Used buyer's guide: Volvo S80 pictures
Steep depreciation makes the Volvo S80 a great value second-hand car
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Volvo makes some of the most comfortable seats in the business, and the S80 can easily accommodate five people. Up front, the dash layout is clear, although the remote-controlled sat-nav isn’t as convenient as the console-mounted set-u
It’s not unusual for dash warning lights to come on for no reason. The faults are often electrical.
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Oil can become contaminated with diesel during the DPF’s regeneration cycle on D5 models. If so, the oil will need changing.
The front tyres, which are the ones that have to transmit the power, wear out quickly. Check the tread depths before buying.
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Get replacement tyre pressure monitoring sensors from Volvo if your model needs them, because aftermarket ones can be problematic.
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