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2001 Volvo S60 Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2001 Volvo S60 63 S60s, 8.8 months of data per S60, average 133200 miles

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2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 111000   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 120000 550 Oil drain plug female threads stripped. Heli-coil insert installed. 
Dec 2008 121000 17 Left headlight replaced. 
Jun 2010 136000 1985 Both front strut, upper and lower bushing/ball joints Rusted out exhaust hanger replaced 
Jul 2010 136000 941 Alternator failed and had to be replaced 
Aug 2010 137000 240 Drivability problems coming out of shop from alternator repair and CEL came on. Dealer said needed to clean throttle body. CEL light still on, but drives OK 
Feb 2011 139000 1010 Rear struts and bearing plates, plus 4 wheel alignment. 5 spark plugs - no problem....never replaced in 139K 
Sep 2012 147000 1600 Replaced catalytic converter and O2 sensor. CEL kept coming on and would not have passed emissions inspection. Like the car and wanted to keep it, but expensive repairs are a real issue. 
Mar 2013 147000 400 O2 sensor broken upper motor mount 

 

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2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 99000   First odometer entry
Feb 2007 100000 2100 steering fluid losses front axle replacement. 
Apr 2009 142000 0 Catalytic Converter (?) Low Emission Efficiency, Intake Valve Circuit. Estimate of $2,300. Decided not to repair. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60

Engine not specified

Volvo S60 in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 98000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 99000 250 ball joints and lower control arms 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 153000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 155000 900 had to replace manifold and catalytic converter kept cost down by not using a volvo part 
Jul 2011 157300 3200 rebuild of transmission 
Jan 2012 166000 330 cracked cv boot 
Mar 2012 170000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 78000   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 79000 700 Alternator was replaced 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 129000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 129000 149 Transmission not shifting smoothly, upgrade transmission firmware- some improvement-not fixed. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 65000   First odometer entry
Feb 2007 66000 200 passenger window skipped track 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Malaysia
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 78740   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 87420 0 1) boot unable to open 2) driver door latch broke 
Sep 2011 98580 200 Problem resolved itself after several days. Could have been caused by bad contact or moisture. 
Nov 2011 99820 1600 Loss of power experienced after more than 30 minute drive or when hot. Checked MAF sensor, replaced Manifold intake sensor. Replaced heater hoses. Problem remains. 
Jan 2012 104160 4000 Transmission failed and replaced. Later replaced two more times under warranty. 
Oct 2012 104780 2000 Engine power loss when warm,wiring harness replaced, ignition coil replaced,ECU repaired,all sensors checked and replaced. Finally traced to a relay type valve above the camshaft. 
Feb 2013 105180 150 Replaced failed turbo intake hose. 
Mar 2013 105400   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 60760   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 63860 1100 Both upper and lower control arms and bushings were replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 145000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 154000 770 Timing belt  Replaced water pump Replaced pulleys and belts 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volvo S60 in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 109000   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 113000 1045 Car was rattling and squeaking over bumps, especially when cold. Replaced struts and mounts on both sides. Also power steering hose was leaking and was replaced (have had 4 hoses and several clamps over a couple of years - I suspect a poor design puts pr 
May 2008 126000 135 Compressor won't stay on. Cools for 15 minutes then quits. Refrigerant was low, replaced low end valve. Air did blow cooler, but still compressor cut out. 
Jun 2008 127000 1100 Compressor clutch was bad. Replaced compressor and drying unit. 
Sep 2008 128000 57 Low oil pressure. None registered on stick. Did oil change. Seems to be burning oil. 
Dec 2008 131000 0 Loose connection in frt suspension caused loud scraping/grinding noise. Sounded like the wheel would fly off any minute. Shop tightened everything up and noise went away. Right headlight and turn signal are intermittent. May be on when leaving house, off when arriving at work. Turn signal also goes on and off, but not at the same times as headlight. Can't find loose connection. Warped rotors causing loud noise when driving, especially at slow speeds. Too expensive to change out right now. Pads are ok. 
Mar 2009 138000 0 Check engine light. Code was for low turbo boost. Not repaired ($$$). Also burning oil. Light comes on when you are already 3-4 qts low. Added 2 qts last mo, 3 qts this month. No puddle. Shop ordered valve seals, assumes leak.??? Car pulls sharply right. Went for alignment 3 times, but computer shows not out of alignment. Seems to be steering or suspension. Going through tires fast. Shop had no solution. Got rotors turned to make sure no dragging, but didn't help. 
Jun 2009 139000 10 Warning: coolant low, stop safely ASAP. This has happened a few times. Added coolant, but can't tell where I'm losing it. Also burning a lot of oil, so adding several qt between changes. 
Jan 2010 147300 600 Replaced front control arm parts with used ones from the junkyard. Were replaced with new when car was younger, but they bent again. Went cheap this time. Ready to sell.  
Sep 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 132000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 133000 900 Leak discovered in A/C condenser, requiring replacement of condenser and receiver/dryer, followed by a full evac/recharge of refrigerant. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 84000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 84000 40 rear pads replaced upon annual inspection 
Dec 2011 84000 5 Repair leaking o-ring seal for Fuel Level Sender [driver-side unit; 2 in these cars}; gas 'smell' when FULL tank [unit is mounted below highest level of gas in tank when full]; sender may need replacement in future, as reading intermittent. 
Jun 2012 88000 50 lower ball joint replaced passenger side 
Jul 2012 88300 50 inner tie rods needed replacement [alignment shop noted they were slightly wearing before aligning].... removal harder than usual!!! 
Jan 2013 89000 175 INNER CV JOINTS 'LOOSE' CAUSING VIBRATION AT ALL SPEEDS WHILE ONLY UNDER LOAD [GIVING IT GAS];COASTING/OFF GAS PEDAL NO VIBRATION... REPLACED BOTH JUST IN CASE [PSSGR SIDE MOST PLAY]. 
Mar 2013 89000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 125000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 126300 350 fuel pump leaking and was replaced. about a year later got a recall notice from volvo. could smell gas when stopped 
Jan 2013 155000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Great Britain
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 47000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 49000 60 Rumbling noise from front suspension on everything except a perfectly smooth road. Stabiliser arm on o/s/f replaced because of excess movement in top ball joint. 
May 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 110000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 110000 0 replaced timing belt and serpentine belt 

