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%)

Chart based on 171 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2005 Volvo S60.

2005 Volvo S60 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

95000 mi

US $350
Key would not come out of ignition. Disassembled steering column found shift interlock cable binding not allowing key release. Disassembled center console found release mechanism binding.Cleaned and lubricated. 
204000 mi

US $637
broke front passenger door window regulator trying to open window when frozen. R&R Window regulator 
43000 mi

US $5
Loose vacuum lines underneath the chassis, which were easily secured using standard metal P-clips from the hardware store. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

75000 mi

US $5
Leak in windshield washer fluid system. 
77000 mi

US $100
Windshield washer pump corroded, breaking the tank in the process. Replaced with used tank from a junk yard and an OEM pump. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

53000 mi Replaced front wheel bearings. Left front on Monday, Right fronton Wed. No charge to me. Covered under Volvo CPO.  
42026 mi cel on - check gas cap messages - dealer checked software only - blamed loose gas cap 
44544 mi replaced rusted wheel lug nuts 
51142 mi

US $77
parking brake shoe broken - replace parking brake shoes replaced propeller shaft - dealer broke it installing oil pump 
54411 mi replaced parking break shoe springs due to faulty install 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

84000 mi

US $276
Repaired headlight washer nozzle, pump and cover 

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2005 Volvo S60 Other Problems

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