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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (38%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 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

82000 mi

US $3000
Transmission slipping between gears. 

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2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

119300 mi

US $700
Car had transmission slip, replaced with used transmission. 
121800 mi

US $1000
Transmission pressure control solenoid. Replaced solenoid. 
125930 mi

US $40
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. 2nd rebuilt transmission replacement went bad after about 30 miles...towed back to original repair shop...tranny replaced again (transmission #4). Paid $40.00 to flush coling system.  
126000 mi I purchased this car in Nov 2010. It is again in the same shop for the 5th time...to replace the transmission. Yes, this will be the 5th time the transmission has been replaced. They can't seem to get it right...towed 5 times. I purchased this car in Nov 2010. It is again in the same shop for the 5th time...to replace the transmission. Yes, this will be the 5th time the transmission has been replaced. They can't seem to get it right...towed 5 times. 
130000 mi The 5th transmission is now slipping, just like all the others...only a matter of time...yet another tow expense...I will soon be trding this vehicle in...days with Volvo are about over...(and with my local auto repairman as well). 
113500 mi

US $4000
I change trami 3 time and still was not working good. had to sell and lose money on it. 

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2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD

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. 

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2001 Volvo S80 Transmission Problems

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