1999 Volvo S80 T6 review from North America
"I would not recommend this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The computer system failed several times. We went to a Volvo dealer and had it completely reprogrammed only to have it fail again after 3 months.
The struts needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles.
The leather console flaked and chipped away after only 3 years.
There is an oil leak that doesn't seem to go away even after 2 $800 trips to the repair shop.
The electrical system would shut off the windshield wipers. You have to shut off the car and restart the car to get them to work.
General comments?
I love the look of this car, but am extremely disappointed in the reliablity of the car.
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| Outstanding |
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| Costs too much to maintain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | T6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Park Avenue |
| Date of Entry | 14th November, 2004 |