

Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (30%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (1%)
$2500+ (32%)
$1000 - $2499 (68%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
92000 mi US $300 |
New pads and rotors, rear. |
153000 mi US $3000 |
Replace alternator and pulley system due to engine oil leak causing slippage of belts and transfer box. Strut failure, had to be replaced. |
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
35752 mi US $3000 |
Check engine light came on, dealer found valve tappet was sticking. All 12 valve tappets were replaced. |
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
71000 mi US $5700 |
Replaced rear differential. $5800 |
73771 mi US $700 |
Rebuild brake vacuum pump, $155. Replace driver door lock motor, $545. |
81759 mi US $1038 |
Replace rear trailing arm bushings. 4-wheel alignment. |
109000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced right lower motor mount. .$443 Replace accessory belt and water pump. $1500 Replace/flush power steering fluid. $171. |
140000 mi US $1200 |
Air blower system shut down. |
turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
84940 mi $1000 |
2010 Volvo S80 D5 rocker arm oil leak. Rocker arm cover was removed and cleaned. Gasket replaced. Fuel pipes were also replaced as a preventative maintenance. EGR and PCV were also cleaned as rountine maintenance. |
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
59000 mi US $1400 |
PPI indicated leaking valve covers. Had them replaced by my local dealer. Took so long because dealer was low on actual techs. Common problem with the V8 S80s and XC90s |
62000 mi US $290 |
Shift knob and center console lid were worn by previous owner. Replaced both pieces. |
63000 mi US $190 |
The screws holding the air filter cover to the bottom half were stripped by previous mechanics and/or owner. Replaced the whole air filter housing. |
63000 mi US $110 |
Parking sensor failed resulting in intermittent "parking assist service required" message in cluster. Changed the bad sensor and problem hasn't returned. Headlight was flickering and intermittently going out. Replaced bulb. |
76000 mi US $700 |
Coolant level sensor failed saying that it was low all the time when it wasn't. Did not overheat or cause any other symptoms. Transmission fluid change Idler pulley bearing was worn and making noise intermittently. Replaced proactively to prevent timing cover damage. |
140000 mi US $3000 |
Front struts were making noises. Replaced struts and mounts. 4 new tires and alignment. |
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
65000 mi US $1300 |
Compressor on AC had bearing failure |
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
86700 mi US $170 |
Battery diagnosed as failed after repeated slow cranks, replaced. |
85500 mi US $257 |
P0171 too lean code and CEL. Fault traced to PCV, replaced oil trap. |
123000 mi US $168 |
Upper radiator hose burst. |
124000 mi US $180 |
Windshield leaking from top |
135000 mi US $2353 |
A/C not cooling effectively. Compressor replaced. Water pump leaking, replaced. Idler roller and tensioner replaced as part of water pump replacement, preventative. |
141000 mi US $900 |
Lower control arms leaking from the bushings |
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
94000 mi US $2500 |
Front shocks replaced Replaced condenser |
91760 mi ﷼10000 |
Coolant Hose burst due to pressure buildup. Get that repaired on the highway, oil seals break and oil leaks into coolant tank. No heat up warning on instrument panel only coolant low warning. After 10km Smoke comes out,engine seizure |
76500 mi US $1100 |
A/C compressor |
87500 mi US $340 |
Replaced driver side window regulator |
90000 mi US $730 |
Replace blower motor |
29000 mi US $500 |
DVD system developed pixelation and lines in player/DVD, ordered and then replaced |
64200 mi US $1240 |
Dreaded Sunroof Hose clogged and backed up water into passenger compartment floor and carpet . Then water transgressed to entire floor and created electrical short circuit readings on dash and reminder system. Man false error codes created. |
70300 mi US $500 |
CAN-BUS and ICM MODULE FAULTY, would cause CD player to stop start pop and cause all kinds of electrical codes on dashboard once it started. [ICM =Infotainment Control Module.] We bought car with warranty. Repairs w/out warranty =1300. |
77000 mi US $550 |
BLISTERING of paint noted on waterfall column on passenger side of car. Dealer reports that this part is NOT covered by the extended warranty and may cost 600to repair with a 'new' part. It appears to be caused by heat buildup in the car. |
94000 mi US $357 |
