Volvo S60 Problems and Repair Histories
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Volvo S60 Reliability through December 31, 2012
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New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | First odometer entry | ||
| Dec | 2012 | 0 | Car stalled, would not run. Required towing to dealership. Problem ECM-P008700 Fuel Rail/system pressure too low. Dealership did ECM upgrade... | |
| Apr | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Car ran out of Fuel - while showing 1/4 tank. Apparently the fuel delivery should transfer to a different of tank at around that point. That didn't happen. Tank removed and reinstalled, one float replaced, Fuel pump replaced |
2013 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 5000 | 0 | Lurching occurs when going from Park to Drive and releasing the brake pedal. Car will occasionally "shudder" when turning it off. noise coming from center console, makes a clicking sound; additional noise from B pillar. |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | Fuel pump | |
| Mar | 2013 | 4000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Steering wheel chrome peeling, sharp enough to cut hand. dealer ordered wheel and returning to have it installed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Replace steering wheel |
| Jul | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Panel holding drivers seat controls broke |
| Apr | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 7500 | 0 | Rough downshift from 5th to 4th gear. Transmission replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Transmission started downshifting abruptley at throttle liftoff around 25 mph. Manufactuer computer debug done. Is much better but happens occassionally. |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Coolant warning light kept coming on. |
| Sep | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | They added insulation to the passenger door. Rattle returned a week later. |
| Nov | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Passenger door was making an annoying rattling sound. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Complete failure of SENSUS system (audio, nav, camera, etc.). Dealer replaced entire system under warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | 8500 | 0 | Rubbing sound coming from wheels solved with adjustment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 1240 | 0 | Car wouldn't accelerate past 50 KM per hour. There was a wire in the fuel pump that needed re-attachment. |
| Jan | 2013 | 5580 | 0 | There where loud sounds when going from 1 st gear to 2nd gear and downwards too. Plus a shudder and a shake when you put the car back into neutral. They said some rubber thing needs replacement, and they have ordered it for me. |
2008 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Thumping noise, right rear, when cresting a hill at ~40 mph (suspension unloads, then reloads). Dealer checked, heard the sound. Said they re-torqued suspension fasteners. This appears to have solved the problem. | |
2008 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | Car towed twice to dealer within a few days after going "limp" with "reduced engine performance" and "check engine" messages - first time, they "reset" computer; second time,they replaced the throttle body. Covered | |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | Wiring "harness" to throttle replaced when car went into limp mode a year after the throttle replacement; this did not fix the problem and a new throttle was installed. Required three trips to the dealer. Not sure if problem is fixed,,, | |
2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 16000 | 700 | New radiator, after plastic radiator end cap in aluminum radiator came loose and coolant was slowly leaking (retarded design) Fuel pump replaced - fuel level integrated with fuel pump - was indicating tank empty whenever tank was below 1/4 (more than 3/4 empty). Also replaced kinked fuel lines (also defective from factory). Power steering line was incorrectly routed at factory and had minor kink as a result. Power steering line was re-routed according to manufacturer original specification - now un-kinked. |
| Sep | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Leak in trunk from where spoiler attaches to boot lid. Dealer attempted to seal with butyl sealant. Did not seal all spoiler anchors. Others now leaking. Dealer will fix. Multi function switch for left turn signal (where turn signal stalk attaches in steering column) malfunctioned frequently, and was replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 28000 | 60 | Factory front mounted radiator suffered extreme corrosion due to road salt - paint was flaking off, aluminum was corroded. Removed faking paint. Treated with hexavalent chromium. Repainted with high-temp silicone paint. |
| Oct | 2012 | 29000 | 25 | Windshield washer nozzle bracket holding driver side washer fluid spraying nozzle in place spontaneously broke. Nozzle did not spray onto windshield as a result of broken bracket. Bracket and nozzle are one piece, so replaced entire nozzle. |
| Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Warranty work - compass in mirror would stick on one direction. They reprogramed it. Still does not work right. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | passenger door lock mechanism failed. Unable to lock or unlock door with fob or button. |
| Dec | 2012 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 19000 | 250 | headlight alignment, and harness routing |
