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2005 Volvo S40 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 182 repairs.
2005 Volvo S40 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo S40
Engine not specified
| 116000 mi US $987 |
Alternator went out. Replaced with battery. Afterwards received deck error from CD player. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 59000 mi US $110 |
6 CD changer center spindle broke, subsequently would not eject CD's, replaced entire CD changer with used unit. |
| 75000 mi US $1100 |
A/C was shorting out according to Dealer. A/C would intermittantly not blow cold. Dealer told me the whole unit needed to be repaired. $1100 repair at only 75,000 miles. |
| 81000 mi US $2350 |
$880 to repair CD Deck error. I did not replace. alternator needed to be replaced. $880. did not repalce. traded car for a new Nissan |
| 105000 mi US $200 |
AC would work fine for about 15-20 minutes of driving, then start to pull in hot air from outside. Compressor clutch was repaired. |
| 54000 mi US $125 |
Software patch installed to fix AC sometimes blowing hot and cold at same time. Problem has happened twice. |
| 60000 mi US $1214 |
Air conditioner compressor replaced. Also leak onto carpet caused by AC drain hosed fixed. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 89000 mi | AC Compressor Clutch replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $700 |
Battery was leaking, corroded battery and battery cables were replaced. |
| 111000 mi US $1400 |
Alternator failed, replaced Alternator failed, killed battery |
| 117400 mi US $400 |
Brake sensor replaced, reverse lights were intermittent. |
| alarm would go off in the middle of the night, over and over! |
| 160000 mi | Replace failed alternator. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Radio random lockups were repaired under warranty |
| 71000 mi | Airbag sensor was not working on the passenger seat. Dealer reset it and is working fine. |
| 41000 mi US $160 |
Trunk lock would not disengage, replaced trunk lock assembly. |
| 21700 mi | cd charger |
| 24800 mi | climate control reset |
| 45500 mi | Replaced windshield wiper washers |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13026 mi | CD Player Replaced under Warranty |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61000 mi US $125 |
Wipers could not be turned off, gas gauge went to zero (after just filling the tank), SRS airbag light on, trunk lid open light on. Found loose/faulty electrical wire. |
| 124000 mi US $750 |
Alternator had to be replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $2000 |
Air conditioning cycles off after 10-15minutes |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi US $3500 |
No AC. Replaced condenser. $1700. |
| 113500 mi US $900 |
Rear passenger taillight out. Replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $42 |
Replaced right headlight. |
| 92800 mi US $140 |
Symptom was power steering pump stopped working. Diagnostic codes and battery load test indicated failing battery. |
| 79360 mi C $350 |
AC compressor clutch burnt. Squeaky accessory drive belt possibly due to missing engine splash guard. |
| 104160 mi C $300 |
Battery died and had to be replaced. |
| 46500 mi | Alternator. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
123-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 55800 mi €600 |
Replaced alternator. When sold the 'brake failure, engine stop' message still came up from time to time. Shop couldn't diagnose even with code. When it happened indicators and wipers wouldn't work or wouldn't turn off. Or the car wouldn't start for up to three days. |
2005 Volvo S40 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 31000 mi | Replaced faulty passenger airbag sensor. |
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