Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2000 Volvo S80

I was driving my 2000 Volvo S80 on 5/19/10 and had exited I-405, onto hwy 169, heading home towards maple valley, when all of a sudden I heard a very loud bang, resulting in sudden steering loss, heard loud squealing, and saw lots of white smoke. The smoke was from the front passenger tire, which had turned outward, completely sideways at a 90 degree angle. The car is now in no condition to be driven. The wheel damaged the frame, warp/dented the quarter panel, broke off the molding, ripped out the cv drive or whatever that thing is that makes the wheel turn in a normal, forward direction, broke the lower control arm, messed up the brake line, struts, and who knows what else? I'm guessing that the repair costs are going to be towards the thousands, being that Volvo parts are so expensive.

Purchased a 2000 Volvo S80 in March of 2006, experience power loss with thing such as sunroof and windows, terrible glare from front windshield impairs vision, suspension- ball joints, axles, rods, strut bushings, struts, brake calipers, cv boots/joints, control arm, and tires have been replaced . . . Still hear noise. , engine surges at low speeds and when car is stopped- engine torque mount replaced, brake pedal has to be pressed completely before car stops-despite brake booster, and master cylinder being replaced. Abs module was replaced. Car drags (has a delay) when accelerating. Received updates and recalls performed. Fixed almost everything car surged forward into a trailer hook on the back of a parked car-cosmetic damage very expensive. Have been hoping that the repairs will come to an end. . . First car ever purchased and have almost spent 1/2 of its blue book value in repairs. Seeking explanations, reimbursements, and national awareness. Love the appearance, wish it wasn't so many defects.

There is an overall problem with the S80 cars. I have been to the dealer on many occasions for other repairs such as the roof top cover, brake lights. . . Because of the ball joints and the on and off huming noise, I am uncomfortable driving the car beyond the area. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. We only requested the otpions of either cancelling the lease or another car since mine is a lemon. . . I was not successful which made me wonder if this is a serious issue and others are coming forward. I felt the need to highlight this to the ntsb to follow-up with the manufacturer and get data accross the country.

Nhtsa recall campaign 00v238000- ball joints, vehicle is experiencing an unknown rattle with possible ball joint failure. Vehicle is outside the recall scope that was issued by Volvo.