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Volvo V50 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 310 repairs.
Volvo V50 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 238 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Maryland, United States - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jan 201215000 mi | Had constant squeaking from rear hatch latch for over a year. Dealer tightened latch and added 1/8" metal plate to secure hatch more tightly. Issue was resolved. Had water entering reach hatch. Dealer found that roof molding had been inserted backwards prior to sale of car. Issue was resolved. | ||
| Feb 201435000 mi | Warranty service. Dealer reseated entire front windshield due to small gap in seal letting wind and trickle of rainwater in. | ||
2010 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V50 in Ohio, United States Jul 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021115000 miUS $750 | Replace rear wheel bearing | ||
2009 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V50 in Ohio, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017142000 miUS $321 | Fuel pump failed | ||
| Jun 2018149000 mi | A/C not functioning has leaks, first shop would not repair, changed shop, compressor seals replaced, problem resolved | ||
| Oct 2018152152 miUS $167 | Replaced [brakes] | ||
| May 2021177000 miUS $1061 | Heater core replaced and exhaust pipe repaired | ||
| Mar 2022182000 miUS $750 | Turn key and nothing, electrical system came on but would not crank. Shop replaced starter, it worked for four days and same problem returned Turn key and electrical system comes on but starter doesn't crank. | ||
2009 Volvo V50 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder manual AWD
| Volvo V50 in Ontario, Canada - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201454560 miC $350 | O2 sensor was malfunctioning and it was changed | ||
| Sep 201455924 miC $220 | The drains in the sunroof were detached so water flowed into the car. The interior was dismantled to re-attach all drain pipes and ensure that water was no longer leaking into car. | ||
2008 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Brunei Darussalam Jun 2011 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Apr 20144960 mi$540 | Rotary starter (ignition) control unit (SCU) would not go back to 0 (zero) after each driving trip. Had to alternate switch position betwn II & III for 10 to 20mins before it can go back to 0 if not the car batt will go flat. Gear knob sliding rubber sleeve cover protecting the moving knob gear linkage mechanism (at pedestal betwn driver and passenger seat) was also coincidentally replaced as the rubber had split a few months earlier. | ||
| Jan 20166200 mi$800 | Left rear shock absorber leaking...NIVOMAT Rear Self Levelling Suspension | ||
| Jan 20208680 mi$1400 | Left Rear Shock Absorber replaced - Nivomat Self Levelling Suspension | ||
2008 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V50 in Colorado, United States - Feb 2008 | |||
| Feb 20084500 mi | Front Passenger door lock buttons stop working. Strange electronic buzzing from inside of dash. | ||
2008 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| May 201774400 miC $1000 | AC clutch was defective. The entire AC compressor, including the clutch was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201774400 miC $800 | Engine was making a funny noise. It turned out that vacuum pressure regulator was defective, and was providing far too much vacuum. The noise was air leaking past seals, such as the oil filler cap. The vacuum pressure regulator was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201893000 miC $770 | replace rear brake calipers, replace rear brake pads, replace rear brake rotors | ||
| Sep 201897340 miC $1500 | Front struts and strut mounts replaced | ||
| Volvo V50 in Arizona, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Dec 201292000 miUS $370 | CV boot replacement | ||
| May 201399600 miUS $323 | replacement of right cv boot | ||
| Sep 2013106000 miUS $95 | leaking radiator overflow canister | ||
| Aug 2014122000 miUS $590 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Mar 2015128000 miUS $663 | Replaced spark plugs and coil packs | ||
| Jul 2016149700 mi | Replaced all front tie rods Replaced all front sway bars Replaced complete front drive axle assemblies Replaced compressor | ||
| Mar 2017160000 miUS $200 | Replaced oil filter housing and breather tube Replace oxygen sensors | ||
| May 2017164000 miUS $2600 | Timing belt failed, causing all valves to be damaged. Repaired head. Replaced water pump, belt, all valves. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201251460 mi | ABS system out when sold. | ||
2007.5 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Sweden - Jun 2010 | |||
| Feb 201031000 mi | Noticed a vibration in steering wheel. Dealer replaced brake calipers and new rotors+pads front on warranty. | ||
| Jun 201039060 mi | Car sold. | ||
