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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.
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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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Chart based on 128 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

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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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

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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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

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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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

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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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

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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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

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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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

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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2005 Volvo S60 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

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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2004.5 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Volvo S60 in Great Britain
- Oct 2009
Oct 2009

88000 mi

£200
lower wishbone replacement and top engine mount. 

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