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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 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

124000 mi

R 4500
Geartronic valve bodies suspect, replaced transmission with remanufactured unit. 
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. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

133200 mi

US $258
Replace upper engine mount 
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.  
76000 mi

US $800
Had oil leak @ rear differential. Fix is to reseal. Dealer resealed rear differential. 
19000 mi Angle gear slack and clicking was fixed with loctite 
28000 mi Leaking Angle Gear needed to be resealed. Expensive! 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

107000 mi

US $500
Front Passenger Axle went out- RR axle 
53000 mi

US $245
Axle Ping issue fixed with Volvo XC90 axle bolts. 
78000 mi

US $375
Left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 
33000 mi Leaking Angle Gear. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

107000 mi

US $1400
CV boot 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

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

50000 mi Vibration reported in front end. Dealer replaced axles. 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

51142 mi

US $77
no awd - replace oil pump on haldex aoc system 
70000 mi

US $560
replaced worn transmission torque rod, $300 
79000 mi

US $380
Replaced PNP Switch Replaced Control Unit Module on AWD 

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2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

78000 mi

US $560
Both axles had to be replaced.  
103000 mi

US $680
Replaced torn CV joint left front wheel 

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2005 Volvo S60 Transmission Problems

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