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2009 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

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

Other (13%)

Chart based on 30 repairs.
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2009 Volvo S80 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Volvo S80

Engine not specified

Volvo S80 in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Nov 2014

69000 mi
Center console DESTROYED by sub standard technician, was in for a repair to the radio unit(damaged at another time by another technician) which involed taking out the center console to replace the infotainement head unit. 

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2009 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S80 in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2014
Oct 2013

50700 mi

US $90
A tire pressure sensor broke at the valve stem of a wheel and caused a flat tire. Second sensor to do so. 

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2009 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S80 in Illinois, United States
- Sep 2009
Sep 2009

4200 mi
Two repairs: 1. NAV system needed updated software 2. Tires needed to be replaced due to flat spots from being parked in one spot so long. 

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2009 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S80 in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Oct 2019
Sep 2017

227000 mi

US $700
Replaced Drive Axle 
Feb 2018

240000 mi

US $350
Air intake caused whining noise. Replaced entire diaphragm case 
Volvo S80 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
Jun 2018

98225 mi

US $142
Significant coolant leak developed at the water pump. Replaced water pump, water pump pulley coupling. Oil leak developed in the brake vacuum booster. Disassembled and installed new o-rings. 
Dec 2018

104609 mi

US $188
Front wheel bearings on driver's side were going bad. Replaced both driver & passenger side hubs with used OE parts from eBay.  Also replaced all CV boots,  both control arms, both inner & outer tie rods ends, both sway bar end links. 
Volvo S80 in Iowa, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2015

63000 mi
airbag light on. They did a quick fix by removing corrosion from the reel sensor for seat belt. But the light is on again.  Airbag light is on again. Now the car is in shop and they will replace the sensor and check other possible causes, 
Dec 2016

84000 mi

US $250
One TPMS broke and replaced. 
Volvo S80 in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010

7000 mi
Weak connection at engine fan control module - reconnected.  
Aug 2014

47400 mi

US $837
Key stuck in lock unit in dash. Steering lock control unit failed. Replaced "scu." Also performed software upgrade to central electronics module. 
Volvo S80 in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

25000 mi
Headlight washer leaked. 2 trips to fix. 
Volvo S80 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2013
May 2011

27000 mi
Tire pressure sensor bad. Transmission would shudder when cold. Unknown if fixed. Software update today. 
Sep 2011

31000 mi
TPMS went bad. 
Oct 2011

32000 mi
Transmission has shudder when vehicle is cold. Left car with dealer overnight and told there was no problem. Second time in for this issue. 
Mar 2013

50000 mi
vibration 
Jun 2013

53000 mi

US $300
Starter drag, Fuel pressure sensor replaced. AM radio not working. 
Aug 2013

53000 mi
AM radio not working when sold. Started to have too many issues with the car so I traded it in. Really liked it but reliability was questionable. The starter still was having issues with long crank times intermittently. The repair did not resolve the problem. Auto wipers were lack luster and had an issue with a tpms on one of the tires. 
Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2013
Mar 2010

42000 mi
Rear driver side door lock not operable. This was repaired a year ago, and broke again. 
Mar 2012

103000 mi

US $300
I have discovered that the tire pressure monitors are aluminum and crack and leak after a few years. I have learned that this is a pandemic problem. The stems break after time. What an ironic safety feature that causes the leak it discovered 
Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013

42000 mi
Car was stalling for unknown reasons 
Dec 2014

65000 mi

US $1300
Compressor on AC had bearing failure 

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