Volvo S80: Bargain barge? Lovely 5-pot noises

[@-chris1965]

Lovely car, pity about the stickers

[@chrishart8548]

Just on the back makes it worse. Maybe if they were on all the panels in a more stylish way it may work better. Like when they used to have checkers on cars

[@Matthew-Fletcher]

@@chrishart8548I have since added more btcc stickers which are are distributed along quarter panels and the black plastic next to the rear windows.

[@mybigfatpolishlife]

Well it's not your car is it

[@billeves4627]

How about an S60R manual?

[@2760ade]

Agree, looks tacky! That Volvo has a certain dignity about it. The stickers make it look like a clown's car!

[@thavashgovender4345]

Just me or does the interior look much more appealing than many modern cars ?

[@charlybeagrie1119]

The Swedes invented daytime running lights for safety but I read some years later, in Auto Express, that the Swedes found they made absolutely no difference to their accident rates.

[@HubNut]

Yet DRLs are now mandated across Europe...

[@charlybeagrie1119]

@@HubNut Yes and facemasks were imposed on us, too.

[@tomwilliams7391]

Even in 2023 I still see some of these on the road at 20+ years old...they must be reliable and tough!

[@johndunstan2415]

I've got a 2002 D5 with only 98650 miles..just replaced front disks and pads , fuel pump and wheels..super reliable

[@nigelcb1300]

I used to work for the highway agency on a clean up crew back in the early 2000s, an almost new s80 in the same colour pulled out into oncoming traffic and was struck by a loaded hgv. The front was as you would expect was totally destroyed but amazingly both front doors opened easily and the cabin was completely intact. Both occupants survived unharmed. Very strong car!.

[@richardprice7763]

Volvo interiors were lovely back then

[@FlyingPilot2012]

I have a 2000 S80 T6. 280,000 miles still going strong. Drive it daily.

[@basdefantastische]

4:40 Those steering column stalks in these were really flimsy in an otherwise solidly built car. We had two V70s in the family and the indicator stalk broke in both of them, never seen anything like that in any other car. Strange because a lot of effort seemed to have been put in making the cars feel solid. Lovely sounding engines those 5-cylinders. The 10 valve in the 850 had the purest sound in my opinion, which is entirely not biased by having owned one. Great car apart from the electrical problems.

[@tonybramley7649]

I have v70 d5 2.4 auto only brought it in July very smooth and quick police used to use these as traffic cars

[@retropojat]

Wonderful to see our implemented rear trunk space test gaining broader usage. The S80 is truly a reliable and durable car, designed for northern conditions but with an American style. Excellent analysis of the outstanding car.

[@TheJoyofSix]

If you want a mile muncher there is nothing better out there. Last month I drove my 2.5T (210hp / 236lbft) on a European trip doing 2321 miles in 7 days. The last day was 823 miles from Meersburg on the shore of Lake Constance (Germany) to just north of Derby (Uk) and the wife and I got out feeling as relaxed as when we'd got in it.

[@staffiedave4033]

Who doesn't love an old Swedish barge.So much better than the rubbish they sell now .I noticed how much you loved it Ian,with your right boot stuck to the floor for a good period of the road test😊

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

You'll be saying the same things about today's cars in 20 years time no doubt.

[@staffiedave4033]

@@ChrisPatrick-q6k doubt it especially hybrid and full electric.Not that they will be around in 20 years anyway.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

@@staffiedave4033 What will replace them, flying carpets?

[@staffiedave4033]

@@ChrisPatrick-q6k something safer and more environmentally freindly like petrol or hydrogen

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

I have a new V60T8 and an S40 drivE. The V60 is supremely comfortable, well made and 100% reliable. Sadly my S40 has a habit of continual faults, mostly niggling but not major mechanical. I would say the V60 is a vastly better built car.

[@Rover75ConnoisseurSE]

My Favourite Volvo

[@alansmith1770]

Lovely motor Ian sounded beautiful. Not sure about all the stickers though. Volvo were so well built you could bounce a tank off them.

[@EdgyNumber1]

Back in the day, you could sit on the car doo ledge and the thing wouldn't drop a millimetre.

