Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 24 complaints for the 2007 Volvo S80, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V3780002020-30-06

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

View at NHTSA

11V3780002011-26-07

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 S80 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2006, THROUGH MAY 16, 2007. THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INCREASED PRESSURE IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY BURST AT THE STEERING GEAR DUE TO THE INCREASED PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.

THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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09V1390002009-29-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED; OR IN CERTAIN CASES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY ACTIVATE WHEN NOT SWITCHED ON.

OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

View at NHTSA

View all 4 recalls

10V3350002010-22-07

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 S80 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SOFTWARE HAS AN INCORRECT TRIGGER LEVEL.

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 24 issues reported over 1 model years, structure problems are the most common for the 2007 Volvo S80. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Structure4

02Engine3

03Electrical System,exterior Lighting2

04Steering2

05Visibility,structure1

24 total across 1 model years (2007–2007)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo S80 Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

15-16city

23-25hwy

$4,300-$4,550/yr

The 2007 Volvo S80 delivers 18 to 19 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

S80 AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

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

S80 FWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

S80 AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

4.4L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

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

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

Where to Find 2007 Volvo S80

27States

20%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 8%, with options spread across 27 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2007.

2007 Volvo S80 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2007 Volvo S80 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2007 Volvo S80. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2007 Volvo S80?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2007 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 2007 Volvo S80?

You'll get between 18 and 19 MPG combined from the 2007 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 2007 Volvo S80?

STRUCTURE problems top the list with 24 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.