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2002 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2002 Volvo S80 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Volvo S80

Engine not specified

Volvo S80 in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

150000 mi
Inability to properly aim headlights due to headlight module and improper earlier bulb replacement. 

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2002 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
May 2015

148180 mi

C $1100
Oxygen sensor replaced Exhaust system hangers. Brake fluid lines cracked spark plugs replaced. 2 had failed 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

70000 mi

US $900
Replace turbo seals 
Volvo S80 in Massachusetts, United States
- Jun 2009
Jun 2009

105000 mi
Upper ball joint replacement is common ($600). Also replaced the timing belt ($600) 
Volvo S80 in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2013 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

148000 mi

US $250
Needed a wheel sensor, was getting an ABS needs servicing message.  Also have SRS airbag urgent message which will require a change of instrument cluster. 

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2002 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S80 in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2010 - Nov 2014
Feb 2010

143000 mi

US $1100
4 struts 
Nov 2010

140000 mi

US $79
Upper motor mount - replaced it myself 
Oct 2013

188700 mi

US $140
O2 sensor replacement - before the catalytic converter 
Volvo S80 in New York, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2018
Jul 2013

70000 mi

US $172
Replaced battery. 
Nov 2013

73000 mi

US $200
Instrument cluster went dark. Had Instrument Cluster rebuilt by BBA Remenufacturing. 
Sep 2014

84000 mi

US $25
Replaced broken exhaust pipe hanger with repair kit. 
Oct 2014

85000 mi

US $463
Replaced inner and outer tie rod ends, had front end aligned 
Sep 2015

92000 mi

US $500
Replaced broken rear spring 
Oct 2015

92300 mi

US $35
Replaced upper torque mount. 
Jun 2016

97000 mi

US $170
Replaced alternator 
Dec 2016

97000 mi

US $1000
Replaced struts, ball joints, & control arms. 
Volvo S80 in Georgia, United States
Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
Jul 2014

127000 mi

US $836
CEL on. emissions test needed.testing revealed major vacuum leak from front brake boost shut off valve. replaced oil trap $70.41,pipe $58.00,oil sep conn$6.26,booster vac switch$69.46. Couldn't afford other needed repairs. #4misfire/fuelinj. before taking to shop owner replaced spark plugs, #4coil and fuel filter. Car had been sitting idle since Oct. 2013 purchased in May 2014. #1 cyl helicoiled. scann revealed #262A,#272A(bank2), #3330 ign.coil ,#990A. replace crank case vent 
Volvo S80 in Kentucky, United States
Apr 2014 - May 2019
Jun 2014

104000 mi

US $110
Replaced battery 
Feb 2015

119100 mi

US $500
Cel for gas cap leak p0442 
Nov 2015

122700 mi

US $670
A/C line and drier replacement with recharge. 
Dec 2016

131000 mi

US $131
Brake line replacement due to worn hoses 
Jan 2017

125700 mi

US $52
Ignition coil in cylinder 6, code P0306 
Jun 2018

140000 mi

US $680
Timing belt and water pump 

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2002 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

Volvo S80 in Norway
Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
Aug 2014

295900 mi
Wheelbaring left side was worn out. 
Oct 2015

304520 mi
Needed new battery + heating fan 

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2002 Volvo S80 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volvo S80 in Malaysia
Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
Oct 2013

112320 mi

$5000
Overheating, and total damage to the head block. Replace piston ring, coil, timing belt etc. 

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2002 Volvo S80 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

Volvo S80 in Great Britain
Jun 2013 - Apr 2014
Dec 2013

88000 mi
Had to replace the Alternator, the pully had given way and belt snapped in the end ( knewabout the problem for around 7 Month ).... got a refurbished Alternator for £102 plus £100 for 2 hours labor. 
Apr 2014

90000 mi

£150
o2 sensors, No1 

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2002 Volvo S80 Repair Histories

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