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Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (6%)

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Volvo S80 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

62000 mi

US $290
Shift knob and center console lid were worn by previous owner. Replaced both pieces. 

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2009 Volvo S80

Engine not specified

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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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

124000 mi

US $180
Windshield leaking from top 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

64200 mi

US $1240
Dreaded Sunroof Hose clogged and backed up water into passenger compartment floor and carpet . Then water transgressed to entire floor and created electrical short circuit readings on dash and reminder system. Man false error codes created. 
77000 mi

US $550
BLISTERING of paint noted on waterfall column on passenger side of car. Dealer reports that this part is NOT covered by the extended warranty and may cost 600to repair with a 'new' part. It appears to be caused by heat buildup in the car. 
7440 mi

$46
Just wipers replaced 
57000 mi

US $200
Sliding door covering the cup holders inoperable. Replaced with used part. 
62200 mi

US $60
Cover for headlight washer lost in car wash. Replacement part comes only in black. You have to buy color and clear rattle can paint to match bumper at 3 times cost of part. 

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2007 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

26000 mi

US $50
premature wear on front leather seats; leather was replaced free of charge by volvo. 

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2005 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

US $20 Rattles, squeaks, wind noise, repair 
42600 mi Replace Rear Sunshade 

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2004 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD

114900 mi

US $340
Water leak into passenger foot-well got bad over the past few months. Dealer took 4 days to find issue; they struggled to find the cause. They replaced "rain cap" up under passenger side dash, which fixed the problem. Doesn't leak at all now 
119000 mi

US $64
Screw was rattling around behind front driver airbag module. Dealer removed airbag and secured screw again. All good now. 

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2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

78200 mi

US $200
Console cover replaced. 

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2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

113000 mi

£10
Top rubber strip on windscreen came away and needed re-glueing down. 

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2000 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

131000 mi Sunroof. 

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2000 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD

181500 mi

US $350
Sunroof stuck, would not open. 

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1999 Volvo S80 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

172000 mi

US $75
replaced vents on parcel shelf 
144000 mi

US $535
Sunroof tracks/guides came loose and rattled in opening and left glass panel loose in opening. Dealer removed loose parts as the "cheap fix" that works...1st time my Volvo dealer has done anything that fixes a problem AND saves me money...Yee Haw. 

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Volvo S80 Body Problems

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