 

Volvo S60 in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 108000   First odometer entry
May 2009 109500 200 Transmission overhauled. Removed and rebuilt by myself after much study. Spent over $1800 on parts and another $400 on machine work.  Turbo control solenoid replaced. 
Jan 2010 119500 115 Turbo control solenoid replaced. 
Jul 2010 126000 40 Left front control arm bushing. Right side had previously been replaced. Symptoms include car pulling side to side on unlevel road surface, pulling one way when braking, the other when accelerating, increased tire wear. 
Oct 2010 129700 550 Replaced the Throttle Control Module (TCM), aka Electonic Throttle Module (ETM) with an Xemodex reman unit. Uses a contactless sensor that doesn't wear. Volvo extnd. warranty is hard to qualify for...latest software trys to mask the prob. 
Jun 2011 136000 30 Replaced right inner tie rod end which had slight play. 
Mar 2013 150000 200 Finally found polyurethane control arm bushings, ordered from UK. Ride is finally how it should be. No more pull left right from grooved pavement or when shifting from acceleration to braking. 

 

Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 117000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 118000 200 new radiator / leak replaced engine breather system 
Feb 2011 130000 50 replaced radiator hose - layout is bad. frame rail cut into rubber of hose. Took more time to find leak than to fix. 
Jul 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2008 159000   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 163000 100 I replaced the Mass Air Flow Sensor. Bought off the internet for $100 and DIY. 
Feb 2010 170000 972 CEL code P0422 replaced Cat. Problem remained, had misdiagnosed. Installed plugs, replaced coil #3 - Problem was not solved. Volvo changed Mass Air Sensor in 15 minutes and charged me $152 labor $261 parts. 
Mar 2010 171000 1225 Car rode very rough. They replaced all 4 sway bar links as well as sway bar from volvo cause volvo said it was the only way to get the front sway bar bushings,they also replaced the inner tie rod, as well as 4 new tires and alignment and balance 
Jun 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 147000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 147000 0 Added Shims to A/C clutch on compressor. Compressor would not engage when it reached operating temperature. 

 

Volvo S60 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 171000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 174000 272 Full transmission flush required after experiencing transmission slips. Check engine light came on, and "transmission svc. req." msg appeared. Previous flush was >53K miles. Flush fixed problem. 
May 2011 187000 0 Transmission needed to be replaced, and would have cost more than the car is worth. Decided to register it as non-operational. 

 

Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 131000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 132000 1500 Engine had a crack in block between cylinders 4 and 5. Entire engine replaced with used long block. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD

