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2014 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S80 in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
Jul 2015

13000 mi
New transmission that was delivered with car failed software test. Volvo authorized replacement of transmission with new transmission under warranty. 
Jun 2018

92000 mi

US $300
New pads and rotors, rear. 
May 2021

153000 mi

US $3000
Replace alternator and pulley system due to engine oil leak causing slippage of belts and transfer box. Strut failure, had to be replaced. 

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2013 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S80 in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

139000 mi

US $300
Diagnosis only. ABS wheel speed sensor failed. 

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2013 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 177hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volvo S80 in Estonia
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014

3100 mi
Right front door lock failed 
Apr 2018

20460 mi
Driver's door lock failed to open fully by the central lock remote control. 

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2012 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

20100 mi
vacuum seal leak 

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2012 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

75000 mi

US $80
Replaced seals on vacuum pump that leaked oil. Common issue with this model. 

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2011 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
- Jul 2014
Jul 2014

35752 mi

US $3000
Check engine light came on, dealer found valve tappet was sticking. All 12 valve tappets were replaced. 

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2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

72000 mi
right front passenger lock had slipped. They covered it. 
Sep 2017

140000 mi

US $1200
Air blower system shut down. 
Volvo S80 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Nov 2016
Oct 2013

44640 mi

C $400
Trunk opening latch broke and was repaired. 
Volvo S80 in Michigan, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

46800 mi
Car would not start one morning with "Immobilized" message on instrument panel. Was fine the day before. Battery was replaced and software updated to prevent future battery drain. Warranty. 
Mar 2015

53000 mi
AM radio reception failed due to intense static. Ground connection from radio repaired. Warranty Small leak of windshield washer solvent. Dealer could not find leak. 
May 2015

54700 mi
Replaced rear brake pads. Warranty. 
Mar 2016

63000 mi

US $40
Left front low beam headlight not working. Replaced that bulb and also right front headlight at same time. 
Dec 2016

71000 mi

US $5700
Replaced rear differential. $5800 
Mar 2017

73771 mi

US $700
Rebuild brake vacuum pump, $155. Replace driver door lock motor, $545. 
Jan 2018

81759 mi

US $1038
Replace rear trailing arm bushings. 4-wheel alignment. 
Apr 2021

109000 mi

US $2400
Replaced right lower motor mount. .$443 Replace accessory belt and water pump. $1500 Replace/flush power steering fluid. $171. 
Volvo S80 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2014
Jun 2011

22000 mi
Heard scraping noise from right front wheel area. Dust shield had become misaligned. Realigned or replaced by dealer at no charge. 
Jul 2011

23500 mi
Nav adding hundreds of miles and many hours to medium distance trips. Nav would have misdirected travel away from correct route. Dealer reflashed software and corrected problem. 
Aug 2011

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. 
Jan 2012

33000 mi
Battery went dead after car not driven for 5 days. Batt charged by concierge svc. Took to shop for load test. 
Apr 2013

67000 mi

US $166
Replaced winter tires with summer tires. One TPMS sensor was damaged. Replaced it. 
Jan 2014

52000 mi
There was a grinding sound coming from the rear differential. It was diagnosed as needing repair by an independent shop. We put off the repair because the warranty had expired and stopped driving the car. 

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2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S80 in Taiwan
Sep 2013 - Apr 2018
Apr 2014

65100 mi
Car died during highway driving. Towed to dearler and was diagnosticed the tank pump failure. However, the technician said that the wiring which connect to the pump is burned due to overheating. The wiring has to be replaced. 
Feb 2015

79740 mi
abnormal noise coming from the engine bay while idling. The problem was the alternator itself, the belt tensioner and belts are all the good shape. The alternator was replaced and the problem fixed. 
Jun 2015

84940 mi

$1000
2010 Volvo S80 D5 rocker arm oil leak. Rocker arm cover was removed and cleaned. Gasket replaced. Fuel pipes were also replaced as a preventative maintenance. EGR and PCV were also cleaned as rountine maintenance. 
Sep 2016

102920 mi
Car started with AC working normally but after drove for about 40 min. then the ac syopped to blow cold air. Fan control module (fan assembly) and flow control valve were replaced. 
Feb 2018

125860 mi
both left and right engine mount, also the upper torque rod 

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2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in South Carolina, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

59000 mi

US $1400
PPI indicated leaking valve covers. Had them replaced by my local dealer. Took so long because dealer was low on actual techs. Common problem with the V8 S80s and XC90s 
Aug 2017

