5 Star Reviews for 2001 Volvo S80

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.13/5 Average
48 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Volvo has added a new trim level, the luxurious S80 T6 Executive. Additional standard content for all trim levels comes in the form of leather seating, a luggage holder, remote retractable rear head restraints, memory position mirrors and Homelink. The 2.9 gets new 16-inch wheels and an auto-dimming rearview mirror as standard. All S80s get dual-stage airbags. The available Security Package for the S80 2.9 and T6 will now include the Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) which keeps the passenger cabin free from odors and pollutants.

Pros:
  • Loaded with outstanding safety innovations and features, impressively fast in T6 trim, spacious backseat.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • keep a waranty - 2001 Volvo S80
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    extended warranty is a must. Volvos 50k + mile warranty is all you need. Covered: replace both front wheel hubs- roaring noise $640 @77,339 miles; cooling fan bad @ 65,330; cooling fan replaced @ 73,118 miles-again. Got free loaner car-dealer is excellent. Love the car-best car ever owned in 40 years. Drives like a dream.

  • Awesome car and awesome dealer - 2001 Volvo S80
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    Great car, definitely a special car in the class of luxury automobiles industry. BMW and Mercedes do not match to the details that Volvo has put in to the design and develpoment of its cars. Great dealer. If youre in MA, visit Rob Delisle at Dalzell volvo. Hes a very fair person to deal with. Very customer friendly.

  • A good quiet drive - 2001 Volvo S80
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    This is a very goog boulevard car that handles nicely in sudden braking and in snow. The version without the turbo is a tad slow off the line but is fine for passing in traffic. It is quiet and solid, has given me no mechanical problems. Like the other 3 Volvos I have owned, light bulbs burn out on a regular basis. Safety features abound and makes one feel comfortable with all the aggressive SUVs around

  • Who ARE these people? - 2001 Volvo S80
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    I have a 2001 Volvo S80 2.9 L (non turbo mind you). I have had TROUBLE FREE driving, people. I have replaced VERY LITTLE (sway bar link, tires, rotors, not much else). Yes it has a TIGHT suspension, Volvo did that ON PURPOSE! They totally changed their look from the ol square box and kept the infamous 2.9 L but turned it on its side and made it FWD (felt no different than my previous 960 which was RWD). Love the car, now I go on Edmunds and see estimated rating of 8.0 of 10.0 but much negative press from some of the owners. For the people crying about interior quality, know that the more a car weighs the lower the MPG, so when I see I can get 28 MPG in the safest sedan on the road, I AM OK!!

  • Best Volvo yet - 2001 Volvo S80
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    Having owned Volvos since 1972, finding the S80 to be so comfortable to drive demonstrated Volvos continued improvement. Though the improvement from my 1990 760 was not as striking as I thought 10 years would bring. Could be because I loved that 760.

  • Lovee it - 2001 Volvo S80
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    So far I havent had any problems with this car. The timing belt was replaced at 115,000 miles, but thats just typical maintenance. Id heard that the maintenance was going to be extremely expensive. It is slightly more expensive but not that bad at all. It only gets about 18mpg though. Even when Im at a long light or sitting in park with the car on for a long time, the engine runs very smoothly and extremely quietly. I expected the engine to be noisy because of the age of the car but its one of the quietest engines Ive ever heard. There is also very little road noise. Oh and a warning light is flashing warning me about a bulb failure, and from what Ive read this happens pretty often.

  • LOVE IT! - 2001 Volvo S80
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    Ive owned my T6 for 2.5 years and loved every second of it! The comfort, style, and features are fantastic. Since I have two little boys, I really appreciate all the safety features. That being said, every car has a few annoying problems. My turn signal works only occasionally-I just stick my hand out the window and use my bike signals. The rubber trim under the pass. door refuses to stay put. The cup holders are less than great. Maintenience costs! On the plus side, I just discovered that the front passenger seat folds down. I can buy 8 lumber, slide it all the way to the front and close the trunk!

  • Volvo for Life. - 2001 Volvo S80
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    Let me first remind you that you get what you pay for. I bought my s80 with 150k. It now has 175k. I use synthetic oil and have its services performed by a certified Volvo mechanic. Aside from common repairs (tie rods, tires, break pads), the most costly repair was an engine coil spring, which cost me $550. I purchased this car for three reasons; safety, comfort, and style. It has exceeded my expectations with reliability and performance as well. This is my second Volvo (my first being a 240dl). Guess what my next car is going to be.

  • Volvo You Rock - 2001 Volvo S80
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    I just purchased a s80 2001 with 152,000 miles on it. This was the best buy of my life being a pre-owed car. Thanks Volvo

  • am radio users beware - 2001 Volvo S80
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    Beautiful car, nice ride, great head turning ratio. My biggest complaint is the am radio. Horrible reception!! I have had it fixed 4 times and had a new part installed to try and fix this. This becomes very annoying...and it gets worse when I plug in my cell phone.

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