Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 27 complaints for the 2010 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

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 27 issues reported over 1 model years, visibility/wiper problems are the most common for the 2010 Volvo S80. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Visibility/wiper4

02Structure3

03Wheels2

04Air Bags2

05Engine1

27 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo S80 Fuel Economy

18–21mpg combined

15-18city

22-27hwy

$3,200-$3,750/yr

The 2010 Volvo S80 delivers 18 to 21 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 FWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

S80 AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

S80 AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

4.4L 8-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

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

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

Where to Find 2010 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 2010.

2010 Volvo S80 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2010 Volvo S80 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2010 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 2010 Volvo S80?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2010 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 2010 Volvo S80?

You'll get between 18 and 21 MPG combined from the 2010 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 2010 Volvo S80?

VISIBILITY/WIPER problems top the list with 27 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.