2008 Volvo S80 Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Volvo S80s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Volvo S80 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Volvo S80 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Volvo S80 | 57 S80s, 9.8 months of data per S80, average 50100 miles Most cars in this sample are V70s and XC70s.43 |
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2008 Volvo S80
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| Volvo S80 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | RTI sat nav resetting to default when car switched off. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 82000 | 0 | control arm |
2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo S80 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 10500 | 0 | outside mirror loose |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S80 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | 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 | 48700 | 0 | Emissions: leak detection pump set a DTC and turned on Check Engine Light. Leak detection pump was replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 50700 | 0 | A/C compressor bearing failure. A/C compressor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volvo S80 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volvo S80 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 54300 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 77300 | 1100 | A/C compressor |
| Apr | 2013 | 81000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S80 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | AM radio never had good reception, finally failed altogether |
| Dec | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Tire Pressure Monitoring System fault. Would not clear low pressure at right front tire. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S80 in Sweden | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 7440 | 46 | Just wipers replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 19840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volvo S80 in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 63240 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 67980 | 0 | Cooling Fan System components replaced that were causing engine to heat up |
| Jul | 2010 | 73160 | 0 | Engine cooling system components replaced that were causing engine to heat up |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | Washer nozzle was not spraying water for windscreen. Washer Motor repaired instead of replacement due to excess shipping time! | |
| Jan | 2011 | 86760 | 0 | Shuddering and Jerking was being experienced when driving between 40-80km and during gear shifts (automatic transmission). Transmission system changed |
| May | 2011 | 91760 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 29000 | 500 | DVD system developed pixelation and lines in player/DVD, ordered and then replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | 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 | 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 | 49000 | 0 | Loss of coolant & light appeared on dashboard. Antifreeze line & O ring retainers and hose replaced, recall for this. |
| Jun | 2011 | 51000 | 0 | 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 | 64000 | 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 | 70000 | 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. |
| Volvo S80 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 66000 | 0 | AM part of radio quit working so new radio had to be ordered replaced radio they had ordered. |
| Sep | 2012 | 98000 | 0 | 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 | 101300 | 0 | key ignition module replaced trunk latch module replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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