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Volvo S80 reviews

Volvo S80
4.5 stars
(23) 4.5/5
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Is the Volvo S80 a good car?

  • Performance 4.5 stars
  • Running Costs 4.0 stars
  • Comfort 5.0 stars
  • Reliability 5.0 stars
  • Space Practicality 5.0 stars

My Car

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2001
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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My Volvo S80 is an extremely comfortable, safe and reliable vehicle which has had need of no major repairs in the 15 years i have owned it.

Volvo S80

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2010
  • 2500
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Extremely comfortable, reliable and economic to run. Done over 100,000 miles and still as good as the day I bought it (from new)

Comfortable old bus

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2005
  • 2500
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Luxury at a fraction of the cost.Cheap to run,50mpg on a run...good starter,poor turning circle.so far so good

Great Value For Money

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2005
  • 2435
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I have had this car for 11 years now. During this time this car has been remarkable. Apart from the usual replacements tyres , brakes, wipers and a regular service this car has cost me nothing. Still original exhaust, batteries and no rust on the bodywork.Averaging 44 mpg local motoring and 49 mpg on a long run. Comfort , air conditioning, heated seating , built in sat nav and leather seats what more could you want.

John Finch

Added: 8th of February 2014

  • 2006
  • 2401
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Just bought this 6 plate s80 2.4 Lux D5. Afetr much reserch this car is perfect for me.Drive,comfort and performance excellent. Its the 3rd volvo i have had and find them a great make of car to have.

Costly

Added: 18th of November 2013

  • 2007
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Volvo S80 is a great car from the perspective of comfort and easy driving. However the cost of diesel these days means I use the car less and less as it is expensive to run.

COMFORT

Added: 16th of November 2013

  • 2003
  • 2401
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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2.4 D5 engine great after 100,000 all the car has needed is Tyres,Brakes Wiper blades and Exhaust bracket 44-52mph great DSTC control for snow keeps the car straight.Has outlasted many brand new company cars.

Value for money luxury

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2011
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I am on my 3rd S80. I buy them at 1 year old and they have been excellent value, totally reliable and extremely comfortable.They may not have the same appeal as a Merc, BMW, or Jag,but in many ways they have been better.

Volvo 'value'

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2001
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Reliability
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I bought this car in 2008 as a second car, I travelled weekly from London to Northamptonshire and back on M40. Therefore comfort and reliability was essential. It has passed its MOT every year which included filter and oil change. Recently had to replace the front sensor at a cost of £90 and apart from new set of tyres that is the only expense I have had. Not being very tall I have the driving seat fairly well forward. So my only small criticism I had was that unless you have very long legs and build like a stick insect the seat belts were very restrictive, tight and uncomfortable, making them a distraction when driving. But this small problem was solved by the purchase of seat build extensions. When I do change my car I will seriously be considering another Volvo

My Volvo S80

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2010
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Reliability
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I have found this car to be the most comfortable to drive in my experience. Although servicing costs are quite high particularly at a Volvo dealer I have found the customer service good. The diesel engine performs well from the performance point of view and is quite economical for a large car. I will certainly consider another Volvo when I come to change although I think that I will now go for a smaller model.

service is paramount

Added: 14th of October 2013

  • 2003
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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These cars are really comfortable and reliable. Downside is fast wear of the front suspension. Volvo mechanics are bad. Take your car to trusted garage instead and it will thank you.

VOLVO S80

Added: 14th of October 2013

  • 2011
  • 2500
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Excellent car in all respects this is my third Volvo they have all be good but this is the best

Volvo S 80 auto.

Added: 13th of October 2013

  • 2005
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Best tow car I've ever had. Solo very economical for such a big car. Motorway with cruise cont. on = mid 50's MPG !!! Towing more like mid. 20's MPG. Comfortable on both long and short runs. A bit big to park sometimes in narrow spaces but overall, as above. Not happy with the road tax though.

Volvo S80

Added: 13th of October 2013

  • 2010
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Front seats are less comfortable than previous model Shape of backrest /bulkhead between car and boot makes it difficult to load some longer and wider objects Ride is very smooth

reliable motor

Added: 12th of October 2013

  • 2007
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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good solid reliable car 3rd volvo I have had had.

VOLVO S80 2.4d SE

Added: 12th of October 2013

  • 2010
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I purchased this vehcile in 2011 and have not been disappointed. It is my second S80 and whilst overall build quality does not appear to be as robust as my former 2002 model it has perfromed very weel with just over 102k in 3.25 years the vehcile is ideal for my daily commute of 1 100 mile round rip , fuel economy is typically 45 mpg and maintenance intervals at 18k. I have experienced no breakdowns in this period and servicing costs are reasonable via a local independent Volvo specialist. I use the vehicle for towing the family touring caravan and the car tows the load with ease with a 2.4 five cylinder Diesel engine and geartronic box. Overall I am pleased.

best car

Added: 12th of October 2013

  • 2006
  • 2500
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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extremely safe, comfortable and very nice to drive

Comfort

Added: 12th of October 2013

  • 2002
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I have owned three Jaguars but this is the most comfortable car I have ever owned. It is 11 years old and has done 150k miles but still feels brand new. Once a year it has a MOT and a service and does not see a garage for another 12 months. If you drove 200 miles and then realised you had forgotten something you would not think twice about driving back to get it. But in no way is it an entertaining or interesting car to drive. I have owned the car for 5 years but still struggle to know what the front of the car looks like.

Volvo Experience

Added: 11th of October 2013

  • 2005
  • 2400
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I've had this Lux model of this vehicle for seven years now. It has clocked up 65,000 miles ( not a lot for a diesel engine I know ) and apart from general wear and tear of tyres and brakes etc. it has been trouble free. Although it is a big powerful car it is a real pleasure to drive particularly when motorway driving.

Great Volvo S80 T6

Added: 11th of October 2013

  • 1999
  • 2798
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I HAVE DRIVEN MANY CARS AND ALTHOUGH THIS ONE IS NOW OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OLD IT LOOKS AND FEELS NEW. I HAVE HAD OTHER CARS DURING MY OWNERSHIP OF THIS ONE HENCE THE LOW MILEAGE OF 95,000. IT HAS A TWIN TURBO SYSTEM AND IS RATED AT 272 BHP SO THE POWER AVAILABLE IS ENOUGH TO GET YOU OUT OF TIGHT SITUATIONS ALTHOUGH I NEVER FEEL THE NEED TO CALL ON IT

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