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2007 Volvo V50 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 29 repairs.
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2007 Volvo V50 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V50 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

120000 mi

US $800
Suspension bushings worn and needed replacement 
Jul 2016

145000 mi

US $1400
Seized Tie Rods prevented alignment after tire replacement. 
Nov 2016

158700 mi

US $600
Turbocharger pressure sensor was cracked. 
Mar 2018

190000 mi

US $800
both rear wheel bearings 

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2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V50 in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2014 - Feb 2020
Jun 2016

100000 mi

US $50
Inner CV boot slightly leaking after 2500 mile drive. OEM passenger axle removed, cleaned, regreased, and rebooted. Genuine boot kit used. 
Nov 2016

104000 mi
Front struts, mounts, and strut bearings replaced. 104k/10 years is a pretty long life for factory parts. 
Apr 2017

104084 mi

US $40
Replaced upper radiator hose. On inspection plastic overmold was starting to crack. Not a wear item, but known problem. Ordered new hose, coolant, and new expansion tank. Typically cracks after 10yr/100,000+ miles. 
Oct 2017

113000 mi

US $30
Turbo Control Valve replaced. Factory part lasted 10 years/113000 miles before developing non-serious symptoms. 50/50 quality of life improvement and repair 
Apr 2018

122000 mi

US $30
Throttle pedal replaced, was causing "Reduced Engine Performance" issue. Volvo VIDA pointed to pedal, but research suggests it is unlikely to be the pedal, but a related electrical issue. Replaced pedal with used pull from 2010 S40, no issues since. 
Jul 2019

135800 mi

US $100
Low pressure refrigerant sensor/switch broke causing A/C to not function. Did not have VIDA available so attacked blind and replaced both high and low pressure sensors. Problem was solved, but oilless recharge was required to restore some lost refrigerant 
Volvo V50 in New York, United States
Feb 2007 - Feb 2011
Oct 2007

3000 mi
Replace tailgate latch mechanism. 

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2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Volvo V50 in Romania
Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

83280 mi

$2050
noise at the right front wheel. changed the wheel bearing hub. 
Volvo V50 in Ireland
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

109740 mi

€1800
Heater (glow) plugs were blown. When we went to remove them the tips broke away from the body and were inside the engine. The head had to be removed to remove them. Also the catalytic converter was blocked. 

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2007 Volvo V50 4dr Wagon

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

Volvo V50 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2009 - May 2014
Feb 2009

28520 mi

C $75
Check for PCV hose leaking or plugged, factory TSB. Regular oilchange also done at this time. 
Oct 2009

40889 mi
Car was blowing cold air out of passenger vents, warm air from driver's side. Software download to HVAC system control unit, passenger seat heating unit replaced. Repairs covered by warranty. 
Nov 2009

40920 mi
Car was blowing cold air out of all passenger vents, warm air from driver's side. Problem traced to passenger seat heat module, software download done as well. Succesful repair. 
Volvo V50 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2011

41540 mi
Had a check engine light pop up. Took it to a Part Source and they scanned the car for free. Gave me the code that came up for the engine light. Googled it and it was the oil trap. Volvo TSB.. put in a new one for free with oil change.  Had a check engine light pop up. Took it to a Part Source and they scanned the car for free. Gave me the code that came up for the engine light. Googled it and it was the oil trap. Volvo TSB.. put in a new one for free with oil change.  
Mar 2012

50840 mi
Driver side seatbelt tensioner broke. Seatbelt would not move from the side pillar. Volvo dealer was going to charge over $500 to replace however said that it was covered under SRS warranty. Got entire new belt and tensioner for free. 
May 2013

71260 mi
A/C wont work .. recharge isnt the problem. looking into it. 
Oct 2013

75000 mi

C $500
Front passenger side bearing went. Replaced for $480+ oil change. 
Volvo V50 in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - May 2011
May 2010

43800 mi
Driver's door seal not sealing well, resulting in excessive wind noise at highway speeds. Yes, this is the same repair as on our S40. 
Aug 2010

46200 mi
Breather box had been squealing for several weeks before check engine light came on. Replaced under warranty at 45,000 mile service. 
May 2011

60400 mi

US $100
A/C compressor failed. Replaced under Volvo extended warranty purchased when car was new. A/C compressor replaced. Total cost $893. Extended warranty covered $793. 
Volvo V50 in Wisconsin, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

60000 mi
oil trap replacement covered by Volvo under extended warranty for that item 
Nov 2017

65000 mi

US $548
rebuilt alternator and new rebuilt starter installed 
Aug 2021

80000 mi

US $200
front control arm replacement for second time in 13000 miles , bushings shot 

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