The 2009 Volvo S80 has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 16 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 16 owners have filed complaints about the 2009 Volvo S80. STRUCTURE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Structure4

02Seat Belts2

03Wheels2

04Tires,wheels2

05Electrical System,exterior Lighting1

16 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo S80 Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

15-16city

22-25hwy

$3,400-$3,750/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2009 Volvo S80 returns 18–20 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

S80 FWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

S80 AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

S80 AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

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

15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2009 Volvo S80

27States

20%in top 3

8% of the market sits in California, though listings span 27 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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 2009.

Buying a 2009 Volvo S80?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2009 Volvo S80 a good car to buy?

The 2009 Volvo S80 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is structure, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Volvo S80?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2009 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 2009 Volvo S80?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $292 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2009 Volvo S80?

STRUCTURE is the number-one complaint area for the 2009 Volvo S80, based on 16 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.