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Expensive Volvo S60 repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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Volvo S60 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (75%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 146 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

86800 mi

C $1200

Front end noise Replaced upper strut mounts both sides and sway bar links and a new alignment about $450.for parts and $500 labour

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58000 mi US $700	The door lock actuator required replacement.
90000 mi US $1400	Alternator needed replacement. Told it was a volvo specific alternator, no alternatives.
105000 mi US $650	The trip to the shop was initially just for maintenance prior to a 4k mile road trip. The mechanic identified that the car was burning oil due to a clogged oil filter housing, sometimes known as an oil trap or PCV system, which needed replacement. The mechanic said this was due to the 10k mile oil change interval suggested by Volvo. They suggested changing to a 5k mile OCI to prevent the problem. They also noted that many Volvos need this service around 100k miles.
107999 mi US $1300	A/C Compressor clutch too warn to engage. The full A/C compressor assembly was replaced.

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53940 mi C $325	Unidentified noise on startup on the back on the engine. Dealer could not identify root cause and it wasn't fix. No impact to drivability or performance.
55180 mi C $1600	Hit a huge pothole which caused major damage to both front and back suspension, but not the wheels or tires. Car in the shop because one part was backorder.
63440 mi C $100	Link had to be replaced Battery needed to be replaced

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94000 mi

US $1000

replace shocks

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10540 mi

﷼1350

Rough down shifts and lots of noise from the transmission. Car surges forward when I am about to stop.

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10000 mi

US $1700

Replaced Nav, Infotainment unit. Updated computer. All under warranty.

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55000 mi US $103	Turn signal switch shorted. Turn signal would not blink consistently, trip computer changed setting each time turn signal was turned on. Replacing switch/lever mechanism fixed it. Part number: 31268561
56000 mi US $548	Emissions system leak detection pump failed and was replaced (caused check-engine light); part number 30774518 (dealer-installed). Also, rain squeal issue (when wet, exhaust resonator touches rear propeller shaft) addressed by exhaust bracket part number
67000 mi US $829	Clock spring replaced. Part #31313083, cost $417.39. Was causing anti-skid system to be disabled. Also had alignment and oil change done during service.
67000 mi US $1241	Engine cooling: Replaced leaky radiator Suspension: Replaced broken front upper spring mounts/seats
68000 mi US $100	Replaced both top engine mount and bottom transmission-engine mount.
84000 mi US $230	Top engine mount was worn out, causing minor clunk noise during acceleration, so replaced it and lower engine/transmission mounts.
84700 mi US $170	Driver's front side made a clunk noise during gentle on/off throttle, and on rough roads at low speed. Inspection showed axle bolt behind the driver's side front wheel cap had come loose. Bolt was re-inserted and Loctite was added.

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45000 mi US $287	Left front ball joint. Both sides replaced under warranty
124200 mi US $1350	Replace water pump. Intermittant leak. discovered when replacing timing belt, at 120k service. Leak appeared to have existed since summer. Minor coolant loss during heat of summer (90+ deg.), but no leak to ground.

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60700 mi US $205	Passenger side airbag seat sensor shorted out and thus disabled the seat sensor AND the steering column sensor was covered under an extended warranty thus instead of 2800.00 it was 205.00
79000 mi US $2000	timing belt

76880 mi C $3000	Ac compressor replaced
82460 mi C $1500	Broken throttle body, common issue amongst s60. Unfortunately out of warranty
83700 mi C $3000	AC replacement

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62000 mi

C $1000

Broken ignition column. Key would not turn.

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76000 mi US $1200	PCV hose was cracked and needed replacing. Intermediate service performed: brake fluid change, oil & filter change, check brakes, and change power steering fluid.
101400 mi US $900	Rear driver side door wouldn't lock. Rear driver side door lock replaced as well as driver side module & switch.
103000 mi US $2400	Front end was making a clunking sound over bumps. Had to replace front struts, spring seats, control arm bushings and replaced rear shocks as well.

54000 mi US $1100	Water leaks into trunk when it rains. Gas cap cover lock doesn't lock
68000 mi US $1063	Had a terrible rattle/squeak that we had checked at our 60k checkup. Was told that it was the front struts and the noise will gradually get worse but is not dangerous. Will need to bring it back another time.
68000 mi US $1050	Front struts were replaced.
105000 mi US $700	Had to replace the Schrader valve again and recharge the system. Replace power steering hose Oil cooler seal leaking and replaced Crankshaft sensor faulty and replaced There is so much buzzing on AM radio that it cannot be listened to. This has been a problem for a long time. They were unable to fix it.

122000 mi US $450	replace driver side front hub & bearing replace struts
49500 mi US $785	Replaced headlamp assemblies. One was ruined when I hit a deer; replaced the pair. Replaced headlamp washer pump. It failed
157000 mi US $1200	Replace pads and rotors all the way around. Replace front brake hoses. Replace parking brake shoes

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39000 mi US $100	Ignition lock broke
57400 mi US $100	spring seats had to be replaced. they were splitting.
77000 mi US $180	tie rod needed to be replaced
81000 mi US $1200	shock absorbers low coolant light. there was a crack in the coolant coolant resovoir
81000 mi US $200	check engine light was on. leak in evap system. leaking fuel filler neck

89600 mi US $400	Replaced 2 tire pressure sensors
91000 mi US $1200	Replaced most of exhaust system (Straight pipe,Muffler, Resonater
97000 mi US $560	Faulty tire pressure warning system. Required computer update and new sensors

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69440 mi

$6000

Variable timing gear wheels x2, oil, engine timing gear, damper

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100700 mi £800	Car simply turned off. Towed to nearby volvo "expert". They replaced fuel pump & Crank pos'n sensor but had problems. Informed Clutch & DMF also damaged. Asked me for 12.5hrs labour 4 clutch. Towed to 2nd Garage.
102000 mi £1024	Clutch was installed back2front by seller. Bolt fell out & destroyed clutch, DMF & crank pos'n sensor. ECU cut fuel supply, so pump was not faulty. 1st garage had damaged wiring loom. 2nd Garage fixed Clutch slave cylinder leaking. Should have been changed when the 1st bad clutch was fitted (labour costs dictate replacement at time of clutch change - standard respectable garage practice).
108000 mi £175	An ABS sensor ring had cracked. After replacing it light came back on, though.

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25500 mi

US $1400

ABS sensor on left rear needed replacing. Same wheel needed new bearing.

34200 mi

US $1200

coolant have to be added every couple of days, no leaks can be found. apparently went in the engine.