| Aug | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | sunroof replacement. radiator replacement turn signal replacement. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo S60 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Replace gas cap and software update. Wir pressure leak in the fuel vapor system. |
| Nov | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | Left front wheel bearing |
| Dec | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | Replace left front wheel bearing |
| Oct | 2009 | 45000 | 287 | Left front ball joint. Both sides replaced under warranty |
| Apr | 2010 | 57300 | 480 | Replace front Rotors and pads |
| Jan | 2013 | 125300 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Replacement of alternator, covered under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2010 | 49000 | 0 | My low beams and high beams stopped working. It was an electrical issue that required that they order an entirely new headlight system. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 45880 | 0 | Door lock (was causing alarm malfunction). Steering stops noisy - lubed to fix. Driver seat creaking under load (eg. lean) - fixed by lube. |
| Aug | 2009 | 49600 | 0 | Leaking radiator Intercooler for turbo Valve body Angle gear (AWD) |
| Jan | 2010 | 55560 | 600 | High pitched whine from speakers when car is running (even if radio is off). Rear passenger door lock was defective (showed code) |
| Oct | 2010 | 66540 | 0 | Front wheel bearings replaced Struts and shocks defective/worn out. |
| Dec | 2010 | 66960 | 225 | Front 4C struts replaced under extended warranty and related spring seats (this part paid by owner). |
| Mar | 2011 | 70680 | 100 | Steering knuckle was failing |
| Jun | 2011 | 74400 | 100 | Front driveshafts were bad due to torn boots causing leak and contamination. |
| Dec | 2011 | 81840 | 0 | Blower motor required replacement (noisy) |
| Apr | 2012 | 85560 | 0 | Rear shocks need to be replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 88040 | 850 | Replace rear shocks |
| Oct | 2012 | 94240 | 500 | Bad front strut Serviced PCV system including broken PCV hose |
| Mar | 2013 | 99200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | AWD began slipping on initial takeoff under full throttle. Initial diagnosis was nothing wrong. AWD then failed 1 year later. Collar was broken and stuck to shaft, which warranted a new tranmission. The angle gear was also replaced. |
| Nov | 2009 | 47500 | 0 | Turn signal stalk replacement. |
| Apr | 2013 | 112000 | 570 | Front Left/Right Control Arm Bushings (F/R) |
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 38000 | 110 | MAF sensor causing CEL code. Monitored OBD2 output of MAF sensor to identify no response from MAF. |
| Nov | 2010 | 81700 | 270 | Recommended 80,000-mile change of timing, accessory belt & tensioners. |
| Sep | 2011 | 92000 | 275 | Worn bushing on sway bar link creaking & clunking on bumps. Replaced link, rotated tires and performed alignment as periodic maintenance. |
| Sep | 2012 | 111000 | 75 | Replace worn sway bar link. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S60 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Rear headrests would not retract. Climate control console was replaced under warranty, turns out there was a kinked wire. Problem is fixed now. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 9300 | 0 | Fuel door hinge replaced. |
| May | 2008 | 11160 | 0 | Indicator relay in dashboard replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD
| Volvo S60 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Angle gear slack and clicking was fixed with loctite Left turn signal failing. Replace signal stalk. Check engine complained about open gas cap repeatedly even though gas cap not open. Reflash CPU |
| Nov | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Leaking Angle Gear needed to be resealed. Expensive! |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 52000 | 60 | Needed to replace the drivers door master window switch. Interior Air Quality (IAQ) sensor was replaced, which is an "optional" component of the car. Never worked upon delivery of car, and only requested its repair recently. Rattle/squeak from front drivers door panel. "Unfixable". |
| Feb | 2009 | 58000 | 75 | Got a suspension "Re-Sum". |
| Jul | 2009 | 63000 | 400 | Transmission seals were replaced due to a small trans oil leak where the transmission mates with the angle (bevel) gear of the car. While everything was apart, the angle gear input shaft was ~also~ replaced - a known part in this car with a design flaw. |
| Jun | 2010 | 76000 | 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. |
| Jul | 2010 | 76000 | 800 | Had oil leak @ rear differential. Fix is to reseal. Dealer resealed rear differential. |
| Nov | 2010 | 79000 | 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. |
| Feb | 2011 | 83000 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 257hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 46000 | 0 | Sunroof rattled, and they replaced the lifters which was a big job. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | Right side headlight washer nozzle cover replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004.5 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S60 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 200 | lower wishbone replacement and top engine mount. | |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 59000 | 0 | Repair broken front bumper clip; repair dead "position bulb"; attempted to repair brake issue, but not resolved yet. $0 cost since covered under Volvo CPO warranty |
