Volvo S80 (98-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Repair costs are very high with this model - especially when you have to replace the gearbox as I did.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    As above - as well as numerous times back to main dealer for computer faults - lots of them!!!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Well balanced and responsive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Acceleration is excellent when its running.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very unreliable - in the 18 months I owned it is was in the garage being repaired for 8 months.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I like its looks.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Usual Volvo standard.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Volvo main dealer have been excellent - not charging for a lot of work but they couldn't ultimately resolve the computer faults.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Computer faults as above.

    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