62000 mi

US $290
Shift knob and center console lid were worn by previous owner. Replaced both pieces. 
Sep 2017

63000 mi

US $190
The screws holding the air filter cover to the bottom half were stripped by previous mechanics and/or owner. Replaced the whole air filter housing. 
Oct 2017

63000 mi

US $110
Parking sensor failed resulting in intermittent "parking assist service required" message in cluster. Changed the bad sensor and problem hasn't returned. Headlight was flickering and intermittently going out. Replaced bulb. 
Feb 2018

73000 mi

US $550
Power steering line was leaking. Replaced the hard line that connects to the rack. 
Apr 2018

76000 mi

US $700
Coolant level sensor failed saying that it was low all the time when it wasn't. Did not overheat or cause any other symptoms. Transmission fluid change Idler pulley bearing was worn and making noise intermittently. Replaced proactively to prevent timing cover damage. 
Oct 2020

140000 mi

US $3000
Front struts were making noises. Replaced struts and mounts. 4 new tires and alignment. 
Volvo S80 in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
Sep 2014

38000 mi
AM radio did not work. Parts replaced to cure issue. 

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2010 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2015
Jan 2014

54200 mi
replaced gaskets and rings due to a known issue with the engine.  Also replaced the fuel pump. 
Apr 2014

45700 mi
noticed low oil light on. dealer said there was a small scratch somewhere- replaced the whole piston/ring assembly. 
Volvo S80 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

75012 mi

US $300
vacuum assist was leaking 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Jul 2015

87800 mi
Dealer advised me the vacuum pump needs replacing. 

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2009 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Nov 2014

69000 mi
Center console DESTROYED by sub standard technician, was in for a repair to the radio unit(damaged at another time by another technician) which involed taking out the center console to replace the infotainement head unit. 
Volvo S80 in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2014
Oct 2013

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. 

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2009 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Illinois, United States
- Sep 2009
Sep 2009

4200 mi
Two repairs: 1. NAV system needed updated software 2. Tires needed to be replaced due to flat spots from being parked in one spot so long. 

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2009 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013

42000 mi
Car was stalling for unknown reasons 
Dec 2014

65000 mi

US $1300
Compressor on AC had bearing failure 
Volvo S80 in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010

7000 mi
Weak connection at engine fan control module - reconnected.  
Aug 2014

47400 mi

US $837
Key stuck in lock unit in dash. Steering lock control unit failed. Replaced "scu." Also performed software upgrade to central electronics module. 
Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2013
Mar 2010

42000 mi
Rear driver side door lock not operable. This was repaired a year ago, and broke again. 
Mar 2012

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 
Volvo S80 in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Oct 2019
Sep 2017

227000 mi

US $700
Replaced Drive Axle 
Feb 2018

240000 mi

US $350
Air intake caused whining noise. Replaced entire diaphragm case 
Volvo S80 in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

25000 mi
Headlight washer leaked. 2 trips to fix. 
Volvo S80 in Iowa, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Jun 2015

63000 mi
airbag light on. They did a quick fix by removing corrosion from the reel sensor for seat belt. But the light is on again.  Airbag light is on again. Now the car is in shop and they will replace the sensor and check other possible causes, 
Dec 2016

84000 mi

US $250
One TPMS broke and replaced. 
Volvo S80 in Ohio, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2013
May 2011

27000 mi
Tire pressure sensor bad. Transmission would shudder when cold. Unknown if fixed. Software update today. 
Sep 2011

31000 mi
TPMS went bad. 
Oct 2011

32000 mi
Transmission has shudder when vehicle is cold. Left car with dealer overnight and told there was no problem. Second time in for this issue. 
Mar 2013

50000 mi
vibration 
Jun 2013

53000 mi

US $300
Starter drag, Fuel pressure sensor replaced. AM radio not working. 
Aug 2013

53000 mi
AM radio not working when sold. Started to have too many issues with the car so I traded it in. Really liked it but reliability was questionable. The starter still was having issues with long crank times intermittently. The repair did not resolve the problem. Auto wipers were lack luster and had an issue with a tpms on one of the tires. 
Volvo S80 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
Jun 2018

98225 mi

US $142
Significant coolant leak developed at the water pump. Replaced water pump, water pump pulley coupling. Oil leak developed in the brake vacuum booster. Disassembled and installed new o-rings. 
Dec 2018

