Volvo S80 2.4 (170bhp) 4d Auto (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Loads of kit for the money.
Costs
Servicing is not cheap. Petrol consumption not the best when working engine hard. Always having to replace headlamp and brake light bulbs.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent motorway cruiser but don't expect sports car handling around corners.
Performance
The car is very heavy and mated with auto box, it struggles to pick up speed. Good on motorways. Always found myself dropping to a lower auto gear.
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Living with it
Reliability
Throttle module had to be replaced in first week. Auto gearbox stuck in park after around 60000, and recurred ongoing. Garage could not cure it.
Image
Much better than old models. Black paint and 17 inch wheels make all the difference!
Comfort
Very comfortable for all occupants. Massive interior space inc boot.
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Security and Service
Security
Nice touches, doors lock automatically if you leave it open for too long.
Service
Average at best. Don't expect pick up or courtesy car unless booking at least 4 weeks in advance.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Liked to rev up and down whilst stationary. Ongoing fault.
Other
Rear aerial failed. Unable to pick up mw/lw. Very expensive to replace.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes