With 1 recalls and 50 complaints, the 2004 Volvo S80 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V7660002021-30-09

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2004 Volvo S80's biggest weak point? FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. It leads 50 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Fuel/propulsion System13

02Steering5

03Engine And Engine Cooling4

04Tires3

05Suspension2

50 total across 1 model years (2004–2004)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo S80 Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined

17-18city

24-26hwy

$2,750-$3,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2004 Volvo S80 ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

S80/S80 Premier - Automatic 5-spd

21mpg

2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

S80 AWD - Automatic 5-spd

20mpg

2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

S80/S80 Premier - Automatic 4-spd

20mpg

2.9L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

S80/S80 Premier - Automatic (S4)

19mpg

2.9L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2004 Volvo S80

29States

23%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 28 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

79%

DEDelaware

57%

FLFlorida

57%

TXTexas

57%

MDMaryland

45%

ILIllinois

45%

NHNew Hampshire

45%

PAPennsylvania

45%

DCWashington DC

45%

MIMichigan

34%

NCNorth Carolina

34%

MAMassachusetts

23%

NJNew Jersey

23%

OHOhio

23%

GAGeorgia

23%

OKOklahoma

23%

COColorado

23%

TNTennessee

23%

NYNew York

23%

UT1

VA1

AZ1

NM1

NV1

WA1

WY1

OR1

KY1

CT1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2004.

2004 Volvo S80 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2004 Volvo S80 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2004 Volvo S80. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Volvo S80?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2004 Volvo S80. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2004 Volvo S80?

You'll get between 19 and 21 MPG combined from the 2004 Volvo S80, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2004 Volvo S80?

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problems top the list with 50 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.