[@Jeroen74]

I drive its smaller sibling, a 2008 S60 D5 with the 6 speed auto. Every time I get in I'm greeted by this lovely smell of the two tone leather. While the interior has nice looking and feeling materials, after 15 years it has become very squeaky, despite extensive efforts by me to remedy that. It annoys the hell out of me how every single somewhat sharper road irregularity results in these loud creaks from the dash. Together with the fact that the diesel engine is not the most refined in term of vibrations, it makes for the quite the love-hate relationship I have with this car :) The 5 pot noise is very nice, and is actually one of the reasons I decided to replace my 2004 V70 D5 with this car. With all the engine downsizing there's nothing modern that can replace it I'm afraid (not liking BMW or Mercedes), so I'll hold onto it a little longer :)

[@sharonec5419]

Have you looked at Lexus cars and DS cars for a replacement?

[@Jeroen74]

​@@sharonec5419 If you fancy more than 4 cylinders, diesel and auto, the choice is limited to Volvo, BMW, Mercedes and Audi. Audi only has a V6 coupled to a CVT and both have a horrible reputation. My next car almost certainly won't be a diesel so that gives a much wider range of cars to look at. I usually buy cars in the €5-7K range and that rules out almost every Lexus. The only Lexus I kind of fancy, looks-wise, is the CT200. So far, the only car that evokes any feelings of desirability and isn't too big or overly expensive is the Audi A3 saloon (third gen, 2013 onwards). Like the S60, it's stylish, elegant but a bit understated, not garish.

[@steve.9138]

Had one of these too, mine was a 2006 D5 185bhp auto, got rear ended last year by a bus unfortunately Great car, made a great sound

[@clivet3252]

I was always tempted by an S60. I sat in one and it was so comfortable and I loved the way the dash wrapped around and the position of the handbrake. Is it as comfortable in the long term as it is when you first sit in it?

[@steve.9138]

@clivet3252 I did 60 thousand miles over 3 years in huge comfort, supple leather with great heated seats, seating position was really nice too. A lot of car for not a lot of money currently, I will probably end up with another at some point

[@chriswalters1958]

I've got a 2005 2.5T Auto - sounds, runs and drives like a dream. 115k on the clock, full service history - £1300.00 it cost me this year! This is one that they'll have to prise from my cold, dead hands.

[@Canalsman]

Everybody should have at least one Volvo in their life. Just such a relaxing and safe place to be, but not lacking get up and go when required. Capable of prodigious mileage too!

[@HerewardTheW]

Always liked these cars, and the contemporary s60. Thanks for showing us, Ian.

[@DJWerkz]

I ran a 53 plate V70 when I was still in the UK up to 2017. Had same 5 pot engine and it was absolute epic vehicle. Super reliable, amazing comfort level and being an estate (wagon) it would hold an amazing amount of material (as the local builders merchants realized on my frequent trips while renovating my house).

[@zaneverovati]

Proud owner of an S80 with the exact same engine, 2.4 with 170hp, with 230.000 km and fully stamped maintenance record, all done at Volvo. The chairs and comfort overall just keep putting a smile on my face and I manage to keep it at around 8 liters/100km on my daily motorway driving. Just a wonderful car for those 100 km a day to work and back, and aside from the consumption, there's nothing to point out as a con on the car.

[@philipbunker146]

Quite a nice car that, as mentioned by another viewer ruined by the stickers lol

[@StephenDriver-jk7hi]

As a die-hard 740 owner, great to see a bit of Volvo action on the channel! 👍

[@stephenconway2468]

I used to borrow an old S80 when my car was getting a service. It had an indicated 300k on the clock. It ran perfectly. It felt a little loose as if everything had relaxed. The leather, the A/C and heated seats welcomed me into the beast. It was a pleasure to drive even when the weather was horrible outside. You just knew it would get you home. My heart beat relaxed down to a near slumber level. I really liked that car. I offered to buy it, but the garage said then they would have to go out and buy another one....why would they bother.

[@rayfordham9230]

I think I remember the Audi advert for their 5 cyl engines which they insisted had the economy of a 4 with the performance of a 6 but turned out to be in truth the performance of a 4 with the economy of a 6, and I think some of the more laid back motoring journalists of the time made no bones about pointing this out. It was great seeing the bought down a peg or two.

