2005 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2005

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2005 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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2005 Volvo S60 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volvo S60

Engine not specified

78000 mi

US $560
Driver front window window regulator broken, not replaced due to replacement cost. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

52000 mi

US $60
Needed to replace the drivers door master window switch. Interior Air Quality (IAQ) sensor was replaced, which is an "optional" component of the car. Never worked upon delivery of car, and only requested its repair recently. 
19000 mi Left turn signal failing. Replace signal stalk. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

50000 mi

US $120
Xenon headlight auto-leveling system became uncalibrated and did not aim headlights properly. Re-calibration involved dealer connecting car to computer and ordering system to recalibrate the level settings. 
55500 mi

US $925
Window regulator failed, and caused driver's side front window to break. Repair included new regulator, and new/replaced window. Warranty refused to cover replacement window cost, only paid for regulator. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

101000 mi

US $800
Remote only unlocks driver door. Traced source of problem faulty UEM. Estimate to R&R and load software 830.00 
214000 mi

US $600
1) Replaced alarm siren due to UEM Faults 
112300 mi

US $600
Perimeter alarm / siren 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

133000 mi

US $240
Replaced Alternator 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

120000 mi

US $65
Connector melted and needed to be replace with new one 
122300 mi

US $25
Had to rewire new harness for front low beam headlight 
187000 mi

US $95
thermostat not controlling heating during winter, replaced thermostat assembly. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

52000 mi All warning lights went on. Stopped car and shut off. Car would not re-start. Central electrical module (CEM) failed. Dealer replaced under CPO Warranty-no charge to me. 
70000 mi

US $560
rear park assist sensor failed. Replaced one faulty sensor, $260. 
79000 mi

US $425
Replaced Starter 
81300 mi Alternator replaced. 
28728 mi a/c blows hot on drivers side - replace o rings - software download 
36699 mi reinitialized window software  

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

102000 mi

US $1750
Replaced 2 horns 

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2005 Volvo S60 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

104000 mi

US $1000
The problem is with the security system and they said it would be about 1,000 to fix, so we are going to sell the car, because we fear it will be one electrical issue after another. 

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2005 Volvo S60 Electrical Problems

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