Engine needed Solonoid for CAMSHAFT , I thought it was an O2 sensor that was causing the rough idling and Error Codes. Got it read at Autozone which said it was Cam shaft mechanism. Part was 140.00 from Volvo. Mechanic Bench tested mine |
8866 mi A $1400 |
Transmission failed driving down the highway. This is a "non service" item according to the service schedule. Even though are serviced at 142k km it was too late. The AT burnt up including the torque converter spigot melting. Replaced 4x electronic shock absorbers. Normally struts are considered are wear and tear item when they leak, a dealer quote of $8000 just for parts gets you thinking! Eventually ordered from the Czech republic for a fraction of the cost. |
111600 mi A $200 |
Steering pump leaking fluid. Part purchased but not fitted. Water pump was leaking. Eventually causing car to overheat. $400 to replace |
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
92700 mi US $2600 |
Multiple modules were replaced. |
87900 mi US $1200 |
Regular maintenance found many unusual codes in engine computer. Might be caused by weak battery or alternator. Replaced battery. So far so good. Also updated software for adjustable suspension due to rough handling over bumps. |
90000 mi US $725 |
Noise from front traced to broken control arm bolt. Had all bolts replaced. Had the drivers side axle boots repacked and replaced. alignment. |
103000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced motor mount. Had belts, idlers and tensioner replaced |
55380 mi ¤514 |
Anti-roll bar bushing Power steering bushing o ring suspension bushing |
63240 mi ¤1857 |
Not sure, some kind of connecting bar |
86140 mi ¤1000 |
Replaced radiator |
89000 mi US $5300 |
Replaced both front struts. replaced brakes & rotors |
97500 mi US $4000 |
ABS module failed Trailing arm bushing torn, needed to be replaced |
105800 mi US $3200 |
Replaced shocks Replaced fuel pressure regulator |
125300 mi US $850 |
O2 sensor was defective and had to be replaced |
151000 mi US $2920 |
Intake manifold replacement |
205000 mi US $1006 |
Replaced both low beam light bulbs and both ballasts |
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
57000 mi US $1750 |
struts leaking |
60000 mi US $495 |
fuel regulator malfunction |
151100 mi US $1800 |
Replaced original struts. They are the electrically adjustable for the sport suspension so are extremely expensive. |
91000 mi US $2600 |
Replace the front struts (electronically controlled). |
139000 mi US $130 |
15 year old blower motor was squeaking. Purchased motor ($79) and motor removal tool ($50) and did the work my self. |
105000 mi US $1100 |
Multiple ignition coil failure. All six ignition coils and plugs replaced. |
39000 mi US $360 |
Windows stopped working and 1 part replaced in driver's door and computer reflash was necessary |
56000 mi US $1600 |
Replacement of broken right front strut and replacement of shocks. Calibration of active suspension. |
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
147560 mi C $1350 |
Replaced a/c compressor and condenser |
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
116000 mi US $850 |
Replace motor mounts |
121000 mi US $1400 |
replace sway bar links replace struts & spring seats. 2 shock absorber, 2 spring seat, 2 link. |
137000 mi US $345 |
Driver Window detached from regulator motor bracket. Required new bracket installed. |
turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
78000 mi US $1249 |
Replaced Oil Trap and Air Flow Sensor. |
83000 mi US $180 |
The car would not start. The Check Engine & ABS Light came on. An upgrade was done. |
83700 mi US $492 |
Multiple warning lights came on. Clock Spring was replaced. SAS Reload. The A/C was not blowing cold. Could not replicate. |
86300 mi US $431 |
Fresh Air Hose was replaced and the ETM was cleaned. |
88000 mi US $1249 |
Replaced Right and Front Engine Mount, Replaced Rear Brake Pads. Replaced Suction Hose and Reservoir. |
92500 mi US $203 |
Right Motor Mount Collapsed, Replacement was done. |
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
125000 mi US $1800 |
Scheduled replacement of timing belt & all associated parts; also replaced radiator which had a very slow leak. |
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
89500 mi US $2000 |
Leaking front differential seal. They took it apart, cleaned components, and re-sealed it. |
92300 mi US $1800 |
Passenger side rear wheel bearing was replaced (making growly noise heard by owner and family members). Dealership service dept commented that it was unusual to replace this part. Possibly due to driving on flat tire for ~2 miles last yr? |
194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
97086 mi US $385 |
Replaced resonator Replaced resonator |