2007.5 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 109hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Norway Feb 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| May 201158260 mi | There was a leak on 1 diesel injector. They replaced all gaskets and holders on all 4 injectors. They also replaced the hose from airfilter box to the turbo. I paid for the hose. | ||
| Nov 201164480 mi$1200 | The Webasto diesel heater went out. Had to clean it, and replace ignition parts. A dirty job with a lot of tooling. Parts for 100 dollar, and 1100 dollar in labor. Sick! | ||
2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2015120000 miUS $800 | Suspension bushings worn and needed replacement | ||
| Jul 2016145000 miUS $1400 | Seized Tie Rods prevented alignment after tire replacement. | ||
| Nov 2016158700 miUS $600 | Turbocharger pressure sensor was cracked. | ||
| Mar 2018190000 miUS $800 | both rear wheel bearings | ||
2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V50 in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Oct 20073000 mi | Replace tailgate latch mechanism. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Jun 2016100000 miUS $50 | Inner CV boot slightly leaking after 2500 mile drive. OEM passenger axle removed, cleaned, regreased, and rebooted. Genuine boot kit used. | ||
| Nov 2016104000 mi | Front struts, mounts, and strut bearings replaced. 104k/10 years is a pretty long life for factory parts. | ||
| Apr 2017104084 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2017113000 miUS $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 | ||
| Apr 2018122000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2019135800 miUS $100 | Low pressure refrigerant sensor/switch broke causing A/C to not function. Did not have VIDA available so attacked blind and replaced both high and low pressure sensors. Problem was solved, but oilless recharge was required to restore some lost refrigerant | ||
2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Ireland Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012109740 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. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Romania Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201383280 mi$2050 | noise at the right front wheel. changed the wheel bearing hub. | ||
2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201141540 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. | ||
| Mar 201250840 mi | Driver side seatbelt tensioner broke. Seatbelt would not move from the side pillar. Volvo dealer was going to charge over $500 to replace however said that it was covered under SRS warranty. Got entire new belt and tensioner for free. | ||
| May 201371260 mi | A/C wont work .. recharge isnt the problem. looking into it. | ||
| Oct 201375000 miC $500 | Front passenger side bearing went. Replaced for $480+ oil change. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Wisconsin, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201660000 mi | oil trap replacement covered by Volvo under extended warranty for that item | ||
| Nov 201765000 miUS $548 | rebuilt alternator and new rebuilt starter installed | ||
| Aug 202180000 miUS $200 | front control arm replacement for second time in 13000 miles , bushings shot | ||
| Volvo V50 in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201043800 mi | Driver's door seal not sealing well, resulting in excessive wind noise at highway speeds. Yes, this is the same repair as on our S40. | ||
| Aug 201046200 mi | Breather box had been squealing for several weeks before check engine light came on. Replaced under warranty at 45,000 mile service. | ||
| May 201160400 miUS $100 | A/C compressor failed. Replaced under Volvo extended warranty purchased when car was new. A/C compressor replaced. Total cost $893. Extended warranty covered $793. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2009 - May 2014 | |||
| Feb 200928520 miC $75 | Check for PCV hose leaking or plugged, factory TSB. Regular oilchange also done at this time. | ||
| Oct 200940889 mi | Car was blowing cold air out of passenger vents, warm air from driver's side. Software download to HVAC system control unit, passenger seat heating unit replaced. Repairs covered by warranty. | ||
| Nov 200940920 mi | Car was blowing cold air out of all passenger vents, warm air from driver's side. Problem traced to passenger seat heat module, software download done as well. Succesful repair. | ||
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Maryland, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 200950000 mi | Bad oil filter gasket. | ||
| Jun 201087000 miUS $1200 | Broken ac clutch. | ||
| Oct 201096700 miUS $280 | Squeaky clutch pedal. | ||
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo V50 in Texas, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Oct 20065000 mi | rear window would go down but not back up | ||
| Nov 20065000 mi | Parts that had been ordered on the previous were installed (wiper blades and window control module) . The brakes were looked at again, and said to be working properly. Replace windshield wipers and window control module on left rear window. | ||
