2004 Volvo S80 Review and Specs

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

When it comes to ride comfort, feature content and uncompromised safety, the S80 excels, but for those who prefer a little sport in their sedans, the S80 will leave you wishing for more.

Pros

Loaded with outstanding safety innovations and features, quick on its feet in T6 trim, spacious backseat, soothing ride.

Cons

Suspension still doesn't feel athletic even with Four-C system, turbo lag can be annoying around town, gets pricey with options.

What's New for 2004

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.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

Best vehicle made!!!

Written by: keith on 07/22/2009

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	10	Exterior Design:	10

Vehicle

2004 Volvo S80 2.5T Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

The 2004 Volvo 2.5 turbo is an excellent car. It is a 5 cylinder turbocharged engine with a 5 speed automatic transmission fwd. It gets great fuel economy(31-33) hwy-(20 city) and has wonderful go!I could never say anything but great things about this vehicle. If you ever have a chance to own one buy it, you will never regret doing so. Mine is white with camel leather a beautiful combination loaded with options. Buy one if someone will part with it, mine stays in the garage and is pampered to keep it as nice as possible.

Favorite Features

my favorite features are the drivetrain--the inline 5 cylinder turbocharged engine with a 5 speed transmission fwd only it is perfectly balanced so you don't know its running, it will go when needed and gets outstanding fuel mileage for the size car 31-33 hwy 20 cty

Suggested Improvements

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Great car for low price

Written by: Lince on 02/19/2009


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	9
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	9	Reliability:	9
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	9

2004 Volvo S80 T6 Premier Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)

This is my 3rd Volvo over the years and I would say this is the best so far. Great design in and out. Enough room for 4 adults . Very comfortable ride. I am thinking about brand new Volvo S80 now. I would say this car car is way underpriced as a used car.

Powerful engine. Very very comfortable seats (did not expect that after my BMW 740IL)

Rear automatic sunshade would be nice.

One Reliable Fuel-Efficient Tank!

Written by: Anthony on 12/26/2008


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	7	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	10	Exterior Design:	9

I bought my first Volvo in 2005. It is a white S80. I can't 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 that's what you get in the S80!

Mileage is great, power, quiet.

Should have bought a AWD- I live in the Northeast.

My Volvo S80 T6 experience

Written by: David Floyd on 09/30/2008


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	10	Exterior Design:	10

2004 Volvo S80 T6 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)

Great road car, excellent fuel economy. Repairs include the heat/ac fan motor and controler, regular maintenance. Very comfortable for me, a 6'2" 245 lb man to take on a trip. Classic styling, starts whenever I need to go. Wife loves it.

Seats are comforable.

Armrests on doors could be a little higher.

Failures

Written by: William S. Devey on 07/08/2008


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	5
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	7
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	10

2004 Volvo S80 2.9 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)

This 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).

The car is made to cruise at 70-80 mph on the interstate. Comfortable.

2004 Volvo S80 Consumer Ratings & Reviews