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Title: volvo s80 diesel
Post by: mantagte on 10 October 2010, 17:13:03

anyone know anything about them
any problems to look out for?

Title: Re: volvo s80 diesel
Post by: Ploppy on 14 October 2010, 22:17:27

If its a D5 ... great engine...

however,, years 2001 - 2003  lots of electrical problems...

Parts expensive ...

Hope that helps

Ploppy :y

Title: Re: volvo s80 diesel
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 14 October 2010, 23:25:18

This may give you a start Manta;

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volvo/s80-2006

I had a V70 T5 Cross Country, nice car, well put together, nicely appointed and quite reliable but the parts cost and dealer rates were both eye-watering.

Title: Re: volvo s80 diesel
Post by: mantagte on 15 October 2010, 11:04:31

thanks guys
yes it is the D5 engine 04 plate

Title: Re: volvo s80 diesel
Post by: damon80 on 16 October 2010, 01:06:38

Mate of mine used to have an s80 T6 - went like a stabbed rat!  But as others have said - electrical parts are dear.  And he had issues with autobox servo's...

But on the plus side, they're a nice looking motor, and plenty space inside.  Cheap to buy now, and best looking for a top-spec one with the dash-mounted sat-nav/tv  :y

Title: Re: volvo s80 diesel
Post by: feeutfo on 16 October 2010, 08:59:14

IF its the same t5 lump as in the c70 avoid like the plague, big issue with failing throttle body, £300 for the part which can only last a year or 2, and needs dealer programming, plus fitting costs. No warranty back up....and the auto box's are made of cheese.

Title: Re: volvo s80 diesel
Post by: feeutfo on 16 October 2010, 09:03:01

Although being a newer model I would hope they have sorted it by now?