2004 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2004

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2004 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

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2004 Volvo S60 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

24000 mi Angle gear replaced 
72000 mi

US $2500
Speed sensor. 
3000 mi Brakes have ALWAYS squealed since pick-up of the vehicle. These were fixed under warranty. Apparently a frequent problem. 
29000 mi

US $1500
Angle Gear Seal Valve failed. I reported leaking oil at two separate oil changes to Volvo dealer and nothing done. They found the reason AFTER warranty expired and refused to repair under warranty. Torque mount also broke. 
112000 mi

US $370
Replaced front brake hoses ($102.64 for parts, $150 labor for both repairs) 
112000 mi

US $600
replaced emergency brake cable which seized up. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

144000 mi

US $80
Brake booster vacuum switch replaced 
33000 mi The ABS system had a part that had to be replaced. 
168600 mi

US $6500
Replace front Brake pads and Rotors Replace Brake vacuum pump switch 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

93000 mi

US $460
Replace master cylinder 
100440 mi

C $92
replaced rear e-brakes and cables. e-brake cable had broken, causing e-brake shoes to get damaged as well. 
141000 mi Excessive travel in parking brake cables. Cables adjusted. 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

80000 mi

US $185
replaced front rotors and pads old rotors had warped could not be turned 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

90000 mi

£140
Seized rear brake caliper 
92000 mi Sticking rear brake caliper 

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2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

155000 mi

US $1150
Backing plate scraped against brake in some conditions, reattached and solved 

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2004 Volvo S60 Brake Problems

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