Buying Advice Volvo S80 first Gen 1998 - 2006 Common Issues Engines Inspection

Buying Advice on the Volvo S80 first Generation.

[@MrTruth111]

The comfort in these cars is really phenomenal, the seats, omg you dont want to leave the car. There is nothing like it. Buy an Audi, a BMW and take a long trip, you are tired, have bodyaches, but in the S80 you just keep on cruising.

[@anthonygarofalo1696]

100% True statement!

[@buurmanp441]

Got myself a S80 year 2000. Want to drive the whole day.

[@MrTruth111]

@@buurmanp441 I have a 2005 V70 now, but its not even close, bumpy wobbly...

[@buurmanp441]

@@MrTruth111 serious? I thought that was a comfortable car too? The S80 drives like a limousine. Have to watch My right foot because the engine loves the fuel 😁

[@jasonahdjfhsdfg]

@@buurmanp441 just bought a 2001, absolutely love it, I’d drive the whole day if I could afford the fuel, it’s a thirst beast haha.

[@jordanj9233]

Highly underrated, especially the later years with the 2.5T

[@Serendipity7219]

I owned a 2003 S80 which I thoroughly enjoyed for 14 years of driving that reached over 190,000 miles before the odometer stopped working. My first Volvo was a 1998 V70 wagon. I'm about to purchase a third Volvo. I've owned a brand new Cadillac, drove 10 yrs & new Mercedes drove 11 years.

[@nicholaskessack6123]

Had mine nearly 3yrs now, a 2.4. Diesel 163bhp, 2003 reg. The best car I've ever owned, so comfortable. And very economical around town. You would feel safe in a car crash in one of these there that well built. And much faster than they look! I've left a few BMWs, Audis etc dead at the lights before, these beast's have great pulling power! There not just great executive cars, they got the capability to keep up with some of the top of the range modern cars of today

[@amienmajiet3471]

And here I thought I was going to scroll through endless videos for a review on this car... Luckily I came across this amazing video 😌

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Thanks for the compliment

[@arttafil6792]

You want the best S80’s get either Premier or Executive versions. My 05 S80 Premier even has the rear refrigerator behind the center armrest. It also has the T6, 276 hp twin turbo engine, glove soft leather seats dual DVD players and screens in the front headrests. All in all a fantastic long trip vehicle!

[@johnjerizlopezignacio3891]

I wish all cars have videos like this one.

[@RangerHMMWV]

I have T-6, this huhhh, Boeing power unit and fregatte body, the geartronic is best torque with accerelation. High comforte, still moving, long life limo car. Strong sweden vehicle.

[@connorPiper0]

T6 Automatic transmission has a high rate of failure. I would recommend selling it. The GM torque converters always fail.

[@RangerHMMWV]

I've read about it too, but according to my Volvo specialist I want to change it not to run, it may be more durable. Compared to the Audi tiptronics, it is much more durable. Only 3800 dollar can be bought in Hungary during the period 1998-2002. My car 3500 dollar, 2000, 195E km plus weekend car. Realy spared.

[@RangerHMMWV]

@@connorPiper0 My 5 gear, In europe from Hungary. Im now see on wikiped this Aisin japan trans., ☺😇🙂😊🤩. Japan make= perfect.

[@MrTruth111]

what you can do is do a flush, it prevents damage by removing the iron particles and restoring the cooling function of the transmission fluid. I bought one too last week, I have fun with it, but I dont plan on keeping it for longer than a year. The GM transmission is only rated for 200 hp, not the 272 what we have, But it is so much fun. I have never experienced that. I live very close to Germany and yesterday I went to Cologne and the max speed I got was 230 briefly because the road was not very good and it was windy. But cruising at 190 kph is unbelievably smooth and easy. So much fun.

[@arttafil6792]

I have an 2005 S80 Premier with the T6.

