1998 Volvo S80 review from North America
"Watch for costly repairs post-100K miles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake booster failure.
Stabilizer bar failure.
Window lift mechanism failure.
Transmission, O2 sensor "service urgent" warning lights inappropriate for actual repair needed.
General comments?
My chief complaint is that the computer codes read at the dealership may not accurately reflect the real repair needed: for example, the codes may indicate the need for new O2 sensors when all the car needs is the gas cap tightened. Similarly, my dealership asked me to pay $3800 for a new transmission when a flush was all that was needed. Owners should confirm the problem before spending the big bucks.
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  | Too expensive to maintain |
| Costs too much to maintain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 116000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo S80 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2004 |