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2010 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2010 Volvo S80 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Michigan, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

46800 mi
Car would not start one morning with "Immobilized" message on instrument panel. Was fine the day before. Battery was replaced and software updated to prevent future battery drain. Warranty. 
Mar 2015

53000 mi
AM radio reception failed due to intense static. Ground connection from radio repaired. Warranty Small leak of windshield washer solvent. Dealer could not find leak. 
May 2015

54700 mi
Replaced rear brake pads. Warranty. 
Mar 2016

63000 mi

US $40
Left front low beam headlight not working. Replaced that bulb and also right front headlight at same time. 
Dec 2016

71000 mi

US $5700
Replaced rear differential. $5800 
Mar 2017

73771 mi

US $700
Rebuild brake vacuum pump, $155. Replace driver door lock motor, $545. 
Jan 2018

81759 mi

US $1038
Replace rear trailing arm bushings. 4-wheel alignment. 
Apr 2021

109000 mi

US $2400
Replaced right lower motor mount. .$443 Replace accessory belt and water pump. $1500 Replace/flush power steering fluid. $171. 
Volvo S80 in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

72000 mi
right front passenger lock had slipped. They covered it. 
Sep 2017

140000 mi

US $1200
Air blower system shut down. 
Volvo S80 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Nov 2016
Oct 2013

44640 mi

C $400
Trunk opening latch broke and was repaired. 
Volvo S80 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2014
Jun 2011

22000 mi
Heard scraping noise from right front wheel area. Dust shield had become misaligned. Realigned or replaced by dealer at no charge. 
Jul 2011

23500 mi
Nav adding hundreds of miles and many hours to medium distance trips. Nav would have misdirected travel away from correct route. Dealer reflashed software and corrected problem. 
Aug 2011

24900 mi
After using right turn signal and moving steering wheel to center, the turn signal lever would overshoot 0-position and turn on left signal lights. Entire turn signal lever assembly was replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2012

33000 mi
Battery went dead after car not driven for 5 days. Batt charged by concierge svc. Took to shop for load test. 
Apr 2013

67000 mi

US $166
Replaced winter tires with summer tires. One TPMS sensor was damaged. Replaced it. 
Jan 2014

52000 mi
There was a grinding sound coming from the rear differential. It was diagnosed as needing repair by an independent shop. We put off the repair because the warranty had expired and stopped driving the car. 

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2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S80 in Taiwan
Sep 2013 - Apr 2018
Apr 2014

65100 mi
Car died during highway driving. Towed to dearler and was diagnosticed the tank pump failure. However, the technician said that the wiring which connect to the pump is burned due to overheating. The wiring has to be replaced. 
Feb 2015

79740 mi
abnormal noise coming from the engine bay while idling. The problem was the alternator itself, the belt tensioner and belts are all the good shape. The alternator was replaced and the problem fixed. 
Jun 2015

84940 mi

$1000
2010 Volvo S80 D5 rocker arm oil leak. Rocker arm cover was removed and cleaned. Gasket replaced. Fuel pipes were also replaced as a preventative maintenance. EGR and PCV were also cleaned as rountine maintenance. 
Sep 2016

102920 mi
Car started with AC working normally but after drove for about 40 min. then the ac syopped to blow cold air. Fan control module (fan assembly) and flow control valve were replaced. 
Feb 2018

125860 mi
both left and right engine mount, also the upper torque rod 

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2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in South Carolina, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

59000 mi

US $1400
PPI indicated leaking valve covers. Had them replaced by my local dealer. Took so long because dealer was low on actual techs. Common problem with the V8 S80s and XC90s 
Aug 2017

62000 mi

US $290
Shift knob and center console lid were worn by previous owner. Replaced both pieces. 
Sep 2017

63000 mi

US $190
The screws holding the air filter cover to the bottom half were stripped by previous mechanics and/or owner. Replaced the whole air filter housing. 
Oct 2017

63000 mi

US $110
Parking sensor failed resulting in intermittent "parking assist service required" message in cluster. Changed the bad sensor and problem hasn't returned. Headlight was flickering and intermittently going out. Replaced bulb. 
Feb 2018

73000 mi

US $550
Power steering line was leaking. Replaced the hard line that connects to the rack. 
Apr 2018

76000 mi

US $700
Coolant level sensor failed saying that it was low all the time when it wasn't. Did not overheat or cause any other symptoms. Transmission fluid change Idler pulley bearing was worn and making noise intermittently. Replaced proactively to prevent timing cover damage. 
Oct 2020

140000 mi

US $3000
Front struts were making noises. Replaced struts and mounts. 4 new tires and alignment. 
Volvo S80 in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
Sep 2014

38000 mi
AM radio did not work. Parts replaced to cure issue. 

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2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

75012 mi

US $300
vacuum assist was leaking 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Jul 2015

87800 mi
Dealer advised me the vacuum pump needs replacing. 
Volvo S80 in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2015
Jan 2014

54200 mi
replaced gaskets and rings due to a known issue with the engine.  Also replaced the fuel pump. 
Apr 2014

45700 mi
noticed low oil light on. dealer said there was a small scratch somewhere- replaced the whole piston/ring assembly. 

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