[@MrApriliaForever]

I have a d5 of 2003 ( in previously a 2.5d) .. great car with unique style

[@friedrichfriedrichaudio9145]

I have a s60 from 2001. 260tkm runs smooth and its very solide. I had to spent 2000€ 4 a New clutch, flywheel and some little parts....but that was the fault of the preowner. Now everything is fine and had no issues since then. I would buy the same car if this has his job done. And the safety is almost as good as in modern cars. And a very important thing 4 me is that this cars have a soul....Not like vw audi and Co. I had an audi a4 it was awful..I gave the car back and took the volvo again. I love my s60 2.4 d5 130hp

[@rayoliver1101]

Volvo's and Subarus. Are near PERFECT,LAST FOREVER!!!!!!!!

[@Johan87577]

I have an '03. Not many issues over the past couple years but there is a little mechanic arm that used to determine if the clutch is down (for the cruise control) it can go bad and needs to be replaced. It's like €50 to replace and takes like 30 seconds but it really a pain to access it.

[@TheMrBennito]

I have seen DIY repair vids on the S80 6 cil transverse engine, wow sooo compact, seems like a hard car to work on for a DIYer!

[@deanduggan2915]

I have a 2000 s80 I need your help I had changed the head and head gasket flushed my rad and changed oil and filter and after that I started it up and quickly realized the problem is back creamy oil again and the white smoke over heating issue running rough please help me

[@myvw8urs]

2006 s80 awd t5, was not too stoked on getting her initially. I've had been avid v70 owner 15yrs, BUT, after a few months - she's a beast! Only main issue I've had was turbo combusted & blew up threw engine - that was @160+ miles w/original turbo. After complete overhaul of engine, new turbo - now @ 199600milage - she STILL others in my wake. LOVE this "brick"

[@headhunterfin]

I've owned over 10 S80's. Had 3 2.5t awd S80's at the same time. Now we only have 5 of these. 2 of them 2.5T -04 awd's, 2.4 manual -04, 2.4d manual -02 and d5 automatic -05. One of the most comfortable seats I've ever sat on. I've driven a 1200km trip in a day on those leather seats without any back pain which is unusual to me. Quite easy cars to work on and parts are easily available. For some reason a S60 and V70 have more demand are most of the time you will get these S80's at a very low price. Would recommend to anyone who isn't interested in gas prices and want a comfortable and reliable car.

[@Krezo200]

Nice, im gonna take a look at a s80 this week!

[@onufmi]

Also it is best to avoid AWD since it need more service, 4speed automatic in the 6cyl models was a disaster and overall buy 2004 and later because there were minor changes that fixed some of the minor issues

[@anels9]

There’s one for sale in my country, it’s the T6 4 speed auto. It’s got 47K miles for about 4700usd. What’s wrong with the t6 4 speed? It’s an ‘03 model btw

[@nabilldunbergamadeus1922]

@@anels9i have a S80 2002 T6 2,9 4 speed it works good 23 600 Miles

[@user-sx8be7qe2i]

@@anels9 47k miles? I doubt its real mileage, be careful

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

Works good because it has 24k miles 😂😂 shitty gm 4 speed​@@nabilldunbergamadeus1922

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

​@@anels9 If its a good car get it. At those miles it shouls be good. The GM 4 speed isnt as good as the rest.

[@alexandrufotea5026]

What regenerations of the filters for diesel cars? Did the mk1 had a dpf? On is it a mistake?

[@IainRayYT]

You're right. No dpf on the P2 first gen S80. He seems to have included issues from the later P3 second gen S80, even though the video is supposed to be specifically about the P2.

[@sidlazzar1002]

I have an 03 2.9 and I had a coolant leak and was completely stumped. Not head gasket, no visible leak, ended up being my heater core. Dumped all over the drivers and passenger side floor. So if anyone has a leak and can’t find it, most likely heater core.

[@Eykenb01]

Dat is een mooie auto, en degelijk gebouwd.

[@rex_s80]

ja, het is ontzettend goed. Ik hou van mijn. Ik heb een 2.4 dat ik heb mej gebracht naar America. Jij kan het seen op mijn channel. Het spijt me voor mijn nederlands. Het is een lange tijd devest since Ik been in Nederland geveest.

