2005 Volvo S80: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle started to rattle and smoke was emitting from the front of the vehicle without warning. The contact tried to merge over to the slower lane and discovered that the brake pedal had become inoperable. The vehicle coasted to a stop and shortly after the vehicle exploded. A police report was filed but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s80. The contact stated when vehicle was park the engine accelerated own its own. The failure occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2013

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s80. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions for diagnostic testing. The trouble code detected a failure with the fuel pressure sensor. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2013

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s80. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle's speed reduced and "reduced engine performance" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle sputtered. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to be driven two years ago. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the etm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2013

“B+ battery cable at starter solenoid shorted to starter case and grounded. Causing a fire in engine compartment. Car shut down without warning. Engine went off, lights went out all in an instant. Emergency flashers were inoperative. Pulled off to the side of the road and stopped using the emergency brake. Smoke was coming from under the hood. Opened the hood and found the front of the engine on fire. Extinguished the flames. Disconnected the negative terminal on the battery located in the trunk, car towed to dealer, in process of repair. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2011

“While driving on an interstate at approximately 70mph a very slight road vibration was felt approximately 1 minute before the rear driver side tire completely failed. There was a loud audible thump as the vehicle unintentionally jerked to the left. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and stop safely. Upon inspection, both sidewalls of the tire had separated from top tread section and the tire was in three complete pieces. The wheel incurred minor damage. The vehicle was not overloaded. The tire was believed to be at the correct pressure and showed no signs of puncture or obvious cause of failure. The tire was purchased and mounted professionally 43 days before the failure. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2011