1999 Volvo S80 T6 review from Australia and New Zealand

Having owned 2 previous Volvo's a 244GLT and 16v twin cam 740GLE, I am very disappointed with the S80. Luckily for me I purchased a warranty with the car.

The front shocks and mounts collapsed suddenly at 85,000 and bottomed out on minor bumps.

The ABS was repaired at 90,000km as DSTC light kept coming on.

The air mass flow meter failed on motorway at 8.14am one morning, stranding me at around 90,000km.

The brake booster was removed and sent away for repair at around 92,000km as DSTC light came on all time.

Transmission stuck in 3rd and transmission failure light on, transmission fully overhauled around 95,000km.

Alternator overhauled around 95,000km.

Sensor on brake pedal replaced at around 99,000km.

Throttle body replaced around 105,000km.

Steering rack repaired around 106,000km.

ABS module sent away again for overhaul at around 112,000km.

Engine strut brace between towers replace as mount shot, around 112,000km.

Oxygen sensor replaced around 115,000km.

Endless faults coming up on display panel.

Car still is not smooth in morning lurches until warm.

Luckily majority has been paid by insurance co, they have spent over NZ$14,000 to date. I wonder when it will end. Not sure if I will ever purchase another Volvo. Dealer says are usually good, but when I read problems from USA etc I worry.

Car gos really well, rides and suits me fine, and on trips is very economical.

Having owned many Nissan's (1200, 180Bs, 240Cs, 260Cs, 3 bluebirds and Nissan van) and 1 Toyota Camry V6, I wonder sometimes if I can trust it to get me home, as I have never had a car let me down before, and this has done it twice.