One problem related to fail to accelerate has been reported for the 2001 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volvo S80 based on all problems reported for the 2001 S80.
Car stalled in traffic and then failed to accelerate at an intersection. Paid $900 for a new electronic throttle module and the learned Volvo is well aware of problem with the part and that many, many vehicles have the problem.