10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #3

Jan 102006

S80 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Transmission problems causing dangerous driving conditions. The transmission slips when going between 2nd and 3rd. Also had issues with the engine going to 700 rpms when going 65 mph. This is just one of the many problems. The solenoid went out in the transmission about 13000 miles ago. Currently I have three different error codes "transmission service urgent", low oil pressure stop engine asap", and "emission service required". I have read many other people have the same problems I have had.

- Odenton , MD, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012001

S80

  • miles
Underhood wiring harness is protected from heat/elements by a convoluted tubing. The convoluted tubing has become very brittle, turned to powder and fallen off the harness leaving the harness unprotected. Volvo is apparently using a tubing plastic underhood that cannot withstand heat! the wiring harness on my car is now left unprotected and will likely suffer premature failure similar to every other major system on this car.

- Temecula, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 132000

S80

  • miles
Car was parked. Fire started under hood. Appears to be an electrical short. Car was considered a "total" by the insurance co.

- Great Neck, NY, USA

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