Test Drive Volvo S80 since 2011 Sedan
Restoring reputation
At one time, the flagship model S80, like the locomotive, pulled the reputation of the Volvo reputation shaken in Russia. Without a doubt, from eight-grade will begin the revival of the Wolly Fame and the secondary market. Ten years ago, this brand was very respected in Russia. While Mercedes, BMW and Audi fell to us with curves, pediatrics and dark, Volvo cars have already traded civilized through the official dealer network. Therefore, they became a visiting card of successful people with a unreplicated reputation. White collars of bankers, officials and educated businessmen of the new wave went to Volvo.
Everything is good, but the Swedes have broken the crisis of 1998. When people began to consider money, it turned out that these cars were tied to a very expensive company in those days, and German classmates can be served and repaired at a reasonable price in any gentlever. Yes, and the range of firms by the end of the 90s are pretty out of par. Moreover, the archaic itself was the top model 960 (after restyling S90), which always determines the face of the prestigious brand. Against the background of more fresh competitors, she looked unconvincing.
Volvo urgently needed a new decent flagship. And he appeared in 1999 as a model S80. From the grandmother's sofa, which was S90, the eight-grade inherited only high riding comfort and safety. In all the rest, it was a revolutionary new car front-wheel drive, well-managed, dried up with modern technologies. At the same time, S80 remained a real, 100% recognizable Volvo, which is especially valued in a prestigious business class. This is still an intelligent car with an impeccable image.
On the market, the eight-grade was assessed. She really returned to the brand former glory. It remains to be found out how attractive S80 is attractive for the second owner.
Paint no longer gets The corrosion resistance of the Body Volvo was always at the height, and the S80 did not exception. But the problems with the resistance of the paintwork was carried out by Swedish cars from the beginning of the 90s, when the firm moved to environmentally friendly water-soluble enamels. The paint literally flipped out foliage from the thresholds and wheeled arches. But by the time of the debut of the S80, this flaw was completely felt.
There are also not a lot of problems with the internal equipment of the body with an electrician and reinforcement. The high-tech European business-class model in six years could nationalize them and more. However, S80 at first, too, not everything was smooth. Until 2002, childhood diseases were enough for electricians, and by iron. However, the Swedes were very scrupulously eliminated them and still eliminate, causing the owners of 46-year-old cars on service actions. Therefore, even if you buy an empty of 1999, it will most likely be delighted with growth diseases.
Diseases of electrical equipment
S80 suffers headlights. This is especially unpleasant if the headlights xenon from moisture fails the high-voltage block of xenon. To change the headlights is useless better to put their glass on the sealant. In frosts, sometimes cuts the gearboxes of the fartures, if the brushes are about glass. You will have to buy a gearbox assembly with the engine separately it is not supplied in parts.
In the front fogs from a long continuous operation, contacts in the cartridges are welded, which entails the headlight replacement. The electric motors of the windows turned out to be stronger than the lifting mechanisms. If the glass is the sample or its guides drove mud, the trapezium bends. The surest way to repair it and strengthen with lining.
It happens, elements of heating mirrors are denied. In this case, it is necessary to change the glass itself. But if the electric drive stopped working, the blames themselves tried to adjust the mirror manually when it approx. Buy a mirror assembly.
The CD player begins to collect if they do not slow down on the pits. In addition, the automatic mechanism of the disc address breaks when it is rushing or pulled out with hand. If problems with the factory radio tape recorder began, it is cheaper to replace it with any standard, bossing at a dealer one-sided false.
Over time, dirt refuses the terminal drive switch of the trunk lock. The original switch comes assembled with the backlight plank of the license plate. Cheaper buy switch on the side it is standard.
How much is the replacement, euro
High-voltage block xenon 436 + 8
Motor Defooculator 187 + 20
Fog pala 145 + 10
Mirror heating element 73 + 4
Handrees climatics? Clean the sensor
Most S80 has a separate 2-zone climate installation. If, instead of a predetermined air temperature in the cabin, it is suddenly spontaneously becoming hot, it is cold, probably the central temperature sensor was clogged, which in the cabin. It must be removed and clean.
Another possible climate malfunction is a gradual failure of the air conditioning inclusion coupling, which begins to make noise from the dirt falling on it. Most often, it is limited to the replacement of the coupling, but sometimes a compressor is dedicated to it. It happens, loses the tightness of the rubberometallic tube of the air conditioner highway and Freon begins to leave. But while the tubes did not become statistics even on 56-year-old cars.
How much is the replacement, euro
Compressor inclusion coupling 300 + 59
Compressor 706 + 43
Tube 124 + 43
Power from volume does not depend
The Volvo-S80 was established a wide range of 5- and 6-cylinder gasoline engines. However, their power does not depend on the number of cylinders and working volume. For example, a 2-liter five with a turbocharger can be more powerful atmospheric 2,9-liter six. In this way, Swedish engineers drive their motors under the requirements of various sales markets.
