Overview & Reviews
The S80 received a minor refresh this year that includes a modified grille, additional chrome trim and a revised rear fascia for the exterior along with a new gauge cluster and door panels for the interior. Volvo's Four-C adjustable suspension is a new option on all trim levels. All-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive versions of the 2.5T will be added midyear, but neither can be ordered in conjunction with the Four-C suspension. Finally, the T6 Premier replaces the T6 Elite as the top trim level.
- Loaded with outstanding safety innovations and features, quick on its feet in T6 trim, spacious backseat, soothing ride.
User Reviews:
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happy owner - 2004 Volvo S80
By john jacobs - January 15 - 2:00 amI like the car and have been very satisfied
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1st volvo - 2004 Volvo S80
By eplus - November 29 - 10:00 amThe 4C option is great its like 2 diffrent cars /sport and comfort.Premium sound system way better than Cadillac I leased.Quieter smoother and faster than the 2001 cadillac seville.Driver seat very comfortable on long drives .So far at 5500 miles best car ever had.
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Second S80 - this ones a charm - 2004 Volvo S80
By Tbuehler - November 3 - 10:00 amMy first S80 was a 2001 and frankly it did not inspire me to purchase another one. If not for the other two people in my company that didnt want to switch vehicles it would have been a BMW or an Infiniti this time around. This car though has proven to be what the prior Volvo wasnt - solid with good handling and speed. All in all I think this time they got it right.
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love my s80 - 2004 Volvo S80
By asammyschulz - July 28 - 2:00 amlove this car, the smooth ride and handling and all the safety features included. had a 2001 s80 and when that lease was up didnt hesitate to lease another s80. my husband is still driving our first volvo a 1990 740 that still rides as good as it did when we bought it almost 14 years ago. my daughters each ahve a jeep and a honda accord and always want to drive my volvo no way get your own!
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My 2nd Volvo - 2004 Volvo S80
By Francis - July 9 - 1:30 amThe S80 was my second Volvo.What influenced my purchase was the Edmunds information which said the 2004 had 700 enhancements, most of which you could not see. This was the first model year that Volvo replaced the 2.9 6cyl with their famed 2.5T/ 5cyl engine. The recommended fuel is premium but the cars computer consistently shows 25-26 mpg combined city/hwy driving. Almost no perceptible Turbo lag when you press on the gas.This is great considering the car weighs 3,600 lbs.
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Failures - 2004 Volvo S80
By William S. Devey - June 19 - 11:20 pmThis is my second Volvo in 14 years. This model has not been as reliable as my previous 850. Failures to date: tumblers falling out of ignition; passenger mirror simply falling off the car; both trunk support struts broken; ventilation malfunctioning (can be repaired for $1,200 per Volvo dealer); windshield washer not functioning properly (repaired once).
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Never Again - 2004 Volvo S80
By Robert Linscott - June 11 - 10:00 amS80 2.9 - 2000: This car has been a total headache for our family. The car is always falling apart. Electrical night mare, from lights to locks to sensors. Hub bearings X 5, sunroof falling apart, hub bolts falling out twice while on vacation, broken coils spring, faulty fan motor for radiator, oil flame seal bad, and a bad motor mount. So much for the flagship of Volvo. The S80s market value is poor and still is rated as less than average for the 2004. No wonder the BMW and Mercedes lines are so popular. My first volvo and definitely my last -never, never again. Waltrip Volvo in Nashville area loves to see me, and my checkbook on a regular basis.
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A Near-Perfect Car - 2004 Volvo S80
By spike2 - June 8 - 5:40 pmI never owned a Volvo until I bought this for my wife. It quickly found its way into my hands - a deal I could only swing by agreeing to buy her a new XC70 wagon as a replacement. Neither of us can imagine owning any other brand now. This car is perhaps the most complete vehicle one can own. It has just about everything - unsurpassed safety, good performance, acceptable reliability, room, AWD, the most comfortable seats Ive ever experienced, and an understated elegance. I have around 8000 miles now and have had no problems. Like other reviewers, I now look for any excuse to drive. Despite Fords ownership - this is still a Volvo at heart. I absolutely love it.
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One Reliable Fuel-Efficient Tank! - 2004 Volvo S80
By Anthony - August 10 - 6:40 amI bought my first Volvo in 2005. It is a white S80. I cant say enough about the car. My previous car was a Lexus ES300, which I loved. But after moving to the suburbs and ommuting on the highway I decided to go for the safest on I could find. The car moves for a almost 4000 lb tank! The ride is quiet an agressive. It handles like a smaller sportier sedan. The best part is that when some cowboy in a goofy truck rides off my bumper he slowly realizes my white tank is not giving way. I have a 17 ft.great white sharks tooth hanging from the rear view mirror, reminding me of speed, unexpected stealth, and power- and thats what you get in the S80!
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another great S80 - 2004 Volvo S80
By doctordick - August 7 - 8:36 amThis is my second S80 and I am not disappointed. The car has been refined and improved but the basic solid comfort and superior performance continue. A pleasure to drive particularly on the highway. Responsive, predictable, dependable. A great vehicle!