104000 mi US $2600 |
Steering box replaced, power steering hoses replaced and power steering fluid replaced. |
104500 mi US $600 |
Key cylinder jammed and car had to be towed to dealer for replacement. Could not turn key past 1st ignition position. Dealer had to order key cylinder based on VIN |
109300 mi US $960 |
Rear coil spring broke on the driver's side and rear suspension collapsed. Opted to replace coil springs and struts on rear driver's and passengers side. Alignment was performed afterward. |
113000 mi US $600 |
Blower motor began making loud grinding noise and only got worse over time. Eventually started shaking whole dashboard and burned out. Blower motor and resistor replaced by dealer; working good now. |
114900 mi US $340 |
Water leak into passenger foot-well got bad over the past few months. Dealer took 4 days to find issue; they struggled to find the cause. They replaced "rain cap" up under passenger side dash, which fixed the problem. Doesn't leak at all now |
121000 mi US $295 |
Lumbar support mechanism broke and driver's seat very uncomfortable (no back support). Dealer removed driver's seat and replaced the lumbar support part. Repair was delayed because dealer had to order the part. All good now. |
126300 mi US $450 |
Passenger side headlight wiper motor quit working. Dealer replaced with new Bosch motor and working again. |
128000 mi US $500 |
Front passenger side window regulator broke; there was a loud bang and the window fell down into the door. Fix was to take door panel off and replace the window regulator |
152000 mi US $1800 |
Done by European Auto in Indianapolis. They apparently put in wrong size water pump which offset the timing belt pulley which caused the water pump to wear prematurely. It was originally replaced at 108,000 miles but I had to redo at 152,000 because of offset pulley and wear. Turned out to be about $1800 to fix and replace at the local Volvo dealer. |
158000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced original front struts and rear shocks at 158,000. Just felt like owed the car that much. It had been mostly trouble free. Car really feels much better when driving. |
137200 mi US $100 |
Crankcase ventilation blocked. Replaced oil trap. |
140000 mi US $140 |
Replaced battery. |
151200 mi US $1000 |
worn outer tie rod link Control arm bushings worn. Control arms replaced |
111600 mi US $1900 |
Car quit and would not run for over 30 seconds at a time. Car had to be towed to dealer who replaced the mass air sensor unit. Car has run fine since this time. |
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
73160 mi C $1100 |
Replaced brake booster |
130 mi US $4500 |
TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT BY THE DEALER |
194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
119000 mi US $3900 |
rebuild transmission |
120000 mi US $250 |
REPLACED LEFT FRONT AXLE |
132000 mi US $1850 |
Replaced instrument cluster with new cluster |
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
148180 mi C $1100 |
Oxygen sensor replaced Exhaust system hangers. Brake fluid lines cracked spark plugs replaced. 2 had failed |
194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
143000 mi US $1100 |
4 struts |
188700 mi US $140 |
O2 sensor replacement - before the catalytic converter |
70000 mi US $172 |
Replaced battery. |
73000 mi US $200 |
Instrument cluster went dark. Had Instrument Cluster rebuilt by BBA Remenufacturing. |
85000 mi US $463 |
Replaced inner and outer tie rod ends, had front end aligned |
92000 mi US $500 |
Replaced broken rear spring |
97000 mi US $170 |
Replaced alternator |
97000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced struts, ball joints, & control arms. |
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
112320 mi $5000 |
Overheating, and total damage to the head block. Replace piston ring, coil, timing belt etc. |
Engine not specified
90100 mi US $1200 |
Replace injector rail |
82000 mi US $200 |
had to rebuild ABS controller for about $200, put it in myself. |
82000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission slipping between gears. |
142000 mi US $1200 |
front cam leak, had to replace seals, clean timing belt and change oil to correct oil leak problem. Never had had any problems until I took it to Genuine Car Care and they did not have proper tools. After 2 hrs, I had to take it to dealer. |
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
113500 mi US $4000 |
I change trami 3 time and still was not working good. had to sell and lose money on it. |
119300 mi US $700 |
Car had transmission slip, replaced with used transmission. |
121800 mi US $1000 |
Transmission pressure control solenoid. Replaced solenoid. |