[@mtozzy11]

I drove a V8 AWD S80 back in 2005 for 2 months here in Sydney Australia. It was a company car at Keune & Nagel where I worked at the time. It was a lovely car to drive absolutely loved it, and that V8 was sooo silky smooth and noise it made wow. From memory it was developed by Yamaha. The S80 made for a commuter car traveling from the southern Highlands to Sydney every day, I just ate up the road.

[@mrme982007]

Don’t be too upset my 2.9 I6 ate two ecu’s and was still never right. I swapped it for a mk3(2) Mondeo and could not have been happier. The Mondeo was a much better handler, far more efficient and had far more power (on tap)

[@biglads4tw]

Around 15 years ago I picked up a high specced S80 D5 with the Volvo engine for a comparative song because while it was less than 3 years old, it had around 90,000 miles on the clock. I had it for about 7 years and when I finally replaced it, it had over 250,000 miles. The engine and gearbox were fine, the electrics had started plaing games. In all likelihood, if that didn't happen I'd still own the car. Amazingly comfortable seats for wafting long distances.

[@chrishart8548]

Don't think many cars 1998 onwards will survive without the electronics playing up and ultimately ending things. The body work maybe great and the engine will be mechanically sounds. But it will have electric faults that will make the car unusable.

[@barryhumphries4514]

Nice car! Shame about the stickers... 👀😬

[@alexjebson8271]

The Volvo that got me into Volvo's! Parents had a pre-facelift S80 just like the one in the video in exactly the same spec albeit on a Y Plate and upon taking delivery of it and driving it from London back to Scotland, I fell in love with it pretty much straight away. Decided to look at some for sale for myself as a second or third car once we got home (I was first car shopping) when I stumbled across another underrated and forgotten Swedish Gem that is the MK1 C70 Coupe! Did quotes to see how much it'd cost to run and it wound up being cheaper than everything else I was looking at so decided to do the unthinkable. Long story short, I've had my 'Saffron Orange Pearl' C70 Coupe for coming up to 8 years now and I love it to pieces. If it wasn't for the original S80, I wouldn't of even took notice of the C70 or even realised it even existed!

[@torresalex]

Lovely motor. I had an S60 T5 for 10 years and it was brilliant. I only got rid of it because I had 2 young children and needed more practicality

[@neilburns8869]

Reading the subject banner, I could believe it because a well loved Volvo is worth its weight in gold. Volvo do a very good job of making their vehicles including cars, trucks and buses.

[@volvo145]

The SATs are luxury cruise there, and I, especially like the styling of the first generation. It looks so much one night stand S 60.

[@madman1969]

This are awesome cars and I'm on my 2nd S80. I picked up an S80 T6, the 2.8L twin-turbo one, about a decade ago and ran it into the ground. During Covid my Jag XJ6 3.0L decided to die, so I picked up an '03 2.4L petrol S80 like the one in the video. It had under 40K on the clock and a single owner from new and only cost me a couple of grand. It's being super reliable and comfy, including a 2K road trip around Scotland starting off from Hampshire.

[@simonc858]

Thanks for this, I am a massive Volvo fan, I have owned 4 in my driving life, still have a 54 plate V50, this S80 reminds me in looks both outside and internally of an X reg S40 I had back in the day

[@jo05dk]

I've had a weird arc with these cars. Grew up with Volvos, so of course these had my attention too. At first i applauded the design, then some years later i felt they looked really dated..horribly so. ..and now i quite like them again. Anyways: I've stayed clear of them because they're far too expensive to own in my country, but listening to you praise this car doesn't make it easier. ..and then there is the choice between the technically interesting 6 cylinder sewing machine, and this lovely sounding 5 cylinder. But you're right. Looking at how cheap they are, many will be dropped simply for being to expensive to fix. Now is a good time to buy them. Great work as always Ian.

[@siwynjones]

I had the pleasure of using a nearly new one of these for a week. Wrexham to Swindon to London to Essex and back to Wrexham, it ate miles like few other cars I’ve ever driven. The only downsides were the terrifying fuel consumption and the worry about scratching it (it was the MD’s) due to its size; it didn’t get on with packed city streets, supermarket car parks or multi-storeys. My brother’s just bought a V90, and I don’t think the seats are *quite* as comfortable as they were in the S80, although it definitely has the same wafty vibe which, as I get older, is becoming more and more appealing.

