Volvo S80 (98-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a Volvo!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Super fine ride, lacks serious ooomph!

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sluggish.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    One thing leads to another… welcome to Volvo.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Pipe and slippers are apt.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You wont beat this for comfort.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Insurance companies like them, but who would nick it anyway!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Volvo need to rethink their customer strategy when it comes to aftercare and service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Mounts, electrics, cooling fan, leaks.

    Other

    Suspension front end, expect to change various bits and bobs every 12 months.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes