2006 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2006

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2006 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Volvo S60 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (20%)

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

19500 mi

US $1400
ABS sensor on left rear needed replacing. 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

20000 mi - vibration under braking from highway speeds - smoke from rear of engine bay after driving hard - Axle ping/clicking performing garage maneuvers (TNN77-08-2004-03-25) - Excessive leather wear on and excessive play of back of drivers seat - various in 
68000 mi

US $150
Parking brake stuck on, immobilizing car. More parts in the parking brake system needed replacing. Brake was still dragging after first repair attempt. 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

89280 mi Sensor light triggered. STC and ABS system need urgent service. 
55000 mi

US $500
replaced a few non brake pad/rotor parts and bled brake system. 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

74000 mi

US $500
Defective rear caliper. R&R caliper, both rear rotors & pads, parking brake shoes. 
182000 mi

US $110
Front pads and rotors 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

130000 mi

US $3000
ABS/AWD failed, had to replace a lot 
48980 mi

C $700
damaged rear spindle and hand brake mechanism 
57860 mi

C $804
Replaced right rear spindle, failed due to rust damage. Note( left rear previously repaired in 2013) 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $1300
Braking was poor. Had rotors, pads and parking brake mechanism replaced. Braking is normal now. 
110800 mi

US $200
Parking brake broke such that car wouldn't move. 

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2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

158100 mi

€80
Rear brake claw got stuck 
217620 mi

€600
brakes and pads 

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2006 Volvo S60 Brake Problems

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