104609 mi

US $188
Front wheel bearings on driver's side were going bad. Replaced both driver & passenger side hubs with used OE parts from eBay.  Also replaced all CV boots,  both control arms, both inner & outer tie rods ends, both sway bar end links. 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Florida, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2018
Mar 2011

38000 mi
Power brake booster hissing; brake booster and master cylinder replaced (after booster was on national backorder for 4 days)--master cylinder was leaking into booster and caused its failure. 
Nov 2011

47700 mi
Emissions: leak detection pump set a DTC and turned on Check Engine Light. Leak detection pump was replaced. 
Jan 2012

50300 mi
A/C compressor bearing failure. A/C compressor replaced. 
Jan 2014

55500 mi
Compressor replaced Transmission valve body replaced 
Jul 2014

86700 mi

US $170
Battery diagnosed as failed after repeated slow cranks, replaced. 
Jan 2016

85500 mi

US $257
P0171 too lean code and CEL. Fault traced to PCV, replaced oil trap. 
Aug 2016

123000 mi

US $168
Upper radiator hose burst. 
Sep 2016

124000 mi

US $180
Windshield leaking from top 
Jan 2017

112500 mi
Battery failed, was under warranty. 
May 2017

135000 mi

US $2353
A/C not cooling effectively. Compressor replaced. Water pump leaking, replaced. Idler roller and tensioner replaced as part of water pump replacement, preventative. 
Mar 2018

141000 mi

US $900
Lower control arms leaking from the bushings 
Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2017
Apr 2013

82000 mi
control arm 
Sep 2013

92000 mi
Front Struts replaced under warranty due to clunking when going over bumps 
Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2018
Oct 2010

10200 mi
outside mirror loose; replaced all internals outside mirror loose 
Volvo S80 in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

83000 mi
Battery died 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S80 in Italy
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Sep 2018

76880 mi

€2000
Replacement of rubber pipes of the brake circuit; replacement of the transmission belt 
Mar 2020

91140 mi
Noisy steering. Changed the fluid 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

125860 mi

C $475
Starter grinding. Poor starting. Replaced starter 

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2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Maryland, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2016

97000 mi
Did not fully release when deactivated. Warning light stayed on , and had to keep jiggling the release handle until releases 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012

53200 mi
Vibration with a high-pitch squeal caused concern. Temple, TX Volvo Service found both front bearings required replacing. Repair was done with under 50,000 miles, 6-months after purchasing certified pre-owned certified from Austin Dealer 
Mar 2013

65000 mi
ICM required replacing. Symptoms were radio, CD Player and bluetooth would shut-off, passenger seat would not work, doors would not lock, and service light as well as tire-pressure indicator would sporadically display. 
Volvo S80 in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

119000 mi

US $295
Trailing arm bushing, caused loud(embarrassing) metal to metal squeaking. From rear of vehicle any time a bump was hit and eventually anytime the weight shifted in the vehicle Strut mounts very badly rusted and replaced with new struts also 
Volvo S80 in New South Wales, Australia
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Mar 2015

8866 mi

A $1400
Transmission failed driving down the highway. This is a "non service" item according to the service schedule. Even though are serviced at 142k km it was too late. The AT burnt up including the torque converter spigot melting. Replaced 4x electronic shock absorbers. Normally struts are considered are wear and tear item when they leak, a dealer quote of $8000 just for parts gets you thinking! Eventually ordered from the Czech republic for a fraction of the cost. 
Jul 2018

111600 mi

A $200
Steering pump leaking fluid. Part purchased but not fitted. Water pump was leaking. Eventually causing car to overheat. $400 to replace 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

94000 mi

US $2500
Front shocks replaced Replaced condenser 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
Mar 2011

66000 mi
AM part of radio quit working so new radio had to be ordered replaced radio they had ordered. 
Sep 2012

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. 
Nov 2012

100900 mi
key ignition module replaced trunk latch module replaced 
Volvo S80 in Indiana, United States
Jul 2018 - Jun 2022
Oct 2018

104800 mi

US $80
Replaced engine air & cabin air filters, inspected plugs, trans, coolant. Need to repair cig lighter fuse & trunk unlock control next month. Will also flush coolant, drain 4 qts trans fluid, replace plugs, inspect steering susp & brakes. 
Jan 2022

120000 mi

US $80
replaced battery with duracell (east penn mfg) $162 alignment $80 
May 2022

