2013 Volvo S80 D4 Momentum 2.0 turbo diesel

Summary:

Modern, handsome and reliable.

Faults:

Despite being a reliable car, it has certain problems such as failures in the mass airflow sensor that affect driving and turn on the "Check Engine" light. The ABS system light also came on, and I didn't really understand why.

During the first 20,000 kilometers after I bought it, it consumed too much oil.

The bushings on the front suspension control arm were worn out, causing an annoying noise. I had to replace it completely.

The air conditioning works very well, but a while ago it had problems cooling down quickly.

General Comments:

The car itself is excellent, with enviable material quality and worthy of a premium brand like Volvo.

The interior is luxurious and quiet, giving a first-class feel with good sound insulation, ideal for peaceful journeys.

Seats are very comfortable, especially the front ones, which provide good support, and there's ample and comfortable space in the rear seats.

Trunk is also quite practical, with 480 liters, and includes useful features such as dividers and hooks to secure the cargo.

I must again highlight the quality and design; the finishes are almost perfect, with fine materials and a carefully crafted interior design that exudes robustness and luxury. As for the functional details, it features laminated glass to reduce noise and improve safety, and also includes water-repellent side mirrors. Everything comes standard; nothing is optional.

Safety is paramount in this car. Its high-speed brakes are exceptionally efficient and responsive; with just a touch of the brake, the car responds flawlessly and maintains stability.

Safety innovation is also evident in the advanced, robustly constructed child seats.

Finally, I'm going to talk about the engine. It's a shame that Volvo has stopped making diesel engines for cars. The 2-liter D4 is not only reliable, but it also has ridiculously low fuel consumption for a large sedan; on the highway, fuel consumption is incredibly economical (I use it every day and I'm amazed).

It has incredible acceleration for overtaking, it's quiet, and I've never had any problems starting it from cold. It hardly feels like a diesel.

I'm not exaggerating when I say it was my best purchase to date; nowadays it's not easy to have a luxurious, high-quality car with low fuel consumption.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd January, 2026

1998 Volvo S80 T6 2.9 2x turbo petrol

Faults:

Nothing, it's brand new.

General Comments:

A very fun car, could be faster though.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 17th January, 1999

14th Jan 2001, 14:55

Why would anyone who rated something as being nearly perfect not buy from that manufacturer again?

24th Jun 2001, 21:02

The Twin Turbo is a 2.8 liter buddy. The naturally aspirated s80 is a 2.9 liter.

25th Sep 2001, 14:14

I bought my S80 in Sweden and saw the factory, and for people who say that Volvo quality control is bad, think again. If there are bad problems with the car, the dealer will tell the managers at the main factory in Gothenburg and the management will get on to the team of around 6 people whom built the car, and they'll be fired... my S80 is a 2.9L and for people who say it's slow, go to Germany and do 146mph like me. It's quite nice and worth a try. Plus the S80 is more spacious than the 5 Series, Lexus GS and Mercedes E-Class, so what do you think?

Buy Volvo.