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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%)
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Chart based on 146 repairs.
2005 Volvo V50 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 116000 mi US $565 |
Replaced rear control arms |
| 138000 mi US $800 |
Control rod bushing needed to be replaced. |
| 100300 mi US $3 |
Struts |
| 123000 mi US $400 |
Right rear wheel bearing |
| 129200 mi US $1300 |
Tie rod and bearing replacement. |
| 135000 mi US $800 |
Left rear wheel bearing failed |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| 107500 mi US $65 |
Control arms have the camber set too low which causes premature wear on the rear tires and a noisy ride. |
| 117400 mi US $600 |
control arms needed to be replaced to fix the overly aggressive camber that was wearing the tires prematurely |
| 15500 mi C $114 |
Right front wheel bearing was making noise, Right front tie rod was worn/lose, require replacement. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $350 |
replaced right front hub(wheel bearing), 350 |
| 203000 mi US $400 |
Replaced passenger side wheel bearing |
| 209000 mi | Replace Rt & Lt Sway Bar Link |
| 69000 mi | Clicking sound from front wheel. Tech lubed outer splines of both axle shafts. Clicking sound returned the same day. |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91900 mi US $150 |
Power steering pump noise. Power flush of pump and reservoir to hopefully avoid a power steering pump replacement. Noise is reduced but still present.. may need pump replacement in the future. |
| 114098 mi | Had alignment check and tech reported that inner & outer tie rods were worn out. Had inner & outer tie rods removed and replaced. |
| 70300 mi US $700 |
Had to replace front struts as right one was leaking oil and noisy. I had the shocks replaced as Sears had a special. |
| 90700 mi US $21 |
The front passenger strut starting making a lot of noise and it is only 26 months old. I did not repair it since I am contacting Monroe to understand their lifetime warranty. |
| 95000 mi | Have a clunking noise and replaced the struts again after only two years and then replaced the sway bar links. Still noisy. |
| 127000 mi US $595 |
and passenger wheel hub |
| 64000 mi US $1000 |
Control rod bushings cracked. |
| 107260 mi C $1350 |
Power steering module replacement |
2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 234000 mi US $2500 |
3 wheel bearings, tie rods, brake rotors/pads, new front struts, new tires |
| 240000 mi | Not yet completed: need new timing belt, stabilizer arm (missed notice in Sept.), new battery cable needed they say. Have not yet been to a different shop (more $reasonable mechanic) to have work performed. Love car-NOT frequency of repairs. |
| 68700 mi US $700 |
Replaced front control rods due to worn-out bushings |
| 60340 mi C $1350 |
Wheel bearing |
| 78120 mi C $1400 |
Multiple issues (listed in order of costs) 1. Bushings torn on front control arms. $875 |
2005 Volvo V50 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 46000 mi | Power steering out. |
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