With 1 recalls and 7 complaints, the 2015 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

13V3770002013-21-08

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.

Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Volvo S80's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. It leads 7 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other,lane Departure,latches/locks/linkages1

02Engine1

03Air Bags1

04Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine1

05Wheels1

7 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo S80 Fuel Economy

22–29mpg combined

19-25city

28-36hwy

$1,500-$2,000/yr

Fuel economy for the 2015 Volvo S80 ranges from 22 to 29 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

S80 FWD - Automatic (S8)

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

S80 AWD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2015 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 2015.

Buying a 2015 Volvo S80?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2015 Volvo S80 a good car to buy?

The 2015 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 unknown or other,lane departure,latches/locks/linkages, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Volvo S80?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2015 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 2015 Volvo S80?

Fuel economy ranges from 22 to 29 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $576 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2015 Volvo S80?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Volvo S80, based on 7 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.