Crankcase (pcv) Problems of Volvo S80

Volvo S80 owners have reported 3 problems related to crankcase (pcv) (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo S80 based on all problems reported for the S80.

1 Crankcase (pcv) problem of the 2002 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 01/18/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo S80. While driving 65 mph, the throttle control and pcv components failed and would not perform correctly. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the throttle control and pcv may have been clogged. The failure could result in serious injury or death. The dealer did not state which one was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 47,600.

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2 Crankcase (pcv) problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 07/29/2005

Dt;vehicle stalled/lost power, and operated on reduced speed. Pcv failed and was replaced.

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3 Crankcase (pcv) problem of the 1999 Volvo S80

Failure Date: 08/14/2003

The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. The contact stated that as the vehicle was being started, a strong burning odor began to circulate inside of the vehicle. Immediately, the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames emitting from the exhaust pipe. The contact then extinguished the flames. The vehicle had been repaired four times prior to the recent fire for a severe oil leak. The turbo oil trap pcv was replaced each time. The repairs were performed by an authorized dealer. The contact also replaced the part himself. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.




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