SRS airbag failure and ABS brake warning lights and alerts posted on dashboard display. Turns out the problem was defective software and was resolved with a software update. This is a critical safety issue since the failure results in the disabling of the systems. The problem was diagnosed and fixed in about an hour. Volvo clearly new about this problems since the software upgrade (aka a fix) was already completed and available - Volvo had to pay someone to fix the software, why pay them if there was no defect. I believe this safety issue should be at least advised if not mandatory for all owners of these vehicles. It is a simple easy way to avoid a tragedy if these systems are disabled by defective software.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

2000 Volvo S80 T6 on numerous occasions the vehicle would stall, even when driving at highway speeds. On several occasions while driving my children to school on the highway the vehicle stalled forcing me to cross 3-4 lanes of heavy traffic without the use of power steering or power brakes. The electronic throttle module was determined to be defective. This is a known defective part on 1999-2001 Volvo S80's. there are even documented reports that the ETM will fail on over 90% of all Volvo S80's within this year range ('99-01). I have spent $900 to have this replaced. The state of California is filing a lawsuit against Volvo over this part. I live in ky; therefore I don't believe that lawsuit will help me. I am asking Volvo for full reimbursement to replace this part. It not only was a faulty design, but also potentially deadly part. There should have been a full recall on this part and Volvo knew about this problem even before the release of the vehicle in '99. There is another know defective part on the same year Volvo that is the ABS module. I had to have that replaced for a cost of $1000. Documented reports say the ABS module will fail on 60% of those Volvo.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Over the course of ownership of a 2000 Volvo S80 (I.e., four years), I have the transmission overhauled at 67,000 miles;had the throttle replaced when my car choked ( luckily on a side street); had a bar on the sunroof drop off; engine mounts broken; wheel stops broken; and, most recently replaced an ABS panel. Not withstanding in any of these incidents is the cooling fan and ball joint replaced due to recall. Truly this car has been more expensive than any other known to be driven. Every trip to the dealership is easily $1000 plus. At the time of purchase, the research was scant in terms of problems. I have truly been dismayed by Volvo's commitment to its product and is design flaws and/or defects. After, the transmission was corrected at the dealership, I went to trade the car in---to purchase another car. The dealership where I purchased the car basically would not give money on its trade. After several thousand dollars later in repairs, I am still fuming over a car that was purchased solely for the "historical" Volvo standard and its commitment to safety.

- Decatur, GA, USA