| Oct 20079000 mi | nav screen showed scrambled images new nav display screen installed, but did not solve problem Dealer provided loaner car, so left my car with them while waiting on parts. Nav control module replaced, MMM reload (?), and GPS upgrade solved problem | ||
| Sep 200811000 miUS $182 | Software download to activate subwoofer, which I installed myself. Ridiculous charge of $182 for 20 minute software download. | ||
| Aug 200915000 mi | Alarm system sounded for about 10 minutes and would not respond to repeated attempts to disarm. Once it did stop, a message appeared on the display saying alarm system required service. Dealer replaced faulty siren under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201016000 mi | Right puddle light lens fell out. Dealer ordered parts. | ||
| Aug 201321000 miUS $150 | Replaced original battery (7 years). | ||
| Volvo V50 in Oregon, United States Jan 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Jan 200838000 miUS $150 | New Battery, New Shift Boot | ||
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Virginia, United States Apr 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 201030000 mi | Outside temp gauge readings erratic. Ordered replacement sensor. | ||
| Mar 201030000 mi | Outside temp sending unit replaced | ||
| Volvo V50 in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015119000 mi | Was brought in for a timing belt replacement, and a check engine light. In addition to the belt replacement, car needs a turbo boast valve, A/C compressor, and a coolant overflow reservoir. Approx cost $2000 - $2500. I'll be trading it in! | ||
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V50 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Mar 200929000 miUS $250 | Door locks/windows intermittently worked. Sometimes couldn't lock or unlock the doors. | ||
| Volvo V50 in New York, United States Jul 2007 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 200823000 mi | "Check engine" light came on. Don't know the cause, still don't, but whatever the dealer did turned it off. All electrical devices--doorlocks, outside mirror, power windows--controlled via driver's-door switches intermittently failed to work. Dealer replaced a connector. | ||
| Oct 200826000 mi | Responded to recall for false check-engine light at the time we got such a light. ECU was re-flashed AND spark plugs were all replaced ("misfire cylinder 2" indication on OBD diagnosis). | ||
| Dec 200828000 mi | Technician diagnosed #2 cylinder ignition coil faulty, new coil not in stock (odd for a large dealer), ordered part and told us we'd need to return for installation. Technician installed new #2-cylinder ignition coil. ( | ||
| Jan 200929000 mi | CEL every few weeks, dealer baffled by cause, spent a week trouble-shooting this time and finally found a bad fuel-injector seal, bad since factory-new. | ||
| Nov 201038000 mi | Took car in for replacement of windshield-washer reservoir, turned out to be split hose. Took car home and fixed it myself, although shop "ordered part" and requested that I make a new appointment. Didn't. Cheaper at home. | ||
| Apr 201247000 miUS $832 | Front wheel bearing and front tie rod replaced | ||
| May 201247200 miUS $830 | Handbrake became inoperative, required replacement of both rear caliper assemblies. | ||
| Sep 201248000 miUS $498 | Ignition-key module failed, unable to remove key. | ||
| Jan 201345000 miUS $201 | Remote-access part of ignition key failed (ignition function remained usable). | ||
| Sep 201570000 miUS $2414 | A/C clutch failed. Clutch and compressor replaced, system flushed and recharged Parking brake largely inop, replaced both brake cables. Technician noticed left front spring snapped at bottom coil. Replaced both front springs to ensure evenness of alignment. | ||
| Jul 201786000 miUS $1200 | Alternator failure, alternator replaced. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2006 - May 2018 | |||
| May 20085000 mi | Occasional failure to operate passenger windows, locks, and mirrors from driver side control | ||
| Nov 201110000 miUS $90 | Leaking Passenger side rear caliper - caliper was stuck (would not return). Replaced caliper & bled brake line. | ||
| Sep 201212000 miUS $86 | Driver side rear caliper leaking - replaced caliper | ||
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Ireland Jun 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013107260 mi€1500 | Replacement of clutch (normal for this mileage)and dual mass flywheel (probably also reasonable to have to replace this with the mileage). | ||
| May 2016167400 mi€1200 | Clutch replacement. The clutch was worn, which was expected due to the mileage. However the mass flywheel was also worn and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016135780 mi€400 | Could not change gears. Air in clutch hydraulics due to a badly done clutch replacement. | ||