122250 mi

US $699
Tom Kelley Volvo Cars, 865 Grand National Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA have owned my 2008 S80 3.2 since Aug2018 and love her. if i didn't, i wouldn't have paid for new SCL [steering column lock] + r&r & reprogram new one to the car. i have searched a whole lot and found no other dependable solution. i want to wholeheartedly endorse Tom Kelley Volvo Ft Wayne Service Manager Tim Bohn and TKVS Asst Mgr Ralph Gosch, as well as G & R Towing, La Porte, IN, Bailey and Andrew. South Bend is no Dogpatch, but it is 80 miles from each of 3 dealers. I checked BBB for all, remembered bad service from one, and picked the best BBB rating with Kelley Volvo. All the people mentioned went above and beyond the call to coordinate this. She starts perfectly again! (28Jun: so far, so good!) kelley volvo service (tim & ralph) reduced $785 estimate to $699. 
Volvo S80 in Florida, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013

76800 mi

US $1100
A/C compressor 
Oct 2013

87500 mi

US $340
Replaced driver side window regulator 
Dec 2013

90000 mi

US $730
Replace blower motor 
Volvo S80 in Sweden
Apr 2010 - Oct 2021
Jul 2010

7440 mi

$46
Just wipers replaced 
Jul 2014

29440 mi

$650
The parking brake just came apart and started to make noises and generated some heat. needed the whole system to be replaced,. 
Feb 2015

37200 mi

$160
Battery has been replaced after 7 years 
Dec 2015

41540 mi

$975
Fuel pump went bad 
Volvo S80 in Saudi Arabia
Dec 2009 - May 2011
Mar 2010

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 
Jul 2010

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 
Nov 2010

77500 mi
Washer nozzle was not spraying water for windscreen. Washer Motor repaired instead of replacement due to excess shipping time! Washer nozzle was not spraying water for windscreen. Washer Motor repaired instead of replacement due to excess shipping time! 
Jan 2011

88660 mi
Shuddering and Jerking was being experienced when driving between 40-80km and during gear shifts (automatic transmission) Shuddering and Jerking was being experienced when driving between 40-80km and during gear shifts (automatic transmission). Transmission system changed 
May 2011

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 
Volvo S80 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2017
Dec 2010

14500 mi
AM radio never had good reception, finally failed altogether AM radio never had good reception, finally failed altogether 
Dec 2011

25000 mi
Tire Pressure Monitoring System fault. Would not clear low pressure at right front tire. 
Mar 2016

57000 mi

US $200
Sliding door covering the cup holders inoperable. Replaced with used part. 
Nov 2016

62200 mi

US $60
Cover for headlight washer lost in car wash. Replacement part comes only in black. You have to buy color and clear rattle can paint to match bumper at 3 times cost of part. 
Volvo S80 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2009 - Mar 2016
Jan 2010

29000 mi

US $500
DVD system developed pixelation and lines in player/DVD, ordered and then replaced 
Jul 2010

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 
Mar 2011

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 
Apr 2011

48500 mi
Loss of coolant & light appeared on dashboard. Antifreeze line & O ring retainers and hose replaced, recall for this. 
Jun 2011

51000 mi
Problem with Fuel Tank registering full tank of gas and after Odometer indicates that 200 miles have been driven. Fuel tank insists that only 85 miles remain and that tank is very close to empty even when 9 gallons are in the 18G tank. 
Aug 2012

64200 mi

US $1240
Dreaded Sunroof Hose clogged and backed up water into passenger compartment floor and carpet . Then water transgressed to entire floor and created electrical short circuit readings on dash and reminder system. Man false error codes created. 
Apr 2013

70300 mi

US $500
CAN-BUS and ICM MODULE FAULTY, would cause CD player to stop start pop and cause all kinds of electrical codes on dashboard once it started. [ICM =Infotainment Control Module.] We bought car with warranty. Repairs w/out warranty =1300. 
Sep 2013

77000 mi

US $550
BLISTERING of paint noted on waterfall column on passenger side of car. Dealer reports that this part is NOT covered by the extended warranty and may cost 600to repair with a 'new' part. It appears to be caused by heat buildup in the car. 
Nov 2015

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 

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2007 Volvo S80

Engine not specified

Volvo S80 in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010 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

turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volvo S80 in Croatia (Hrvatska)
Oct 2009 - Feb 2012
Jan 2010

41540 mi
Diesel EGR valve motor failure, had to be replaced. 

