2007 Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2007

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2007 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Volvo S80 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Volvo S80

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24000 mi Car locks up when turning engine off - will not release key, cannot restart. Seemed to reset itself w/in 20-30 minutes. Car was in shop over 30 days on 3 different occasions for same problem Last time replaced starter switch. Intermittent. 

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2007 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

87900 mi

US $1200
Regular maintenance found many unusual codes in engine computer. Might be caused by weak battery or alternator. Replaced battery. So far so good. Also updated software for adjustable suspension due to rough handling over bumps. 
100000 mi

US $80
Xenon headlight bulbs 
66340 mi Headlamp control unit failure. Dealer did not have parts and still do not have parts on october 21. Headlamp control unit failure. Dealer still does not have parts on january 2014 
77000 mi

US $130
Replaced original Volvo battery dated February 2007. Starter sounded weaker than normal during the 25*F morning starts. No failure alarms or warnings from the car. 
78000 mi

US $100
AC compressor growling again, but cooled fine. Low refrigerant charge. 
80199 mi

US $497
Replace four tire pressure transmitters due to failing battery 
40300 mi Alarm/Siren Module was defective and throwing an error message on the dash. 
47000 mi The AM radio did not work at all. Dealer fault traced and replaced the IAM. 
14650 mi AC not working--recharged system and failed again. Believe it was O-ring's in connections and evaporator replaced. replace "O" rings and new evaporator unit 
20000 mi

US $875
AM radio not working. Car has only 20,000 but out of warranty (2007) and cost to repair (must replace entire module) is $875.00. Went out and bought $32 Sony AM Radio which I will use in my AUX out in car. What a rip off!!! Bad Volvo! 
54200 mi Musty odor when air conditioning run. 
56000 mi

US $100
Replace exterior switch to lock door. Horrible moldy odor when air-conditioning on. 
36000 mi

US $600
Electric trunk handle release broke at trunk. Trunk would not open. Release mechanism and related trim replaced. 
66340 mi

C $650
AC compressor very noisy when activated. Flushed and replaced refrigerant after vacuum tested OK. 
205000 mi

US $1006
Replaced both low beam light bulbs and both ballasts 
116560 mi

$380
Alternator 

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2007 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

139000 mi

US $130
15 year old blower motor was squeaking. Purchased motor ($79) and motor removal tool ($50) and did the work my self. 
38000 mi siren module in car alarm 
39000 mi

US $360
Windows stopped working and 1 part replaced in driver's door and computer reflash was necessary 
34000 mi Replaced relay that shorted heated seats, swiveling headlights and active chassis 
39000 mi TPS monitor light was on due to malfunctioning TPS sensor in one of the wheels. 
34200 mi Alternator light came on while driving. Local independant shop diagnosed alternator was not being driven. Called Volvo, flatbedded it 250 miles to the nearest dealer in Spokane. Replacing sprocket on alternator drive shaft. Dealer had never seen B4. 
114000 mi

US $400
Main parking assist module failed. After replacing it dealer also indicated right rear parking assist sensor needed to be replaced. 
183000 mi

US $200
Parking assist sensor needed to be replaced. 
29300 mi dashboard airbag sensor lite up. had to order part brought car back when part arrived 7/22. replaced collision sensor "b" part# 30798511 Car fixed. 
31000 mi tire pressure indicator lite on, checked all air pressure and replaced one sensor 

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2007 Volvo S80 Electrical Problems

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