turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
64000 mi US $750 |
The radiator was leaking and had to be replaced. |
82000 mi US $200 |
PCV hose cracked. |
117600 mi US $625 |
The radiator was leaking. A new radiator was installed along with new hoses. An aftermarket radiator was chosen because the previous replacement OEM radiator only lasted 3 years and would cost more. |
151000 mi US $450 |
Thermostat housing was leaking. Thermostat housing replaced with a new thermostat also. |
175000 mi US $1600 |
Check engine light came on. Several repair attempts made and finally successful. Replaced oil trap, mass airflow sensor, sealed an air leak, and something else that I don't remember. |
turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
28200 mi £45 |
Exhaust mid section hanger support corroding badly. hadn't quite give up yet, but it was on the cards. Replaced hanger with Volvo's stainless repair kit. Much better and more secure. |
32000 mi £5 |
Plastic link arm which controls the intake swirl flaps snapped on the engine end of the arm. New arm fitted. Also made an 'L' shaped ally bracket & rubber bump stop, to stop the arm over extending during operation, causing the breakage. |
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
81000 mi | Replace Intake Air Thermostat elbow |
64000 mi US $35 |
Upon am startup, msg cntr computer would say "coolant low, stop engine." Happened for several weeks but after 30 sec each time, msg quit. Took to Volvo specialist, coolant was slightly low due to cracked reservoir cap. $35 for a cap & fill |