Volvo S80 2.4 SE (170bhp) 4d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
What price do you place on safety - it is the safest car to be in.
Costs
Costs less than a colleague's VW Polo for servicing.
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On the road
Driving
Good running track, but extremely poor acceleration when needed.
Performance
No acceleration when needed - has Volvo installed an old Ford auto-box ratio?
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Living with it
Reliability
20,000 miles in one year and only a battery went down.
Image
I feel as if I am well heeled but not flashy.
Comfort
I was driven in a Bentley Turbo this week and felt the S80 was not far behind.
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Security and Service
Security
My opinion is based on the factory-fitted security systems.
Service
No response from Volvo dealer or garage on poor sat nav that tells me to turn right when on a motorway plus this software is simply not working properly and has been a little dangerous on many ocassions.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Feel short-changed on BHP as feels more like 110bhp.
Other
Water collects in the boot trim as my drive is on a slope requiring I reverse in for safety. It holds about 1 litre on each side and will cause a rust problem.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes