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2001 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 73 repairs.
2001 Volvo S80 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (27%)
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.
2001 Volvo S80
Engine not specified
| 142000 mi US $1200 |
front cam leak, had to replace seals, clean timing belt and change oil to correct oil leak problem. Never had had any problems until I took it to Genuine Car Care and they did not have proper tools. After 2 hrs, I had to take it to dealer. |
2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125880 mi US $3600 |
Transmission died initially on 2/27/2011. My neighborhood auto repair man stated that he could relace it: $3600.00. |
| 125975 mi | 4th rebuilt transmission replacement went bad after about 45 miles...towed back to original repair shop...tranny replaced again (transmission #5). Volvo was in shop about 40 days. |
| 137000 mi US $500 |
oil sump (etm) clogged, oil lines clogged, turbo's will be inspected, water leak at cooling line for turbo's Need to check catalytic converter for oil by pass (clogged) Will not start would like input from someone who has experienced this |
| 126000 mi | Turbochargers needed to be replaced. |
| 68000 mi US $1600 |
Turbo oil return line seal replacement, strut mount replacement, subframe bushing replacement. |
| 68200 mi US $700 |
Oil Separator (PCV System) replacement due to oil leak at front of engine block. |
| 77500 mi $500 |
Head Gasket Repair. Radiator leakage repairs. |
| 78940 mi $500 |
Bought New Cylinder Head, repaired Cooling Fan electrical System and repaired Leaking Radiator |
| 84800 mi $20 |
Fuel Line repairs |
| 199000 mi US $1300 |
Leaking exhaust system. Requires replacement of entire exhaust behind catalytic converter. |
| 99000 mi US $600 |
Throttle response at initial application sluggish. PCV/Flame trap replaced. Throttle response normal after repair. |
2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 188000 mi US $464 |
Replace upper motor mount |
| 91300 mi US $950 |
Throttle body, gasket and compouter upgrades |
| 108000 mi US $300 |
Replace two O2 sensors |
| 112000 mi | Replaced ETM under extended warranty |
| 146000 mi US $2 |
Replace washers on heater core that was leaking. |
| 142000 mi US $114 |
Oxygen semsor rear on bank 2. Bought one frm FCP Groton, dropped exhaust to access sensor. |
| 156400 mi US $450 |
O2 sensors |
| 199000 mi US $426 |
Timing belt was getting frayed; needed replacing. Also recommended I replace water pump while in there. |
| 220000 mi US $250 |
Replaced oil seal assembly and balance shaft |
| 222000 mi US $256 |
Replaced air cleaner hot box. Car idle fluctuates harshly when car is warmed up. Dealer said it was either this part of an O2 sensor. I elected to attempt the less costly repair first. Was not successful in solving problem |
| 223300 mi US $325 |
Cleaning throttle body housing. This solved the rough idling problem completely. Front o2 sensors replaced. Dealer recommended replacing as a possible result of the rough idling problem. It did not solve the problem but needed replacement anyway. |
| 216000 mi US $600 |
New radiator and hoses |
2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 135000 mi £140 |
Oil appearing on the drive from beneath engine compartment - allegedly coming from cam belt cover - did not determine why and it has now reappeared less than 2 weeks later. |
| 140500 mi £1800 |
Rear box replaced (blowing) plus centre box because joint was too corroded and they did not want to risk damaging the catalyst. Replaced the lambda sensor because the existing 15 year old one had failed completely (totally dead) and without it the car was failing its annual emissions test. |
| 143000 mi | OBD code P0172 too much fuel being delivered - still trying to establish exact cause of problem. Also sometimes suffers from poor starting - emissions are perfect! |
| 143000 mi | P0172 over fuelling code plus problems trying to start after overnight. Emissions were perfect - no one could come up with a diagnosis for the P0172 & starting problems despite many pages of Volvo forum entries and garage visits so sold car. |
2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD
| 104000 mi | Electronic Throttle Body cleaned. Symptom - car stalls, uneven revs. Possibly to be cleaned again soon. When in garage, there was another S80 with the same problem! |
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