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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%)
Chart based on 171 repairs.
2005 Volvo S60 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo S60
Engine not specified
| 87400 mi US $2000 |
Top motor mount. |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 134000 mi | Leaking main seal |
| 140000 mi US $400 |
Replaced spark plugs and coil packs to fix misfire Muffler and one pipe had begun to fail. Cat back custom (cheap) exhaust. Resonator delete to eliminate R's dreaded "rain squeal" which you have to hear to believe. |
| 146000 mi US $650 |
Car's ECM gives incorrect readings, causing partial shutdown. It "thinks" its fuel rail is shot. ECM replaced, problem persists. |
| 146000 mi US $500 |
Replaced several oil lines and filters and fuel filter |
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
Accessory/serpentine belt came off pulley due to failure of tensioner, a known weak part of this car. Had to replace tensioner, belt, and radiator when tech noticed a leak at the radiator side tank, another known weak point of this car. |
| 19000 mi | Check engine complained about open gas cap repeatedly even though gas cap not open. Reflash CPU |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60200 mi US $440 |
air line semi rigid... for turbo... was told by mechanic that the soft ones never needed replacing... the semi rigid always got brittle |
| 61000 mi US $2700 |
replaced radiator, had rust issues, |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
Cylinder #3 Misfire- Dead coil pack. Removed & replaced coil pack |
| 98000 mi US $2000 |
CE light trouble code that couldnt be figured out. |
| 97000 mi US $500 |
Replaced fuel sensor pressure and repaired vac leak. |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 152000 mi US $500 |
MAF Sensor, Ignition coil, spark plugs |
| 66000 mi | got a check engine light,took the car to the shop for diagnosis. They got a "missing or faulty gas cap" code,but did not find a problem. |
| 122200 mi | Check engine light on again. Again diagnosed loose/missing gas cap code. Found faulty evap system leak detection pump. Replaced pump. |
| 88000 mi US $166 |
intermittent "Reduced Engine Performance" message,rough idling. Removed throttle housing and performed cleaning operation per Volvo specs. Installed throttle body gasket. intermittent "Reduced Engine Performance" message,rough idling. Removed throttle housing and performed cleaning operation per Volvo specs.Installed throttle body gasket |
| 101000 mi US $800 |
radiator has a leak needs to be replaced.Will do in near future.Radiator R&R estimate 800.00 |
| 145800 mi US $1135 |
replace split hose from oil trap to cam cover |
| 176800 mi US $1221 |
Intermittent check engine light for several months. Found codes related to fuel pressure module and sensor. New fuel pressure sensor, harness adapter,control unit. remove and relocate replacement fuel pump module. |
| 219000 mi US $985 |
PCV system clogged. Remove intake manifold to access breather box, all hoses and fittings.Remove components for cleaning or replacement.Install new seals rings,and gaskets.Reassemble and test crank case pressure. Exhaust hanger rusted, about to break off. Welded to repair |
| 107000 mi US $1400 |
turbo tube |
| 134000 mi US $2200 |
heater core |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61000 mi US $300 |
MAF sensor failure |
| 67000 mi US $750 |
MAF failure, replaced with used MAF. |
| 81000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator leak |
| 78000 mi US $150 |
Rear muffler corroded, replaced with aftermarket unit. |
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
Fuel pump broke, replaced with OEM. |
| 50000 mi | Engine mounts replaced Told that the engine is missing: fuel system needs cleaning. Have not had this taken care of. |
| 133000 mi US $240 |
Electronic Throttle Control |
| 151000 mi US $740 |
Fuel Sensor, Spark Plugs and air filter were replaced. |
| 163000 mi | Electronic Throttle Control still intermittently acting up. |
| 101000 mi US $100 |
had a check engine light, dealer installed flash update |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 157600 mi US $750 |
Two of the five coils for the cylinders were broken and the other three were old. Replaced all five coils. Spark plugs were still good and did not need to be replaced. |
| 99500 mi US $600 |
Ignition Lock Mechanism went, Couldn't turn key, Had to order new ignition cylinder from Sweden |
| 67000 mi US $120 |
Evaporative Hose Cracked, Replaced with New Hose |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Upper Engine Mount |
| 50000 mi US $360 |
PCV Hose was worn. |
| 118000 mi US $745 |
The lock cylinder had to be replaced as it would not turn to start engine. An internal part broken causing this issue. |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| 25117 mi | towed in for new starter motor |
| 28728 mi | vadis put car in sleep mode - total software reload |
| 29394 mi | new radiator |
| 36699 mi | upper engine mount replaced |
| 44544 mi | cel on - check gas cap messages - replaced fuel leak detection pump |
| 148000 mi US $132 |
Replaced exhaust VVT Camshaft Solenoid. |
| 63240 mi C $120 |
breather box exhaust tube replaced |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $110 |
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| 86000 mi US $125 |
| 84000 mi US $276 |
Radiator Fan noisy - replaced under warranty |
| 121000 mi US $850 |
Check engine light - Continuous Variable Valve Timing system - diagnosed positive vacuum - replace oil separator trap - cleaned CVVT valves - no help - suggested $2000 repair (hubs/valves) - my mechanic is checking timing belt-jumped tooth? |
| 123000 mi US $680 |
Replaced CVVT intake and exhaust valve/solenoids to address check engine light. |
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