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 109hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Norway May 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Jul 200934720 mi | check engine light | ||
| Aug 200935960 mi | Check engine light comes on from time to time. Heater/Air condition does does not obey control panel. Worked for 3 days after repair trip, then ordered new repair. Car totaled before could fix. | ||
2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201350500 miUS $1200 | AC compressor stopped cooling. Replaced compressor. | ||
| Oct 201353200 miUS $300 | Check engine light required a fuel pressure sensor replacement | ||
| Volvo V50 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2017 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Apr 201864637 miUS $1328 | O2 Sensor - downstream, Bank 1, S2 I pd $100 deductible applied to Diagnosis Fee. ESTIMATE: R/R Camshaft Seal: mild oil leak. 5.2 hrs Parts $75.98 Labor $699.19 Due to camshaft labor costs, shop reasonably suggested R/R Water Pump $95.67, Timing Belt (not kit?) $85.01, Crankshaft Seal Kit $42.74 @ 2 extra labor hrs +194.22. (Warranty wouldn't cover extra 2 hrs or parts.) Would have had work done w/addition of full Timing Belt Kit, if didn't feel taken advantage of by shop's marking up parts over several hundred percent, double billing for services that were part of Camshaft Seal job (coolant 'Service' & engine flush) & adding unnecessary items (extra oil chg) saying BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS & BOTH ABS SENSORS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT if one wheel bearing was bad. Will have ALL work done by shop not trying to cheat female client. Only had necessarily O2 Sensor done here, so I could pass inspection. Was covered by extended warranty, which I never should have bought. ESTIMATE: Right Rear bearing making noise. Shop insisted had to replace both rear wheel bearings & both completely ok ABS Wheel Speed Sensors. Not done there. ESTIMATE: Shop insisted BOTH REAR Wheel Bearing & Hub Assemblies must be replaced even though only Right Rear noisy. Quoted ($508.16 Parts/$233.35 Labor) AND BOTH CORRECTLY WORKING ABS Wheel Speed Sensors (Quoted Parts $270) must be replaced when a wheel bearing was replaced. Other mechanics said untrue - mechanic just must be careful when removing ABS Sensor to get to Hub. Will have right rear wheel bearing done elsewhere. ESTIMATE: Shop insisted car w/64k regularly driven miles needed Engine Flushed to fix 'rattle'. Parts $49.14 Labor $none | ||
| Feb 201967692 miUS $302 | Remove/Replace Driver's side Rear Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly | ||
| May 201969105 miUS $4414 | R/R Alternator R/R Driver Door Latch R/R both Front Drive Axles R/R Oil Filter Housing (Built-in Crankcase Ventilation) Repair major oil leak. R/R Full Timing Belt system w/all seals, plugs, cooling, etc & R/R Water Pump R/R broken Windshield Wiper Reservoir | ||
| Feb 202073927 miUS $113 | Evacuate & Recharge AC | ||
| Mar 202074057 miUS $1611 | Brake Vacuum Pump replacement R/R Front Wheel Bearing (one side) Replace left & right Engine Mounts & Torque Rod Mount R/R frayed A/C Serpentine Belt | ||
| Sep 202276598 miUS $149084 | Replaced battery. FYI: If KEY's STUCK IN IGNITION from dead battery, you can connect any battery charger - even the tiny storage battery's w/jumper cables that can also charge cell phones - you'll be able to get your key right out. | ||
| Volvo V50 in California, United States May 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015137000 miUS $410 | Alternator whining, occasional electrical ozone smell and not charging battery. Replaced alternator | ||
| Oct 2015139200 miUS $5200 | Timing belt skipped a tooth causing bent valves and damaged pistons. Mechanic suspected foreign object jammed the belt. | ||
| Volvo V50 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2011101000 miUS $750 | alternator failed and was replaced | ||
| Mar 2013131000 miUS $200 | strut bracket/bushing replacement for noise issue | ||
| Jul 2014148800 miUS $800 | both axels needed to have boots replaced, torn. fuel pressure sensor had 3 failing reads on engine light coolant resevior was cracking on top with potential to leak failed compressor and leaking | ||
| Nov 2015171000 miUS $320 | spring housing was loose in front passenger side strut housing | ||
| Apr 2018187757 miUS $1548 | replaced sensor and clutch assembly | ||
| Volvo V50 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2007 - Nov 2009 | |||
| May 2007620 mi | Software update; MK: originally also reported battery with bad cell, but batteries excluded | ||
| Volvo V50 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 2016146700 miUS $254 | A/C cooling intermittently. Clearance on A/C clutch adjusted (shimmed). | ||
| Jul 2016150700 miUS $330 | Transmission gear shifter blind broke. Interior part that could cause problems in shifting if not replaced. Coolant reservoir tank cracked on top causing small fluid leak. | ||
