One problem related to steering has been reported for the 2004 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volvo S80 based on all problems reported for the 2004 S80.
Purchased a 2004 Volvo S80 in "mint condition" from a used car dealership (good reputation). Three (3) months later the transmission started the famous Volvo "slip, slide, away". . It rides like a rock, I fell every crack, grain of sand in the road. I replaced the struts, coil springs, lower control arms and other suspensions parts but to no avail improved its condition. Every week or so I get the "stop safely coolant level low" warning on my dash. . . Keep in mind the dealership had nothing to do with these issues since the conditions didn't appeared until 3 months/50000 miles after the purchase. Steering has some play and I'm continuously recovering the directional path slightly. Shortly after I purchased the vehicle I installed all new tires (michelins) purchased a lifetime wheel alignment, which was done during new tire install and recently re-checked. I do 90% of the work myself; I'm an engineer by trade with 40 years of mechanical skills/knowledge. Checked the recall database by VIN (safercar. Gov) and various other sites and there was no recall on my vehicle. The Volvo situation is extremely disheartening for such a well-known european car. Jeromesimms@icloud. Com.