Sell your 2006 Volvo S80 for cash

The 2006 Volvo S80 is a midsize car that came with a 2.5L 5-cyl engine. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Volvo S80 at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines2.5L 5-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 5-spd
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy17–19 city / 25–27 highway / 20–22 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,750–$4,100 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂404–444 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations: S80 AWD, S80 FWD
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 S80's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 S80. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 80,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2006 Volvo S80 recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2006 Volvo S80. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsSep 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V766000

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

EquipmentNov 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V566000

Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

EquipmentOct 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V375000

Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.

Risk: A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2006 S80 problems

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2006 Volvo S80 with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System3
  • Vehicle Speed Control3
  • Air Bags2
  • Suspension2
  • Engine and Engine Cooling1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System80,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control48,000 mi

2006 Volvo S80 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 187 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Volvo S80. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment37
  • Equipment31
  • Electrical System24
  • Electrical System20
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility9
  • Unknown or Other9

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · 35526.1.8

    This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure
 Description and Service sections updated to

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · 37809.1.1

    This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2025 · 19245

    This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2025 · 8501

    This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session:
 •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that t

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Selling a 2006 S80: questions

How much is a 2006 Volvo S80 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 S80 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 S80s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 S80 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Volvo S80; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 S80?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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