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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%)
Chart based on 146 repairs.
2005 Volvo V50 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD
| 88000 mi US $300 |
Accelerator pedal assembly sensor sending bad readings. Vehicle would go no faster than 10 mph. |
| 89000 mi US $36 |
Gas cap intermittently showing "not sealed." Replaced cap. |
| 89900 mi US $630 |
Pump bearing failed with a loud squeal / whatever at low RPM. Eventually, Check Engine light came on but since the sound was far less at freeway speeds I drove 300 miles to home and then to dealer with the failing / failed pump. |
| 111400 mi US $385 |
Engine warning light. Bad fuel pressure sensor. |
| 146000 mi US $2000 |
New clutch, lining wore out, slipping. |
| 115000 mi US $900 |
Needed to replace spark plugs/cables, ignition coil, and CVT solenoid. |
| 116000 mi US $565 |
Replaced motor mounts |
| 117300 mi US $425 |
Fuel pressure sensor failing |
| 136200 mi US $2900 |
Replaced clutch & DMF Flywheel. Lining wore out. But replacement required replacing the DMF flywheel at same time (surprisingly expensive). |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 103000 mi US $300 |
ECM was cutting out the turbo boost. |
| 126000 mi US $2102 |
timing belt, water pump, accessory belts, battery |
| 131000 mi US $75 |
fuel pressure sensor was bad |
| 27900 mi | Oil breather box issue - was part of an extended warranty item that was noticed when replacing the alternator. No cost fix. Oil breather box issue - was part of an extended warranty item that was noticed when replacing the alternator. No cost fix. |
| 29800 mi | Timing chain tensioner replaced under warranty - the warranty had expired, but it took the dealership several months (after replacing the belts first, then the alternator) to diagnose the problem. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 142600 mi C $170 |
Plastic coolant reservoir cracked. Car spewed coolant everywhere. Had it replaced and flushed the coolant fluid. |
| 143840 mi C $1300 |
Had to replace rad, coolant expansion tank, a fan, a bunch of hoses. Car was overheating. |
| 185000 mi US $600 |
Check engine light came on and vehicle subsequently failed the State of MD Emissions test, 599.75. |
| 210000 mi US $40 |
replaced spark plugs |
| 86800 mi C $100 |
Very small radiator leak. Replaced radiator. |
| 102300 mi C $35 |
PCV return hose decayed. Replaced with a new one made from rubber instead of plastic. Design issue. |
| 133920 mi C $1500 |
Intake manifold and cam shaft seal replaced |
| 142600 mi C $100 |
Replaced broken fuel sensor. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Had to replace the fuel pressure sensor as the car was hesitating and then the check engine light came on. This was a recall for the same part in other Volvos |
| 96400 mi US $80 |
Passenger side motor mount was broken causing a clunking noise in the front end that every mechanic thought was suspension related. |
| 117000 mi US $450 |
Oil trap had to be replace after 67,000 miles as it was replaced in 2009 under warranty. |
| 122000 mi US $15 |
P0456 Code as small leak detected on evaporative emission system and I replaced fuel cap. This did not fix the problem. |
| 127000 mi US $168 |
Fuel pressure sensor replaced due to P0089 code Fuel pump replacement. Cost included extra time for labor to remove stuck drive train shaft the needs to be removed to lower gas tank. Check engine light still on with code P0089/P2900 after replacing fuel pressure sensor in November. Diagnosis is a bad fuel pump. |
| 127000 mi US $299 |
replaced upper and lower radiator hose due to leak |
| 98500 mi US $145 |
Cracked coolant expansion tank |
| 121740 mi US $250 |
I had a Engine Misfire warning on LCD. I took it to a local garage and had codes read; it was #4 Cylinder Misfire. I had the codes reset and replaced all five ignition coils, as they were probably the original coils that weren’t changed when the spark plugs were changed to complete the 120,000 mile service in 2020. Engine ran much stronger after the coils were changed and I’ve had no further misfire codes. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 177hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 208700 mi €120 |
Overflow coolant tank was cracked. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 238700 mi €300 |
expansion canister replaced, cooling fluid bottom hose replaced, radiator cooling fan replaced |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 169000 mi US $70 |
Replaced engine mount |
| 54500 mi US $67 |
fuel line fell off - repaired myself |
| 87800 mi US $250 |
reload software for radio and window issues - misdiagnosed engine code costing $200 for maf sensor |
| 125000 mi | Failure of a piston connecting rod, requiring replacement of engine block assembly. |
| 125000 mi | Sold to mechanc with engine cylinder rod failure. The original repair quote was $7k from the Volvo dealer, and $5k from our local shop. The car was in great shape, otherwise. |
| 38000 mi | Replaced MAF sensor. |
| 117200 mi US $830 |
Leaking heater core replaced with new OEM part and new OEM hoses. |
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Replaced fuel pressure sensor |
| 67780 mi C $1100 |
Replaced fuel pressure sensor, battery and spark plugs |
2005 Volvo V50 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| 17000 mi £25 |
Exhaust knocking against chassis on extreme left hand corners. New exhaust hangers fitted and exhaust realigned. |
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