| Nov 2016154900 mi | replaced left brake light bulb | ||
| Jul 2017164032 miUS $200 | driver side axle shaft assembly | ||
| Jan 2019189555 miUS $517 | accelerator pedal assembly | ||
| Jun 2022193000 miUS $300 | catalytic converter | ||
| Volvo V50 in Maryland, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2015109000 mi | Sunroof drains clogged and fwd. downtubes separated. Carpeting was removed and dried. ~4 gallons of water vacuumed out. | ||
| Aug 2015112100 mi | Sunroof drain tube came loose from exit elbow. | ||
| Mar 2017129000 miUS $200 | Bosch 4 yr battery failed after 3 years. Replaced with Bosch 4 yr AGM | ||
| Jun 2017132000 mi | Rugs wet again. Remove and let dry. Electric seat non-operational | ||
| Aug 2017133000 mi | Headliner on sunroof sunshade failed, needed to be reglued. | ||
| Jan 2018136000 mi | "A" pillar drain hose came loose. Previous DIY repair did not secure hose sufficiently. | ||
| Mar 2018136000 mi | Rock salt in CD changer mechanism (long story) causes jamming on startup. | ||
| Apr 2022154000 mi | Drain in roof light is undersized & was blocked by small leaves | ||
2006 Volvo V50 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo V50 in Georgia, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200879000 miUS $453 | Breather box valve was broken. | ||
| Mar 200987000 miUS $138 | My ambient temp was reading -40f and therefore my AC wouldn't work. | ||
2005.5 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Great Britain Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014115000 mi£500 | Top suspension strut mounts replaced. Replaced front drop links for uprated parts. Replaced timing belt and water pump (genuine Volvo parts). | ||
2005 Volvo V50
Engine not specified
| Volvo V50 in Alabama, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201567000 miUS $1800 | intermittent fault in BCM causing whole high speed CAN network to crash and vehicle not to start. replaced BCM, drained brake. | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Indiana, United States Feb 2007 - May 2013 | |||
| Oct 200745000 miUS $200 | Weatherstripping on driver door had a tear in it. It was replaced under warranty. rear break pads worn - needed to be replaced. Weatherstripping on driver door had a tear in it. It was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 200965000 miUS $240 | Needed to replace motor for electric lock on rear, passenger door. Replace rear windhsield wiper blade and arm. Re-attach weatherstrip on driver door. Needed to replace motor for electric lock on rear, passenger door. Re-attach weatherstrip on driver door. Replace rear windhsield wiper blade and arm. | ||
| Oct 200976000 miUS $1004 | Lock on passenger door no longer working. Needed to replace motor that operates lock. Plastic side of driver's seat that holds buttons for operation of seat broken - replaced. Lock on passenger door no longer working. Needed to replace motor that operates lock. Plastic side of driver's seat that holds buttons for operation of seat broken - replaced. | ||
| Feb 201084000 miUS $450 | Oil change, etc Replaced air intake near oil filter/trap. Speicfic problem covered by extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 201092000 miUS $950 | Replacement of power door lock motor assembly, along with battery replacement, and recommended 91K mile service | ||
| Aug 2011106400 miUS $250 | Re-filled AC with freon + dye to locate possible leak. No leak found, but appear to have an AC compressor problem that will eventually need to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2011115000 miUS $1200 | Needed to replace spark plugs/cables, ignition coil, and CVT solenoid. Air conditioning compressor clutch failed. AC compressor replaced | ||
| Jan 2012116000 miUS $565 | Replaced rear control arms Replaced motor mounts | ||
| Feb 2012117300 miUS $425 | Fuel pressure sensor failing | ||
| Oct 2012135000 miUS $1000 | While having brakes repaired, discovered that CV boots were failing (cracked/torn). | ||
| Nov 2012136200 miUS $2900 | Replaced clutch & DMF Flywheel. Lining wore out. But replacement required replacing the DMF flywheel at same time (surprisingly expensive). | ||
| Dec 2012138000 miUS $800 | Control rod bushing needed to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013142000 miUS $135 | CEM failure issues. Possibly just loose cable. | ||
| Volvo V50 in California, United States May 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 200741000 mi | Insert key and vehicle did not recognize it (message, incorrect key.) Reinserted key and vehicle went into lock down. Vehicle then discharged battery completely in about 1 hr. | ||
| Dec 200747000 mi | Drivers side mechanical door latch failed. Power locks continued to work. | ||
| Jan 200849000 mi | Drivers side window actuator was put out of adjustment during previous visit to dealer. | ||
| Apr 201088000 miUS $300 | Accelerator pedal assembly sensor sending bad readings. Vehicle would go no faster than 10 mph. | ||
| Jun 201089000 miUS $36 | Gas cap intermittently showing "not sealed." Replaced cap. | ||
