The service and repair manual for the 2008 Volvo S80 — 4.4L V8 and 3.2L I6 and 3.0L I6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.4L V8 — 269 cu in, DOHC 3.2L I6 — 195 cu in, DOHC 3.0L I6 — 180 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | V8 Sedan 4-Door · 3.2 Sedan 4-Door · T6 Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 37 complaints · 94 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 S80 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 225
- Engine Performance 10,910
- Accessories & Equipment 11,530
- General Information 1,473
- Body & Frame 2,923
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,007
- Brakes 1,174
- Maintenance 42
- Collision 142
- Restraints 2,077
- Drivelines & Axles 592
- Steering 468
- Electrical 9,519
- Suspension 504
- Engine Mechanical 1,442
- Transmission 2,806
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 S80
- Seat Belts — front · 20V378000An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Electrical System — software · 09V139000Operating a motor vehicle during inclement weather conditions without functioning windshield wipers.
- Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems · 10V335000These vehicles do not meet the required safety standards.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — cooling system › fan · 09V218000This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. the driver may not.
- Equipment — electrical › navigational system(global positioning system) · 10V566000An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
- Electrical System — software · 09V343000If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.
Owners have filed 37 complaints and Volvo has issued 94 technical service bulletins for the 2008 S80. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 S80 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 S80?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 4.4L V8 and 3.2L I6 and 3.0L I6 across the V8 Sedan 4-Door, 3.2 Sedan 4-Door, T6 Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 2008 S80 problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 S80, covering seat belts, electrical system, tires. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 2008 S80 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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