From European countries where taxes are tied to the engine volume, machines with 2-liter turbopter are carrying machines. They are relatively inexpensive in customs clearance. Such a motor may have a power of 163 liters. with. (model B5204T4) or 226 liters. with. (B5204T3). The latter has an explosive character, informing the car with hurricane dynamics. However, for the purchase in second hand, a 163-strong motor is preferable. It is equipped with a low pressure turbine, which practically does not reduce the engine resource. But the high-permond B5204T3 to run in 200,000,000,000 km can not come up in the best shape if the first owner loved to step on the gas pedal.
But most often the market is found at the market, the undead five volume of 2.4 liters. Depending on the setting, it issues 140 (B5244S2) or 170 (B5244S) power strength. Such an engine was supplied to Russia (in the 170-strong version), and in many other countries. It should be recognized optimal. It is quite powerful and at the same time he has even, calm character due to the lack of turbine.
But the cars with unique row six cross arrangements fall into the secondary market either of those that were once sold in Russia new, or import from America, where Sadon Hand is much cheaper than in Europe. Among the 6-cylinder modifications, the top version of the T6 is most popular, equipped with a 2.8-liter 272-strong engine with two (!) Turbines (B6284T). Cars with a hopeless 2.9-liter 204-strong engine (B6304S3) come across much less often. Although they are definitely more profitable for the second buyer. The lack of turbines means the absence of additional problems, and the power of 204 liters. with. More than sufficient.
It is clear that the choice of the engine for a prestigious car is determined primarily the thickness of the wallet. But when buying a used car, it's nicely guided well and practical considerations. First of all it concerns the turbine. If it is not, it is good because the turbine is an expensive unit with a limited service life (on average 200,000 km). In addition, in the case of S80 to the choice of the motor affects ... Transmission.
Engines in operation
Structurally, 5- and 6-cylinder engines are almost the same. Therefore, the regulatory work, and their common faults.
Spark plugs in our conditions are an average of 30,000 km. Timing belt with rollers prescribed to change every 120,000 km. To the same run (or earlier, as of state), the drive belt changes the auxiliary aggregates with tensioner.
In addition, mechanics are recommended to regularly rinse the injection nozzles and the throttle block. The first is washed on a special installation (it is necessary to wash, and not to clean with ultrasound) every 30,00045,000 km. Focused, they can start pouring fuel to cylinders constantly, which threatens very unpleasant consequences until the engine is replaced. The throttle valve over time also throws mud. Until some time, it adapts under the change in the conditions, but sooner or later the motor begins to stroke under the gas reset (for example, before turning). Therefore, the damper must be checked at each and approximately every second wash. By the way, until 2003, a damper was used with built-in brains, which has a property suddenly refuse. It is subject to replacement, and the flap of the new sample with it, alas, not interchangeable.
Replacing the top engine support can also be recorded in regulatory work. It is enough for an average of 30,00045,000 km, after which the motor begins to jump when the gas is reset.
If a knock appeared in the area of \u200b\u200bthe valve cover, probably the grasp of the damage valve of the valve of the gas distribution phase adjustment, which must be replaced. When valve hydraulic administrators begin to knock (it happens very rarely), it says either about the run far for 200,000 km, or that once there were problems with quality or oil level. At best, the case is limited to the replacement of the compensators themselves, in the worst of the block of the block in which the saddles of the knocking hydrocompensators are broken.
It happens, the ignition coil fails (they are individual for each cylinder). But only when they are poured with water when washing the engine under pressure.
With diesel, it is better not to mess
The S80 was installed 2.5-liter 140-housing turbodiesel Audi. With such a machine it is better not to get involved. Branded technical centers do not have diagnostic equipment for diesel engines, since they were not supplied to Russia. And in the Audi service for this motor is not taken because it has other settings for Volvo.
How much is the replacement, euro
Candles 5-cyl. 33/66 + 31
6-cyl 40/78 + 55
Timing belt with rollers 5-cyl. 193 + 63.
6-cyl 193 + 90.
Drive belt with tensioner 120 + 31
Throttle 582 + 31/43
Top Engine Support 79 + 20
Phase adjustment valve 131 + 12/3
Ignition Coil 168 + 16/3
Turbine 1200 + 142
Automatic transmission? Options are possible
With any of the engines installed on S80, both manual and automatic gearbox are combined. However, the overwhelming majority of the machines presented in the market are equipped with automata our shoppers of prestigious machines are disliked.
Manual box flawless. The stock of oil in it is lifelong (but it can be changed for complication), and the clutch is an average of 120,100 million km.
But if you purchase a used S80 with a machine gun, a box before buying must be checked especially carefully. And necessarily in the branded technical center of Volvo, where they know how the automata is properly diagnosed and that they should be sought. However, about everything in order.