| Aug 201089900 miUS $630 | Pump bearing failed with a loud squeal / whatever at low RPM. Eventually, Check Engine light came on but since the sound was far less at freeway speeds I drove 300 miles to home and then to dealer with the failing / failed pump. | ||
| May 2012100300 miUS $3 | Struts Engine Mount (1) | ||
| Sep 2013110000 miUS $220 | Bi-Xenon bulb failure. | ||
| Nov 2013111400 miUS $385 | Engine warning light. Bad fuel pressure sensor. | ||
| Mar 2015120000 miUS $300 | Various electrical oddness (WS wipers random, turn signal malfunctions, washer cam on without asking... | ||
| May 2015120900 miUS $20 | Car reported intermittent Anti-skid system fault. Codes were from several sub-systems and anti-skid fine. Dealer had car for 3 weeks without diagnosis. Car quit throwing codes. | ||
| Sep 2015123000 miUS $400 | Right rear wheel bearing | ||
| Nov 2016129200 miUS $1300 | Tie rod and bearing replacement. Half shaft replacement. | ||
| Feb 2017135000 miUS $800 | Left rear wheel bearing failed | ||
| Oct 2017146000 miUS $2000 | New clutch, lining wore out, slipping. | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo V50 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2006 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 20069652 mi | Axle splines were loose and making clicking noise under acceleration/close throttle deceleration. Axle splines were fixed with metal adhesive. | ||
| Jun 200712422 mi | Window seal on driver's side came loose. Window seal came loose on driver side door near mirror. Seat Lumbar support adjustment broke and had to be repaired. Car was in shop for a couple of hours for both fixes. | ||
| Oct 200715500 miC $114 | Right front wheel bearing was making noise, Right front tie rod was worn/lose, require replacement. | ||
| Feb 200921700 mi | Noisy seat rails. Typical issue. Will bring car back - wanted repair reported before warranty expired. | ||
| Apr 201027900 mi | Alternator replaced - noisy. Waited more than 2 months for back-ordered part, but car was still drivable. Warranty had expired, but I was able to get Volvo to cover the repair. Oil breather box issue - was part of an extended warranty item that was noticed when replacing the alternator. No cost fix. Alternator replaced - noisy. Waited more than 2 months for back-ordered part, but car was still drivable. Warranty had expired, but I was able to get Volvo to cover the repair. Oil breather box issue - was part of an extended warranty item that was noticed when replacing the alternator. No cost fix. | ||
| Jul 201029800 mi | Timing chain tensioner replaced under warranty - the warranty had expired, but it took the dealership several months (after replacing the belts first, then the alternator) to diagnose the problem. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2011103000 miUS $300 | ECM was cutting out the turbo boost. | ||
| Apr 2012107500 miUS $65 | Control arms have the camber set too low which causes premature wear on the rear tires and a noisy ride. | ||
| Aug 2013117400 miUS $600 | control arms needed to be replaced to fix the overly aggressive camber that was wearing the tires prematurely | ||
| Sep 2014126000 miUS $2102 | timing belt, water pump, accessory belts, battery | ||
| Jun 2015131000 miUS $75 | fuel pressure sensor was bad | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Feb 201075020 miC $50 | The ABS sensor in the wheel bearing failed. Replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Sep 201086800 miC $100 | Very small radiator leak. Replaced radiator. Rear door lock stopped working. Replaced door electronic module. | ||
| Oct 2011102300 miC $35 | PCV return hose decayed. Replaced with a new one made from rubber instead of plastic. Design issue. | ||
| Sep 2012118420 miC $650 | The wiper blades mechanism broke. Needed replacement | ||
| Dec 2013133920 miC $1500 | Intake manifold and cam shaft seal replaced | ||
| Sep 2014142600 miC $100 | Replaced broken fuel sensor. | ||
| Jun 2015151280 miC $400 | Brake caliper seized | ||
| Volvo V50 in Illinois, United States Apr 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jan 200969000 mi | Clicking sound from front wheel. Tech lubed outer splines of both axle shafts. Clicking sound returned the same day. Occupant weight sensor malfunctioned causing passenger airbag to deactivate intermittently. Installed new spring kit on RF seat per TSB. | ||
| May 200977000 mi | Clicking sound from front wheels when changing directions from forward to reverse. Replaced L driveshaft sealing ring. Not successful. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016142600 miC $170 | Plastic coolant reservoir cracked. Car spewed coolant everywhere. Had it replaced and flushed the coolant fluid. | ||
| Mar 2016143840 miC $1300 | Had to replace rad, coolant expansion tank, a fan, a bunch of hoses. Car was overheating. | ||