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47300 mi US $113	Took to an ASE certified mechanic w/Volvo expertise to diagnose the premature light failure. Had to replace both bulbs on the right side and rewire the pigtail. Future repair needed on left headlight.
62000 mi US $1300	New alternator required. Noticed due to a whining noise. Could have continued to drive but it may have gone out at any time. Indicator signal had issues - intermittently would not keep the signal on, signal tempo would be irregular, etc. The strut holding up the hood was broken.
81000 mi US $100	Still being diagnosed. My mechanic replaced fuel filter but issue continued. Dropped offat Volvo on Jul 30 and they will run diagnostics on Aug 1. Has to do with fuel pressure and car stalling while accelerating or at a stop.
81500 mi US $1270	Broken engine mount Fuel pressure sensor not working Right front spring seat broken Excessive play in right front link rod
84000 mi US $400	Sun shade on moon roof would jam when trying to retract. Turned out that one of the plastic rails is slides on had cracked and needed to be replaced.

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121500 mi US $1000	O2 Sensor replaced. PCV and breather hose replaced
122000 mi US $2000	Large A/C leak, estimated repair but not done. PCV system clogged. Oil trap and hoses replaced. Fuel pressure sensor went bad. Transmission mounts failed

66150 mi US $100	In-warranty repair of radio antenna lead wire. Replace broken gas door hinge.
74000 mi US $500	Defective rear caliper. R&R caliper, both rear rotors & pads, parking brake shoes.
122700 mi US $1100	Check engine light lit. Replaced fuel pump.

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130000 mi

US $3000

ABS/AWD failed, had to replace a lot ABS/Awd failed

41540 mi C $800	Transmission fluid, winterize, and new battery
53700 mi C $500	Front end Connecting rod replacement. Reset on-board computer. Problem is apparently with an exhaust sensor that gives false readings.
43400 mi C $800	Replace front brake pads and shocks
48980 mi C $700	damaged rear spindle and hand brake mechanism
50220 mi C $500	Exhaust retention clamps broke
43960 mi C $1500	Ignition to steering interlock failed. Could not turn key past 1st position to start engine.
54560 mi C $980	Steering lock up due to failed seal in steering rack. Replaced with used rack unit (50% of price of new factory part). Had to wait 3 days to source part.
56420 mi C $100	Replaced tail Pipe clamp.
57860 mi C $804	Replaced right rear spindle, failed due to rust damage. Note( left rear previously repaired in 2013)
60760 mi C $450	Check Engine light/CO2 Sensor replaced
61380 mi C $1300	Haldex Differential Electronic Module

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70000 mi US $100	Unsure of location of leak - waiting on future analysis
75000 mi US $400	Passenger door locks no longer worked with auto lock
121200 mi US $1500	Compressor needed to be replaced
127500 mi US $935	Fuel sensor, Strut plate replacement

106000 mi US $100	headlight bulb-earlier repair by previous owner caused bulb not to be able to release. Had to remove entire headlight assembly, thus, bumper cover etc to get this out to remove bulb due to lack of space.This 10 min job turned into a 3 days
107000 mi US $1000	PCV crankcase tank box (kit is about $400 in parts and a 1 day job-(well over 1000 at dealer). Also changed spark plugs, flushed coolant, changed brake fluid, timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, tensioners and idler pulleys.

87300 mi US $600	Head light repair. I would replace the bulb and it would last around a week and go out again. So the whole passenger side assembly was the problem. And aftermarket wheel prob.
96500 mi US $1200	had to replace driver side head light assmly
115000 mi US $650	key ignition went bad, 600 bucks later...
130000 mi US $650	Had to replace starter. An in line turbo oil leak.
147000 mi US $300	oil pump was leaking.
152000 mi US $300	recharge, oil change, flush ac/ vent
159000 mi US $350	replace radiator.

105700 mi

US $2725

Suspension making noise while driving. Shop found right front strut leaking, spring seats are broken, and control arm bushings are cracking. Removed and replaced struts, spring seats, and control arm bushings ($1663.86 including labor). Alignment ($94.95) Replaced timing belt kit and axuliary belt ($739.96 including labor). Also replaced a few bulbs.

27900 mi US $2700	complete suspension rebuild. struts, shocks and bushings. Previous owner must have been a salesperson for a book company and always driving on cobblestone roads. This makes the car like new!!!
57000 mi US $350	Complete pcv replacement

127000 mi US $150	A/C was blowing cooler on one side. Recharged system appears to be fine.
143000 mi US $900	The A/C Condenser was bad. So I forked over the painful $900. Now it works great! Plus oil change. Total bill $975.00
157900 mi US $700	Reset window switch. The window would auto roll up halfway and then reverse and roll back down. They reset the auto/up window switch.
167000 mi US $600	Check Engine Light came on. Needed new starter
171300 mi US $1100	Car needed struts
180800 mi US $190	Seam split on drivers seat. Trim Shop

104000 mi US $850	Air conditioner stopped working; crack discovered in condenser; part replaced @ $500 plus labor.
195700 mi US $160	Misfiring, power loss. Replaced bad ignition coil
224000 mi US $1430	Front strut caps degrade after about 100k miles producing rattling in suspension Also replaced front struts and rear shocks.

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103000 mi US $500	A bad ball bearing was creating noise. A clip holding a brake pad had broken off.
106000 mi US $175	Bad ball bearing discovered and replaced when snow tires were changed.
110800 mi US $200	Parking brake broke such that car wouldn't move. Evaporative leak causing Check Engine light to come on.
130700 mi US $3150	Initial problem was insufficient cabin heat. Bad cabin thermometer. Bad fuel pump, replaced timing belt.
143000 mi US $190	I don't remember.
145000 mi US $319	Tie-rod replaced.

104000 mi US $3800	Engine would stall when coming to a stop light. Dealer diagnosed a faulty fuel pressure sensor and a couple of bad emissions hoses. After repairs were done the engine CPU was reprogrammed. Car was making a very noticeable clunking noise when driving over bumps and potholes. Dealer diagnosed faulty rear suspension control arms and stabilizer bar. After repairs the noise disappeared.
105000 mi US $1300	Long standing coolant leak. Radiator was replaced. Leak is gone. Braking was poor. Had rotors, pads and parking brake mechanism replaced. Braking is normal now.

120000 mi

US $1170

Upper strut mount passenger side PCV system including breather box $550

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124000 mi

R 4500

Geartronic valve bodies suspect, replaced transmission with remanufactured unit.

