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2008 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 73 repairs.
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2008 Volvo S80 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Volvo S80

Engine not specified

Volvo in Great Britain
Jan 2009 - Oct 2010
Sep 2010

38000 mi
RTI sat nav resetting to default when car switched off.  

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2018
Oct 2010

10200 mi
outside mirror loose; replaced all internals outside mirror loose 
Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2017
Apr 2013

82000 mi
control arm 
Sep 2013

92000 mi
Front Struts replaced under warranty due to clunking when going over bumps 
Volvo S80 in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

83000 mi
Battery died 
Volvo S80 in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2018
Mar 2011

38000 mi
Power brake booster hissing; brake booster and master cylinder replaced (after booster was on national backorder for 4 days)--master cylinder was leaking into booster and caused its failure. 
Nov 2011

47700 mi
Emissions: leak detection pump set a DTC and turned on Check Engine Light. Leak detection pump was replaced. 
Jan 2012

50300 mi
A/C compressor bearing failure. A/C compressor replaced. 
Jan 2014

55500 mi
Compressor replaced Transmission valve body replaced 
Jul 2014

86700 mi

US $170
Battery diagnosed as failed after repeated slow cranks, replaced. 
Jan 2016

85500 mi

US $257
P0171 too lean code and CEL. Fault traced to PCV, replaced oil trap. 
Aug 2016

123000 mi

US $168
Upper radiator hose burst. 
Sep 2016

124000 mi

US $180
Windshield leaking from top 
Jan 2017

112500 mi
Battery failed, was under warranty. 
May 2017

135000 mi

US $2353
A/C not cooling effectively. Compressor replaced. Water pump leaking, replaced. Idler roller and tensioner replaced as part of water pump replacement, preventative. 
Mar 2018

141000 mi

US $900
Lower control arms leaking from the bushings 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S80 in Italy
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Sep 2018

76880 mi

€2000
Replacement of rubber pipes of the brake circuit; replacement of the transmission belt 
Mar 2020

91140 mi
Noisy steering. Changed the fluid 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

125860 mi

C $475
Starter grinding. Poor starting. Replaced starter 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

94000 mi

US $2500
Front shocks replaced Replaced condenser 
Volvo S80 in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

119000 mi

US $295
Trailing arm bushing, caused loud(embarrassing) metal to metal squeaking. From rear of vehicle any time a bump was hit and eventually anytime the weight shifted in the vehicle Strut mounts very badly rusted and replaced with new struts also 
Volvo S80 in Indiana, United States
Jul 2018 - Jun 2022
Oct 2018

104800 mi

US $80
Replaced engine air & cabin air filters, inspected plugs, trans, coolant. Need to repair cig lighter fuse & trunk unlock control next month. Will also flush coolant, drain 4 qts trans fluid, replace plugs, inspect steering susp & brakes. 
Jan 2022

120000 mi

US $80
replaced battery with duracell (east penn mfg) $162 alignment $80 
May 2022

122250 mi

US $699
Tom Kelley Volvo Cars, 865 Grand National Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA have owned my 2008 S80 3.2 since Aug2018 and love her. if i didn't, i wouldn't have paid for new SCL [steering column lock] + r&r & reprogram new one to the car. i have searched a whole lot and found no other dependable solution. i want to wholeheartedly endorse Tom Kelley Volvo Ft Wayne Service Manager Tim Bohn and TKVS Asst Mgr Ralph Gosch, as well as G & R Towing, La Porte, IN, Bailey and Andrew. South Bend is no Dogpatch, but it is 80 miles from each of 3 dealers. I checked BBB for all, remembered bad service from one, and picked the best BBB rating with Kelley Volvo. All the people mentioned went above and beyond the call to coordinate this. She starts perfectly again! (28Jun: so far, so good!) kelley volvo service (tim & ralph) reduced $785 estimate to $699. 
Volvo S80 in Maryland, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2016

97000 mi
Did not fully release when deactivated. Warning light stayed on , and had to keep jiggling the release handle until releases 
Volvo S80 in New South Wales, Australia
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Mar 2015

8866 mi

A $1400
Transmission failed driving down the highway. This is a "non service" item according to the service schedule. Even though are serviced at 142k km it was too late. The AT burnt up including the torque converter spigot melting. Replaced 4x electronic shock absorbers. Normally struts are considered are wear and tear item when they leak, a dealer quote of $8000 just for parts gets you thinking! Eventually ordered from the Czech republic for a fraction of the cost. 
Jul 2018

111600 mi

A $200
Steering pump leaking fluid. Part purchased but not fitted. Water pump was leaking. Eventually causing car to overheat. $400 to replace 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012