[@sal8361]

Volvo used to have spinal surgeons help design the seats

[@Menda_Lerenda]

I believe those were Saab's seats, everyone tend to believe Volvo was the leading the safety race when they used to be the third behind Saab and Mercedes.

[@doghouse0041]

my 2002 Volvo had to get rid of her today but im going to miss her

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

How about replacing it with a V70? Classic Volvo, pretty well built as well.

[@Akinhonorable]

How was your experience with it. am about to buy one

[@emilmrkeberg9523]

When breaking a sound comes from the brakepedal like air is comming out. Has anyone got an idea what the issue is? Thanks ahead. Emil

[@olthepol8103]

It's the seal on the brake booster that's gone. The sound you hear is the air escaping. The 'correct' thing to do is to deplace the booster but it's buried and is a very expensive job. You can buy the seal and replace it from within the car footwell. Search youtube for S80 brake booster seal.

[@WokCorner]

looking for someone who has this car with over 300 000km (190 000miles). Thats how much it had when I bought the car. Transmission went broke soon after, but now its been replaced and wondering whether should I be worried about something else. Car has been serviced well. Is it over with a mileage like that? (volvo s80 D5, 120kw diesel)

[@rekamud6635]

Well is it over with the milaege now, or still going? Gota 2.9 2004 S80, also 300.000km.

[@WokCorner]

@@rekamud6635 still going, 350 000 km on it and counting. Since the transmission, only ABS sensor got replaced, nothing else.

[@PunjabiFoodAndTravel]

it is nice car

[@michaelkelly7301]

Hi just watched video really interesting.only concern l have Volvo S80 2.4 petrol 2004 the problem l have is battery drains overnight l replaced battery with new one but l still have to jump start every day . Have you came across this problem before with S80.any advice greatly appreciated

[@mani_func]

Have you checked if anything is leaching power with ignition off or if your alternator is working? Also the battery is high capacity so if you are doing many short journeys between engine starts (

[@michaelkelly7301]

@@mani_func thanks for reply , l do a lot of short trips in a normal week as the Alternator is fine l guess short trips is the problem bought another new battery and disconnected wiring to tow bar and been running fine for 3weeks now ;l try to give car a good run at least once a week ;thanks again for advice👍

[@nabilldunbergamadeus1922]

I think i have the same problem i buy a s80 and it hadent Ben driving in 3 months so they had to give it power but now when I drove 3 h it was good 1 weak later it don’t start because bad battery should I replace the battery or should I buy a startbooster

[@nabilldunbergamadeus1922]

@@michaelkelly7301have you bought a battery charger

[@arlindvatoci5250]

I want ti buy an s80 2003 2.4 diesel with 280.000 km with manual transmission! What do you think?

[@nicholaskessack6123]

I would say yes, I have one but it's an automatic. 2.4. D5 2003 163bhp. Done 120,000 miles. They can't half shift! Beautiful cars and so comfortable. Cost me about £700 on ebay here in the UK, I thought I got lucky tbh. Had only 83,000 miles on the clock too, and been serviced every year since new.

[@nicholaskessack6123]

@fergie yeah there lovely car's to drive. Is it petrol or diesel? The diesel's are a lot more economical and quicker I've found, as I've owned both before.

[@bntts]

Is it safe to buy a T6? Anything to know about it?

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Very strong and durable engine, but it needs regular maintenance. Are you planning to buy a T6 ?

[@bntts]

@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB no longer after seeing the fuel economy 😄🙃

[@worldhello1234]

@1:37 Passive safety, so basically features to foolproof the car even more. First and foremost, safety starts behind the wheel. @1:59 Yes, but the T6 and 2.9 are special. They set the S80 apart from the S60. From a certain distance you cannot tell the difference between S80 and S60. @2:32 The so called safety is not the strongest selling point if you know how to drive. It is a bonus.

