling. Parts for 100 dollar, and 1100 dollar in labor. Sick! | ||
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