S80 V8 | What to check when Buying?

kevinwalter · Post by **kevinwalter** » 11 Sep 2016, 03:23

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a Volvo S80 V8 2006 (MY2007).
The transmission shifts smoothly. They changed the valvebody. The first test drive it was a hard bang when shifting back from 5-4. Now it's gone.

What are the other things to check?

Thanks,

Kevin

gabby2031 · Post by **gabby2031** » 29 Sep 2016, 09:08

Volvo of Overland Park has a blog that breaks down all the things you should look for when buying a used Volvo: http://www.volvoofop.com/

Post by **oragex** » 29 Sep 2016, 17:11

kevinwalter wrote:Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a Volvo S80 V8 2006 (MY2007).
The transmission shifts smoothly. They changed the valvebody. The first test drive it was a hard bang when shifting back from 5-4. Now it's gone.

Hello, I would personally first check my back account

just partially kidding. These are expensive cars to own, even more so than a more standard model. I would drive it quite hard for at least 30 minutes or more if the weather is cold. Until the transmission fluid is fully hot (takes much more time to warm up than the engine oil). Then pay attention to shifting. I have heard plenty of stories with valve body replaced and the hard shifting returned but not immediately. Once it shifts harsh, it causes damage/wear to the clutches. If the car was driven for a while banging in gear, it might be too late. Were most parts in the past years replaced by the main Volvo dealer?

kevinwalter · Post by **kevinwalter** » 26 Oct 2016, 00:24

I've bought the car. And indeed, the transmission is shifting really smooth when it's on temperature. (When it's cold it shifts a bit harder.)
I know the previous owner. (He has a S60R now) So, I know the car' maintenance and parts are all original.

Just one weird thing. I think I have an vacuum leak. I'm getting code: ECM-P200600.
It says something about the vacuum lines of the VVT. But where do I have to check?