Engine repair for a 2012 Volvo S80
Engine repair for the 2012 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
- 10.2 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 2012 Volvo S80 for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2012 Volvo S80: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 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$2,900 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $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 2012 Volvo S80
- NHTSA lists 3 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 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (2), air bags (1) and power train (1). 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. |
| 12V075000 | 2012-02-28 | electrical system:wiring | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 2012 Volvo S80
For engine work on the 2012 Volvo S80, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Details the shop needs
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.2L 6-cylinder. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Its powertrain is the 3.2L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
What to ask
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Small things that help
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Send a request
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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