2008 Volvo S80 Volvo S80 2008

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2008 Volvo S80 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 73 repairs.
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2008 Volvo S80 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

47700 mi Emissions: leak detection pump set a DTC and turned on Check Engine Light. Leak detection pump was replaced. 
60500 mi

US $257
P0171 too lean code and CEL. Fault traced to PCV, replaced oil trap. 
123000 mi

US $168
Upper radiator hose burst. 
135000 mi

US $2353
Water pump leaking, replaced. Idler roller and tensioner replaced as part of water pump replacement, preventative. 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

111600 mi

A $200
Water pump was leaking. Eventually causing car to overheat. $400 to replace 
98000 mi Key module failed, the car was immobile in my garage and I did have to have it towed to the Volvo dealer. Afterwards the car didn't need the key to run which was not acceptable. 
100900 mi key ignition module replaced 
41540 mi

$975
Fuel pump went bad 
48000 mi

US $50
Coolant Sensor came on Said to STOP & refill Reservoir with Volvo Coolant. Since we had no coolant at the time we used distilled water. Then we secured Volvo Coolant from the local dealer advised us to monitor the coolant level in the reservoir for th 
48500 mi Loss of coolant & light appeared on dashboard. Antifreeze line & O ring retainers and hose replaced, recall for this. 
94000 mi

US $357
Engine needed Solonoid for CAMSHAFT , I thought it was an O2 sensor that was causing the rough idling and Error Codes. Got it read at Autozone which said it was Cam shaft mechanism. Part was 140.00 from Volvo. Mechanic Bench tested mine 
68200 mi Cooling Fan System components replaced that were causing engine to heat up. Cooling Fan System components replaced that were causing engine to heat up 
74400 mi Engine cooling system components replaced that were causing engine to heat up.  Engine cooling system components replaced that were causing engine to heat up 
91760 mi

﷼10000
Coolant Hose burst due to pressure buildup. Get that repaired on the highway, oil seals break and oil leaks into coolant tank. No heat up warning on instrument panel only coolant low warning. After 10km Smoke comes out,engine seizure 

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2008 Volvo S80 Engine Problems

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