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63000 mi US $400	Transmission seals were replaced due to a small trans oil leak where the transmission mates with the angle (bevel) gear of the car.
76000 mi US $1200	Accessory/serpentine belt came off pulley due to failure of tensioner, a known weak part of this car. Had to replace tensioner, belt, and radiator when tech noticed a leak at the radiator side tank, another known weak point of this car.
76000 mi US $800	Had oil leak @ rear differential. Fix is to reseal. Dealer resealed rear differential.
79000 mi US $300	Replaced both front control arms. Rubber bushings were shot. Also installed an O2 spacer in the rear-most O2 sensor of CAT due to a CEL check engine light (ECM400C). Car feels like new wrt the new control arms installed. O2 spacer worked.
83000 mi US $900	Drivers front strut (4C) broke. Replaced strut and due to mileage, replaced matching passenger front strut simultaneously. Dealer fixed issue and also performed re-SUM calibration and 4-wheel alignment.

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60200 mi US $440	air line semi rigid... for turbo... was told by mechanic that the soft ones never needed replacing... the semi rigid always got brittle
61000 mi US $2700	replaced radiator, had rust issues,

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88000 mi US $166	intermittent "Reduced Engine Performance" message,rough idling. Removed throttle housing and performed cleaning operation per Volvo specs. Installed throttle body gasket. intermittent "Reduced Engine Performance" message,rough idling. Removed throttle housing and performed cleaning operation per Volvo specs.Installed throttle body gasket
95000 mi US $350	Key would not come out of ignition. Disassembled steering column found shift interlock cable binding not allowing key release. Disassembled center console found release mechanism binding.Cleaned and lubricated.
101000 mi US $800	radiator has a leak needs to be replaced.Will do in near future.Radiator R&R estimate 800.00 Remote only unlocks driver door. Traced source of problem faulty UEM. Estimate to R&R and load software 830.00 Steering wheel loose. Removed air bag module to access nut for steering wheel and tightened.
145800 mi US $1135	replace lower control arm bushings R&R Broken strut mount replace split hose from oil trap to cam cover
176800 mi US $1221	Intermittent check engine light for several months. Found codes related to fuel pressure module and sensor. New fuel pressure sensor, harness adapter,control unit. remove and relocate replacement fuel pump module.
204000 mi US $637	broke front passenger door window regulator trying to open window when frozen. R&R Window regulator
205000 mi US $350	Heard noise during maintenance inspection.Parking brake shoe on passenger side fell apart.R&R both rear parking brake shoes
214000 mi US $600	1) Replaced alarm siren due to UEM Faults 2) passenger low beam bulb stuck in housing,bulb holder tabs warped,bulb seized,Removed bulb,bent tabs back into shape
219000 mi US $985	PCV system clogged. Remove intake manifold to access breather box, all hoses and fittings.Remove components for cleaning or replacement.Install new seals rings,and gaskets.Reassemble and test crank case pressure. Exhaust hanger rusted, about to break off. Welded to repair

98000 mi US $2200	ABS and traction sensor, rear rotors and pads, control arm bushings, other maintenance
107000 mi US $1400	turbo tube CV boot
112300 mi US $600	Perimeter alarm / siren
134000 mi US $2200	heater core strut mounts

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61000 mi US $300	MAF sensor failure
67000 mi US $750	MAF failure, replaced with used MAF.
77000 mi US $100	Windshield washer pump corroded, breaking the tank in the process. Replaced with used tank from a junk yard and an OEM pump.
81000 mi US $1000	Radiator leak
82200 mi US $150	Rear muffler corroded, replaced with aftermarket unit.
100000 mi US $1000	Fuel pump broke, replaced with OEM.
10500 mi US $1000	Also tie-rod end and misc suspension parts.

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84000 mi US $276	Radiator Fan noisy - replaced under warranty Repaired headlight washer nozzle, pump and cover
94500 mi US $200	Noise in front end - replaced front strut top end bushings, performed 4 wheel alignment. Replaced from pads and rotors. Removed, cleaned and reinstalled E brake (rear) to correct wheel dragging of one rear wheel.
102000 mi US $1750	Repair sun roof Replaced 2 horns
103000 mi US $680	Replaced torn CV joint left front wheel
106700 mi US $225	Noise in steering column
108000 mi US $100	Repaired noise in the steering column. Charged me only for the deductible on the warranty even though it was not covered since they had tried unsuccessfully to fix previously.
110000 mi US $250	Steering universal joint in the column was binding causing the wheel to not return to center position.
121000 mi US $850	Check engine light - Continuous Variable Valve Timing system - diagnosed positive vacuum - replace oil separator trap - cleaned CVVT valves - no help - suggested $2000 repair (hubs/valves) - my mechanic is checking timing belt-jumped tooth?
123000 mi US $680	Replaced CVVT intake and exhaust valve/solenoids to address check engine light.

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104000 mi

US $1000

The problem is with the security system and they said it would be about 1,000 to fix, so we are going to sell the car, because we fear it will be one electrical issue after another.

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115000 mi

US $3600

SRS airbag module damaged,have to put new module which costs $1900. Its Bevel gear makes loud sound & replacing cost $2000. I sold the car back to dealer from whom I purchased. Really very bad experience with Volvo.

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65500 mi US $100	Replaced turn signal assembly due to intermittent left turn signal function.
66000 mi US $150	Replaced two ignition coils and all spark plugs due to misfire.
73000 mi US $800	Repair/replace leaking angle gear seal Replace worn driver's side ball joint, replace both front electronic struts and spring seats.
82000 mi US $100	Unable to properly align wheels - replace driver's side tie rod end.
84000 mi US $1900	Replace front driver and passenger lower control arms. Replace leaking coolant overflow reservoir.
85000 mi US $300	Front passenger side electronic strut sensor no longer sending signal - sensor replaced. Front driver side CV boot leak.
85000 mi US $300	Rear electronic strut controller wasn't receiving signals from struts. Controller replaced. Failure caused by short-circuit from front strut controller replacement.

137500 mi US $200	worn right front tie rod
176800 mi US $2000	Blown front strut, worn tie rod, 150k maintenance

76900 mi US $2500	I repaired and maintained multiple things. Front left cv axle, front struts (complete), Tie rods, ball joints, Control arms, sway bars and end links all replaced. Plus complete tune up including timing belt and tension pulley. Speed sensor.
83000 mi US $900	Replaced inner and outer tie rods, control arms, and lower ball joints. Also had to replace both front left and front right cv axles.

119500 mi

US $1300

Clutch needed to be replaced. The slave cylinder failed, causing brake fluid to leak onto the disk. The disk broke in half when it deteriorated from the fluid.

