Volvo S80 first generation
The Volvo S80 first generation (1999–2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 45 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: P2
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,820–4,850 mm RDW | – | 4,822–4,849 mm |
| Width | 1,830–1,890 mm RDW | – | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,450–1,490 mm RDW | – | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm RDW | – | 2,791 mm |
| Front track | 1,570–1,588 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,548–1,585 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,467–1,592 kg RDW | – | 1,605–1,712 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,567–1,692 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,020–2,140 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,800 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500–750 kg ASTRA | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396–425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,803–2,832 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 205–250 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 220–400 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/55R16, 205/65R15, 225/50R17, 225/55R16, 235/40R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 71.9% (70.9–72.9) | 69.2% | 7,804 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 44.3% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 33.8% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 31.0% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 29.9% | 28.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 19.1% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.7% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
826 complaints for model years 1999–2006. 37 crashes · 21 fires · 26 injuries
- Speed control 204
- Electrical system 123
- Engine 116
- Fuel system 74
- Transmission and drivetrain 48
- Suspension 37
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 45 versions of the Volvo S80 first generation
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United Kingdom 37 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20062.0 T | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 20062.0 T | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 2000–20062.4 (140 bhp) | 2.4 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6–8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 205–212 g/km |
| 2000–20062.4 (140 bhp) | 2.4 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.3–9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 222–229 g/km |
| 2000–20062.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.8–9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 210–215 g/km |
| 2000–20062.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.4–9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 224–232 g/km |
| 20062.5 T | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 20062.5 T | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2006T6 Geartronic · T6 Executive Geartronic | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.1 L/100 km NEDC | 268 g/km |
| 2003–20042.0T | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 246 g/km |
| 2003–20042.0T | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2001–2004D5 (163 bhp) | 2.4 L | 122 kW (165 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.1–6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 161–172 g/km |
| 2002–2004D5 (163 bhp) | 2.4 L | 122 kW (165 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 207 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.9–9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 213–220 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | LPG | 5-speed manual | 11.6 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.0–10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 240–246 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | LPG | 5-speed automatic | 13.3 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Natural gas | 5-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 246 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Natural gas | 4-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 T · 2.4T | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2002–20042.4 T · 2.4T | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 Bi-Fuel | 2.4 L | – | Natural gas | 5-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 (140bhp) · 2.4 (140 bhp) | 2.4 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 (140bhp) · 2.4 (140 bhp) | 2.4 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 (170bhp) · 2.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 217 g/km |
| 2003–20042.4 (170bhp) · 2.4 (170 bhp) | 2.4 L | 127 kW (172 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5T | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2003–20042.5T | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2002–2004T6 · T6 (Geartronic) | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 272 g/km |
| 2002–20042.9 · 2.9 (Geartronic) | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2003–20042.9 (Geartronic) | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2000–2002T6 with Geartronic | 2.8 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.3 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
| 2000–20022.9 | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 246 g/km |
| 2000–20022.9 | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 251 g/km |
| 2000–20012.5 D | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2000–20012.5 D | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 196 g/km |
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2004–2006CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 2002–20052MODE CLKUP | 2.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1999–2004CLKUP | 2.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1999–20012MODE CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
Canada 3 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006Mid-size | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.8–12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 248–276 g/km |
| 1999–2005Mid-size | 2.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.5–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 265–292 g/km |
| 1999–2001Mid-size | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.1–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 278–297 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.