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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%)
Chart based on 182 repairs.
2005 Volvo S40 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 36 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
| 80000 mi | Software update |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi US $398 |
Fuel pressure sensor replaced |
| 77000 mi | Cracked PCV Box |
| 98000 mi US $700 |
Cracked diapragm in the breather box. Breather box replaced. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 38000 mi | TSB 205 - PCV Vent box. Dealer did not reconnect dipstick tube to engine in Sep service #1. Dipstick tube fell out of oil pan. When I brought it in, they pop-riveted it back on! This time they replaced the PCV assembly and used a bolt to secure the dipstick tube. After 3 visits! |
| 47000 mi US $950 |
O2 sensor check engine light, dealer replaced battery harness and O2 sensor. |
| 89000 mi US $6700 |
Timing belt tensioner failed |
| ac belt and drive belt because of a chirp coming from the engine. |
| 149500 mi US $80 |
Replace engine torque mount. Shim AC compressor. |
| 164000 mi US $220 |
Replace PCV oil trap. |
| 169000 mi US $1200 |
Replace fuel pump |
| 58000 mi US $219 |
Intermittent Check Engine Light |
| 111000 mi US $1400 |
Cam seal oil leak |
| 117400 mi US $400 |
Engine mount damaged |
| 127000 mi US $350 |
Cracked Coolant Reservoir |
| 116000 mi US $51 |
Harmonic Balance nut worked loose, caused belts to be thrown, quick fix but could of blown my engine. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59000 mi US $125 |
Coolant reservoir developed a crack and all coolant leaked out |
| 60000 mi US $86 |
When driving, the car gave bucking sensation so severe, it felt like I had been rear-ended by another car. After this, I received the message "Transmission Service Urgent" and odd transmission behavior. Dealer performed TCM software upgrade |
| 42000 mi US $400 |
fuel pressure sensor failure |
| 24000 mi | Some vibrations at low and high speeds were repaired under warranty with software update for the transmission and replacement of an axle. Axle could have been damaged from pot hole from hell. All fixed under warranty. |
| 67000 mi US $90 |
Clogged PCV caused a squealing noise. I replaced the oil filter housing. |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45880 mi | Oil trap box (housing oil filter is attached to) - plugged |
| 86180 mi C $350 |
Hole in flex pipe, flex pipe was replaced with a new OEM grade unit |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40000 mi | I needed a software upgrade (ECM Gasoline Up) and the PCV hose from the oil trap to the head failed. |
| 136000 mi US $3500 |
some belt broke and tore my air conditioner lines up. if i kept driving it it would have totaled the car |
2005 Volvo S40 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 129000 mi US $500 |
Emissions system check engine light. Throttle cleaned to fix problem in short term. Diagnosis is catalytic converter and will likely need replacing at a cost of $500-$700. |
| 39358 mi | Loose cable on fuel pump. Loose cable on fuel pump |
| 25000 mi | Engine light came on - needed to have carbon deposits removed from intake manifold. |
| 55000 mi US $550 |
one motor mount was degraded and required replacement. This was detected during a normal service interval. |
| 92900 mi US $4200 |
replace engine mount |
| 79000 mi US $350 |
Check engine light on. When tested, had error code ECM-2600. Replaced faulty fuel pressure sensor. |
| 90900 mi US $3095 |
Cracked breather hose. Replaced hose and the intake seals. |
| 113500 mi US $900 |
Right motor mount leaking fluid. Replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $1971 |
Intake manifold gasket, oil separator and gasket, spark plugs, air flow sensor. Camshaft and crankshaft seals. |
2005 Volvo S40 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 31000 mi | There is a rattle noise coming from the engine bay at idle. Originally thought to be a loose hose, dealer tightened hose and the noise still persists. |
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