62000 mi

US $1100

Slave/Throw out started to squeal, it was on its way out. While transmission was out, I replaced everything except the dual mass flywheel, I had it cut. Should I just have replaced the slave (Control Cylindar) and its Air Vent Tube, $700. Slave/Throw out started to squeal, it was on its way out. While transmission was out, I replaced everything except the dual mass flywheel, I had it cut. Should I just have repalced the slave (Control Cylandar) and its Air Vent Tube, $700

73000 mi

US $520

On passenger front side of inner portion of subframe; there are 3 lines that run along it, 2 are related to power steering and are aluminum. One line popped out of bracket and was rubbing along transmission creating a whole in the line.

119545 mi US $160	Noisy bearing, replace both
128000 mi US $300	replace LF ball joint Fuel pump sealing ring cracked. Fuel pump replaced.
166000 mi US $1000	Replace shocks 4 corners

50000 mi US $250	cracked factory 18"x8" wheel due to harsh suspension. not due to pothole or large impact.
65000 mi US $200	(18"x8") factory wheel cracked due to overly stiff suspension. not due to pothole or specific large impact
70000 mi US $2400	Replaced both left and right rear wheel bearings after complete failure of both.
70000 mi US $600	Replaced 3 faulty ignition coils
80000 mi US $350	Front sway bar failed and had to be replaced.
140000 mi US $700	front strut passenger side

87400 mi

US $2000

Front struts and springs. Top motor mount.

99000 mi US $2600	Clutch slave cylinder failed. Replaced slave cylinder, clutch and pressure plate, angle gear collar sleeve, misc seals. Replaced rear main seal (no additional labor) Replaced timing belt, tensioner and water pump. Also replaced accessory drive belt and tensioner--latter had started to fail. Power steering leak. Replaced high pressure return line to reservoir.
106000 mi US $200	LF Outer tie rod end failed. R&R tie rod end, 4 wheel alignment
91500 mi US $200	Replace left inner tie rod end, alignment

112000 mi US $600	Timing belt, idlers, water pump, serpentine belt, spark plugs, upper engine mount replaced lower control arm drivers side front because rubber bushing wore out replaced emergency brake cable which seized up.
117300 mi US $300	inner and outer tie rod ends with alignment right front wheel bearing very noisy
122000 mi US $1200	Replaced clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel, slave cylinder, angle gear coupling, resealed angle gear. Angle gear input spline was bad but since I did not have another unit, I reinstalled it. Installed a rebuilt angle gear assembly. Input spline shaft on existing was severely worn. Replaced lower ball joint.
130700 mi US $600	Owner Replaced rear springs, struts, strut top mount and rear sway bar ends
134000 mi US $700	Front struts, springs and support bearing. RF lower control arm. Had inferior aftermarket arm install about 30k MILES ago.
143000 mi US $350	Replaced crank case vent system including hoses and plastic tank located under intake manifold. Replaced hoses for the fuel evaporation system on the engine which were in poor shape. Replaced thermostat since I had to remove for other work.
156000 mi US $140	Car was stumbling and would only go about 15MPH because throttle position sensor was bad. Since it was built into the throttle body (non-repairable) had to replace entire unit for cost $140 used. New was over $600 just for parts. Common problem for high mileage Volvo cars.
159000 mi US $400	Replaced front pipe and converter. Installed replacement flange on rear pipe which bolts to the back of the converter. Purchased new Walker pipe/converter, quality was poor requiring filing and grinding to remove excessive weld splatter which cause problems installing the O2 sensor and sealing the flange to the turbo. Resulted in about 3 hours extra work. Front flex pipe failed on OEM system.

29000 mi US $1500	Angle Gear Seal Valve failed. I reported leaking oil at two separate oil changes to Volvo dealer and nothing done. They found the reason AFTER warranty expired and refused to repair under warranty. Torque mount also broke.
37500 mi US $4000	Clutch sleeve cylinder and multiple components failed all the way up to flywheel. Brake fluid was noted to be leaking a few months earlier.
39000 mi US $250	Apparently from last repair one bolt from the strut mount was not replaced and therefore strut broke. Had to be replaced. Apparently from last repair one bolt from the strut mount was not replaced and therefore strut broke. Had to be replaced.

39000 mi

US $4400

front struts broken

72900 mi US $700	Drivers window track/guides/motor was damaged, and so was replaced.
81000 mi US $2500	Clutch slave cylinder failure. Unable to engage the clutch, drive the car. Sold to the local Volvo expert for $2500 less than fair value if the car was in good working order. I would not have sold the car except I now have company car.

89000 mi

US $1000

CD changer

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56000 mi US $300	Replace fuel pressure sensor
69000 mi US $650	Car suddenly began running rough. Went ASAP to repair shop; diagnostic said "misfire in #3 cylinder". Replaced all 5 ignition coils. Subsequent 2000 mile trip showed smooth running and slightly better fuel mileage.
76000 mi US $600	Power steering leak went beyond hose clamp, stemming from cracked housing or seal. Pump replaced.
86000 mi US $1700	R headlight elevation motor failed. Whole unit plus wiring harness replaced.

110540 mi C $700	right rear wheel bearing
185480 mi C $1500	recurring misfire on cylinder #1...thought to be coil pack. Replaced CP twice but po301 recurred. Some CP's had cracked boots, replaced all CP's. Did not cure misfire..,found out I ahd a bad injector in cyl #1...replaced all CPs and injectrs
207700 mi C $1200	new timing belt and water pump replaced sway bar due to worn link bearing
223200 mi C $450	replaced serpentine belt idler pulley
226300 mi C $5600	replaced both front axels..right side was failing so I did both. The strut upper support bearing also failed on the RHS so I did both. A tie rod was worn as well. We are getting ready for a 18,000 km north American road trip.
287060 mi C $1000	left front wheel bearing hub

83000 mi

US $4000

Three days after engine replaced in December (tensioner idler went causing timing to slip) transmission also replaced. Transmission pump went.

145000 mi

US $1200

Struts, they were shot.

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61000 mi

US $2100

Clutch Cylinder Failure Angle gear case was leaking, so the dealer decided to "Seal/fix" the leak.

168600 mi US $6500	Replace Transmission Replace Catalytic Converter 165000 mi service Replace Turbo return pipe seals Replace front Brake pads and Rotors Replace Brake vacuum pump switch Replace front driver seatbelt latch
197200 mi US $2092	Replace right lower control arm AC recharge Engine oil leak near timing belt Replace lower engine mount

65000 mi

US $1600

RADIATOR AND REAR BRAKES

121520 mi

C $1000

Both front wheel barings left control arm and it still rides horribly.