125880 mi US $3600 |
Transmission died initially on 2/27/2011. My neighborhood auto repair man stated that he could relace it: $3600.00. |
128000 mi US $3600 |
Transmission began slipping--lasted about 1 month--then completely went out. Replaced transmission--7 days in shop---never shifted right and slipped--currently back at shop. |
68000 mi US $1600 |
Turbo oil return line seal replacement, strut mount replacement, subframe bushing replacement. |
68200 mi US $700 |
Oil Separator (PCV System) replacement due to oil leak at front of engine block. |
77000 mi US $1500 |
Front driver's side wheel bearing and driveshaft replacement. |
77500 mi US $900 |
Replaced inoperative auto-dimming rearview mirror. Replaced broken fuel door hinge. |
78200 mi US $200 |
Console cover replaced. |
79000 mi US $300 |
Alarm Siren Module replaced. |
85000 mi US $500 |
Replaced driver's side power window sliders. |
176000 mi US $774 |
AC needed recharge, potential for leakage. Hood latches no longer caught hood, both needed to be replaced. |
192000 mi US $100 |
Front turn signal enclosure plastic clips snapped off - on both driver and passenger side. Light enclosures were loose and needed to be replaced. |
195000 mi US $530 |
AC would cut out intermittently for last year or so. Probably was getting worse and worse, until finally would only cool on days less than 85. AC Clutch was diagnosed as problem. New clutch was ordered and installed. |
199000 mi US $1300 |
Leaking exhaust system. Requires replacement of entire exhaust behind catalytic converter. |
194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
78600 mi US $2000 |
Lower control arms |
91300 mi US $950 |
Throttle body, gasket and compouter upgrades Sway bar linkage |
199000 mi US $426 |
Timing belt was getting frayed; needed replacing. Also recommended I replace water pump while in there. |
207000 mi US $300 |
Car had a loud creak when cornering over 25 mph. Replaced Front suspension bushings |
220000 mi US $250 |
Replaced oil seal assembly and balance shaft |
222000 mi US $256 |
Replaced air cleaner hot box. Car idle fluctuates harshly when car is warmed up. Dealer said it was either this part of an O2 sensor. I elected to attempt the less costly repair first. Was not successful in solving problem |
223300 mi US $325 |
Cleaning throttle body housing. This solved the rough idling problem completely. Front o2 sensors replaced. Dealer recommended replacing as a possible result of the rough idling problem. It did not solve the problem but needed replacement anyway. |
230000 mi US $200 |
Replaced the seals on the transmission. Transmission had a slow leak. Could have gone another six months with this problem but decided to replace now as preventative. |
232000 mi US $750 |
Right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
252000 mi US $1350 |
Front control rods, sway bar, driver's side inner tie bar needed replacement |
105000 mi US $1200 |
Struts and bushing replaced |
108000 mi US $300 |
Replace two O2 sensors |
146000 mi US $1600 |
struts, strut mounts, stabilizer mounts |
156400 mi US $450 |
O2 sensors |
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
114000 mi £360 |
Alternator failed - cost £360 or 540 USD!!! |
125000 mi £750 |
Front brake discs had worn down to the state where they needed replacing - they found the nearside whell bearing needed replacing at the same time |
135000 mi £140 |
Oil appearing on the drive from beneath engine compartment - allegedly coming from cam belt cover - did not determine why and it has now reappeared less than 2 weeks later. |
140500 mi £1800 |
Rear box replaced (blowing) plus centre box because joint was too corroded and they did not want to risk damaging the catalyst. Replaced the lambda sensor because the existing 15 year old one had failed completely (totally dead) and without it the car was failing its annual emissions test. |
Engine not specified
119300 mi US $12000 |
tranny clutches burnt up |
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
201000 mi US $1000 |
Radiator hoses leaking and busted. Had them replaced. |
102000 mi US $500 |
Replaced front struts, spring seats, sway bar end links and front brake lines. |
121000 mi US $209 |
Number 4 coil went bad |
112700 mi US $1000 |
Replaced leaking fuel tank |
141000 mi US $310 |
Front Oxygen sensor |
156300 mi US $203 |
Small vacuum leak problem. Pressure test and replaced hoses. |
112220 mi $500 |
Airbag SRS Module faulty. Symptom Airbag Service Warning light. Ordered part installed. SRS Airbag Module. Intermittent DSTC Service light. |
114700 mi $250 |
Electrical clicking flickering of lights etc. due to voltage irregularity. Replaced ignition switch. Problem solved. |
