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%)

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2004 Volvo S80 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (6%)

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Chart based on 17 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

127000 mi

US $681
sway bar link and stabilizer link or bushing replaced 

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2004 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD

52700 mi

C $600
Replaced steering hoses and metal tubing due to steering 'jerking' at full tilt left and right. Labour 4 hours. Part and labour total $600 Cdn. Only repair required in 6 1/2 years. Love the car especially the AWD in snow with snow tires. 
124000 mi

US $444
Knocking when changing steering directions rapidly. New lower steering shaft installed. Knocking persists, but greatly reduced. 
134000 mi

US $225
Replaced front right spring seat 
144400 mi

US $300
Second set of front lower control arms. 
92300 mi

US $1800
Passenger side rear wheel bearing was replaced (making growly noise heard by owner and family members). Dealership service dept commented that it was unusual to replace this part. Possibly due to driving on flat tire for ~2 miles last yr? 
88660 mi

C $280
loose sway bar needed adjustment 

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2004 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD

158000 mi

US $1200
Replaced original front struts and rear shocks at 158,000. Just felt like owed the car that much. It had been mostly trouble free. Car really feels much better when driving. 
151200 mi

US $1000
worn outer tie rod link Control arm bushings worn. Control arms replaced 
133200 mi

US $2600
Steering box replaced, power steering hoses replaced and power steering fluid replaced. 
109300 mi

US $960
Rear coil spring broke on the driver's side and rear suspension collapsed. Opted to replace coil springs and struts on rear driver's and passengers side. Alignment was performed afterward. 
128000 mi

US $50
Sway bar end links worn and causing rattle sounds in the front end. Replaced sway bar end links myself with new LEMFÖRDER end links from FCP Euro. All good now 
132985 mi

US $861
Front suspension upper control arm bushings and engine torque mount torn.Replaced and suspension re-aligned. 
161000 mi

US $450
Torn front strut mounts replaced 
168000 mi

US $420
Replace ball joints 
177000 mi

US $226
Torn bushings, rattling connection when encountering bumps. 
179000 mi

US $850
Power steering pump began to fail, replaced. 

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2004 Volvo S80 Suspension Problems

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