S80: Body - Water sloshing around.

Tim62 · Nov 12th, 2016, 16:51

Hi all, wonder if someone on here can help me. My 2008 S80 D5 has what sounds like trapped water sloshing around from the dash area, base of windscreen, noticeable when turning left or right sharply. I have read somewhere that a faulty windscreen seal may let rainwater get into a box section which is then trapped, drilling a hole into this box section allows the water to drain. Does anyone know where to drill this hole or has anyone had the same issue and what you did to resolve it.
Many thanks. Tim.

Model flyer · Nov 12th, 2016, 23:42

This a known problem and water is possibly getting in due to a leaking windscreen and gets trapped in the bulkhead. See sticky posts in green .The cure is to drill a hole for water to drain . Volvo should be able to supply details of where to drill . Be sure to rust proof the drilled metal and check if the screen is leaking . If it is then get it re-seated/glued as it essential for body strength .

Paul Wildsmith · Nov 13th, 2016, 09:24

I had this on my 2009 S8 from new, I think they tried the drain hole but ended up replacing the windscreen so I suspect that wasn't sealed correctly.

Nov 12th, 2016, 16:51	#1
Tim62 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2017 17:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Coventry	Water sloshing around. Hi all, wonder if someone on here can help me. My 2008 S80 D5 has what sounds like trapped water sloshing around from the dash area, base of windscreen, noticeable when turning left or right sharply. I have read somewhere that a faulty windscreen seal may let rainwater get into a box section which is then trapped, drilling a hole into this box section allows the water to drain. Does anyone know where to drill this hole or has anyone had the same issue and what you did to resolve it. Many thanks. Tim.

Nov 12th, 2016, 23:42	#2
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	This a known problem and water is possibly getting in due to a leaking windscreen and gets trapped in the bulkhead. See sticky posts in green .The cure is to drill a hole for water to drain . Volvo should be able to supply details of where to drill . Be sure to rust proof the drilled metal and check if the screen is leaking . If it is then get it re-seated/glued as it essential for body strength . __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Nov 13th, 2016, 09:24	#3
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 22:36 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	I had this on my 2009 S8 from new, I think they tried the drain hole but ended up replacing the windscreen so I suspect that wasn't sealed correctly. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

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