109100 mi US $1000	Replace radiator
142000 mi US $750	Crankshaft seal replaced. Front engine mount replaced

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104000 mi US $950	Something was wrong with the bevel gear and it needed to be repaired or the mechanic said it would lead to major damage.
115000 mi US $650	Replaced suspension part, forgot what it is called
133300 mi US $130	Replaced driver side rear view mirror. The glass of the mirror simply dropped out...it delaminated.
138300 mi US $3000	Bevel gear was replaced after failure

49600 mi C $200	Replace centre engine mount.
55180 mi C $1500	replace xenon halogen assembly

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38440 mi C $120	Worn suspension bearings. Worn suspension bearings.
51460 mi C $274	Replacement of broken power folding mirror assembly. Replacement of broken power folding mirror assembly.
55800 mi C $680	Replaced windshield. Volvo glass pits very easily, replaced with a PPG glass instead.
57040 mi C $139	Replaced upper radiator cooling hose. Replaced upper radiator cooling hose.
60140 mi C $250	Replace driver side ball joint Replace driver side ball joint
64480 mi C $172	Replaced rear sway bar link arm, due to component failure. Replaced rear sway bar link arm, due to component failure.
69440 mi C $168	Replaced passenger side rear shock. The original one had failed (loss of damping). Replaced passenger side rear shock. The original one had failed (loss of damping).
73160 mi C $1600	Check engine light. MAF worn out. Mass air flow sensor replaced. During same visit found that PCV system was plugged. Entire PCV system replaced with new one. Check engine light. MAF worn out. Mass air flow sensor replaced.rnrnDuring same visit found that PCV system was plugged. Entire PCV system replaced with new one.rn
78120 mi C $120	Replace drivers door check (arrests door when opening). Replace worn bolt on transmission mount. Replace drivers door check (arrests door when opening). Replace worn bolt on transmission mount.
81840 mi C $1800	Replaced strut mounts, spring seats, and front control arms.
88040 mi C $429	Replaced driver side front wheel bearing assembly
93620 mi C $300	Replaced ignition lock cylinder. Original one was starting to stick when the key was turned.
94240 mi C $600	replacement of worn engine mount. replacement of failed power steering system valve, fluid reservoir, and hose.
105480 mi C $500	replaced front CV axles (both sides)

178300 mi

US $1200

Replace mass airflow sensor

185800 mi US $1024	New radiator New cam oil seal New engine mount - old one broke
201000 mi US $460	Driver's side inner and outer tie rods New battery needed after 200,000 miles
209100 mi US $1200	Leaking steering pump
221000 mi US $850	New shock mounts

31400 mi US $200	Gear/turbo upshifting from 2nd to 3rd gear causing a lurch during driving. The throttle body was cleaned and software updated. Bulb position failure was indicated. Dealer told me it was a simple lightbulb replacement so I decided to do it on my own. Clean throttle body and update fuel delivery software due to lag when shifting between 1st and second gear.
70000 mi US $800	Alternator broken and replace
106600 mi US $1300	Leaking oil from head gasket
106000 mi US $1600	Front of car sounded like it was scrapping the ground. Control arm bushings were worn and needed replacing. Included realignment of car.
115000 mi US $1133	Clogged crankcase breather system, cleaned out oil residue on engine block and oil pick-up tube/screen assembly which was clogged. Cleared camshaft solenoids and oil ports and replaced gaskets.
137000 mi US $275	Front engine mount broken Shift Knob lever broke so car key could not be removed.

82000 mi US $400	Inside door handle of right rear door was not working. Turned out to be a broken cable inside door. Inside door handle of right rear door was not working. Turned out to be a broken cable inside door.
95000 mi US $100	Engine mount bushings were worn out; new upper engine mounts (with new design) installed. Lower transmission mount bushing worn out. Mount replaced with new part of a new design.
100000 mi US $1800	Broken driver's door handle. Cable had slipped inside door; reattached Lower control arm bushings worn out. New lower control arms installed. Repaired inside driver's door handle. Two new lower control arms.
131000 mi US $1300	Front strut blown out on rough roads. Strut and other assorted suspension pieces replaced.
156000 mi US $200	Bushing was worn in the front endlink, apparently a known Volvo problem. Endlink was under 1 year warranty from the shop, so I only paid for the bushings and the labor, the shop picked up the link cost.

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95480 mi C $4400	Angle gear need to be replaced, leaking.rntransmission also leaking, seal need to be replace too.
97960 mi C $300	replace tie rod due to leakage
111600 mi C $230	replace both front lateral links

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119040 mi

R 29537

Altenator making noise. Shock Absorber top mount (left), Control arms (both) Engine mount Radiator leaking, Brake pads

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142000 mi US $1180	Broken CEM (Central Electronic Module): Dashboard didn't start up, Gearbox used just couple of higher forward gears. CEM replaced, all problems fixed.
147000 mi US $900	Power steering pump leaking, replaced Tie-rod worn, replaced
155000 mi US $1150	Check engine light came on, fuel pressure sensor replaced Leaking rear shock, both replaced Backing plate scraped against brake in some conditions, reattached and solved
160000 mi US $500	Engine mount broken

80000 mi

US $1400

Instrument panel went out - only Check Engine light displayed, would start and drive but would not shift properly. Part had to be ordered through Volvo and they had to hook it up to their computer system for it to function.

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49600 mi

€2500

Clutch replacement. Mechanical failure.

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84100 mi

US $1200

Instrument cluster failed.

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82000 mi US $1050	Power Brake Booster Front and Rear brake pads and Rotors
85000 mi US $400	2 engine Coil packs went bad
95000 mi US $600	slight trany slip so did a full 12 qt. trans fluid flush.
98858 mi US $400	Exhaust rear hangers rusted and fell off,out heat shield on exhaust fell apart.Catalytic converter flange at exhaust was rusted along with bolt holding it together. Service Transmission Required and Check Engine Light came on at the same time.Codes Intake air leak and Transmission service Car needed software update and Trany fluid flush for a 2nd time.Both codes have been reset.
115800 mi US $300	Rear Hub assembly and bearing. Noise was getting loud and was worried about doing more damage.
123000 mi US $700	The front drive strut failed noise when driving over any bump.replaced struts,spring seats and everything that goes with the front driver and passenger side struts.Also the control arms and ball joints on both passenger and driver side.

