2009 Volvo V50 Volvo V50 2009

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2009 Volvo V50 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (11%)

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2009 Volvo V50 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo V50 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

142000 mi

US $321
Fuel pump failed 
Jun 2018

149000 mi
A/C not functioning has leaks, first shop would not repair, changed shop, compressor seals replaced, problem resolved 
Oct 2018

152152 mi

US $167
Replaced [brakes] 
May 2021

177000 mi

US $1061
Heater core replaced  and exhaust pipe repaired 
Mar 2022

182000 mi

US $750
Turn key and nothing, electrical system came on but would not crank. Shop replaced starter, it worked for four days and same problem returned Turn key and electrical system comes on but starter doesn't crank. 

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2009 Volvo V50 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder manual AWD

Volvo in Ontario, Canada
- Sep 2014
Jul 2014

54560 mi

C $350
O2 sensor was malfunctioning and it was changed 
Sep 2014

55924 mi

C $220
The drains in the sunroof were detached so water flowed into the car. The interior was dismantled to re-attach all drain pipes and ensure that water was no longer leaking into car. 

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2009 Volvo V50 Repair Histories

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