2000 Volvo S80 T6 turbo

Summary:

Never another Volvo

Faults:

This car is terrible! From suspension problems to computer problems, stalling in intersections. It has left us stranded numerous times requiring tows. Over heating issues. Power steering problems. Needed a new rack after 65K miles. Blew light bulbs about once a month. Radiator fluid would disappear. All this costing about a grand every time I brought it into the dealer. I had to get rid of it fearing the transmission and turbo would go next.

General Comments:

First let me tell you that this is one of the best riding cars I have ever owned. The seats wear like iron and are very comfortable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 10th January, 2005

21st Feb 2005, 17:31

Totally agree! stay away from this car.. first throttle body died then Traction control and ABS systems.. car is really bolts on wheels.. I will NEVER buy a volvo again..

26th Mar 2005, 18:21

I owned this car (S80 T6) for almost 6 years and 90,000 miles. Some minor problems, but that is to be expected on any vehicle. My biggest complaint is with the dealer. They just didn't seem to have any technicians who where competent enough with Turbos to repair them. After 3 return trips for the same problem I decided to just live with the problem. Outside of this one area I was very happy with the car and would buy another.

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2000 Volvo S80 T6 2.8 Twin turbo

Summary:

A high end disapointment

Faults:

The transmission required service at 2,000 miles by the dealer.

Stabilizer went at 40,000 miles.

One strut went at 48,000 miles (luckily covered under warranty).

Second strut went at 55,000 miles (my cost).

Front door lock went at 70,000 followed by the heater element in the side view mirror. When I told the dealer that the element was working fine prior to the door lock repair, they basically told me they didn't cause it and promptly charged me an additional $300.00. Between 80,000 and the current mileage, the car has been OK.

General Comments:

I initially enjoyed the car, but the trouble I experienced coupled with the poor customer service at the dealer has really soured me. I have since found a local repair shop who services the car. The 1999 model I'm told was very poor, with the 2000 a tad better. Hopefully they have worked out the kinks, but for the $40K spent, I can honestly say that this car is a major disapointment. I looked to trade it on another (not Volvo) vehicle, but the car is basically worth nothing at this point. I'll drive it to the next major repair and then move on it.

Coming from a mid grade Ford, I expected much better customer service and boy was this experience a let down.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 13th April, 2004

20th Sep 2007, 18:08

I couldn't agree with you more!! I have had my 2000 Volvo S80 T6 for a year now and it has been a nightmare ever since the night I drove it home from the dealership! I will NEVER buy another Volvo again!! I almost want to GIVE the car back to the dealership than deal with the ongoing issues! I wish I had read all of these reviews before I made the worst decision of my life to purchase it!!

4th Feb 2009, 10:58

My family’s 1999 Volvo S80 was brought from a dealer off a lease when it has less than 40,000 miles. It ended up costing almost as much to repair this car as it did to purchase it.

We replaced the transmission, front end suspension, engine mounts several times, throttle body a couple of times, timing chain and complete oil system, yes oil system, and it’s a “system” not just a pump.

Oh, and then also add the dual fuel pumps and the 6 O2 sensors, replaced those two times.

Shifter cable broke too. This doesn’t mention that the tires and brakes wear excessively fast. When the car was working properly it was wonderful, that’s why we kept it until it had 94,000 miles. 54,000 miles of use, over $10,000 in repairs. DO NOT BUY ONE for any price. You've been warned!

7th Dec 2009, 11:01

I wish I had of read all of these comments before I bought my S80; it is a nightmare. I've put more into it than I paid for it. WHAT A HORRIBLE CAR.