Two automatic boxes are installed on the S80. With row 6-cylinder engines combines 4-speed, produced by Ji Em. In a pair with a 2.9-liter undead engine, it serves quite a long time. But with a huge torque of a 2.8-liter turbomotor, apparently, copes the limit. Particularly gambling owners of T6 kiss a machine to 50,000 km, and after 150,000 km of run, it will require repair for sure.
The Japanese 5-speed Aisin (AISIN) is installed with 5-cylinder engines. It would seem that they are less powerful and should smalle the transmission less. But the Japanese machine initially less hardy from aggressive ride or towing a heavy trailer he burns faster.
Automatic ji-em box with manual switching mode.
Japanese aizin
In both machines, it may fail both the control hydraulics and the mechanical part. Repair of hydraulics (replacement of the valve block) is incomparably cheaper. If the servicemen will indicate a mechanical part, such a sentence is easier to transfer the owner of the machine with a 6-cylinder engine Jeem box at least repaired. But for the Japanese machine, even well-known in this area of \u200b\u200bthe firm is extremely reluctant. For reference: New Aisin costs 4490 euro ...
That is why professional diagnostics of the box is very important before buying a used S80 with an automatic machine. But even if it does not reveal anything criminal, the prospect to be fluttered on a large amount will constantly hang a lamb sword over the second owner.
By the way, the replacement of oil in automata is not officially not provided for only level control of the level and state. But if you still decide to update it, know that the ordinary dextro does not fit for the Japanese box. Pour the original oil in the Volvo package.
How much is the euro
Clutch replacement 339 + 234
Repair of hydraulics AKP
GI-EM 610 + 250
Ayzin 1346 + 133
Repair AKP GI-EM 16002000
NEW ACP AIZIN 4490
On average, the hospital is normal
Complex multi-dimensional suspensions of modern business class models (especially German) require constant repairs. At everyone, at least something in them has to change. The stamina chassis S80 is difficult to describe unequivocally. It has both frankly weak and very durable details. But in general, the situation is quite satisfactory.
For example, the survivability of the steering and silent blocks of the front suspension levers is clearly insufficient. The upper supports of the shock absorbers could also be stronger. However, on a regular replacement of such small things you definitely do not break. But the ball supports (rare case, they are removable) and the shock absorbers should be recognized rather hardy. By the way, shock absorbers Niva with automatic adjustment of the height of the body (installed as an option) are still more durable. True, they are three times more expensive, so many prefer to change them to standard. And the rear multi-dimensional suspension, contrary to expectations, turned out to be at all exemplary. In addition to shock absorbers, the first serious interventions, it begins to demand far in 150,000 km, when the silent blocks of the lower transverse levers are suitable. The hinges of all other levers are even stronger. According to the natural wear of the mechanics, they have never changed them.
Brake discs do not particularly suffer from the beat and usually calmly maintain 23 sets of pads. Wheel calipers, if they are regularly cleaned and lubricated, from road salts and dirt is not yet clisp. ABS sensor failures are also rare.
A knock appears in approximately 60,000 km in the steering rake. The first twice it is removed with a neat suspension of the gearbox. But even if the rake breaks finally or flows, it is not necessary to buy a new one. It is successfully repaired and inexpensive.
Therefore, as a resume we can say that on the part of the survivability chassis S80 is far from the worst model in the classroom.
We buy?
Prices for Volvo-S80 19992001 is an average of $ 19,00024,000. The 2002 instances can cost up to $ 30,000 for the modification of T6. It is about 1020% cheaper than German analogues of Mercedes-Benz E-class, five BMW and Audi-A6. However, any clear price dependence on the price of the engine and the year of release is not traced. Apparently, it is explained by the fact that cars are quite specific and sell them is not so simple. But to the one who tuned to buy an eight-grade, it's on hand. But is it worth taking it on it?
As part of the prestige, S80 is no less inferior to competitors from a large German triple. And something even wins, because it occurs on the road much less often. In addition, the Swedish brand is an intelligent image, which is important for a prestigious car. Therefore, the main issue remains the cost of content. In terms of reliability, the eight-grade looks at least no worse than German classmates (the main thing is not to be replaced by the Japanese ACP). But to find non-original spare parts for Volvo and a qualified service with acceptable rates much more difficult than for Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Audi. Therefore, you should be prepared for the fact that you will not be cheap in operation S80.
New, with a guarantee for the same money
For the price and size of the 56-year-old eight-grade, the closest of the new Kia Madzhentis and Hende Sonata. But the one who tuned to Volvo, hardly agrees to the Korean car. Therefore, it remains to choose among European and Japanese golf class sedans.
If you are on my pocket more than Fresh S80, you can look at the purebred models of the middle class.
Alexander Konov
A source: Journal Buy Auto [06/2005]