[@Neruodiv87]

In the US there is no diesel option. The S80 is notorious here for transmission problems. My buddies mom had one, dealer serviced all receipts. 80k miles transmission blew into pieces. Electrical problems left and right, the car spent more time in the shop than on the road.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

They are? I have a 2002 s80 T6 with 168,000 miles on it. Zero transmission issues. I guess there are problematic ones but mine has been reasonably reliable for a 20 year-old car. Had to change out a fuel pump but those things go on any car. Beyond that, minor issues.

[@rekamud6635]

@@benjaminsmith2287 It has the GM Transmission. Any difference yet?

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

Who gives a fuck about the US 😂😂

[@EpicDutchCraft]

I own an s80 form 2003 with 422xxx kilometers, the only thing thats need to be done is flushing the gearbox

[@WokCorner]

is that automatic gearbox? I had mine replaced at 320 000 kilometers.. My fault thought, I should have flush the gearbox way sooner, there were signs of it..

[@mindyourbusiness3587]

I'm thinking about buying a 2004 s80 with 86,000 miles. good choice?

[@tonybramley7649]

i have a 54 plate s80 with 117,000 miles on clock as long as they are serviced regular should last a lifetime

[@jjt80]

I've had a 2004 S80 SE D5 for a decade and now has 270k miles on it and has been faultless. Just do your regular servicing.

[@metalcardude4099]

Don't fuckin do it. After one problem, everything else fails too. Unless you have a ton of time money and a backup car, avoid this trash.

[@jjt80]

@@metalcardude4099 Im guessing you've had a bad experience in the past to share that sentiment!? Ones of that era are known for their reliability, particularly the diesel. In our immediate family we've clocked over 600k miles with only one breakdown.

[@metalcardude4099]

@@jjt80 not sure what country you're in but I don't have a diesel. I have a T6 S80. And apparently it is not that reliable. Any other generation would have been better than the one that I got the first generation S80 was a complete electronic disaster. And there are plenty of reviews to back that up. It has so many problems I was able to pinpoint every last one of my problems just off of other people who have bought the same car and experienced the same exact issues. There's also no such thing as a repair that will actually be worth repairing on the car. Because Volvo themselves were trying to out Audi Audi and using all kinds of technology that was useless and faulty. So if I were to fix these issues I would have to go with OEM Parts which were faulty also so there would be no point in fixing something for it to break. If you have money, they're great cars because repairing it isn't that big a deal. But for a practical middle class or low class person, this car is the worst thing you could possibly do to yourself

[@Matt_from_Florida]

1:56 The T6 variant *WAS NOT* offered in the 2006 model year. There's a Volvo press release to that affect, but if I put the URL link UTOOB deletes my post. I love UTOOB censorship! We have *WAY TO MUCH* freedom.

[@andreaslennartaberg]

Nothing about leaking oil between engine and gearbox? Quite common.

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Thanks for your comment, was not aware of these problems.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

If you have a leak in the rear main seal, it is likely due to neglected PCV service.

[@paulfee7541]

what about petrol engine s80?

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

5 cylinders are bullit-proof, IF well maintained.

[@MrPolskaXboxNL]

@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB well, I've got the 2.4 170 hp on LPG, because petrol is expensive where I love. I drove like 70.000km without oil change. And I dont know when the previous owner changed the oil. I could've driven 100.000km (60.000miles) in the same oil without any issues. Engine has driven over 440.000 km (275.000 miles) and runs better then most cars i've seen with arround 200.000km. So yes, the petrol engines are really, really good.

[@niemilau01]

@@MrPolskaXboxNL 70 000km WITHOUT CHANGIN OILS????? That should be illegal😂 I change oils every 20k

[@bradleyhovan9390]

Why are you quoting random ass issues with the car like you just googled "s80 common issues" and read some forum for 24 seconds...

[@Spoolingturbski]

You better get the 2.5t or you will simply fall in love and go bankrupt keeping it on the road. It’s that’s good

[@christianvogt7715]

There were no 4 cylinders in the S80. Only 5 and 6 cylinders.

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

You are correct my mistake, I though they make a 4 cylinder 'eco' diesel, but that is starting from the second generation - 2006 until 2016.

