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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.
2008 Volvo S80 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 57 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volvo S80
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| Volvo in Great Britain Jan 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Sep 201038000 mi | RTI sat nav resetting to default when car switched off. | ||
2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201010200 mi | outside mirror loose; replaced all internals outside mirror loose | ||
| Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201382000 mi | control arm | ||
| Sep 201392000 mi | Front Struts replaced under warranty due to clunking when going over bumps | ||
| Volvo S80 in Connecticut, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201583000 mi | Battery died | ||
| Volvo S80 in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201138000 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 201147700 mi | Emissions: leak detection pump set a DTC and turned on Check Engine Light. Leak detection pump was replaced. | ||
| Jan 201250300 mi | A/C compressor bearing failure. A/C compressor replaced. | ||
| Jan 201455500 mi | Compressor replaced Transmission valve body replaced | ||
| Jul 201486700 miUS $170 | Battery diagnosed as failed after repeated slow cranks, replaced. | ||
| Jan 201685500 miUS $257 | P0171 too lean code and CEL. Fault traced to PCV, replaced oil trap. | ||
| Aug 2016123000 miUS $168 | Upper radiator hose burst. | ||
| Sep 2016124000 miUS $180 | Windshield leaking from top | ||
| Jan 2017112500 mi | Battery failed, was under warranty. | ||
| May 2017135000 miUS $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 2018141000 miUS $900 | Lower control arms leaking from the bushings | ||
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 201876880 mi€2000 | Replacement of rubber pipes of the brake circuit; replacement of the transmission belt | ||
| Mar 202091140 mi | Noisy steering. Changed the fluid | ||
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 2018125860 miC $475 | Starter grinding. Poor starting. Replaced starter | ||
2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S80 in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202294000 miUS $2500 | Front shocks replaced Replaced condenser | ||
| Volvo S80 in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017119000 miUS $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 Indiana, United States Jul 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2018104800 miUS $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 2022120000 miUS $80 | replaced battery with duracell (east penn mfg) $162 alignment $80 | ||
| May 2022122250 miUS $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 Maryland, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201697000 mi | Did not fully release when deactivated. Warning light stayed on , and had to keep jiggling the release handle until releases | ||
| Volvo S80 in New South Wales, Australia Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 20158866 miA $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 2018111600 miA $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 May 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201253200 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 201365000 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 Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 201029000 miUS $500 | DVD system developed pixelation and lines in player/DVD, ordered and then replaced | ||
| Jul 201037500 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 201148000 miUS $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 201148500 mi | Loss of coolant & light appeared on dashboard. Antifreeze line & O ring retainers and hose replaced, recall for this. | ||
| Jun 201151000 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 201264200 miUS $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 201370300 miUS $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 201377000 miUS $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 201594000 miUS $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 | ||
| Volvo S80 in Saudi Arabia Dec 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Mar 201068200 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 201074400 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 201077500 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 201188660 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 201191760 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 Sweden Apr 2010 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jul 20107440 mi$46 | Just wipers replaced | ||
| Jul 201429440 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 201537200 mi$160 | Battery has been replaced after 7 years | ||
| Dec 201541540 mi$975 | Fuel pump went bad | ||
| Volvo S80 in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201014500 mi | AM radio never had good reception, finally failed altogether AM radio never had good reception, finally failed altogether | ||
| Dec 201125000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System fault. Would not clear low pressure at right front tire. | ||
| Mar 201657000 miUS $200 | Sliding door covering the cup holders inoperable. Replaced with used part. | ||
| Nov 201662200 miUS $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 Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201166000 mi | AM part of radio quit working so new radio had to be ordered replaced radio they had ordered. | ||
| Sep 201298000 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 2012100900 mi | key ignition module replaced trunk latch module replaced | ||
| Volvo S80 in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 201376800 miUS $1100 | A/C compressor | ||
| Oct 201387500 miUS $340 | Replaced driver side window regulator | ||
| Dec 201390000 miUS $730 | Replace blower motor | ||
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