Two problems related to abs brake fail have been reported for the 2000 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volvo S80 based on all problems reported for the 2000 S80.
2000 Volvo S80 2. 9l had abs module failed twice at 25k miles (2006) and 50k (8/2008) miles. Gotten close to accidents especially during rain, snow, or humid weather. Complained to authorized dealer/mechanic at least over the last 4 years without any help until it requires repair.
2000 Volvo S80 t6 on numerous occasions the vehicle would stall, even when driving at highway speeds. On several occasions while driving my children to school on the highway the vehicle stalled forcing me to cross 3-4 lanes of heavy traffic without the use of power steering or power brakes. The electronic throttle module was determined to be defective. This is a known defective part on 1999-2001 Volvo S80's. There are even documented reports that the etm will fail on over 90% of all Volvo S80's within this year range ('99-01). I have spent $900 to have this replaced. The state of California is filing a lawsuit against Volvo over this part. I live in ky; therefore I don't believe that lawsuit will help me. I am asking Volvo for full reimbursement to replace this part. It not only was a faulty design, but also potentially deadly part. There should have been a full recall on this part and Volvo knew about this problem even before the release of the vehicle in '99. There is another know defective part on the same year Volvo that is the abs module. I had to have that replaced for a cost of $1000. Documented reports say the abs module will fail on 60% of those Volvos.