31 problems have been reported for the 2007 Volvo S80. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2007 Volvo S80. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure with 6 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Visibility | |
| Equipment | |
| Steering | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Suspension | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Tire | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Service Brakes |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2007 Volvo S80 in the United States are 11,243 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Volvo S80 owners in the last 16 years is 31, and the age of the vehicle is 16, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 31 / 11,243 / 16 * 1000 = 0.17.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Volvo S80 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2007 Volvo S80 in 2007.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Volvo S80, the following table can be used to compare the 2007 Volvo S80 with the Volvo S80 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2007 S80 is 31 while the average number of problems reported for the 18 model years of the Volvo S80 is 71.