[@HirooKoslov]

It makes me sad every time I see faded black plastic. Give that girl some trim restorer, there's some really good ones that presist semi-permanently these days.

[@graemew7001]

I do agree that the S60 was the more appealing aesthetically but having watched this review I find that the S80 isn't the barge I thought it would be. I can imagine that it will be a delight to throw 300 miles of motorway miles at without giving you any aches or tiredness.

[@robincook3367]

I had an S80 T6.... 2.8 twin-turbo straight-six putting 272bhp through the front wheels. Utterly bonkers. Dipsomaniac thirst. Always needing something, usually expensive and only available from the main dealer. Supremely comfortable and the most incredible mile-eater. P2 platform, same as the first S60/XC90 and Mk2 V70/XC70. Derived from the 850 platform.

[@Perkelenaattori]

Volvo actually used to sell a taxi spec S80 with an even wider opening rear doors, a bigger battery and Nivomat dampers. Those were lovely.

[@Ju1ian10001]

Ian you are correct, the 6 pot did indeed find it's way into the Freelander 2, but was not a very popular option and is quite rare.

[@Banom7a]

must been a pain to work on those bonnet spaces

[@daniellee9015]

Absaloutly brilliant video ian miss hubnut ❤👍what a lovely old car I used to have an 850 mine had a 2.5 in it I bought when I lived in Spain brilliant

[@joespittle1]

I had an '05 XC-70 Ocean Race, definitely one of the best cars I've ever owned. The trunk swallowed everything known to man, it was comfortable and incredibly solid and reliable

[@shakedown1979]

I sold a dark blue one for a family friend neighbour maybe 8-10 years ago. Had a gearbox fault, would drop into limp home very soon after starting and he just wanted rid. Was absolutely mint otherwise, it sold on the Bay for something like 400-500 quid. Absolute steal, even if it needed a new auto box.

[@robertdnero2217]

The HubNut fleet needs an S80...

[@stefanholis3]

I have one with the 131 hp diesel engine,love it...this car just drives ,never had problems.

[@FuzzWoof]

Had to do a bit of a double take watching this, as that's the same colour as my old 2.4 S80 and only a couple of digits off on the registration! Lovely barges, excellent stereos and that lovely 5 pot sound. Bought mine in 2016 for £375, don't think you can find them for that price now, haha.

[@petroldrinker]

Bargain. I have lots of happy motoring memories from keeping bargain bangers going. Not something anyone has with a lease car.

[@basfordw]

This is really making me want another S80, even though the one I had was an absolute nightmare! I've had 740s, 850s, a 460 and still have a 240, 850 and S70, the S80 was the only troublesome Volvo I've had but always felt special and great to drive on the occasions it worked properly!

[@jfv65]

Of all the Volvo's i've owned the V70-T5 (same platform as the S80) was the most troublesome. 340, 940GL, 940T, 940lpt, 780T easy to tinker with, 850T5-R pretty faultless with the exception of a leaky rear main seal. The V70-T5 (2001) had all sorts of electronic gremlins that are impossible to diagnose without Volvo VIDA sofware. Buyer beware😮

[@plym1969]

Brilliant review as always. If only new cars sold today were this well made comfortable.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

You'll be saying the same thing in 20 years time.

[@plym1969]

@@ChrisPatrick-q6k I definitely hope I'll still be saying " great review as always" 🙂

[@Jeffrey_M]

An interesting fact for Mr HubNut is that the platform for this car went on to underpin a variety of very HubNut American cars. Ford turned the Volvo P2 platform into the D3 and from it would underpin the Ford Five Hundred (later Taurus), Lincoln MKS and many other cars you would not believe could come from something that originated under a conservative Swedish saloon. By the way, the auto gearboxes for the first generation S80 were either Aisin Warner (5 speed) for the 5 cylinder and GM (4 speed) for the 6 cylinder engines.

[@matthewlovell5376]

I had a 2006 (very late 1st generation) D5 Auto. Loved it and thoroughly regret trading it in for a Toyota Yaris. One of those blanking switches was for auto fold mirrors.

