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Volvo S80 repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 613 repairs.
Volvo S80 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44640 mi C $400 |
Trunk opening latch broke and was repaired. |
| 72000 mi | right front passenger lock had slipped. They covered it. |
| 53000 mi | Small leak of windshield washer solvent. Dealer could not find leak. |
| 22000 mi | Heard scraping noise from right front wheel area. Dust shield had become misaligned. Realigned or replaced by dealer at no charge. |
| 24900 mi | After using right turn signal and moving steering wheel to center, the turn signal lever would overshoot 0-position and turn on left signal lights. Entire turn signal lever assembly was replaced under warranty. |
| 67000 mi US $166 |
Replaced winter tires with summer tires. One TPMS sensor was damaged. Replaced it. |
2009 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50700 mi US $90 |
A tire pressure sensor broke at the valve stem of a wheel and caused a flat tire. Second sensor to do so. |
2009 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $250 |
One TPMS broke and replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $300 |
I have discovered that the tire pressure monitors are aluminum and crack and leak after a few years. I have learned that this is a pandemic problem. The stems break after time. What an ironic safety feature that causes the leak it discovered |
| 25000 mi | Headlight washer leaked. 2 trips to fix. |
2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10200 mi | outside mirror loose; replaced all internals outside mirror loose |
2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37500 mi | Trunk Handle Release Latch broken, When Mechanic opened trunk discovered that outer trunk handle release spring was broken & flap stays open. It should be down prior to release by either Key fob or Dash display. Serv Mgr=Warranty Coverage |
2007 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51500 mi US $335 |
I had taken my car in for Inspection and have new tire mounted. Before taking the car in one of the(TPMS)valve was leaking. The cost to replace $100.00. No other problem to report. |
| 43500 mi | I also took the right rear door panel apart due to a rattle. The tweeter was out of it's mounting and just dangling by it's wires! |
| 40700 mi | Loud noise when starting and stopping. Turned out to be a bent subframe bolt and the nut could not tighten down, causing something to move that was attached to the bolt with each start or stop. Al Futtaim Volvo fixed it at no cost to me |
2007 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 122300 mi US $200 |
Trunk lock handle broke. |
| 47000 mi |
2004 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108500 mi US $5 |
The fuel door spring broke. I ordered one off eBay for $5 and replaced it. |
| 107900 mi | Key cylinder began to act up again, this time it would not let me take the key out of the cylinder. Dealer replaced ignition cylinder 2nd time, for free under Volvo 2 year warranty. They claim defective part. Now works 100%. |
| 121000 mi US $295 |
Lumbar support mechanism broke and driver's seat very uncomfortable (no back support). Dealer removed driver's seat and replaced the lumbar support part. Repair was delayed because dealer had to order the part. All good now. |
| 130300 mi US $80 |
Driver's side mirror glass separated from heating element, fell off and broke. Replaced the driver's side mirror glass myself with Volvo OE part |
2002 Volvo S80
Engine not specified
| 150000 mi | Inability to properly aim headlights due to headlight module and improper earlier bulb replacement. |
2002 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $79 |
Upper motor mount - replaced it myself |
2001 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 176000 mi US $774 |
Hood latches no longer caught hood, both needed to be replaced. |
| 192000 mi US $100 |
Front turn signal enclosure plastic clips snapped off - on both driver and passenger side. Light enclosures were loose and needed to be replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Replaced driver's side power window sliders. |
| 125900 mi | 1st rebuilt transmission replacement went bad after about 20 miles...towed back to original repair shop...tranny replaced again (transmission #3). |
| 130000 mi | The 5th transmission is now slipping, just like all the others...only a matter of time...yet another tow expense...I will soon be trding this vehicle in...days with Volvo are about over...(and with my local auto repairman as well). |
2000 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 144460 mi $5 |
Plastic connector for windshield washer hose became brittle and crumbled. Replaced with generic connector. Small simple cheap job |
| 115000 mi | As once before the driver side window mechanism seems to be failing; it sometimes gets stuck or only lowers the window half, occasionally not closing afterwards. Problem looked at but due to lack of time not fixed, so another trip to the shop needed |
| 117000 mi £300 |
The driver side window fixed. |
2000 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
197-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108000 mi US $1475 |
The head was leaking anti freeze. Found 7 leaks on the head gasket. Replaced head gasket, had head milled, new theostant, timing belt, plugs. |
1999 Volvo S80
Engine not specified
| 99480 mi A $90 |
Window sliders replaced after window jumped track and fell into door. |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Bought the 1999 volvo s-80 with 48K miles - have had many problems with it (over 2,000 in repair cost in one year) last problem blown transmission did not fix - traded it. |
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