2001 Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2001

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2001 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

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

Other (7%)

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2001 Volvo S80 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Volvo S80

Engine not specified

121000 mi

US $500
Power locks weren't working and sunroof wouldn't open. 

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2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

176000 mi

US $774
AC needed recharge, potential for leakage. 
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. 
77500 mi

US $900
Replaced inoperative auto-dimming rearview mirror. Replaced broken fuel door hinge. 
79000 mi

US $300
Alarm Siren Module replaced. 

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2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD

72540 mi Fan stopped working. After disassembling the set of Driver circuit + Fan I verified that the motor was fine when plugged directly into the battery. Buying a spare driver circuit did. 
131200 mi

US $50
replaced heat element on driver seat for heated seats to work. 
168000 mi CEM replacement needed as speedometer cluster is erratic and at times car refuses to start and low head beams occasionally fails 
168000 mi

US $40
CEM was not replaced. Instead, a used DIM was installed and corrected prior issues. Only odometer is off 

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2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi

£90
Alarm's lithium battery failed so it leaked acid over the PCB and ruined the unit. 
114000 mi

£360
Alternator failed - cost £360 or 540 USD!!! 
134000 mi Central locking not working sometimes 

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2001 Volvo S80 Electrical Problems

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