2003 Volvo S80 Review
Price Estimate: $1,229 - $1,993





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Loaded with outstanding safety innovations and features, impressively fast in T6 trim, spacious backseat.
Cons
- Suspension and steering systems that can't keep up with the T6's engine performance, gets pricey with options.
What’s new
Only minor changes are in store for Volvo's flagship sedan. Rain-sensing wipers and On-Call Plus telematics are newly available features, and two new colors, Titanium Grey and Ruby Red, dress up the exterior.
Edmunds says
With its distinctive styling, luxurious interior and excellent reputation for safety, the often overlooked S80 deserves consideration.
For sale near Fayetteville, NC
2 listings
- $3,995
- 129,453 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use
- 18 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Autoworld of Georgia (299 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Cumming, GA
This 2003 Volvo S80 4dr 4dr Sedan 2.9L features a 2.9L STRAIGHT 6 CYLINDER 6cyl Gasoline engine. It is equipped with a 5 Speed Automatic transmission....
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (18 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1TS92D631297957
Stock: 31297957
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-21-2024 - $2,995
- 124,182 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 18 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Metric Motors (2,345 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
Close
Located in Sacramento, CA
GRANDMA'S WELL KEPT .. LOW MILES... only 124k ! GREAT RELIABLE CAR DEAL ! VERY NICE ENJOYABLE garage kept SWEDISH LUXURY sedan.. VERY peppy 2.9 straig...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (18 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1TS92D131300456
Stock: 300456
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-12-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina
$219/mo for S80 2.9
S80 2.9
vs
$153/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Best Volvo Yet!
5 out of 5 starsS80 2003, 12/06/2003
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
This is my third Volvo and the 2003 S80
2.9 is outstanding. Fit and finsh are
the best I've seen on any car. Solid
performance, comfort, and avg 25 mpg!
GM transmission take it to the junk yard
2 out of 5 starstlg, 03/02/2016
2003 Volvo S80 T6 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
update 9-5-2017 interesting this email! Gauge cluster just went out this CAR. Thought about letting it go but i still will not even come close to anything near the miles and money ive put in it.
i personally have spent years trying to avoid the over engineered under quilty of the electronic and unreliability services of GM products. After owning my fist volvo 2001 S80 2.9 non turbo i … was in an accident totaled the car loved the car had 178000 no problems other then rack and pinion. Purched my next very shortly after found 2003 s80 t6 2.9 turbo. car appeared nice after buying before making the first payment the transmission went into limp mode. taking to have looked at found the vehicle had the GM 4t65e transmission witch i would have never even considered the car if i would have known that it had a gm part in it. There is only 2 other vehicle they are in that ive found other then gm products. That is the volvo s80 and the XC90. IN the years around what i have. I am so disappointed in this car im going to have over 10000 in a car worth 6000.Volvo has really disappointed me now i have a car that wont run and haven't made the 1st payment.payment. Mechanic says you are lucky to get 100000 miles out of the transmission. All i can say is im disappointed in volvo now. Just after replacing the transmission the fuel pump went out. Now with 95000 approx. The front end needs work so basically i will have to drive this car for years. Wish i could post pics of the wonderful advertising sticker swartz auto in harrisonburg va put on the back of it. Was going to remove but instead put a sign above it that says do not buy from. They were horriable for there customer service. I will never recommend or buy from them again.
9-5-2018
Started leaking antifreeze found the T-6 has an automatic bleeder out the side of the timing cover piece of plastic completely brittle.
7-1-2019
Decided not to take the chance on the Trans again had over $1000 in it sold it for $2500 less then 30000 miles ugh. Win some loose some sure was a nice riding car.
Good car!
4.75 out of 5 starsMark Lewis, 06/12/2007
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
This is an excellent car. It's fun to drive, and it gets good gas mileage. I consistently get 430 miles to the tank. The only problem I have is that the rear passenger speaker produces static. Other than that, the car accelerates well, takes turns well, hugs the road and has plenty of amenities. The trunk is very large. The hinges fold into the side and not into the well of the … trunk. It gives you more space. That's especially important when you are grocery shopping for a family of 5! Overall, it's a great car.
Major disappointment
3 out of 5 starspuchpuppy, 02/14/2009
2003 Volvo S80 2.9 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl 4A)
Purchased car with 33000 miles and have been beset with any number of very expensive problems. The most expensive problem was replacing the fuel pump at 43000 miles at a cost of $1000 dollars and suffering an overwhelming smell of gasoline for a month afterward. Now there is a check engine warning that shows a code of failure of fuel system. The estimate on replacing the sensor is in the … neighborhood of $800 dollars. The suspension system needs realignment every two thousand miles or so. Am on the third set of tires. Continually replacing headlight bulbs and other bulbs. I am 82 years old and have drive Volvos for years and I do not misuse a car. Am bitterly disappointed with this car!
2003 S80 Highlights
2.9
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $36,455 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $219/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the S80 include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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