2012 Volvo S80

$5,500
from
6
listings
$6K–$10K
price range
Low$5,500
High$10,450
From$5,500
Avg Mileage100,000 mi
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Volvo S80 Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

The 2012 Volvo S80 has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 8 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
12V3170002012-06-07
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 S80 VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM DOWNSHIFTING SUCH AS SHIFTING FROM FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR WHEN COASTING.

THIS MAY RESULT IN DECREASED ENGINE RPMS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 8 owners have filed complaints about the 2012 Volvo S80. AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags,vehicle Speed Control,seats1
02Steering,unknown Or Other1
03Unknown Or Other1
04Wheels1
05Structure1
8 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo S80 Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined
·
18-20city
·
26-28hwy
·
$2,950-$3,200/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2012 Volvo S80 returns 21–23 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)
23mpg
3.2L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
S80 AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2012 Volvo S80

27States

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

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

Buying a 2012 Volvo S80?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2012 Volvo S80 a good car to buy?

The 2012 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 air bags,vehicle speed control,seats, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Volvo S80?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2012 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 2012 Volvo S80?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $217 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2012 Volvo S80?

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS is the number-one complaint area for the 2012 Volvo S80, based on 8 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2012 compare to other Volvo S80 years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Volvo S80 model years. Visit the Volvo S80 buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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