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2007 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2016
Jan 2013

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. 
Mar 2016

53000 mi
Strut leaking in need of repair 
Volvo S80 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2012 - Nov 2019
Dec 2012

35340 mi
new rear diff. dem pump since a code that the Tech found was showing an intermittent short to ground. reimbursed by selling dealer. new right rear stay arm. selling dealer reimbursed. also front bpads and rotors due to rust on latter. 
Jul 2017

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! 
Volvo S80 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2014
Jan 2013

84300 mi

US $700
Tensioner & 2 belts 
Volvo S80 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013

40300 mi
Alarm/Siren Module was defective and throwing an error message on the dash. 
Aug 2013

47000 mi
The AM radio did not work at all. Dealer fault traced and replaced the IAM. 
Sep 2017

97500 mi

US $4000
ABS module failed Trailing arm bushing torn, needed to be replaced 
Volvo S80 in New Mexico, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
May 2014

105800 mi

US $3200
Replaced shocks Replaced fuel pressure regulator 
Oct 2015

125300 mi

US $850
O2 sensor was defective and had to be replaced 
Dec 2016

151000 mi

US $2920
Intake manifold replacement 
Oct 2021

205000 mi

US $1006
Replaced both low beam light bulbs and both ballasts 
Volvo S80 in Nevada, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2011
Sep 2011

36000 mi

US $600
Electric trunk handle release broke at trunk. Trunk would not open. Release mechanism and related trim replaced. 
Volvo S80 in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Apr 2014

92700 mi

US $2600
Multiple modules were replaced. 
Volvo S80 in Montana, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2015
May 2011

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 
Jun 2012

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! 
Volvo S80 in Indiana, United States
Dec 2009 - May 2014
Jan 2011

62500 mi
Musty odor when air conditioning run. 
Sep 2012

56000 mi

US $100
Replace exterior switch to lock door. Horrible moldy odor when air-conditioning on. 
May 2014

70000 mi
Emissions pump failure. Check engine code P2402. Software updated by dealer, but that did not fix the problem. Apparently a very common problem with Volvos. 
Volvo S80 in United Arab Emirates
Aug 2011 - Dec 2014
Oct 2011

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 
Dec 2011

42780 mi
Air con made funny noise. Radiator replaced. 
Jan 2013

45580 mi

¤514
Anti-roll bar bushing Power steering bushing o ring suspension bushing 
Jun 2013

63240 mi

¤1857
Not sure, some kind of connecting bar 
Sep 2013

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 
Nov 2014

86140 mi

¤1000
Replaced radiator 
Volvo S80 in California, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
May 2016

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. 
Volvo S80 in Great Britain
Jan 2009 - Oct 2010
Sep 2010

38000 mi
RTI sat nav resetting to default when car switched off.  
Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015

73000 mi

US $40
Transmission very infrequently shifts hard 1st to 2nd 
Dec 2015

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. 
May 2016

78000 mi

US $100
AC compressor growling again, but cooled fine. Low refrigerant charge. 
Jun 2016

79000 mi
Transmission always seemed to shift odd. I finally checked the fluid level as dealer said they could not due to transmission temperature. Dealer had changed fluid 12/2012. Found level 28 ounces low. No leaks. Shifts properly with correct fluid level. 
Mar 2017

80199 mi

US $497
Replace four tire pressure transmitters due to failing battery 
Volvo S80 in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

40000 mi

US $850
Replaced shocks on the vehicle, it has active suspension. So they are special suspension system. 
Volvo S80 in Minnesota, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

17500 mi
Low Coolant light active. Pressure test, no leaks. Filled back to limit now everything fine. 
Volvo S80 in Utah, United States
Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
Jun 2017

89000 mi

US $5300
Replaced both front struts. replaced brakes & rotors 
Aug 2017

96000 mi
Leaking lower steering hose, window washer hose and radiator hose. 
Volvo S80 in Colorado, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
Dec 2016

82000 mi
Replaced factory 4C electronic front struts with non electric struts. No issues after swap. 
Jun 2017

90000 mi

US $725
Noise from front traced to broken control arm bolt. Had all bolts replaced. Had the drivers side axle boots repacked and replaced. alignment. 
Mar 2018

100000 mi

US $80
Xenon headlight bulbs 
May 2018

103000 mi

US $1100
Replaced motor mount. Had belts, idlers and tensioner replaced 
Volvo S80 in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Dec 2015

66340 mi

C $650
Needed to replace alternator strap which suddenly broke for no apparent reason. AC compressor very noisy when activated. Flushed and replaced refrigerant after vacuum tested OK. 
Volvo S80 in Iceland
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

