I have a 2000 model year S-80 sedan, and it has broken top front strut mounts. I checked the archives, and there are posts about how they break, and how much the dealer charges for repairs, etc. Mine were repaired at 28K miles under warranty, and the problem is back at 104K miles.

Are there any other options than running to the dealer? I suppose a DIY fix involves removal of the struts, which means a lot of work in taking apart the front suspension, but are there any shortcuts that anyone is aware of?

I OWN A 2000 S 80 T6. BOUGHT IT USED WITH 93K.

THE FIRST THING I CHANGED WERE THE STRUTS, MOUNTS AND BUSHINGS.

I ALSO CHANGED THE TIE RODS AND THE STABILIZER BARS.

I BOUGHT THE PARTS AT THE DEALER OR YOU CAN BUY THEM ONLINE.

MY MECHANIC INSTALLED THEM IT WAS PRETTY REASONABLE.

THEN I MADE AN ALIGNMENT AND NOW THE CAR RIDES PRETTY STRAIGHT AND SMOOTH.

GOOD LUCK

WAITING TO GO TO THE DEALER FOR THE ETM.

I am learning the hard way how bad struts are on these year model. Chances the dealer will end up rebuilding the entire strut for you and when they do, they will insist on having the other side done as well. If your strut inserts are in good shape, consider shopping online for the mount and the strut mount bushing as well and find a good mechanic you can trust around your volvo. These special-order parts are unlikely to be found in town in your mechanic should not risking taking thigs apart before these parts are on hand. Both of these parts should cost you around $110+S&H. You might consider the shop which can handle the job and do an alignment afterward, because you will need it once the struct is replaced. Best of luck

Apollo, 2000 S80T, 1990 740T, 1988 740

They all run the same darn bushing, 850, S70, S60, S80 and it is junk but it is the only thing available at the time. Get factory Volvo ones, Febi/Bilsteins, or Boge. When I purchase the Boges or the Febis you can see right on them where the Volvo name and number have been ground off, so they are the same thing. Either way, full hit on the darn things is only $35.00 each. The only thing you need replace is the upper spring seats, do them both and be done with it. If your struts are showing signs of wear, now is the time to do them as they will be out and there should be no additional labor to swap them at this time. In my shop I charge one hour labor per side and 1.5 hours for a 4-wheel align. The struts if they need replacing will set you back about $176.00 per side for factory struts. Last week when I was doing a set the factory Volvo struts were all that was available when I looked at 4 different vendors, this week they show Boges also. If you can get Boges for cheaper then do so as they are the same darn thing. Volvo struts typically go a long, long time but I have seen both struts and shocks in the S80's that were blown out entirely at less than 80K!!
To answer your question though, there really is no band-aid fix for your problem you will need to go in there and replace the spring seats or not. There is no half-way, kind of-sorta fix it deal on your situation. Real nice stuff these top of the line S80's that Volvo is putting out, huh?

Mark