2004 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2004

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2004 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

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

Other (7%)

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2004 Volvo S60 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (65%)

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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.

2004 Volvo S60

Engine not specified

43000 mi

US $400
Sunroof drain line was blocked causing leaks to passenger front floorboard. Had to remove seats and all carpet and use dehumidifier in sealed room to dry out. Blew out drain lines with compressed air. $400 in repairs 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

3100 mi Center cup holder plastic cover broke off. Did not repair. This design was modified in subsequent year's models. 
42000 mi Driver side plastic trim around Fog Light missing. GONE. I have no idea why it should have fallen off or if it was stolen. Not paying to replace this. Driver side plastic trim around Fog Light missing. GONE. I have no idea why it should have fallen off or if it was stolen. Not paying to replace this. 
43000 mi The little trunk keyhole cover is missing. I'm sure someone stole it. I'm not replacing this either. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

59000 mi Repair broken front bumper clip; repair dead "position bulb"; attempted to repair brake issue, but not resolved yet. $0 cost since covered under Volvo CPO warranty 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

60140 mi Cupholder broken when sold. Gave up on it after replacing every year or two - $400 repair including labour. 
78300 mi

US $180
driver door seal. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

37200 mi Replaced window seal drivers door. Replaced window seal drivers door. 
39680 mi

C $73
Replaced cracked centre mount and speaker grille in dash. Replaced cracked centre mount and speaker grille in dash. 
107880 mi

C $31
Repaired rattling roof trim pieces. Replaced broken plastic clips on roof trim. They had cracked on their own due to extremely cold winter. Repaired rattling roof trim pieces. Replaced broken plastic clips on roof trim. They had cracked on their own due to extremely cold winter. 
82000 mi

US $400
Inside door handle of right rear door was not working. Turned out to be a broken cable inside door. 
100000 mi

US $1800
Repaired inside driver's door handle.  

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

21000 mi New headlamp gasket 
28000 mi

US $150
Rivet in passenger window assembly was broken. 
33000 mi

US $135
Loose bumper cover - required new clip mount. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

62000 mi Right side mirror(glass) came unglued and fell off while driving on motorway. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

43000 mi The glove box was never aligned properly and I wanted it fixed while under warranty. Also, the leather in the driver’s seat wore away from me “sliding in and out,” or so they said. For a $30k car, that was disappointing, 

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2004 Volvo S60 Body Problems

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