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We buy Volvo S80s from every year, 1999–2016, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Volvo S80 by year
The S80 is a midsize car sold from 1999–2016 with engines including 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl and 4.4L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 73 recalls and 954 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 S80 | 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 4 | 199 |
| 2000 S80 | 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 4 | 318 |
| 2001 S80 | 2.8L 6-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 7 | 164 |
| 2002 S80 | 2.9L 6-cyl | 19 | 4 | 42 |
| 2003 S80 | 2.9L 6-cyl | 19–20 | 5 | 26 |
| 2004 S80 | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl | 19–21 | 4 | 50 |
| 2005 S80 | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 5 | 15 |
| 2006 S80 | 2.5L 5-cyl | 20–22 | 3 | 12 |
| 2007 S80 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 18–19 | 5 | 24 |
| 2008 S80 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 18–19 | 7 | 26 |
| 2009 S80 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 5 | 16 |
| 2010 S80 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 5 | 27 |
| 2011 S80 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–22 | 4 | 5 |
| 2012 S80 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–23 | 3 | 8 |
| 2013 S80 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–22 | 3 | 8 |
| 2014 S80 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | 21–23 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 S80 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 22–29 | 2 | 7 |
| 2016 S80 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 29 | 2 | 6 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volvo S80 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your S80, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volvo S80: questions
How much is a junk Volvo S80 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete S80s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volvo S80s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1999–2016), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volvo S80 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2000 S80 (318). Across all years, the most-reported components were vehicle speed control, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Which Volvo S80 year has the most recalls?
The 2001 S80 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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