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191368 mi US $722	Upper front end bearing mounts, Struts and Links.
192000 mi US $195	Engine cooling fan assembly would not shut ofrf. Had to replace the engine cooling fan assembly.
192300 mi US $175	Had to replace the Monroe Struts with less than 1000 miles on them with another set. The 1st set of struts went bad. Free replacement parts but not free (Labor)installation.
195000 mi US $1600	Replace blown lower seal. Also replace upper seal, timing belt and water pump.
196000 mi US $700	AC was running cold and then hot and repeated. Took it to the shop and it was supposedly repaired. It is now doing the same thing. I will be taking it back to the shop for repair.

121000 mi

US $2000

Steering rack went out. The rest of the suspension was also very worn.

98000 mi

US $2000

CE light trouble code that couldnt be figured out.

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139000 mi US $900	Intermittent stalling, replaced air-oil separator. They said it was clogged and over pressuring the crankcase.
191100 mi US $2400	Fuel pressure rail sensor. Camshaft seal leak. Sway bar bushing replaced. Torsion engine mounts.
209000 mi US $450	Replace both passenger and driver CV axles.
228000 mi US $450	Catalytic converter clogged. Replaces with aftermarket.

110800 mi US $1360	Replace A/C Compressor and all components. Replace A/C Compressor and all components.
111200 mi US $350	Car died - check eng light on - won't stay running. Replaced air sensor multiple times. Two rebuilts and then one not rebuilt -- don't know if OEM BUT right now it is still running.
138000 mi US $300	Replace Resistor and Blower.

97000 mi US $684	No problem exist, The S60 went in for a 97,000 mile maintenance check and they found that the high pressure driver side brake hose has some cracks in it. No need for concern at this time.
100000 mi US $150	Car would not turn over or start. Turn out to be a frail wire to the starter.
100000 mi US $650	The 03 S60 went in for inspection and found that the power steering pump hose was leaking it was replaced. Also the front brake high pressure hoses had signs of cracks. They were replaced.
105000 mi US $1900	The mechanic found doing the maintenance that the water pump had a leak.
124000 mi US $1500	The 03 Volvo S60, had issue with the electrical system the car would start but would run down the battery doing a trip but after sitting for a while it would start but the same issue would reoccur. also had a boot replaced.

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133000 mi

US $1700

Tie rod worn out, struts leaking.

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135000 mi US $400	Spark plugs and ignition coil replacement
167000 mi US $1500	Replaced struts

118900 mi US $1250	Leaking fuel pump replaced.
125000 mi US $252	Replaced strut pads, A-arms, left sway bar link, and steering rod. Performed front end alignment. Replaced cv joint boots, right side.
133000 mi US $1100	Timing sprocket on end of camshaft had worked loose, generating check engine light. Timing belt replaced at same time
117000 mi US $700	alternator shaft wear causing alarming noise and shedding metal dust
149000 mi US $787	replace lower A-arms, front, both sides replaced damaged CV boot on right front axle
153000 mi US $680	Front struts worn out, and broken right front strut pad.
156000 mi US $120	Car developed large oil leak at intake cam seal. $700. While accessing intake cam seal, replaced original water pump as a preventative action. Check engine light illuminated and "Transmission Service Required" message appeared. Software update/upgrade was performed. Fluid level was slightly low, was filled to correct level. Fluid quality was checked and found O.K.

78000 mi US $1300	Replaced timing belt, water pump, coolant, drive belt and had an alignment.
108000 mi US $200	Problem with Dash electrical. DIM unit was faulty and needed to reflow the solder on the circuit board. Everything works perfectly now.
108000 mi US $150	Alignment, checked suspension and couldn't find source of noise Repaired and replace faulty tie-rod on front steering as well as refreshed the control arm bearing. Replaced the engine frame mount on the passenger side of K frame.
108000 mi US $400	Replaced PCV hose and coolant line to engine due to worn and broken part in hose line. Removed most parts surrounding engine and replace all clamps and coolant hoses and gaskets.
109000 mi US $400	Transmisson would hesitate going into Reverse from Drive selector

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89000 mi US $200	Upper spring and strut seat replaced.
101000 mi US $1500	Old struts and shocks worn - replaced with Bilstein. Note - old struts wore quicker because car was lowered and they were original. Tie rods replaced.
108000 mi US $100	TCV (waste gate solenoid) starting to fail. Replaced with IPD Heavy Duty TCV in anticipation of further modifications
110000 mi US $2000	Slave Cylinder failed at 109,000 miles. Clutch, slave cylinder, throwout bearing replaced. Flywheel resurfaced.
111000 mi US $100	CEL and hesitation. MAP sensor repaired 100 dollars and less than 1 minute
115000 mi US $250	spring seats with only 10k failed - manufacturing issue - mechanic paid for 1/3rd (full price of parts) owned paid for labor.
129000 mi US $200	Drivers side door handle did not open door - repair required replacement of entire door panel - mechanic repaired utilizing zip ties at fraction of cost.

118000 mi US $1000	Replaced front control arms/bushings. Replaced rear shock mounts. Replaced all struts/shocks.
124000 mi US $700	Shop incorrectly installed owner-supplied rear-main-seal and refused to take responsibility for the part failing...
125000 mi US $700	Starter motor inconsistently not working. Was fixed by cleaning electrical connections. Inner tie-rods replaced due to being loose.

113000 mi

US $1000

Before cat O2 sensor and timing belt according to man. recs.

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140000 mi

US $48500

Needed automatic transmission replaced.

106000 mi US $1000	Alternator failed
107700 mi US $1000	Replaced front struts and strut bushings
116000 mi US $500	Noise - a bit like a vacuum leak - mostly from drivers side. Steering column boot came loose.

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168640 mi C $250	Noise in the right front suspension. Right front spring mount replaced.
182880 mi C $600	installed rebuilt instrument cluster Turbo surging. I put in a Turbo control valve from IPD.
188480 mi C $1200	New fuel pump and filter New turbo hose
193420 mi C $300	replaced an ignition coil
194680 mi C $397	Left Front ball joint AWD Haldex System no power to back wheels
198840 mi C $180	replaced front and rear sway bar links replaced resonator

76880 mi

C $3300

Done a transmission overhaul to repair the problem shifting into 4th gear. 3,300 later, now the entire car kicks violently shifting when slowing down to turn and then accelerating halfway through the turn.

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65000 mi US $1200	Suspension seats replaced
73000 mi US $150	Moonroof not functioning properly. Moonroof modesty panels were replaced.
80000 mi US $1300	Power steering pump leaking and drain hose were leaking. Problem repaired with replacement parts.
96500 mi US $700	Right-side engine mounts failed, replaced all failed engine mounts.
105000 mi US $500	Hose for air conditioning broke.

