2005 Volvo V50 Volvo V50 2005

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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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2005 Volvo V50 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 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

100300 mi

US $3
Engine Mount (1) 
129200 mi

US $1300
Half shaft replacement. 
135000 mi

US $1000
While having brakes repaired, discovered that CV boots were failing (cracked/torn). 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD

9652 mi Axle splines were loose and making clicking noise under acceleration/close throttle deceleration. Axle splines were fixed with metal adhesive. 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

185000 mi

US $450
replaced driver and passenger side front axle, 450 
203000 mi

US $400
and axle. 
77000 mi Clicking sound from front wheels when changing directions from forward to reverse. Replaced L driveshaft sealing ring. Not successful. 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

117043 mi Owner discovered Right Front CV Boot leaking grease. A CV Boot Kit was used to replace the front inner seal. 
128000 mi

US $453
replaced driver side cv axle  Replaced left CV axle and both hubs. Right hub replaced under warranty. 

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2005 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

102000 mi 1 of 2 axels replaced due to wear. Noticed a slight vibration 
95850 mi

US $179
check engine light on - dealer cleaned throttle body 
78120 mi

C $1400
2. Gear shift module. $540 3. Transmission flush. $250 15% discount 

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2005 Volvo V50 Transmission Problems

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