Six problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1999 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. While the vehicle was parked the contact smelled a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The smell was coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the fuel pump was fractured and had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Fuel odor in vehicle, and fuel leaking under vehicle. Fuel pump assembly has stress cracked at fuel pressure line. Fuel pump assembly required to repair leak. Replaced fuel pump.
Dt: consumer states he is a certified mechanic and has two separate vehicles that are the same make and model with the same problem. The combination unit of the fuel pump assembly has a massive leak. There is a crack in the fuel pump assembly that is caused by the stress from the fuel line. With enough pressure over time it will cause this crack. The fuel pump assembly will have to be replaced.
Dt: consumer stated he is a certified mechanic and has two separate vehicles that are the same make and model with the same problem. The combination unit of the fuel pump assembly has a massive leak. There is a crack in the fuel pump assembly that is caused by stress from the fuel line. With enough pressure over time it will cause this crack. The fuel pump assembly will have to be replaced.
Vehicle loses all power at highway speeds. Feels like it stalls out or suddenly runs out of gas.
Fuel pump crack causing gas to be sprayed on underside of auto when ignition is on. Gas fumes in garage following parking of auto. Major risk of fire/explosion possible caused by defective fuel pump. Auto is five + years old with 37,100 miles. Volvo dealer replaced fuel pump at charge of $592.