2004 Volvo S80 User Reviews

Pros

Handling, comfort, stereo, spacey

Cons

Slow acceleration (0-60 7.9s), rough shifting at times, 20mpg

Purchased As Used

If you're looking for a car with great handling, comfort and safety you have found it. The feel of this car on road is amazing, I push this car very hard and have found it nearly impossible to lose traction thanks to all wheel drive.

The seats are very comfortable front and back, the front are similar to racing seats which hold you into you in place.

Over all I don't have many complaints about this car only the acceleration isn't up to par compared to other Luxury cars of this size. Another foul feature which may not bother most, is a pop up cup holder between the front two seats. It's rather flimsy and holds almost nothing.

How ever, as I said before this is a very comfortable car with safety in mind. Though, if you're looking for speed I'd suggest a different car...read morehide

Pros

Its a Volvo so it is safe

Cons

The Engine on mine blew up at 10000 miles

I really am angered that volvo would sell me a product that was faulty and then they sayed it was my fault. I basically lost over 40,000 dollars to drive a volvo for a few months

I had Volvo S80 T6 1999. In Last 2 years transmission has been changed and engine start leaking. By any chance if you will need to charge the battery, if you don’t know where it is, you will never been able to find it. It is all the way down in the trunk under special cover with two screws. To unscrew them you will need a special tool. Can you imagine if your trunk is full, it’s rainy and you are in the middle of the shopping parking lot when your battery goes down????????
I don’t know what from Sweden left in this car, just a legend……....read morehide

Just picked up the S80 and I love it. This car drive's smooth. My wife has the V-70 and its drives great also. We are a two car Volvo family now. The warranty and service programs are wonderful too. Buy one today!

My husband was not happy about trading in his beloved BMW but since we picked up the car in Sweden and driven it all over Europe and now back here in the states, He loves it! He really likes the power and the size of the S80. We will only buy Volvo's from now on. The only small draw back is we have had some difficulties finding a dealer that will take the time to service the car properly. One dealer forgot to turn off our service light, another didn't wash it and detail it after we shipped it back from overseas. They acted very "put out" when we requested it washed at least. Another, couldn't find our car on their lot for 2 hours when we returned to pick it up after regular service. So word to the wise, Incredible car, less than incredible service....read morehide

Ordered this 2.9 2001 in June 2000 from the factory with everything we wanted. It now has 60K miles on it and would buy it again. All service was done at dealer and probably have spent less than $3K on that service. Only four minor problems

This car saved my life according to the police investgators. What can I say but safe, safe, safe. Sure it was total loss in the accident, but I walked away to tell this story.

This car is fast in the T6 version, it gets up to speed nicely and is a comfortable road trip car.

Even at 200 HP, this bulky sedan is somewhat underpowered. It has a lot of features, but keeping them in working condition has been a chore for me. I had mine in for headlight problems three times (and they still didn't fix it!). My radio kept going out on me and my sensor kept telling me a door was open (it wasn't).

The legend of the Volvo appears to be a thing of the past....read morehide

Really exciting car! Maybe you don't have to be married if you once buy this princess.

Just picked up my new S-80 & this thing is some car. Loaded with functions & heated leather plus great european fit and finish. Tight on the corners and very, very quiet on the highway even with the sunroof open.
None of the big 3 could touch this car for pricing & options. Plus the best safety rating going.
Love it !...read morehide