2005 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2005

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2005 Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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2005 Volvo S60 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (70%)

< $100 (10%)

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $2200
ABS and traction sensor, rear rotors and pads,  
205000 mi

US $350
Heard noise during maintenance inspection.Parking brake shoe on passenger side fell apart.R&R both rear parking brake shoes 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

67000 mi

US $175
Brakes did not work when engine at high rpm, as in starting to move car when warming up, or accelerating and sudden brake application. Replaced vacuum device for brakes. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

110300 mi

US $400
Likely ABS Module failure. Still testing other items to rule out module. 
110120 mi

US $375
Replaced electric brake pump which performs only when engine is cold. The pump and valve were both replaced. Replaced hydraulic brake pump that was causing ABS light to come on. Replaced hydraulic brake pump that was causing ABS light to come on Replaced electric brake pump which performs only when engine is cold. The pump and valve were both replaced. 
112000 mi

US $250
Replace only the ABS pump with a used one, which was attached to the ABS modular. Eliminated ABS code. 
122000 mi

US $80
No brakes when cold. Electric pump failed again 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

76220 mi

C $500
Handbrake cable jammed 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

94500 mi

US $200
Replaced from pads and rotors. Removed, cleaned and reinstalled E brake (rear) to correct wheel dragging of one rear wheel. 
91000 mi

US $110
Antilock brake system controller failed. It triggered an indicator light on the dash. The cost estimate: $1,400. The mechanic said he sees a lot of this. The part "wore out." But it has no moving parts. Why did it wear out? Because it did. 

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2005 Volvo S60 Brake Problems

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