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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (30%)

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Volvo S60 in South Africa Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 124000 mi R 4500	Geartronic valve bodies suspect, replaced transmission with remanufactured unit.

Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 61000 mi	Clutch Cylinder Failure Angle gear case was leaking, so the dealer decided to "Seal/fix" the leak. About 500 miles later the whole assembly failed thus the AWD was dead and in Front Wheel Drive mode only, this would be okay except it would have severe wheel hop, spin and pull. Towed to dealer and replaced. Bushings failed and the car was clunking severely, they were replaced

Volvo S60 in California, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
Sep 2013 98000 mi US $2000	CE light trouble code that couldnt be figured out.

Volvo S60 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 78000 mi US $560	Both axles had to be replaced. Driver front window window regulator broken, not replaced due to replacement cost.

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Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States May 2008 - Dec 2011
Jul 2008 52000 mi US $60	Needed to replace the drivers door master window switch. Interior Air Quality (IAQ) sensor was replaced, which is an "optional" component of the car. Never worked upon delivery of car, and only requested its repair recently. Rattle/squeak from front drivers door panel. "Unfixable".
Feb 2009 58000 mi US $75	Got a suspension "Re-Sum".
Jul 2009 63000 mi US $400	Transmission seals were replaced due to a small trans oil leak where the transmission mates with the angle (bevel) gear of the car.
Jun 2010 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.
Jul 2010 76000 mi US $800	Had oil leak @ rear differential. Fix is to reseal. Dealer resealed rear differential.
Nov 2010 79000 mi US $300	Replaced both front control arms. Rubber bushings were shot. Also installed an O2 spacer in the rear-most O2 sensor of CAT due to a CEL check engine light (ECM400C). Car feels like new wrt the new control arms installed. O2 spacer worked.
Feb 2011 83000 mi US $900	Drivers front strut (4C) broke. Replaced strut and due to mileage, replaced matching passenger front strut simultaneously. Dealer fixed issue and also performed re-SUM calibration and 4-wheel alignment.

Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Apr 2011 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.
Nov 2011 146000 mi US $650	Car's ECM gives incorrect readings, causing partial shutdown. It "thinks" its fuel rail is shot. ECM replaced, problem persists.
Dec 2011 146000 mi US $500	Replaced several oil lines and filters and fuel filter

Volvo S60 in South Carolina, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
Feb 2016 133200 mi US $258	Replace upper engine mount
Jun 2016 134000 mi	Leaking main seal

Volvo S60 in Washington, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 19000 mi	Angle gear slack and clicking was fixed with loctite Left turn signal failing. Replace signal stalk. Check engine complained about open gas cap repeatedly even though gas cap not open. Reflash CPU
Nov 2009 28000 mi	Leaking Angle Gear needed to be resealed. Expensive!

Volvo S60 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 43000 mi US $500	45k service + replaced power steering pump.

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Volvo S60 in Maine, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
Feb 2013 87400 mi US $2000	Front struts and springs. Top motor mount.

Volvo S60 in Nevada, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2014
Jul 2011 78000 mi US $375	Left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced.
Mar 2013 97000 mi US $500	Replaced fuel sensor pressure and repaired vac leak.

Volvo S60 in Alaska, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
Oct 2013 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
Jan 2014 61000 mi US $2700	replaced radiator, had rust issues,

Volvo S60 in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2017
Mar 2013 107000 mi US $500	Cylinder #3 Misfire- Dead coil pack. Removed & replaced coil pack Front Passenger Axle went out- RR axle
Aug 2016 177000 mi	Noticed uneven tire wear at front tires & rubbing when turning extreme left. Inspected & found worn bushings & leaking front pass strut. Awaiting new struts (constantly out of stock). Purchased new lower control arms (bushings pre-installed) as well as additional parts that might as well be replaced while I have it all apart. Will update with costs & time when complete.

Volvo S60 in California, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2010
May 2010 50000 mi US $120	Xenon headlight auto-leveling system became uncalibrated and did not aim headlights properly. Re-calibration involved dealer connecting car to computer and ordering system to recalibrate the level settings.
Jun 2010 53000 mi US $245	Axle Ping issue fixed with Volvo XC90 axle bolts.
Aug 2010 55500 mi US $925	Window regulator failed, and caused driver's side front window to break. Repair included new regulator, and new/replaced window. Warranty refused to cover replacement window cost, only paid for regulator.

Volvo S60 in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 33000 mi	Severe creaking noise in front suspension noticed at slow speeds not exceeding 20MPH. Problem was due to cracked front spring seats.
Jan 2009 33000 mi	Leaking Angle Gear.
Mar 2009 33000 mi	Continual squeaking noise from front suspension ,which I had a set of new spring sets installed previously that were supposed to get rid of the noise but didn't.