[@friedrichfriedrichaudio9145]

@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB they had a 5cly. Aufi engine if u want ed 2 have. But I think the 2.4 diesel with 163hp is best engine 4 that car I sag some 600t km cars 4 sale.

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

​@friedrichfriedrichaudio9145 No they didnt 😂 Every engines was built by Volvo

[@christianvogt7715]

@@hexagonosaurus5848 in the S80 every engine was from Volvo. In the models befor, like the 850 and 940 they used the VW 6 cylinder diesel and I think the Audi 5 cylinder diesel

[@Dreamlink91]

Just buy the petrol one.

[@anaconda6147]

Common issue: oil leak!

[@user-sx8be7qe2i]

Yeah, the quality of the leather is awful. Im looking to buy one of these cars and 80% of them have pretty worn seats, some of them are almost destroyed. At the same time, I have a Citroen 1996 with real leather and the seats are perfect... when I look to used Mercedes or Jaguar, most of them have perfect seats as well

[@renecornu9681]

Mmmm

[@KevlarVTX]

Front suspension sucks on these

[@0believeinjesus9]

Acts 24:20-27 Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council, Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day. And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him. And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bible.kingjamesbiblelite

[@kashifhussain4441]

Shouldve left paul a s80 chump

[@dickenscider9446]

So,after all that drivel,does Paul have a S80 or not????

[@OO7RX7]

Not a good car to buy

[@strarfishalbum6364]

SHAWN T it’s an amazing car, depends on the driver. If you can’t drive good, then you can’t comment lol.

[@mackan98502]

Im on my secund one now and it is a decent car. You can drive the hellout of them without them braking. Only had 2,4 and 2,4t limited so i cant say anything about the other engines. I would recommend this car as a fist car or a car you take to work. It is good as a normal daily but it is not the most fun car to drive. My favorite thing about the car is thr confort. But i would get a normal model and not the limited i have now. It is lowered from factory and it is the chassie that is lowerd not tge suspention. Still have that same as that normal once so it scrapes

[@OO7RX7]

+Followthepath The s80 high maintenance , breaks down often . Do more research and you will find out. The volvo's that were built before the 90's are the best.

[@karlopuma170]

@@OO7RX7 It isnt any more maintainance heavy than any other car from the early 2000's. If anything, the engines are well built and will last aslong as you take care of it. How can you say it breaks down often, you dont know lol. I had coolant leak through a hose on my D5 engine, old rubber, but thats about it. 10 dollar part and it was good as new. 173 000 miles.

[@metalcardude4099]

This car is ass. Less than131k miles with rich people regularly servicing it...still garbage and has 130k problems. ONE electronic issue causes 6 others. Mechanical issues are rare but ALL electronic systems are ass. Source: 2001 s80 twin turbskis 130k miles serviced MONTHLY

[@soylentgreen2065]

NEVER BUY A VOLVO. Having experience with repairing s60 and s80 cars has hardened my resolve to NEVER OWN A VOLVO. Terrible engineering, unreliable, cheap manufacturing. Volvo still tries to sell the safety angle but there are better cars that are just as safe; Volvo does not have a corner on the safety market any more. NEVER BUY A VOLVO.

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Volvo are among the best cars if you have to have a European car, especially the cars from between the 70's and early 2000's. 5 cylinders are bullitproof, especially when maintained well they will get very high milages, sometimes putting Mercedes and BMW to shame. Research the D5 diesels online, check mileages...

[@SURF4LIFE84]

@@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB D5 diesel in volvo comes from VW group, right?

[@karlo416]

still driving my 2001 s80 2.9, minimal issues 324K. Beg to differ, highly recommend.

[@cristianseibriger799]

That means you don't know anything abojt fixing cars. I'm a mechanic. I repair every type of car, but most i'm focused on rare cars. Those that everyechanic runs away from...like Saab, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Citroen...etc. Volvo is simple , efective and reliable engineering. New volvos are a bit of a dog and don't compare to old ones. But still i repaired worst cars like BMW and Audi's . Those are really some engineering nightmares.

[@lkasfhgkasdodasfgn]

​@@SURF4LIFE84 nope, own design