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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.
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Volvo S80 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 463 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

Volvo S80 problems by year

before 2000 (27%)

2001 - 2003 (18%)

2004 - 2006 (15%)

2007 - 2009 (31%)

2010 - 2013 (8%)

2014 - 2016 (1%)

Chart based on 619 repair trips.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Personal Experiences of the Volvo S80

Volvo S80 Personal Experiences: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Previous Volvo was 1998 S90. Decided to stick with top of the line when buying S80. full 2010 Volvo S80 review
2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Um, I was expecting this to be about Volvo past experiences, my bad. My Volvo past experiences was surviving a collision and rollover at 120km/h on the highway, I was able to leave the upside down car myself almost immediately unharmed besides a belt mark full 2000 Volvo S80 review
 

Volvo S80 Problems and Repair Histories

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