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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%)

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Volvo V50 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

92000 mi

US $370
CV boot replacement 
99600 mi

US $323
replacement of right cv boot 
149700 mi Replaced complete front drive axle assemblies 

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2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

100000 mi

US $50
Inner CV boot slightly leaking after 2500 mile drive. OEM passenger axle removed, cleaned, regreased, and rebooted. Genuine boot kit used. 

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2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

38000 mi

US $150
New Battery, New Shift Boot 

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2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

167400 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. 
135780 mi

€400
Could not change gears. Air in clutch hydraulics due to a badly done clutch replacement. 

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2006 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

148800 mi

US $800
both axels needed to have boots replaced, torn. 
69105 mi

US $1499
R/R both Front Drive Axles 
150700 mi

US $330
Transmission gear shifter blind broke. Interior part that could cause problems in shifting if not replaced. 
164032 mi

US $200
driver side axle shaft assembly 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD

135000 mi

US $1000
While having brakes repaired, discovered that CV boots were failing (cracked/torn). 
100300 mi

US $3
Engine Mount (1) 
129200 mi

US $1300
Half shaft replacement. 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

9652 mi Axle splines were loose and making clicking noise under acceleration/close throttle deceleration. Axle splines were fixed with metal adhesive. 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

185000 mi

US $450
replaced driver and passenger side front axle, 450 
203000 mi

US $400
and axle. 
77000 mi Clicking sound from front wheels when changing directions from forward to reverse. Replaced L driveshaft sealing ring. Not successful. 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

128000 mi

US $453
replaced driver side cv axle  Replaced left CV axle and both hubs. Right hub replaced under warranty. 
117043 mi Owner discovered Right Front CV Boot leaking grease. A CV Boot Kit was used to replace the front inner seal. 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

78120 mi

C $1400
2. Gear shift module. $540 3. Transmission flush. $250 15% discount 
95850 mi

US $179
check engine light on - dealer cleaned throttle body 
102000 mi 1 of 2 axels replaced due to wear. Noticed a slight vibration 

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