1999 S80 110K+ miles. What to expect?

[Simon West]

Hi all

I have owned from new a UK model S80 SE 2.4 170BHP auto. I'm just approaching 120,000 miles. I've only had one real problem - solenoid on auto-box about 18 months ago - bit expensive :-. It has always been serviced by a Volvo main dealer, etc.

I'm wondering what I should expect in the coming years... I'm planning to take it to 200,000 if possible! Any thoughts?

Simon

 

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Hi all

I have owned from new a UK model S80 SE 2.4 170BHP auto. I'm just approaching 120,000 miles. I've only had one real problem - solenoid on auto-box about 18 months ago - bit expensive :-. It has always been serviced by a Volvo main dealer, etc.

If you havent already insisted on it, get that auto box fluid flushed and changed NOW. With their track record from the 800 series cars (same box) more so the early ones, but still due to the stupid "sealed for life" philosphy, these boxes tend to fail any time after about 100k depending on how they have been driven.

Ideally you would have had fluid changes every ~20k from new. It could be argued that with 120k on it now, the box is on borrowed time, and you could leave it be and put the ££'s saved on fluid changes towards a 2nd hand box when the time comes.

Tim..

 

[Brian A]

I may be experiencing the same problme. Before the solenoid failed was it making a "thunk" sound whenever your vehicle came to a stop? I'm gettingthis sound from the area of the shifter and the dealer said it was "normal."

Thanks,

Brian

Simon West wrote in
216.196.97.132:

Hi all

I have owned from new a UK model S80 SE 2.4 170BHP auto. I'm just approaching 120,000 miles. I've only had one real problem - solenoid on auto-box about 18 months ago - bit expensive :-. It has always been serviced by a Volvo main dealer, etc.

I'm wondering what I should expect in the coming years... I'm planning to take it to 200,000 if possible! Any thoughts?

Simon

 

[Andy Burke]

I have had a 1998 R V40 1.8SE form new and now has 280k on it. Second gearbox at 135k and just had to replace engine due to cam belt failure. The mechanic who did the job for me took the cylinder head off said it was a shame because the engine was in such good condition. Don't know why it went as it was not due for 30k miles at least.Apart from that just an alternator, power steering pump and wishbones. I use a good independent ex-Volvo mechanic and it is serviced regularly, just look after it!!

Andy

Middlesbrough, UK

"Brian A" wrote:

I may be experiencing the same problme. Before the solenoid failed was it making a "thunk" sound whenever your vehicle came to a stop? I'm gettingthis sound from the area of the shifter and the dealer said it was "normal."

Thanks,

Brian

Simon West wrote in
216.196.97.132:

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