2008 Volvo Vn
The Verdict
The 2008 Volvo Vn has 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (1 complaints) and engine (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Volvo Vn, consider the 2001 model year which has 50% fewer complaints.
Safe Bet
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
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Under the Hood
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Complaints
OWNER CALLED INTO ODI AND REPORTED THAT HIS MY 2008 VOLVO 780 WAS CRACKED AT WELDS IN THE FRAME. VEHICLE BOUIGHT USED FROM ADVANTAGE VOLVO-GMC IN CHARLOTTE, NC IN NOVMEBR 2010 AND USED IN LINE HAUL SERVICE. OWNER DESCRIBED WELDING ONTHE "TOP FACE" AREA OF THE FRAME. [ODI NOTE; MOST TRUCKS FRAMES ARE HEAT TREATED AND NO WELDING PERMITTED; REQUESTED OWNER TO PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHS - GTB.]
EXHAUST LEAKS INTO CAB WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING CONCERN SINCE OWNING THE TRACTOR. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 10 TIMES WITH CONTINUAL LEAKS WITHIN WEEKS TO MONTHS AT A TIME. MY WIFE AN I DRIVE TANDEM AND HAVE HAD A LOT OF SINUS PROBLEMS AS A RESULT OF DIESEL EXHAUST. IT MAKES MY WIFE SICK TO HER STOMACH.