2004 Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2004

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2004 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

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

Other (6%)

Chart based on 70 repairs.
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2004 Volvo S80 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

78000 mi

US $1249
Replaced Oil Trap and Air Flow Sensor. 
83000 mi

US $180
The car would not start. The Check Engine & ABS Light came on. An upgrade was done. 
86300 mi

US $431
Fresh Air Hose was replaced and the ETM was cleaned. 
88000 mi

US $1249
Replaced Right and Front Engine Mount, Replaced Rear Brake Pads. Replaced Suction Hose and Reservoir. 
92500 mi

US $203
Right Motor Mount Collapsed, Replacement was done. 
220300 mi

US $140
Losing a quart of coolant every 100 miles, no leaks, cracked engine block @ 220k, coolant leaking into crankcase. Needs new engine, chose not to repair and will junk the car at some point. $60/month in coolant to keep it running for now. 
222000 mi Losing coolant due to cracked block. 

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2004 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD

61000 mi

US $190
Had underhood/vehicle vibration under load at low rpm.replacement of upper engine mount as advised during 60k svc. Vibratation continues. Now am told 2 of the other 3 r defects. Est cost 850.to replace these 3.Unbelievable at milage. 
125000 mi

US $1800
Scheduled replacement of timing belt & all associated parts; also replaced radiator which had a very slow leak. 
103000 mi

US $940
Timing belt change, top motor mount replacement (had been slightly cracked for three years), serpentine belt replacement. 
143000 mi

US $20
Drained and replaced cooling system antifreeze with Volvo coolant. 

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2004 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

120300 mi

US $108
Misfire in Cylinder 4 caused by Ignition Coil failure. Replaced ignition coil 
128578 mi

US $326
Remaining ignition coils replaced after #4 went in Jan 17 
103000 mi

US $700
Fuel smell and car difficult to start. Found fuel pump leak Fuel pump replaced. 
817000 mi

US $65
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2004 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD

152000 mi

US $1800
Done by European Auto in Indianapolis. They apparently put in wrong size water pump which offset the timing belt pulley which caused the water pump to wear prematurely. It was originally replaced at 108,000 miles but I had to redo at 152,000 because of offset pulley and wear. Turned out to be about $1800 to fix and replace at the local Volvo dealer. 
111600 mi

US $1900
Car quit and would not run for over 30 seconds at a time. Car had to be towed to dealer who replaced the mass air sensor unit. Car has run fine since this time. 
118000 mi Exhaust bracket broken and making clunking sound. The dealer said they could not fix it but a muffler shop could weld it back. Have yet to take it to muffler shop. 
118600 mi

US $30
Exhaust bracket rusted and detached. Muffler shop repaired it in less than 10 minutes. 
97086 mi

US $385
Replaced resonator Replaced resonator 
104500 mi

US $600
Key cylinder jammed and car had to be towed to dealer for replacement. Could not turn key past 1st ignition position. Dealer had to order key cylinder based on VIN 
137200 mi

US $100
Crankcase ventilation blocked. Replaced oil trap. 
132250 mi

US $395
Gas tank leak detection sending unit stopped, causing check engine light to illuminate. 
134000 mi

US $210
Engine oil leak, oil pump seal replaced 
135000 mi

US $680
Oil leak, camshaft seal replaced. 

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