1999 Volvo S80 review from North America
"Very Reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine fan motor would not turn off, this was a recall.
Radio failed and was replaced during warranty.
Car door lock would randomly unlock itself, motor was replaced at 87000 miles.
Turn signals and buttons failed on steering wheel mount. It had to be replaced.
Sunroof, door locks and inside lights would not operate on occasion. It would fix itself when I would restart the engine. Dealer said they new about this glitch, but was not worth fixing.
General comments?
This car has been very reliable, but expensive to maintain.
The car has a very comfortable ride and roomy inside.
The car handles very well and has power.
Volvo service has been great.
Good idea to buy the extended warranty. I've used it several times.
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| Costs too much to maintain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2004 |