Volvo S80 2.4 SE (170bhp) 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of gimmicks, but lacking a few refinements.
Costs
Lots of motorway miles and 34mpg is easy if you keep below 80. 27mpg running around.
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On the road
Driving
Slightly lacking big car prestige feel.
Performance
Lots of torque, but does need right gear and revs to perform.
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Living with it
Reliability
100% up to now.
Image
Looks the business (personal opinion).
Comfort
Ok for 1 or 2 hours - I do 4 or 5 hours regurlarly and feel it, by comparison to favorite armchair as fitted to older S70.
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Security and Service
Security
Still there in the morning - suppose it's a question of taste.
Service
Service average - cost ok, as have had no problems.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Road noise more than expected at town speeds. Air con is excellent. Driving posistion high.
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