2007 Volvo V50 Volvo V50 2007

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2007 Volvo V50 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 29 repairs.
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2007 Volvo V50 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

158700 mi

US $600
Turbocharger pressure sensor was cracked. 

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2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

104084 mi

US $40
Replaced upper radiator hose. On inspection plastic overmold was starting to crack. Not a wear item, but known problem. Ordered new hose, coolant, and new expansion tank. Typically cracks after 10yr/100,000+ miles. 
113000 mi

US $30
Turbo Control Valve replaced. Factory part lasted 10 years/113000 miles before developing non-serious symptoms. 50/50 quality of life improvement and repair 
122000 mi

US $30
Throttle pedal replaced, was causing "Reduced Engine Performance" issue. Volvo VIDA pointed to pedal, but research suggests it is unlikely to be the pedal, but a related electrical issue. Replaced pedal with used pull from 2010 S40, no issues since. 

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2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

109740 mi

€1800
Heater (glow) plugs were blown. When we went to remove them the tips broke away from the body and were inside the engine. The head had to be removed to remove them. Also the catalytic converter was blocked. 

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2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

28520 mi

C $75
Check for PCV hose leaking or plugged, factory TSB. Regular oilchange also done at this time. 
41540 mi Had a check engine light pop up. Took it to a Part Source and they scanned the car for free. Gave me the code that came up for the engine light. Googled it and it was the oil trap. Volvo TSB.. put in a new one for free with oil change.  Had a check engine light pop up. Took it to a Part Source and they scanned the car for free. Gave me the code that came up for the engine light. Googled it and it was the oil trap. Volvo TSB.. put in a new one for free with oil change.  
60000 mi oil trap replacement covered by Volvo under extended warranty for that item 
46200 mi Breather box had been squealing for several weeks before check engine light came on. Replaced under warranty at 45,000 mile service. 

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2007 Volvo V50 Engine Problems

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