Volvo S80 owners have reported 1 problem related to starter solenoid (under the electrical system 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.
B+ battery cable at starter solenoid shorted to starter case and grounded. Causing a fire in engine carpartment. Car shut down without warning. Engine went off, lights went out all in an instant. Emergency flashers were inoperative. Pulled off to the side of the road and stopped using the emergency brake. Smoke was comming from under the hood. Opened the hood and found the front of the engine on fire. Extiguished the flames. Disconnected the negative terminal on the battery located in the trunk, car towed to dealer, in process of repair.
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