Volvo

S80

Midsize Cars · model years 2010 to 2016

Includes S80 AWD and S80 FWD as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2016. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 27, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Volvo S80
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	3Gas	19	$3,300	5	27	VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%, AIR BAGS 11%, STRUCTURE 11%
complaints: 27, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	2Gas	21.5	$2,900	4	5	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%, POWER TRAIN 29%, AIR BAGS 14%
complaints: 5, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	22	$2,825	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.1 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	2Gas	21.5	$2,900	3	8	ENGINE 25%, STRUCTURE 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25%
complaints: 8, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	2Gas	22	$2,825	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	25.5	$2,500	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	1Gas	29	$2,150	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 19 to 2016: 29

Owner complaints2010: 27 to 2016: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Volvo S80 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.