53200 mi
Vibration with a high-pitch squeal caused concern. Temple, TX Volvo Service found both front bearings required replacing. Repair was done with under 50,000 miles, 6-months after purchasing certified pre-owned certified from Austin Dealer 
Mar 2013

65000 mi
ICM required replacing. Symptoms were radio, CD Player and bluetooth would shut-off, passenger seat would not work, doors would not lock, and service light as well as tire-pressure indicator would sporadically display. 
Volvo S80 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2009 - Mar 2016
Jan 2010

29000 mi

US $500
DVD system developed pixelation and lines in player/DVD, ordered and then replaced 
Jul 2010

37500 mi
Trunk Handle Release Latch broken, When Mechanic opened trunk discovered that outer trunk handle release spring was broken & flap stays open. It should be down prior to release by either Key fob or Dash display. Serv Mgr=Warranty Coverage 
Mar 2011

48000 mi

US $50
Coolant Sensor came on Said to STOP & refill Reservoir with Volvo Coolant. Since we had no coolant at the time we used distilled water. Then we secured Volvo Coolant from the local dealer advised us to monitor the coolant level in the reservoir for th 
Apr 2011

48500 mi
Loss of coolant & light appeared on dashboard. Antifreeze line & O ring retainers and hose replaced, recall for this. 
Jun 2011

51000 mi
Problem with Fuel Tank registering full tank of gas and after Odometer indicates that 200 miles have been driven. Fuel tank insists that only 85 miles remain and that tank is very close to empty even when 9 gallons are in the 18G tank. 
Aug 2012

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. 
Apr 2013

70300 mi

US $500
CAN-BUS and ICM MODULE FAULTY, would cause CD player to stop start pop and cause all kinds of electrical codes on dashboard once it started. [ICM =Infotainment Control Module.] We bought car with warranty. Repairs w/out warranty =1300. 
Sep 2013

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. 
Nov 2015

94000 mi

US $357
Engine needed Solonoid for CAMSHAFT , I thought it was an O2 sensor that was causing the rough idling and Error Codes. Got it read at Autozone which said it was Cam shaft mechanism. Part was 140.00 from Volvo. Mechanic Bench tested mine 
Volvo S80 in Saudi Arabia
Dec 2009 - May 2011
Mar 2010

68200 mi
Cooling Fan System components replaced that were causing engine to heat up. Cooling Fan System components replaced that were causing engine to heat up 
Jul 2010

74400 mi
Engine cooling system components replaced that were causing engine to heat up.  Engine cooling system components replaced that were causing engine to heat up 
Nov 2010

77500 mi
Washer nozzle was not spraying water for windscreen. Washer Motor repaired instead of replacement due to excess shipping time! Washer nozzle was not spraying water for windscreen. Washer Motor repaired instead of replacement due to excess shipping time! 
Jan 2011

88660 mi
Shuddering and Jerking was being experienced when driving between 40-80km and during gear shifts (automatic transmission) Shuddering and Jerking was being experienced when driving between 40-80km and during gear shifts (automatic transmission). Transmission system changed 
May 2011

91760 mi

﷼10000
Coolant Hose burst due to pressure buildup. Get that repaired on the highway, oil seals break and oil leaks into coolant tank. No heat up warning on instrument panel only coolant low warning. After 10km Smoke comes out,engine seizure 
Volvo S80 in Sweden
Apr 2010 - Oct 2021
Jul 2010

7440 mi

$46
Just wipers replaced 
Jul 2014

29440 mi

$650
The parking brake just came apart and started to make noises and generated some heat. needed the whole system to be replaced,. 
Feb 2015

37200 mi

$160
Battery has been replaced after 7 years 
Dec 2015

41540 mi

$975
Fuel pump went bad 
Volvo S80 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2017
Dec 2010

14500 mi
AM radio never had good reception, finally failed altogether AM radio never had good reception, finally failed altogether 
Dec 2011

25000 mi
Tire Pressure Monitoring System fault. Would not clear low pressure at right front tire. 
Mar 2016

57000 mi

US $200
Sliding door covering the cup holders inoperable. Replaced with used part. 
Nov 2016

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. 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
Mar 2011

66000 mi
AM part of radio quit working so new radio had to be ordered replaced radio they had ordered. 
Sep 2012

98000 mi
Key module failed, the car was immobile in my garage and I did have to have it towed to the Volvo dealer. Afterwards the car didn't need the key to run which was not acceptable. 
Nov 2012

100900 mi
key ignition module replaced trunk latch module replaced 
Volvo S80 in Florida, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013

76800 mi

US $1100
A/C compressor 
Oct 2013

87500 mi

US $340
Replaced driver side window regulator 
Dec 2013

90000 mi

US $730
Replace blower motor 

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