184000 mi US $1100	Left and Right tie rod ends, lower control arms and upper spring seals were replaced.
188200 mi US $3214	Out right axle boots were torn and replaced, as were the inner and outer CV boots Lower mounts had collapsed and needed to be replaced.
194700 mi US $6681	AC was not cooling. Inspection disclosed that Compressor was not engaging the clutch, so the Compressor was changed. Fan/Blower (for AC) would fluctuate wildly. The Blower Motor Resistor was replaced. I was getting a SRS/Airbag warning. From the repair order: "Found DTC SRS-00D4 SRS Lamp Faulty Signal and DTC DIM-0003." Fault traced to DIM. Replaced it and reloaded software. Problem solved. Battery tested at 222 CCA, rated at 600 CCA. It was replaced. The Alternator (which is rated at 143A but tested at 97A) was replaced. Check engine lamp illuminated. "Scanned for stored DTCS, Found ECM-4201 3 way catalytic converter efficiency. Replaced Catalytic Converter and both Oxygen Sensors. This seems to be a recurring problem of late: Engine mounts. Car has almost 200,000 miles on it and recently I've been having issues with the wear on these parts. Replaced lower torque mount.
253975 mi US $2326	Experiencing a coolant leak. Had to replace the radiator, radiator hoses (upper and lower) and the thermostat
278217 mi US $3319	Right front headlamp out. The bulb harnesses (both sides) had fallen apart, so they were replaced, too. Also had multiple bulb failures in the rear of the vehicle. All lamps changed out. Windshield wipers replaced. Broken gear shift knob (on console) replaced. Replace motor mounts. Replace loose tie rods, ball joint and steering rod Two new tires.

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141000 mi

US $2300

Replaced front struts and upper spring seats. Rear struts and lower ball joints, swaybar links, control arms front lower. Wheel alignment

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85560 mi C $500	wheel bearings had to be changed along with oil and tires
97960 mi C $1600	replace clutch repair damaged ABS sensor
99700 mi C $1000	Replace ball joint assembly

73500 mi

US $3600

various items, mainly the front wheel suspension and power steering mechanisms need repair.

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120000 mi US $550	Oil drain plug female threads stripped. Heli-coil insert installed.
136000 mi US $1985	Both front strut, upper and lower bushing/ball joints Rusted out exhaust hanger replaced
136000 mi US $941	Alternator failed and had to be replaced
137000 mi US $240	Drivability problems coming out of shop from alternator repair and CEL came on. Dealer said needed to clean throttle body. CEL light still on, but drives OK
139000 mi US $1010	Rear struts and bearing plates, plus 4 wheel alignment. 5 spark plugs - no problem....never replaced in 139K
147000 mi US $1600	Replaced catalytic converter and O2 sensor. CEL kept coming on and would not have passed emissions inspection. Like the car and wanted to keep it, but expensive repairs are a real issue.
147000 mi US $400	O2 sensor broken upper motor mount
149300 mi US $741	Replaced both front lower control arms. Replaced missing bolt in the rear control arm

124100 mi

US $5400

Next day I got 4 new tires and technician told me drivers side wheel was loose and wobbley, told me to go straight to shop and get it fixed. Ball joint broken. I had both front ones replaced.

185000 mi US $1200	Regulator failed, damaged alternator and battery.
185000 mi US $550	Front End Links repaired (this has been a huge nuisance, needed every 45K or so.) $250. Engine Torsion Shock Mount (top) $300.

97000 mi US $300	Replaced EVAP Purge Valve; also replaced fuel pump as part of a recall.
103000 mi US $1600	Fast idle. Replaced vacuum elbow. Adjusted and aimed headlights Replaced right front inner steering arm. Steering arm had play. Replaced left front ball joint Left front control arm bushings were found to be worn out; replaced. Worn out serpentine belt tensioner was replaced.
104000 mi US $155	A/C was not blowing as cold as it should; system was recharged and nothing else was found to be wrong with it.
110000 mi US $400	Power steering pump made rattling noise. Pump was replaced with warrantied used pump. Replaced power steering fluid as well.
104500 mi US $300	Parking brake suddenly locked up on one wheel during shopping trip. Car towed to dealer, found parking brake pads had delaminated. Replaced parking brake shoes and cables on both wheels and adjusted.

99000 mi US $800	Bad Oxygen Sensor, decided to replace both
124000 mi US $1500	AC Compressor seized, replaced compressor, drier, evacuator and recharge system
134800 mi US $325	Security alarm module was bad. Purchased used module on ebay and had independent shop do the install.
156000 mi US $155	Driver Information Module Failed. Rebuilt at independent shop.

119000 mi US $240	Car smells of gas and sometimes comes to complete stall. But also, I had the timing belt replaced and the service guy did it incorrectly and had to correct it. A sensor (actually 2 of them now, different ones) was replaced also, but problem still exists.
129000 mi US $1733	Replaced power steering cable, right axle,& bushings. So the axle was the problem with the bumping in front end. (my past mechanics are idiots or just lazy) 1000 dollars in parts alone! Very strong gas odor since I bought car in 2008. Replaced fuel pump.
135000 mi US $365	A/C doesnt work. Compressor problem etc ?? $1400 to fix, so on hold..
140000 mi US $193	check engine light on warned of car overheating. but it was hopefully loose wires going to sensor giving a faulty reading.. also some hoses were cracked and replaced. oil change included in price of repair.car surges at times using cruise

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155000 mi US $900	had to replace manifold and catalytic converter kept cost down by not using a volvo part
157500 mi US $3200	rebuild of transmission
166000 mi US $330	cracked cv boot
174000 mi US $1100	thermostat replacement and oxygen sensor replacement also fixed an computer problem w/ the rear brake lights.

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168000 mi

£1000

Replacement front struts. Replacement ETM

98580 mi $200	Problem resolved itself after several days. Could have been caused by bad contact or moisture.
99820 mi $1600	Loss of power experienced after more than 30 minute drive or when hot. Checked MAF sensor, replaced Manifold intake sensor. Replaced heater hoses. Problem remains.
104160 mi $4000	Transmission failed and replaced. Later replaced two more times under warranty.
104780 mi $2000	Engine power loss when warm,wiring harness replaced, ignition coil replaced,ECU repaired,all sensors checked and replaced. Finally traced to a relay type valve above the camshaft.
105980 mi $150	Replaced failed turbo intake hose.
114080 mi $875	Trans fluid contaminated because of broken breather valve. Drained and refilled 4 times. Breather valve was replaced. Heater under dashboard leaking. Heater hoses were bypassed.
115720 mi $350	Alternator failed.

