
Engine repair for a 2011 Volvo S80
Engine repair for the 2011 Volvo S80: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.9 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2011 Volvo S80 for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2011 Volvo S80: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,380 | $3,472 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2011 Volvo S80
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (2), electrical system (2) and power train (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V378000 | 2020-06-30 | seat belts:front | Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating... |
| 12V317000 | 2012-07-06 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 S80 VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM DOWNSHIFTING SUCH AS SHIFTING FROM FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR WHEN COASTING. |
| 10V579000 | 2010-11-17 | engine and engine cooling | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE. |
| 10V489000 | 2010-10-13 | air bags:frontal | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Volvo S80: Engine repair
Need engine work for the 2011 Volvo S80? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your S80, have it ready for the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 3.2L 6-cylinder, paired with a 6-speed automatic, drives it.
How we help
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
A car meanwhile
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
A short checklist
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Small things that help
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Let us know
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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