[Status: Resolved] Help! My 2010 Volvo S80 is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Irongiant
Member since April 2023 • 79 posts

How to get my 2010 Volvo S80's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on September 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 611 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Volvo S80. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Knightlight
Member • 92 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2010 Volvo S80 key issues!

September 26, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 133 posts

If this works for my 2010 Volvo S80, I owe you big time.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 133 posts

My 2010 Volvo S80 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 91 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2010 Volvo S80, would this method still work?

September 29, 2024 Reply

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