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2005 Volvo V50 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 146 repairs.
2005 Volvo V50 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo V50
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi US $1800 |
intermittent fault in BCM causing whole high speed CAN network to crash and vehicle not to start. replaced BCM, drained brake. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 41000 mi | Insert key and vehicle did not recognize it (message, incorrect key.) Reinserted key and vehicle went into lock down. Vehicle then discharged battery completely in about 1 hr. |
| 49000 mi | Drivers side window actuator was put out of adjustment during previous visit to dealer. |
| 110000 mi US $220 |
Bi-Xenon bulb failure. |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Various electrical oddness (WS wipers random, turn signal malfunctions, washer cam on without asking... |
| 65000 mi US $240 |
Needed to replace motor for electric lock on rear, passenger door. Needed to replace motor for electric lock on rear, passenger door. |
| 76000 mi US $1004 |
Lock on passenger door no longer working. Needed to replace motor that operates lock. Lock on passenger door no longer working. Needed to replace motor that operates lock. |
| 92000 mi US $950 |
Replacement of power door lock motor assembly, along with battery replacement, and recommended 91K mile service |
| 106400 mi US $250 |
Re-filled AC with freon + dye to locate possible leak. No leak found, but appear to have an AC compressor problem that will eventually need to be replaced. |
| 115000 mi US $1200 |
Air conditioning compressor clutch failed. AC compressor replaced |
| 142000 mi US $135 |
CEM failure issues. Possibly just loose cable. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 27900 mi C $144 |
Alternator replaced - noisy. Waited more than 2 months for back-ordered part, but car was still drivable. Warranty had expired, but I was able to get Volvo to cover the repair. Alternator replaced - noisy. Waited more than 2 months for back-ordered part, but car was still drivable. Warranty had expired, but I was able to get Volvo to cover the repair. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 86800 mi C $100 |
Rear door lock stopped working. Replaced door electronic module. |
| 148200 mi C $900 |
replaced AC compressor and associated cooling stuff. Clutch on the compressor had rusted out. Could have just replaced the clutch but it wasn't much more to just do it all. |
| 69000 mi | Occupant weight sensor malfunctioned causing passenger airbag to deactivate intermittently. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 109000 mi US $190 |
Driver side horn replaced; horn relay replaced |
| 125000 mi US $965 |
AC compressor failed due to the clutch. Battery was bad so I replaced it. |
| 125000 mi US $600 |
Alternator failed. |
| 146000 mi US $120 |
AC not cooling |
| 149000 mi US $105 |
AC not cooling |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 215760 mi €80 |
low energy warning |
| 219760 mi | change of alternator, change "cover" for starter (pokrov z novo puso) |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 144000 mi US $283 |
Replaced alternator |
| 24000 mi | AC issue (the AC was only blowing warm air). This was repaired under warranty, and the long wait was due to part-issue. |
| 37000 mi | leak in sunroof seal was causing drivers side carpet to be damp |
| 75640 mi | Listed repair on wrong vehicle ???? |
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