1999 Volvo S80 Volvo S80 1999

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1999 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (57%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

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

Other (2%)

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1999 Volvo S80 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Volvo S80

Engine not specified

75000 mi

US $266
Shift indicator cable broke. Cable and labor $266 
97380 mi

A $1200
Front right inner CV boot replaced. 
142600 mi transmission light turning on 
166000 mi

US $450
The car would not shift. Cable had broken inside. Replaced with used shifter 

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1999 Volvo S80 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD

185380 mi

€300
Leaking seal of drive axle in gearbox 

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1999 Volvo S80 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

144000 mi

US $70
Replaced broken trans torque bushing $65 for part plus shipping ~$70 total because I wasn't looking where I was jacking. The 2x4 in the top of my jack to 'pad' the cars frame obstructed my view and RUSHING I ended up lifting by the end of the bushing 
119000 mi

US $300
and CV axle coupling were leaking. Took 4 days to repair because parts had to be ordered. $15 parts the rest was labor 

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1999 Volvo S80 Transmission Problems

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