With 2 recalls and 345 complaints, the 2000 Volvo S80 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

345

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

10V5660002010-08-11

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

View at NHTSA

00V2380002000-24-08

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.

THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT'S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2000 Volvo S80's biggest weak point? VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. It leads 345 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Vehicle Speed Control75

02Engine And Engine Cooling43

03Electrical System37

04Fuel System, Gasoline24

05Suspension17

345 total across 1 model years (2000–2000)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo S80 Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

16city

23-24hwy

$4,300-$4,550/yr

Fuel economy for the 2000 Volvo S80 ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

S80 - Automatic 4-spd

19mpg

2.9L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

S80 - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2000 Volvo S80

27States

20%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (8%), but the remaining listings are spread across 26 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

48%

FLFlorida

36%

DCWashington DC

36%

TXTexas

36%

NCNorth Carolina

36%

TNTennessee

36%

DEDelaware

24%

MAMassachusetts

24%

MDMaryland

24%

MIMichigan

24%

NHNew Hampshire

24%

NJNew Jersey

24%

OHOhio

24%

COColorado

24%

CTConnecticut

24%

PAPennsylvania

24%

IA1

UT1

MN1

MO1

IL1

VA1

NMNew Mexico

12%

NVNevada

12%

GA1

OK1

OR1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2000.

Buying a 2000 Volvo S80?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2000 Volvo S80 a good car to buy?

The 2000 Volvo S80 has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is vehicle speed control, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2000 Volvo S80?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2000 Volvo S80. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2000 Volvo S80?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $154 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2000 Volvo S80?

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL is the number-one complaint area for the 2000 Volvo S80, based on 345 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.