[@heatherread5314]

Love our tiny welsh roads. Like volvos also 😊

[@CaptHollister]

When Ford purchased the car division of Volvo we owned a three year old S70, so my brother called to congratulate us on our new Ford... The inside trunk release wasn't so much a feature as a legal requirement on all cars, at least in Canada and the US. We owned several Volvos over the years, including a couple of five cylinders (a normally aspirated S70 and a turbo XC70 Cross-Country) as well as the larger 3.2L inline six (another Cross Country). I enjoyed the sound of the fives, they also felt light and nimble (yes, even the Cross-country) where the inline six felt ponderous. In fact, the six always felt slower than the five while using shameful quantities of fuel. In Canada the S80 does not have a great reputation and is considered best avoided due to expensive issues with the rear suspension on the first couple of production years and electronic issues that plagued the car throughout its life, something that also reared its ugly head on our five-cylinder XC and eventually led to its demise. For me, the best five-cylinder Volvo is undoubtedly the S70. Now that we both drive German SUVs, my wife does complain that she misses her Volvo seats.

[@stephenconway2468]

When Ford bought Jaguar I did the same to my boss who had what I called a "Ford XJ6".... he was not best pleased. Perhaps not a great career movement.....

[@MarkWright1963]

The best era for Volvo comfort and interior’s

[@Candisa]

My previous daily driver was a 2001 V70 with that same engine but manual (after having owned a 940 diesel and a 740 2.3 auto). Indeed the comfort and quality of the interior in Volvos were perfect at that time. You don't need to wring the engine indeed, but without the advantage of a torque convertor it is very tempting to do it anyways. I must say the number of speeding tickets I got in a year went up when I had that V70, and back down again when I sold it again. That 5-pot combined with the handling and comfortable interior made it really really tempting to drive drastically faster than the speed limit with just a thumb and a finger on the wheel. Perfect car for people who do a lot of German Autobahn, but not exactly in Belgium where the average speed limit is 70km/h (a little over 40mph) on roads that were built for 90 or even 120km/h speed limits back in the day. It wasn't the greatest to maintain though, repairs were always quite expensive. I honestly preferred my 740 2.3 automatic: still plenty of power, assisted through the torque convertor, rear wheel drive, very short turning radius (can't be said from the 5-pot Volvos), and although not the greatest in handling, the comfort was probably as good as it can get with coil spring suspension.

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

The diesel 5 pot volvos had locomotive torque levels 😊😊😊

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Sounds great, too

[@Invisibleman7]

My V70 D5 pulls like a train. 2002 only 125,000 miles

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

I think I drove a C70, white with cream leather, 5 pot diesel auto. Engine pulled like nothing else, it felt like it was just idling, effortless.

[@rustino666]

True. Not much out there that's gonna pull you up a hill any better than a d5.

[@1966idc]

Great car, my Y reg S80 S5 was one of the best cars I have owned. The 5 cylinder 170hp petrol engine and styling gave it character and the interior and ride great comfort. I then had the second generation D5 and the styling and engine change meant it lost all of its character.

[@alextilson5809]

They were a nice car, but I had horrendous engine problems I had the 5 cylinder engine and it had oil pressure issues which resulted in the engine blowing on the motorway

[@rustino666]

Great to see you reviewing one of these. I have a 2004 in black with the D5 diesel 5 pot. Despite being a diesel when you plant your right foot you still get awesome 5 pot sounds. Mine is probably somewhat rare as it has a manual gearbox and a beige fabric interior (I'm not keen on leather seats). I love my s80 and don't think I will ever sell it. Gives me over 50mpg too!

[@jaggass]

One of my dad's biggest regrets was getting the rid of his S80. It was a lovely Swedish Barge

[@jannearo328]

I regret getting rid of my S80.

[@Simple_mechanic_guy]

I had a 3.0l Straight six N/A : nothing more than the IL 5 except silence and more consumption. Have this 2,5 (144 HP) on my S70 now and I LOVE it. I think the exhaust may have a little leak because it's noisier than should be on this S80. The P2 chassis came also as V70, technically it's the S80 SW and 60 was the baby S80.

[@hinchh8874]

My dad had one, the same year and colour, but the 2.4 5 cylinder diesel. It became my car when dad was too old to drive. was a lovely car...very economical for a big car, and just ssssoooo comfortable.

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

The only Volvo I think where you didn't need to be over 60 and have a collection flat caps to own one.