125860 mi $300 |
Steering fluid leaking. Replaced hose. |
135780 mi $3000 |
Oil leak from turbo. Rebuilt 2 turbos. Replaced 2 ignition coils. Redone ignition wiring. Catalytic convertor cleaned. |
141980 mi $650 |
Hose snapped off at plastic mouth of radiator. Radiator replaced. Radiator was previously replaced about 6 years ago. |
145700 mi $100 |
Radiator fan stopped working. Fault diagnosed led to poor connection. Just a connection repair. |
160580 mi $300 |
Electrical service indicator on DIM. Looked up internet, bought regulator for alternator. Correct diagnosis. Regulator has part that contacts rotating component of alternator, this part has been worn. |
91000 mi US $400 |
Mechanic replaced front stabilizer bar diagnosed as worn out during an oil change |
111300 mi US $1000 |
Leaky power steering pump $150 for part |
118700 mi US $700 |
Front struts replaced with approx 50K miles on previously replaced units. Did not use Volvo parts. Installed Monroe and much, much improved. |
197-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
108000 mi US $1475 |
The head was leaking anti freeze. Found 7 leaks on the head gasket. Replaced head gasket, had head milled, new theostant, timing belt, plugs. |
209000 mi US $1100 |
Transmission started slipping severely. Car was towed to transmission shop for complete rebuild. CV axles were replaced. The lower control arm was replaced. |
Engine not specified
136700 mi US $950 |
Replacement of brake booster |
140000 mi US $1500 |
Oxygen sensor was replaced. |
141000 mi US $1000 |
Heater Core replaced Ignition Coil replaced and new fuel filter |
155800 mi US $3000 |
Car would not start. Towed. Needed new oxygen sensors and fuel injector |
161000 mi US $250 |
Needed new struts |
166000 mi US $450 |
The car would not shift. Cable had broken inside. Replaced with used shifter |
168000 mi US $1000 |
heater core failed...again |
97380 mi A $1200 |
Front shock absorbers and upper spring seats replaced Front right inner CV boot replaced. Bank 2 front O2 sensor replaced. |
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
123040 mi C $175 |
needed a new thermostat |
129920 mi C $1000 |
both turbo oil return lines replaced...leaked as they all do |
136400 mi C $350 |
throttle body needed cleaning..car would not pass 1500 rpm until cleaned. |
137700 mi C $1500 |
needed to replace rear struts and machine all rotors to pass an Alberta safety..they have a very tight safety check for out of province cars being plated Alberta. Would not have done rear struts otherwise |
144460 mi C $1400 |
Had to replace the electronic throttle body |
122000 mi US $400 |
Broken Engine mount |
122000 mi US $1200 |
Steering rack leaking had to have replaced |
152000 mi US $800 |
ABS COMPUTER REPLACEMENT |
156000 mi US $100 |
Left sway bar link |
171000 mi US $1500 |
steering rack leaking |
100000 mi US $100 |
Lower Radiator hose leaking, not detected by repair ship. Leak is slow, the coolant light comes on every couple of weeks. So I carry a can of coolant in the trunk and add it as needed. Have the hose, will replace ASAP. |
102000 mi US $100 |
Power Steering reservoir leak. Slow leak. Replace with new reservoir. |
105000 mi US $1100 |
Radiator leaking from upper nipple because nipple broke; dealer attached replacement upper radiator hose incorrectly by tightening band crooked over the nipple, causing it to crack and cause leak. |
113000 mi US $400 |
Coolant hoses leaking at firewall coupling. Replaced. |
114700 mi US $800 |
Radiator leaked. Had to be replaced. |
117000 mi US $350 |
Error code P0237 - MAP sensor failure, sending the car into limp-home mode - max 2000 RPM, 40 MPH. Sensor replaced. |
118000 mi US $270 |
MAF (Mass Air flow) sensor died |
127000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced the entire set of ignition coils as well as the associated spark plugs, since one coil was dead and the others nearly dead. This car has a coil atop every spark plug. |
118000 mi US $200 |
Heater core leaking coolant |
122000 mi US $1800 |
check engine light came on, replaced 1 o2 sensor. 3 days later light came back on, replaced 2nd o2 sensor. 4 days later, replaced 3rd o2 sensor. Light came back on, 3 days later replaced throttle body. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
113500 mi US $1188 |
The electronic throttle body was replaced. The car has had problems starting and finally wouldn't start at all, so it was towed to the mechanic. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
148000 mi US $1000 |
OIL COOLER BROKE CAUSING THE CAR TO MIXED WATER WITH OIL BUT ONLY IN RADIATOR ENGINE WAS OKAY. NEW OIL COOLER, NEW RADIATOR. REPLACE MASS FLOW SENSOR. NEW ONE COIL NEW OUTER TIE RODS. CAR NOW FINE. |