Volvo S60 in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 115940   First odometer entry
May 2011 116840 140 replaced front swaybar endlinks 
Jun 2011 117800 1500 Clutch replacement - disc, pressure plate, release bearing, slave cylinder, rear main seal 
Aug 2011 120940 300 Noise from rf cv joint - replaced axle shaft with aftermarket part 
Sep 2011 122760 40 Replaced broken/failing trunk lid struts with aftermarket parts. 
Nov 2011 124460 160 replaced left side axle shaft 
Feb 2012 126480 300 Right side outer tie-rod worn. Replaced inner and outer tie-rods. Alignment not yet performed. Worn transmission mount - replaced. 
Apr 2012 127280 100 replaced ball joints 
Jul 2012 129560 150 replaced defectivea aftermarket right side axle shaft to address vibration under load - repeat of repair from last year 
Aug 2012 130200 500 Replaced original exhaust system with "cat back" aftermarket system. Outer shell of the front resonator had come off entirely, and the muffler was cracked and rusted through in a couple of spots. It failed very slowly, over a period of about three years. 
Mar 2013 133920   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 123000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 128000 200 replace brake pads 
Aug 2012 156300 330 replaced control arm 
Dec 2012 168000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in New Zealand
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 35960   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 46900 0 Replaced rear left side door lock because it sometimes did not lock with the key fob. It always unlocked with the key fob. Had the replacement lock couriered to me and the whole process took 35 minutes from go to finish. 
Mar 2013 52700   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Western Australia, Australia
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 66340   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 69440 0 Replaced timing belt. Auxillary belt. water pump. Belt tensioners. Seals. 
Nov 2012 84940 1100 Removed and replaced alternator 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 88000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 89000 345 Replaced right front strut and checked alignment. Strut was making a low-pitched clunking sound. 
Dec 2012 115000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 68000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 69000 84 Headlight went out. The shop replaced it and did a necessary oil change. They said the light was difficult and took an entire hour, which made parts and labor over $60 not incuding the oil change. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo V70 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 103000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 116000 755 Right Control Arm Bushing failed due to oil leaking from a $3 gasket above it. Right front strut going out, makes constant noise. Brake pedal position sensor became faulty. Caused cruise control to only work intermittently and displayed a message, "Engine System Service Required." 
Feb 2008 130000 0 The rear shocks and front struts all needed replacing and the estimate was somewhere around $1300 at an independent shop. I declined the work and traded it in. 
Mar 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo V70 in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 119000   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 127000 412 Bad wheel bearing 
Dec 2007 127000 400 Car was traded in for a different make and model. Due to continued high repair cost, I traded for a low mileage Acura TSX. 

 

Volvo S60 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 114000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 121000 0 Alternator 

 

Volvo V70 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2007 76880   First odometer entry
Jul 2007 78120 0 Defective wheel bearing 
Oct 2007 83080 1630 Transmission failure due to gear slippage in gears 1, 2, and 3 (repair replaced the planetary gears and associated parts). Thermostat failure. 
Nov 2007 83080 60 Turbo Control Valve defective 
May 2008 93620 0 Sway bar end links were bad and needed replacing (both sides). Driver side inner tie rod end defective. Parts purchased for install in June. 
Aug 2008 96720 130 Replaced driver side inner tie rod end. 
Dec 2008 102300 0 Power steering leak/groan. Problem is a slow leaking power steering pump that will be replaced at a later date. 
Feb 2009 103540 100 Leaking power steering pump - replacement required. Voltage regulator on alternator intermittently malfunctioning (cost of part was US$135). Headlight wiper motor not working (passenger side). Obtained part but did not repair yet as bumper needs to be removed for repair. Passenger door lock actuator malfunctioning intermittently. Sometimes takes 2 - 3 attempts to lock the door (door unlocks itself when locking is attempted). Need to obtain part for self repair. 
Mar 2009 104160 0 Leaking driver side strut. 
Jun 2009 105400 200 Bad outer tie rods 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 72000   First odometer entry
Feb 2007 76000 600 Replaced front rotors and all pads on s60 myself. 
Jul 2007 88000 650 Alternator died - determined faulty and replaced by dealership. 
Nov 2007 95000 4000 TOTAL transmission failure. Rebuild uneconomical - new transmission needed and installed. 
Dec 2007   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 86000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 89000 50 Support brace for the exhaust tip broke. Welded repair completed 
Jan 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Volvo S60 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 101000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 102000 700 Heater core replacement Car stalls at all stops, CE light and emission service system required message 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Volvo S60 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 71000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 72000 650 broken exhaust pipe hanger 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 102000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 110000 143 exhaust clamp broke, my mechanic fixed if for free Front Brakes and Rotors placed 
Jan 2010 117000 0 Transmission failed, got rid of car. 

 

Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 16000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 16000 189 4.9 amp draw while car was parked caused the battery to drain down. Garage cleared error codes which were causing "babbling mode" of computers and the resultant 4.9 amp draw while parked. Left Rear sway bar Drop link was badly worn and loose. Mechanic replaced the drop link. By the way, the Problem 1 for this trip DID NOT involve a re-flash. 
Dec 2009 18000 3 Water in L Front headlamp assembly. Water entry through riding light lamp socket seal that was loose. Water runs off hood and straight down onto riding lamp connection. Very laborious process to purge water from headlamp assembly 
Apr 2011 25300 0 fuel odor coming from RR seat eliminated by installation of new fuel pump. 
Jul 2011 26700 198 Replaced known bad alarm siren module (alkaline from leaking battery had taken out the board) with new OEM module, still getting "Alarm system needs maintenance" message. 
Aug 2011 27300 120 Replaced turn signal and other exterior bulbs, replaced defective RF turn signal socket (high Ohms to socket), and replaced defective combined turn signal switch. 
Sep 2011 28000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volvo S60 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 99000   First odometer entry
May 2009 100000 125 rear link in suspension needed to be replaced. every time the card would go over a bump, noise was heard. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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