1998 Volvo S80 review from North America
"A mechanical and customer service nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Motor Mount broke and was replaced at approximately 20,000 miles.
Throttle assembly broke and was replaced at approximately 40,000 miles.
Transmission broke and was replaced at approximately 50,000 miles.
Fuel pump broke and was replaced at approximately 65,000 miles.
Door lock motors broke and were replaced.
Window motors broke and were replaced.
Multiple safety and mechanical recalls.
General comments?
The worst car I have ever owned. The most arrogant, dishonest and inept service I have ever seen, from multiple Volvo dealers. This is not a "one-dealer" issue. Volvo dealer topped power steering reservoir with Automatic Transmission Fluid and Automatic Transmission Reservoir with Power Steering Fluid and blamed it on me, even though I have full service history of dealer-only service at each recommended service interval. I paid for the repair and Volvo would not answer my phone calls.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Too expensive to maintain |
| Costs too much to maintain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 in line 6 cylinder Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 76 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2003 |