1999 Volvo S80 T6 review from North America
"Nice riding car, but stay away... too many problems!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This vehicle has extremely high maintenance costs. At 26,000 miles stop safely and restart warning started; At 30k faulty swaybar link; At 34K front pad and rotors worn; ($500.00 repair;) Electrical problem with blinkers at 38k; Thermal fan replacement (recall) at 39k) Water Condensation in headlamp at 37k; (not a major problem, but can't be fixed unless new headlamp is purchased.) ETM at 55k replaced $1000.00 cost - Volvo reimbursed; Heavy oil leak at 55k both turbo return line seals leaking $537.00; Front brake pad worn out again at 58k; CVVT solenoid, front and rear oxygen sensors, possible CVVT unit total cost $2500.00 at 58k. Left front ball joint wear and front sway bar link rod worn;
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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 | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2006 |