Visibility Problems of Volvo S80

Volvo S80 owners have reported 44 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volvo S80

The Sun Roof problem

The contact owns a 2008 Volvo S80. While driving various speeds, the sun roof fractured without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,310.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

These generation of Volvo p3 platform cars had a defective windshield seal that was not the best from the factory. Many cars of this generation (s60, S80, xc90, etc) have had the seals break, causing extreme water leakage as mine has had. And the possibility of the windshield falling out.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S80. When the contact attempted to lower the passenger side window, it suddenly stopped functioning. She pushed the button to raise the window and the glass fell off track, which resulted in the window resting at a slight right angle.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Volvo S80. While driving, the contact noticed a large amount of air entering the vehicle. She pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the front exterior driver's side door panel, the windshield, and the roof were becoming detached.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2007 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in a rain storm, rain water had leaked into the vehicle from the top section of the driver's side of the windshield creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined.   Read details...




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