| Jul | 2008 | 64000 | 0 | Steering sensitivity was getting wonky. Boston Volvo said a steering part was broken and ordered it for future repair. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 64000 | 425 | One of the sensors on the engine, it took one minute for him to put it on, but apparently I was paying an hour of labor to guarantee...whatever. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 33000 | 0 | The ABS system had a part that had to be replaced. The gas hose falls into the body of the car, has to be pulled out. |
| Oct | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2004 | 0 | Replace front steering control arm bolts as per Volvo recall (Recall ID# 04V029000). Repair completed under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2005 | 0 | Headlamp wiper motor replacement (Volvo climate package accessory). repair completed under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Steering control arms replaced. Repair completed under warranty. | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Alternator replaced. Repair compledted under warranty. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 60 | Door locks reprogrammed to all open with one push of button. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 35520 | 0 | Replace fuel pressure sensor (as per Volvo recall campaign # R181) due to faulty design. New fuel pressure sensor of modified design installed. |
| Oct | 2007 | 35960 | 0 | Replaced window seal drivers door. |
| Dec | 2007 | 35960 | 120 | Worn suspension bearings. |
| Jan | 2008 | 73 | Replaced cracked centre mount and speaker grille in dash. | |
| Apr | 2008 | 41820 | 50 | Replace driver side wiper arm |
| Nov | 2008 | 48380 | 72 | Replaced broken driver side wiper. |
| Mar | 2009 | 49600 | 274 | Replacement of broken power folding mirror assembly. |
| May | 2009 | 680 | Replaced windshield. Volvo glass pits very easily, replaced with a PPG glass instead. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 139 | Replaced upper radiator cooling hose. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 60620 | 250 | Replace driver side ball joint |
| Jan | 2010 | 64460 | 172 | Replaced rear sway bar link arm, due to component failure. |
| Aug | 2010 | 69460 | 168 | Replaced passenger side rear shock. The original one had failed (loss of damping). |
| Jan | 2011 | 73340 | 1600 | 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 |
| Jun | 2011 | 78120 | 120 | Replace drivers door check (arrests door when opening). Replace worn bolt on transmission mount. |
| Oct | 2011 | 81840 | 1800 | Replaced strut mounts, spring seats, and front control arms. |
| Apr | 2012 | 88040 | 429 | Replaced driver side front wheel bearing assembly |
| Sep | 2012 | 93620 | 300 | Replaced ignition lock cylinder. Original one was starting to stick when the key was turned. |
| Oct | 2012 | 94240 | 600 | replacement of worn engine mount. replacement of failed power steering system valve, fluid reservoir, and hose. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100440 | 92 | Replaced turbo control valve replaced rear e-brakes and cables. e-brake cable had broken, causing e-brake shoes to get damaged as well. |
2004 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 21000 | 0 | New headlamp gasket |
| May | 2008 | 28000 | 150 | Rivet in passenger window assembly was broken. |
| Jun | 2008 | 33000 | 135 | Loose bumper cover - required new clip mount. |
| Apr | 2009 | 42000 | 100 | Headlight wipers failed simultaneously blowing fuse for motors and wiper spray motor. $918 estimate for repair |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volvo S60 / V70 / XC70
Engine not specified
| Volvo S60 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 32000 | 0 | Car wouldn't start. 3rd time in 6 months its been towed to the shop because of computer problems, supposedly fixed this time. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 82000 | 70 | Bad front strut |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 74000 | 35 | Brake pads. |
| Jun | 2010 | 74000 | 0 | Inspection done by Volvo Certified Mechanic found top engine mount ($100). Inspection done by Volvo Certified Mechanic found upper spring seats ($300), inner tie rods ($375) and lower control arm bushing ($450). Work paid for by new owner. |
2003 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 1050 | Power Brake Booster Front and Rear brake pads and Rotors | |
| Sep | 2009 | 400 | 2 engine Coil packs went bad | |
| Jun | 2010 | 95000 | 600 | slight trany slip so did a full 12 qt. trans fluid flush. |
| Aug | 2010 | 101000 | 400 | 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. |
| Jan | 2011 | 111700 | 700 | Did Timing Belt replacement. Replaced With Gates Kevlar timming belt,Volvo Timing Belt Tensioner,Volvo Timing Belt Idler Pulley,Volvo Water Pump |
| Apr | 2011 | 116000 | 300 | Rear Hub assembly and bearing. Noise was getting loud and was worried about doing more damage. E brake pads were in pieces.Discovered when changing rear wheel Hub. |
| Sep | 2011 | 123000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2012 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volvo S60 / V70 / XC70
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Belgium | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 48360 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 49600 | 2500 | Clutch replacement. Mechanical failure. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volvo S60 / V70 / XC70