| Aug 2016148200 miC $900 | replaced AC compressor and associated cooling stuff. Clutch on the compressor had rusted out. Could have just replaced the clutch but it wasn't much more to just do it all. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Maryland, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 2013185000 miUS $350 | Check engine light came on and vehicle subsequently failed the State of MD Emissions test, 599.75. replaced driver and passenger side front axle, 450 replaced right front hub(wheel bearing), 350 | ||
| Apr 2014203000 miUS $400 | Replaced passenger side wheel bearing and axle. | ||
| Mar 2015209000 mi | Replace Rt & Lt Sway Bar Link | ||
| Jun 2015210000 miUS $40 | replaced spark plugs | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo V50 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013107260 miC $1350 | Power steering module replacement | ||
| Volvo V50 in Nevada, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201591900 miUS $150 | Power steering pump noise. Power flush of pump and reservoir to hopefully avoid a power steering pump replacement. Noise is reduced but still present.. may need pump replacement in the future. | ||
| Oct 201698500 miUS $145 | Cracked coolant expansion tank | ||
| Jun 2017104000 miUS $1500 | Steering Column Lock Relay, inhibited the starter. Vacuum line valves failed for brake vacuum hoses. | ||
| Jan 2018109000 miUS $190 | Driver side horn replaced; horn relay replaced | ||
| Apr 2018111000 miUS $667 | Twice following automatic car washes I had random electrical problems. Took it to independent volvo garage. It took hours of troubleshooting (that cost over $500) and follow-up car washes to confirm that a $13 protective panel under the hood was missing and allowing water to short connections in the main computer. Inexpensive panel replaced; the major cost was for labor to troubleshoot the leak, which included removing front passenger seat, under dash components, under hood components, etc. | ||
| May 2019114098 mi | Had alignment check and tech reported that inner & outer tie rods were worn out. Had inner & outer tie rods removed and replaced. | ||
| Jun 2020117043 mi | Owner discovered Right Front CV Boot leaking grease. A CV Boot Kit was used to replace the front inner seal. | ||
| Jun 2021121740 miUS $250 | I had a Engine Misfire warning on LCD. I took it to a local garage and had codes read; it was #4 Cylinder Misfire. I had the codes reset and replaced all five ignition coils, as they were probably the original coils that weren’t changed when the spark plugs were changed to complete the 120,000 mile service in 2020. Engine ran much stronger after the coils were changed and I’ve had no further misfire codes. | ||
| Volvo V50 in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201664000 miUS $1000 | Control rod bushings cracked. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Kansas, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201170000 miUS $150 | Had to replace the fuel pressure sensor as the car was hesitating and then the check engine light came on. This was a recall for the same part in other Volvos | ||
| Oct 201170300 miUS $700 | Had to replace front struts as right one was leaking oil and noisy. I had the shocks replaced as Sears had a special. | ||
| Jun 201275000 mi | This is the 3rd time I have had the drivers seat repaired for creaking. The solution is velcro. This time it did not work. It has to do with the WHIPS system. | ||
| Feb 201490700 miUS $21 | The front passenger strut starting making a lot of noise and it is only 26 months old. I did not repair it since I am contacting Monroe to understand their lifetime warranty. | ||
| Jun 201495000 mi | Have a clunking noise and replaced the struts again after only two years and then replaced the sway bar links. Still noisy. | ||
| Aug 201496400 miUS $80 | Passenger side motor mount was broken causing a clunking noise in the front end that every mechanic thought was suspension related. | ||
| Sep 2016117000 miUS $450 | Oil trap had to be replace after 67,000 miles as it was replaced in 2009 under warranty. | ||
| Nov 2016118000 miUS $25 | seat panel cracked | ||
| Apr 2017122000 miUS $15 | P0456 Code as small leak detected on evaporative emission system and I replaced fuel cap. This did not fix the problem. | ||
| Sep 2017125000 miUS $965 | AC compressor failed due to the clutch. Battery was bad so I replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2017125000 miUS $600 | Alternator failed. | ||
| Dec 2017127000 miUS $168 | Fuel pressure sensor replaced due to P0089 code Fuel pump replacement. Cost included extra time for labor to remove stuck drive train shaft the needs to be removed to lower gas tank. Check engine light still on with code P0089/P2900 after replacing fuel pressure sensor in November. Diagnosis is a bad fuel pump. | ||
| Jan 2018127000 miUS $299 | replaced upper and lower radiator hose due to leak | ||
| Feb 2018128000 miUS $453 | replaced driver side cv axle and passenger wheel hub Replaced left CV axle and both hubs. Right hub replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 2021146000 miUS $120 | AC not cooling | ||
