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2008 Volvo Vt

Based on reports from 0 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
11
TSBs
113
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 11 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX
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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Recall History (11 recalls)

07V323000Aug 2007

STEERING

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.

07V345000Sep 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.

07V410000Oct 2007

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE HOOD RESTRAINT CYLINDER DOES NOT CONTAIN ENOUGH DAMPENING TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE HOOD.

07V496000Jan 2008

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.

07V529000Dec 2007

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Volvo Vt: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Volvo Vt?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2008 Volvo Vt has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 2008 Volvo Vt reliable?
The 2008 Volvo Vt has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Volvo Vt problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Volvo Vt have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Volvo Vt has 11 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Volvo Vt problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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How is this different from Carfax?
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