Engine not specified
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 97000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2011 | 100000 | 150 | Car would not turn over or start. Turn out to be a frail wire to the starter. |
| Apr | 2011 | 100000 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 105000 | 1900 | The mechanic found doing the maintenance that the water pump had a leak. |
| Mar | 2012 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo S60 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 61000 | 2100 | Clutch Cylinder Failure About 500 miles later the whole assembly failed thus the AWD was dead and in Front Wheel Drive mode only, this would be okay except it would have severe wheel hop, spin and pull. Towed to dealer and replaced. Bushings failed and the car was clunking severely, they were replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 84000 | 450 | Replaced pads and rotors on front wheels, turned rotors on rear. Then took to shop for tires and alignment (not included in cost or time). |
| Aug | 2008 | 89000 | 200 | Upper spring and strut seat replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 101000 | 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. |
| May | 2009 | 108000 | 100 | TCV (waste gate solenoid) starting to fail. Replaced with IPD Heavy Duty TCV in anticipation of further modifications |
| Jun | 2009 | 110000 | 2000 | Slave Cylinder failed at 109,000 miles. Clutch, slave cylinder, throwout bearing replaced. Flywheel resurfaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 111000 | 100 | CEL and hesitation. MAP sensor repaired 100 dollars and less than 1 minute |
| Aug | 2009 | 115000 | 250 | spring seats with only 10k failed - manufacturing issue - mechanic paid for 1/3rd (full price of parts) owned paid for labor. |
| Mar | 2010 | 129000 | 200 | parking brake shoes Drivers side door handle did not open door - repair required replacement of entire door panel - mechanic repaired utilizing zip ties at fraction of cost. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S60 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 64000 | 781 | Column lock replacement. Safety interlock cable replacement. |
| Mar | 2008 | 64000 | 800 | Oil leak at turbo seal. |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volvo S60 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| Volvo S60 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 70000 | 450 | 1 front stabalizer bar and the 2 rear stabalizer bars needed replacing. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volvo S60 / V70 / XC70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 76000 | 0 | The drivers side front driveshaft broke, This was due to collapsed ball joints in both of the CV Joints in that driveshaft. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volvo V70 4dr Wagon
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 100000 | 2100 | steering fluid losses front axle replacement. |
| Apr | 2009 | 142000 | 0 | Catalytic Converter (?) Low Emission Efficiency, Intake Valve Circuit. Estimate of $2,300. Decided not to repair. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volvo S60 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 76000 | 600 | Replaced front rotors and all pads on s60 myself. |
| Jul | 2007 | 88000 | 650 | Alternator died - determined faulty and replaced by dealership. |
| Nov | 2007 | 95000 | 4000 | TOTAL transmission failure. Rebuild uneconomical - new transmission needed and installed. |
| Dec | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volvo S60 / V70 / XC70
Engine not specified
| Volvo V70 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 66000 | 200 | passenger window skipped track |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volvo S60 / V70 / XC70 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volvo S60 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 116000 | 755 | Right Control Arm Bushing failed due to oil leaking from a $3 gasket above it. Right front strut going out, makes constant noise. Brake pedal position sensor became faulty. Caused cruise control to only work intermittently and displayed a message, "Engine System Service Required." |
| Feb | 2008 | 130000 | 0 | The rear shocks and front struts all needed replacing and the estimate was somewhere around $1300 at an independent shop. I declined the work and traded it in. |
| Mar | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S60 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 76880 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 78120 | 0 | Defective wheel bearing |
| Oct | 2007 | 83080 | 1630 | Transmission failure due to gear slippage in gears 1, 2, and 3 (repair replaced the planetary gears and associated parts). Thermostat failure. |
| Nov | 2007 | 83080 | 60 | Turbo Control Valve defective |
| May | 2008 | 93620 | 0 | Sway bar end links were bad and needed replacing (both sides). Driver side inner tie rod end defective. Parts purchased for install in June. |
| Aug | 2008 | 96720 | 130 | Replaced driver side inner tie rod end. |
| Dec | 2008 | 102300 | 0 | Power steering leak/groan. Problem is a slow leaking power steering pump that will be replaced at a later date. |
| Feb | 2009 | 103540 | 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. |
| Mar | 2009 | 104160 | 0 | Leaking driver side strut. |
| Jun | 2009 | 105400 | 200 | Bad outer tie rods |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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