[@gotham61]

It’s like a mullet car, all business in front and party in the back

[@frazzleface753]

I thought the wind was going to catch that boot lid 😂

[@callyemby4587]

I had an S60 2.4l 5 pot and as much as i loved it the bills for repair soon got old so i switched it for an Alfa Gt 3.2.

[@mehrzahl2219]

Lol!!!!

[@charlybeagrie1119]

The Swedes invented daytime-running lights and I believe they discovered that they made no difference to the accident rate but by that time such lights were mandatory throughout Europe.

[@HubNut]

They started fitting them in the 1970s, and they weren't mandated in the EU until the 2000s, so not sure about that one.

[@Frequency-ct4sf]

I have an S80 with the 2.5 and a turbo. Driving it for 4 months now. Loving it.

[@ianparking]

I had a S80 T6 in the same colour with the 6 pot twin turbo and fancy traction control it really was the most sensible way to break the law Gave the car up before it ate my license

[@steve.9138]

I've got a 1995 850 2.5 10v, it's not particularly quick but the 5 cylinder noise is brilliant. It hits the pocket bad though

[@Bonzoguy66]

Had a late 96 Estate , got it chipped for torque and a KN filter , for the noise 😇

[@Jeroen74]

Owned one for 6 years. Bought at 362dkm, scrapped at 653dkm. It ran on LPG, which made it even slower 😁 glorious noise though 👍

[@daviddunmore7076]

I've had a number of Volvos, including A 02 reg S80 - lovely old barge. I did have two cars write themselves off on the rear bumper of a 240 (obviously no damage to the Volvio).

[@James-ld2jc]

I'm wanting a Volvo now! Great review Ian...

[@PaddyWV]

Nice noises. Nice wood bits too. Seems a pleasant place to be.

[@Djwatzy]

I had a lux D5 with barely any blanking plugs along with the phone controls, upgraded stereo which was pretty decent at the time! Was a great car and is still on the road to the person I sold it to 10 years ago, now with 250,000 miles. Great car

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

Pretty sure a V8 was offered in these too? A rare option designed and built by Yamaha?

[@mehrzahl2219]

No, only in the next version. This one peaked at 2.9 T6, only 272 bhp.

[@sidlazzar1002]

I just bought a 2003 2.9 and I love him (named him Sven since he’s Swedish) 155,000 for 3,000 and only thing wrong is a clogged catalytic. Sunroof and driver window motor is out too but aside from that the inside is clean and only minor front paint that needs attention. Suspension is amazing on these cars and even tho I don’t have the turbo it’s smooth and quick on the highway

[@rimmersbryggeri]

No the swedes did not get to DRL first. DRL i a stupid idea because DRL means the rear lights are not on. That is really dangerous because people forget to put the low beams on in fog which means you cant see them. Sweden used to have a mandate for the very sensible automatic low beams which is not the same as DRL.

[@chrishart8548]

I wired my back lights up permanently when the ignition on. At least that way if I forgot to put my lights on I have something front and back. I think it's a real fuck up because nearly all cars have the clocks lit up all the time. And I'm thinking this happened the same time as DRL came about.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@chrishart8548 You are more handy with the electrics than most people and I commend you for it. Most drls are also more akin to the decorations on a council house at christmas rather than providing any meaningful illumination.

[@hawickrfc]

A BTCC fan running a Volvo, surely what it needs is a Clelands Volvo dealer sticker! (he never had a Vauxhall dealership)

[@Farney-gy1qo]

I had a Cop Pursuit Spec 2001 S60 T5 back in 2007 Gorgeous car. With full spec including phone package. It was basically a 250bhp Mobile phone!!!

[@Bicyclehub]

You have effectively persuaded us that the Volvo S80 kicks your Fairmont’s arse.

[@TheBlackDog64]

I have the 2.4 litre D5 diesel. Never heard a diesel like it. Goes well, too.

[@jannearo328]

One of the best looking cars in the world. And it's a bias opinion, because I've owned two S80's.

[@MarkWright1963]

I have a 170 bhp 2.4 S80 very comfortable and 20 years old

[@d.c.Jones70]

Was behind this this morning on the A12 the sticker situation has grown since you took this out.

[@Matthew-Fletcher]

Ah that will have been when I was up there for the BTCC at Snetterton. And yes the sticker collection has grown substantially, even since you saw the car

[@mighty_bunny]

The headlight wiper action at the end!