164031 mi US $1224	CamShaft Seal Timing Belt W/ Tensioners and Rolers Oil Trap Hose's Breather
168000 mi US $793	A/C Compressor A/C O-Ring
174659 mi US $897	Lower Control Arm
185775 mi US $568	Radiator

63860 mi

C $1100

Both upper and lower control arms and bushings were replaced.

33060 mi

$4680

Car could not change gears. Transmission replaced. Throttle body also defective but not replaced.

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113000 mi US $1045	Car was rattling and squeaking over bumps, especially when cold. Replaced struts and mounts on both sides. Also power steering hose was leaking and was replaced (have had 4 hoses and several clamps over a couple of years - I suspect a poor design puts pr
126000 mi US $135	Compressor won't stay on. Cools for 15 minutes then quits. Refrigerant was low, replaced low end valve. Air did blow cooler, but still compressor cut out.
127000 mi US $1100	Compressor clutch was bad. Replaced compressor and drying unit.
129500 mi US $600	Replaced front control arm parts with used ones from the junkyard. Were replaced with new when car was younger, but they bent again. Went cheap this time. Ready to sell.

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110000 mi US $200	Transmission overhauled. Removed and rebuilt by myself after much study. Spent over $1800 on parts and another $400 on machine work. did 100k mile tuneup with timing belt, thermo, accessory belt, pulleys, etc. Turbo control solenoid replaced. Transmission overhauled. Removed and rebuilt by myself after much study. Spent over $1800 on parts and another $400 on machine work. Turbo control solenoid replaced.
118700 mi US $115	Turbo control solenoid replaced.
128000 mi US $550	Replaced the Throttle Control Module (TCM), aka Electonic Throttle Module (ETM) with an Xemodex reman unit. Uses a contactless sensor that doesn't wear. Volvo extnd. warranty is hard to qualify for...latest software trys to mask the prob. Replaced the Throttle Control Module (TCM), aka Electonic Throttle Module (ETM) with an Xemodex reman unit. Uses a contactless sensor that doesn't wear. Volvo extnd. warranty is hard to qualify for...latest software trys to mask the prob.
150000 mi US $200	Finally found polyurethane control arm bushings, ordered from UK. Ride is finally how it should be. No more pull left right from grooved pavement or when shifting from acceleration to braking.
124800 mi US $300	Brake booster leaking inside the car. Makes a hissing sound. I have the new one and new fluid but haven't done the job yet. Should be relatively straightforward.
159000 mi US $200	Plastic side of radiator split. Radiator and coolant replaced. Pain in the butt getting it in and out.
183900 mi US $200	Head gasket replaced. Had been burning a small amount of coolant and running rough. Used new head bolts. New seals on oil cooler, turbo coolant and oil lines, camshafts. PCV box cleaned, a couple new pcv lines.

132000 mi

US $1500

Engine had a crack in block between cylinders 4 and 5. Entire engine replaced with used long block.

163000 mi US $100	I replaced the Mass Air Flow Sensor. Bought off the internet for $100 and DIY.
170000 mi US $414	CEL code P0422 replaced Cat. Problem remained, had misdiagnosed. Installed plugs, replaced coil #3 - Problem was not solved. Volvo changed Mass Air Sensor in 15 minutes and charged me $152 labor $261 parts.
171000 mi US $1225	Car rode very rough. They replaced all 4 sway bar links as well as sway bar from volvo cause volvo said it was the only way to get the front sway bar bushings,they also replaced the inner tie rod, as well as 4 new tires and alignment and balance

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115940 mi C $140	Right rear shock absorber failing; replaced rear shocks with OEM equivalent parts. replaced front swaybar endlinks
117800 mi C $1500	Clutch replacement - disc, pressure plate, release bearing, slave cylinder, rear main seal
120040 mi C $300	Noise from rf cv joint - replaced axle shaft with aftermarket part
124620 mi C $160	replacement of driver's side axle shaft replaced left side axle shaft
126480 mi C $150	Right side outer tie-rod worn. Replaced inner and outer tie-rods. Alignment not yet performed. Worn transmission mount - replaced.
127080 mi C $100	replaced ball joints
129260 mi C $150	replaced defectivea aftermarket right side axle shaft to address vibration under load - repeat of repair from last year
130200 mi C $500	Replaced original exhaust system with "cat back" aftermarket system. Outer shell of the front resonator had come off entirely, and the muffler was cracked and rusted through in a couple of spots. It failed very slowly, over a period of about three years.
150740 mi C $300	Leaking water pump; water pump replaced. Intermittent headlight failure; cracked headlight lens (from stone). Replaced wiring connector for low beam bulb; replaced headlight lens with aftermarket part.
162440 mi C $160	Regular brake pad replacement necessitated replacement of front brake calipers and flex hoses - caliper seals started leaking when pistons were pushed back. Three year old tie rods had low quality seals; wear was occurring; replaced with better quality parts before any risk of failure.
166160 mi C $215	Replaced front (upstream) oxygen sensor. Replaced front (upstream) oxygen sensor.
179800 mi C $154	replaced fuel pump, relay, crank position sensor; still pursuing cause of no-start condition that prevents the fuel pump from being energized Diagnostic related to no-start condition; determined that Central Electronic Module won't energize fuel pump relay; CEM needs replacement (dealer) or remanufacturing (aftermarket option)
175460 mi C $150	Replaced mass airflow sensor.

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155900 mi US $330	replaced control arm
173000 mi US $2500	needed catalytic converter control arm bushings

84940 mi

A $1100

Removed and replaced alternator

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88000 mi US $650	Alternator died - determined faulty and replaced by dealership.
95000 mi US $4000	TOTAL transmission failure. Rebuild uneconomical - new transmission needed and installed.

83080 mi C $1600	Transmission failure due to gear slippage in gears 1, 2, and 3 (repair replaced the planetary gears and associated parts).
96720 mi C $130	Replaced driver side inner tie rod end.
103540 mi C $100	Leaking power steering pump - replacement required. Voltage regulator on alternator intermittently malfunctioning (cost of part was US$135). Headlight wiper motor not working (passenger side). Obtained part but did not repair yet as bumper needs to be removed for repair. Passenger door lock actuator malfunctioning intermittently. Sometimes takes 2 - 3 attempts to lock the door (door unlocks itself when locking is attempted). Need to obtain part for self repair.
105400 mi C $200	Bad outer tie rods

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