86800 mi
Serpentine belt and rollers 
Jun 2022

116560 mi

$380
Alternator 

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2007 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan

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

Volvo S80 in Colorado, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2015
Jun 2010

34000 mi
Replaced relay that shorted heated seats, swiveling headlights and active chassis 
Sep 2010

34000 mi

US $2
replaced gas cap due to broken seal 
Jun 2011

39000 mi
Recall notice on coolant seal wear and tear causing leaks. I had noticed the leak but didnot know it was a recall until volvo informed me. 
Aug 2011

39000 mi
TPS monitor light was on due to malfunctioning TPS sensor in one of the wheels. 
Jun 2012

43000 mi

US $80
Dip stick tube seal 
Apr 2013

47000 mi

US $600
Brake fluid leak 
Volvo S80 in California, United States
Dec 2009 - Sep 2013
Oct 2010

39000 mi

US $360
Windows stopped working and 1 part replaced in driver's door and computer reflash was necessary 
Jan 2012

56000 mi

US $1600
Replacement of broken right front strut and replacement of shocks. Calibration of active suspension. 
Volvo S80 in Montana, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2022
Apr 2010

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. 
Feb 2016

151100 mi

US $1800
Replaced original struts. They are the electrically adjustable for the sport suspension so are extremely expensive. 
Volvo S80 in California, United States
May 2010 - Oct 2016
Jul 2012

57000 mi

US $1750
struts leaking 
Jul 2013

60000 mi

US $495
fuel regulator malfunction 
Volvo S80 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2022
Dec 2016

91000 mi

US $2600
Replace the front struts (electronically controlled). 
Aug 2021

136800 mi
Replaced water pump, water pump/power steering coupler, rebuilt vacuum pump. 
Mar 2022

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. 
Volvo S80 in Washington, United States
Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
Oct 2017

105000 mi

US $1100
Multiple ignition coil failure. All six ignition coils and plugs replaced. 
Volvo S80 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

39000 mi

US $400
car would stutter and stall. then they charged me $400 for a battery that died trying to start it. 
Volvo S80 in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2017 - Oct 2019
Sep 2017

177000 mi

US $200
Brake hose blew a few days after inspection. 
Volvo S80 in Missouri, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2017
Oct 2013

60500 mi

US $400
The vehicle was leaking oil slightly from the top of the engine. Had to replace the entire vacuum pump as a non-serviceable seal was leaking. The vehicle was leaking oil slightly from the top of the engine. Had to replace the entire vacuum pump as a non-serviceable seal was leaking ($400). 
Aug 2014

66300 mi

US $100
Engine would cut out, no warning. Running very rich when it would run, but ran very poorly. Replaced fuel pressure regulator on fuel rail as sensor was telling fuel pump it wasn't receiving enough fuel. Also replaced spark plugs as fouled 
Volvo S80 in Iowa, United States
Sep 2010 - May 2013
Jan 2011

38000 mi
siren module in car alarm 
Jan 2013

60900 mi
The assembly that holds the oil filter to the engine block failed. A gasket went bad, allowing air to be drawn in. 
Volvo S80 in Texas, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2011
Jul 2010

47000 mi
 
Volvo S80 in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2010 - May 2019
Sep 2013

114000 mi

US $400
Main parking assist module failed. After replacing it dealer also indicated right rear parking assist sensor needed to be replaced. 
May 2014

122300 mi

US $200
Trunk lock handle broke. 
Sep 2017

183000 mi

US $200
Parking assist sensor needed to be replaced. 
Volvo S80 in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2015
Mar 2010

26000 mi

US $50
premature wear on front leather seats; leather was replaced free of charge by volvo. 
Jul 2010

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. 
Nov 2010

31000 mi
tire pressure indicator lite on, checked all air pressure and replaced one sensor 
Jun 2011

36000 mi
POWER STEERING PUMP NOT WORKING ON START UP...WORKED ONLY AFTER LETTING CAR IDLE FOR 3-4 MIN. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE RCK & PINION STEERING BOX. TWO YEARS AGO POWER STEERING PUMP AND RESERVOIR REPLACED ALSO. 
Apr 2014

64500 mi

US $235
top engine mounts cracked both rubber bushing and aluminum housing were replaced. I questioned if the mount was defective, got their response, "it is a wear item" & I was liable for repairs. 
Feb 2015

73000 mi

US $400
broken engine mount. 2nd time. similar problem a year ago when another engine mount broke. Is there a pattern here? I'm going to file a claim with Volvo. 

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