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Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States Apr 2008 - Jan 2022
May 2008 46000 mi	Sunroof rattled, and they replaced the lifters which was a big job.
Sep 2014 98000 mi US $2200	ABS and traction sensor, rear rotors and pads, control arm bushings, other maintenance
May 2015 107000 mi US $1400	turbo tube CV boot
Oct 2015 112300 mi US $600	Perimeter alarm / siren
Apr 2017 134000 mi US $2200	heater core strut mounts

Volvo S60 in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 152000 mi US $500	MAF Sensor, Ignition coil, spark plugs

Volvo S60 in Washington, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 43000 mi US $5	Loose vacuum lines underneath the chassis, which were easily secured using standard metal P-clips from the hardware store.

Volvo S60 in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022
Dec 2009 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.
Jan 2010 161300 mi	Check engine light on again. Again diagnosed loose/missing gas cap code. Found faulty evap system leak detection pump. Replaced pump.
Apr 2011 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
Aug 2011 95000 mi US $350	Key would not come out of ignition. Disassembled steering column found shift interlock cable binding not allowing key release. Disassembled center console found release mechanism binding.Cleaned and lubricated.
Jan 2012 101000 mi US $800	radiator has a leak needs to be replaced.Will do in near future.Radiator R&R estimate 800.00 Remote only unlocks driver door. Traced source of problem faulty UEM. Estimate to R&R and load software 830.00 Steering wheel loose. Removed air bag module to access nut for steering wheel and tightened.
Jul 2014 145800 mi US $1135	replace lower control arm bushings R&R Broken strut mount replace split hose from oil trap to cam cover
Nov 2015 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.
Feb 2017 204000 mi US $637	broke front passenger door window regulator trying to open window when frozen. R&R Window regulator
Mar 2017 205000 mi US $350	Heard noise during maintenance inspection.Parking brake shoe on passenger side fell apart.R&R both rear parking brake shoes
Nov 2017 214000 mi US $600	1) Replaced alarm siren due to UEM Faults 2) passenger low beam bulb stuck in housing,bulb holder tabs warped,bulb seized,Removed bulb,bent tabs back into shape
Feb 2018 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

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Volvo S60 in Utah, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2015
Dec 2011 92000 mi US $280	Front Bushings Replaced
Jun 2015 109000 mi US $800	Steering was very loose. They replaced the sway bar I think. Much better.

Volvo S60 in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010 101000 mi US $100	had a check engine light, dealer installed flash update

Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2010 61000 mi US $300	MAF sensor failure
Mar 2011 61000 mi	Power steering pump leaking, tightened connectors, will observe.
Dec 2012 67000 mi US $750	MAF failure, replaced with used MAF.
Sep 2014 75000 mi US $5	Leak in windshield washer fluid system.
Dec 2014 77000 mi US $100	Windshield washer pump corroded, breaking the tank in the process. Replaced with used tank from a junk yard and an OEM pump.
Sep 2015 81000 mi US $1000	Radiator leak
Jan 2016 82200 mi US $150	Rear muffler corroded, replaced with aftermarket unit.
Sep 2018 100000 mi US $1000	Fuel pump broke, replaced with OEM.
Aug 2020 10500 mi US $1000	Also tie-rod end and misc suspension parts.

Volvo S60 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011 126000 mi US $340	Lower control arm was bent causing poor alignment.
Dec 2011 133000 mi US $240	Rubber bushings needed to be replaced Electronic Throttle Control Replaced Alternator
Sep 2012 151000 mi US $740	Fuel Sensor, Spark Plugs and air filter were replaced.
Mar 2013 163000 mi	Electronic Throttle Control still intermittently acting up.

Volvo S60 in California, United States Oct 2009 - May 2012
Nov 2009 50000 mi	Vibration reported in front end. Dealer replaced steering rack. Vibration reported in front end. Dealer replaced axles.
Dec 2009 50000 mi	Engine mounts replaced Told that the engine is missing: fuel system needs cleaning. Have not had this taken care of.
Dec 2010 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.

Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2011
Apr 2009 46000 mi US $411	Front left outer tire rod replaced.

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Volvo S60 in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2021
Jul 2013 110300 mi US $400	Likely ABS Module failure. Still testing other items to rule out module.
Aug 2013 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.
Sep 2013 112000 mi US $250	Replace only the ABS pump with a used one, which was attached to the ABS modular. Eliminated ABS code.
Jan 2014 107500 mi US $65	Connector melted and needed to be replace with new one
Feb 2015 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.
Jul 2016 122000 mi US $80	No brakes when cold. Electric pump failed again
Aug 2016 122300 mi US $25	Had to rewire new harness for front low beam headlight

Volvo S60 in Louisiana, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 50000 mi US $360	PCV Hose was worn.

Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015 187000 mi US $95	thermostat not controlling heating during winter, replaced thermostat assembly.

Volvo S60 in Nebraska, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2008 27000 mi	Right side headlight washer nozzle cover replaced.

Volvo S60 in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022 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.

Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2013
Jan 2011 99500 mi US $600	Ignition Lock Mechanism went, Couldn't turn key, Had to order new ignition cylinder from Sweden
May 2011 67000 mi US $120	Evaporative Hose Cracked, Replaced with New Hose
Dec 2011 81000 mi US $100	Replaced Upper Engine Mount
Jan 2012 83000 mi US $600	Replaced Shocks
Dec 2012 106000 mi US $800	Wheel bearing and Control Arms Needed to be Replaced
Jan 2013 66800 mi US $600	Spring seat and strut tower bearing replaced

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Volvo S60 in Colorado, United States - Feb 2010
Apr 2007 25117 mi	towed in for new starter motor
Jul 2007 28728 mi	a/c blows hot on drivers side - replace o rings - software download vadis put car in sleep mode - total software reload
Aug 2007 29394 mi	anti roll bar link - replace front 2 sides new radiator
Jan 2008 35749 mi	replace headlamp washer nozzle cover
Apr 2008 36699 mi	reinitialized window software upper engine mount replaced
May 2008 36845 mi US $150	vandalism - repaint entire driver side doors and qp's
Oct 2008 39214 mi	doors squeaking - hinges lubed
Dec 2008 42026 mi	cel on - check gas cap messages - dealer checked software only - blamed loose gas cap replaced broken lower bumper grommets wheel lug nuts rusted - plastic caps provided
Feb 2009 43000 mi US $46	replace headlamp washer nozzle cover - mail ordered part and paint
Apr 2009 44544 mi	cel on - check gas cap messages - replaced fuel leak detection pump replaced rusted wheel lug nuts
Nov 2009 51142 mi US $77	no awd - replace oil pump on haldex aoc system parking brake shoe broken - replace parking brake shoes replaced propeller shaft - dealer broke it installing oil pump
Feb 2010 54411 mi	replaced parking break shoe springs due to faulty install

Volvo S60 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Jul 2013
Jun 2011 63240 mi C $120	breather box exhaust tube replaced
Jan 2012 82000 mi C $500	Handbrake cable jammed
Apr 2012 73780 mi C $550	Front shocks and link kits

Volvo S60 in Maine, United States Dec 2009 - Nov 2013
Jan 2011 80500 mi	Front suspension and steering components worn. They were replaced under warranty
Jun 2011 76000 mi	Upper A arm links replaced. Although A arm bushings were damaged, they did not repair those, and I just discovered they ignored that part of my complaint.

Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - May 2013
Feb 2010 52000 mi	All warning lights went on. Stopped car and shut off. Car would not re-start. Central electrical module (CEM) failed. Dealer replaced under CPO Warranty-no charge to me.
Mar 2010 53000 mi	Left front wheel bearing. Right front wheel bearing two days later. Replaced front wheel bearings. Left front on Monday, Right fronton Wed. No charge to me. Covered under Volvo CPO.
Jan 2012 70000 mi US $560	replaced worn transmission torque rod, $300 rear park assist sensor failed. Replaced one faulty sensor, $260.
Apr 2013 79000 mi US $425	Replaced Starter
May 2013 79000 mi US $380	Replaced PNP Switch Replaced Control Unit Module on AWD

Volvo S60 in Maine, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2014
May 2011 81300 mi	Alternator replaced.
Mar 2014 148000 mi US $132	Replaced exhaust VVT Camshaft Solenoid.

Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2012
Dec 2009 66000 mi US $770	Replaced front control arm bushings (warrantied 440.00)

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Volvo S60 in California, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2014
Oct 2008 78000 mi US $110	went on. Took to shop. Diagnosis was bad sensor. Replaced sensor.
Jan 2009 86000 mi US $125	went on again. Took to shop. Diagnosis was "position control" thing was broken. Fixed it. Reset sensor.
Mar 2009 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.
Sep 2013 147000 mi US $700	Ball joints and tie rods needed replacement

Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2015
Jun 2011 84000 mi US $276	Radiator Fan noisy - replaced under warranty Repaired headlight washer nozzle, pump and cover
Jul 2011 86000 mi	Moon roof would not open - previously repaired under extended warranty at same dealer in Dec 2010 Repair sun roof - broken again - will repair under warranty (I hope)
Jul 2012 94500 mi US $200	Noise in front end - replaced front strut top end bushings, performed 4 wheel alignment. Replaced from pads and rotors. Removed, cleaned and reinstalled E brake (rear) to correct wheel dragging of one rear wheel.
Oct 2012 102000 mi US $1750	Repair sun roof Replaced 2 horns
Nov 2012 103000 mi US $680	Replaced torn CV joint left front wheel
Feb 2013 106700 mi US $225	Noise in steering column
Mar 2013 108000 mi US $100	Repaired noise in the steering column. Charged me only for the deductible on the warranty even though it was not covered since they had tried unsuccessfully to fix previously.
Jun 2013 110000 mi US $250	Steering universal joint in the column was binding causing the wheel to not return to center position.
May 2014 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?
Jul 2014 123000 mi US $680	Replaced CVVT intake and exhaust valve/solenoids to address check engine light.

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Volvo S60 in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 104000 mi US $1000	The problem is with the security system and they said it would be about 1,000 to fix, so we are going to sell the car, because we fear it will be one electrical issue after another.

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Volvo S60 in Great Britain - Oct 2009
Oct 2009 88000 mi £200	lower wishbone replacement and top engine mount.

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