volvo s80 diesel

[mantagte]

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

[Ploppy]

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

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

Parts expensive ...

Hope that helps

Ploppy

[Dishevelled Den]

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.

[mantagte]

thanks guys
yes it is the D5 engine 04 plate

[damon80]

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 

[feeutfo]

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.

[feeutfo]

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