| Jul 2022149000 miUS $105 | AC not cooling | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 177hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Netherlands Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 2015208700 mi€120 | Overflow coolant tank was cracked. | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V50 in Slovenia Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016215760 mi€80 | low energy warning | ||
| Jan 2017 | change of alternator, change "cover" for starter (pokrov z novo puso) | ||
| Jul 2017229400 mi€500 | changed wind shield, brand new volvo logo | ||
| Jun 2018238700 mi€300 | expansion canister replaced, cooling fluid bottom hose replaced, radiator cooling fan replaced | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo V50 in Texas, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014117200 miUS $830 | Leaking heater core replaced with new OEM part and new OEM hoses. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Rhode Island, United States May 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 2005250 mi | dealer replaced wiper blades for streaking under warranty | ||
| Jul 200654500 miUS $67 | fuel line fell off - repaired myself | ||
| Nov 200687800 miUS $250 | reload software for radio and window issues - misdiagnosed engine code costing $200 for maf sensor | ||
| Feb 200795850 miUS $179 | check engine light on - dealer cleaned throttle body | ||
| Volvo V50 in New York, United States May 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011125000 mi | Failure of a piston connecting rod, requiring replacement of engine block assembly. | ||
| Oct 2011125000 mi | Sold to mechanc with engine cylinder rod failure. The original repair quote was $7k from the Volvo dealer, and $5k from our local shop. The car was in great shape, otherwise. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Rhode Island, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200824000 mi | AC issue (the AC was only blowing warm air). This was repaired under warranty, and the long wait was due to part-issue. | ||
| May 200937000 mi | leak in sunroof seal was causing drivers side carpet to be damp | ||
| Volvo V50 in Michigan, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200838000 mi | Replaced MAF sensor. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Aug 201268700 miUS $700 | Replaced front control rods due to worn-out bushings | ||
| Jan 201372000 miUS $200 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor | ||
| Volvo V50 in Ohio, United States Aug 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016102000 mi | 1 of 2 axels replaced due to wear. Noticed a slight vibration | ||
| Volvo V50 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Aug 2016144000 miUS $283 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Oct 2017169000 miUS $70 | Replaced engine mount | ||
| Dec 2017166000 miUS $390 | front pads and rotors | ||
| Volvo V50 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016234000 miUS $2500 | 3 wheel bearings, tie rods, brake rotors/pads, new front struts, new tires | ||
| Dec 2016240000 mi | Not yet completed: need new timing belt, stabilizer arm (missed notice in Sept.), new battery cable needed they say. Have not yet been to a different shop (more $reasonable mechanic) to have work performed. Love car-NOT frequency of repairs. | ||
| Volvo V50 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Oct 201360340 miC $1350 | Wheel bearing | ||
| Oct 201465300 miC $500 | Sunroof drain lines went blocked and caused water to flow into car | ||
| Apr 201567780 miC $1100 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor, battery and spark plugs | ||
| Jun 201775640 mi | Listed repair on wrong vehicle ???? | ||
| Sep 201778120 miC $1400 | Multiple issues (listed in order of costs) 1. Bushings torn on front control arms. $875 2. Gear shift module. $540 3. Transmission flush. $250 15% discount | ||
| Nov 201987821 miC $613 | Replaced front brake and rotors (rusty). Rear brakes and pads were at 45% | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo V50 in Illinois, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2007 | |||
| May 200743000 mi | Bolts that hold the seat to the floor came loose, causing seat to lean backwards and to the right several inches each time the car moved forward. | ||
| Aug 200745000 mi | Starter intermittently makes grinding noises or pauses during cold start-up. I was told the gears in the starter are now plastic, and I will need a new starter eventually, but to wait until the problem/noise gets worse. | ||
| Volvo V50 in Florida, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200846000 mi | Power steering out. | ||
2005 Volvo V50 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volvo V50 in Great Britain Feb 2007 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 200817000 mi£25 | Exhaust knocking against chassis on extreme left hand corners. New exhaust hangers fitted and exhaust realigned. | ||
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