[@paulchenery8013]

A great review and a lovely car.

[@stevewilson8467]

I was mightily tempted by a V60 3 litre turbo import in a lovely metallic blue with cream leather not too long ago. Just over 300bhp going through the front wheels via an auto box. Common sense ruled and I bought a new bathroom instead..

[@dorsetoctaviaman]

Great video, Ian and Carly. 9:12 Oooh, a wave of nostalgia for my 1994 850 2.4 10v 5-speed manual Estate as you gave this test S80 the full beans. There was nothing, except if you could afford an Audi and the even bigger bills that went with one, quite like that soundtrack as "he" a.k.a my Big Red Box used to accelerate hard in an overtaking manoeuvre... or to hum along the A1 autobahn at pretty ridiculous speeds in Lower Saxony and Hamburg. I did 151,000 miles in 8 years in him and he only went because of his rather expensive drink problem (well I thought just under 28mpg was 'expensive' - at the time) and IIRC some big bills for curing leaks. BTW I remember passing you in the greeting area at the Brooklands Social in Surrey a few years ago; I saw Betty parked up there, and I said to you "definitely see a resemblance in Betty to a Volvo S80" and you smiled and agreed 😀😀.

[@Pyoutube2023]

Beautiful car, horrible stickers 😖

[@Matthew-Fletcher]

Well you’ll be glad to know more stickers have been added to the rear quarter panels since this was filmed last week 😂

[@chrisoncars4879]

Great video, love those old S80s. I've had a S60 and two V70s from that generation, all D5s. Brilliant cars ... But I could quite fancy an S80 one day.

[@hedydd2]

These use the same Aisin/Warner automatic as Toyota use in the Camry. I had a current shape XC90 with the later 8 speed version which is even more reliable. In the in-line version, as used in some diesel Audi Q7, there is a commonalty of design with the transverse units but the transverse uses a brake band instead of one of the brake clutch packs used in the longer shaft version. Later versions also use tilt meters so they don’t up change inappropriately and do down change for engine braking appropriately.

[@thayalansuntharalingam]

Owning a volvo last 15 years 96 850 and 2004 s60 both not turbo charged 5 cylinder Gasoline nice cars.

[@justme-uw2hc]

Had one and sold it not too long ago, 2.4 petrol automatic, 170 bhp. My opinion about it: Comfortable Big enough for a family of four Good gearbox Interior kept well during the years The bad bits Thirsty even when driven gently Didn't like to be pushed around the bends Didn't feel connected to the road through the steering wheel.

[@andersfalck6633]

"The driver is on the train!" so much fun going in when you two review a car. And as a Swede I was never into this one then. Then! When I lie down at the bed at the psycologists to analyse why not, it cooks down to lack Volvo box-shape. Too wild for me with the hips, but indeed now I see them as a real spice to the design! You know of course the designer was british and talks a lot about it over on BigCar YT channel. And what not? I had a Citroen GS once! All is possible! Lovey your channel, thanks!

[@frankfurter726]

I owned a very early V70 57Reg 2.4 D5 185 bhp. Had it for about 7 years and sold it to n acquantance at 120,000 miles, its still going strong. Replaced ot with a very late XC70 D5AWD, twin turbo 220bhp which I have now had for about 6 years. Oddly enough the XC70 is more economical and the tyres last far longer. Both lovely cars

[@BerndDörper]

The enginge sounds great. Reminds me really my fathers Audi 100 2.3 E. Typical sound of a 5-cylinder. Sometimes I reduced the sound of the radio just to listen to the engine noise.

[@fossil_free]

The 5 cylinder Volvos are lovely! Have owned 850, s60 and V70 with different 5 cylinder engines. The non turbos sounds the best imo. Driving electric today but I miss the sound of those! Wish I hade somewhere to store a bunch of them!

[@alanryderb]

I used to have an S60 which was a good car. Loved the dash and centre console. Just had a quick look on autotraderthingy and there's an S80 for £1600 with the reg S80 NUT. New HubNut fleet member perhaps.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

There’s a great video with Peter Horbury on Big Car channel. Very insightful about its inception and background.

[@chrisbolton5461]

Great video. I have a V50 T5 AWD 6 speed manual and it's a great practical car that's also capable of mischief.