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Possible Purchase of '01 S80 T6 Exec

Everything on the Volvo S80. Sometimes called an "executive car", the S80 was Volvo's top-of-the-line passenger car. P2 platform.
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chaccof
Posts: 1
Joined: 10 September 2011
Year and Model: S80 T6 2001
Location: Richmond, VA

Possible Purchase of '01 S80 T6 Exec

Post by chaccof »

Looking at purchasing car noted in title. Car has 99.6k miles on it, looks to be in very good shape. Has recently had PS unit, brake booster and front and year brakes replaced. I note this car has a timing belt v. chain. At what interval should this have been changed or should I expect it to be changed? What else should I be looking for on a 10 yr. old Volvo?

TIA

neondr
Posts: 2
Joined: 18 November 2010
Year and Model: S80 2001
Location: Fredericksburg,VA

Post by neondr »

Be prepared to change the timing belt, water pump, and tensioner. If it hasen't been done. Since i procrastinated mine wen't at 95,000 would have been easier to replace the timing components instead of rebuilding the head.
Greg

dcarlson12
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Joined: 2 July 2008
Year and Model: 1997 850 T5
Location: Surrey, BC, Canada
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Post by dcarlson12 »

Check to see that the electronic throttle control has been replaced under warranty. I believe there is/was a ten year 'expiry' on the recall so double check this. I believe the new replacement unit has a yellow label. I think if you give the VIN to a dealer, they can advise if all recalls have been done.

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