2009 Volvo S80: Regular Car Reveiws 

c: Aurora Borealis localized entirely in the back windshield of a Volvo s 80? s: yes. c: may i see it? s: NO.

One of the most under-appreciated vehicles in the class. The V8 models were something else. They were just unobtrusive, reliable comfort.

I own this car and the 2008 V70 wagon. "A bowl of plain oatmeal on an overcast day," is the perfect description.

The Thin Blue Line stickers are what really complete the look of the car and tell you what kind of person is behind the wheel.

The S80 and the V70 had the best looking cockpits ever build into a Volvo. Never seen something that beautiful

“No one chooses a tan car, you are handed down a tan car.”

These Volvo S80s (2007 - 2016) were literally one of the first cars ever that passed the very strict IIHS small overlap front crash tests with good ratings. The safety structure platform remained the same throughout the years. For those who value safety above anything else, this beauty here, is a bang for the buck.

This is the classic RCR we love and look forward to in every review. Please rinse and repeat.

The 280hp one was the T6, and is actually pretty quick.

4:26 is all I needed to hear in this review

I had a customer who took factory delivery of his 740 and he was so proud of that fact. On his factory tour got to see his car being built, I always thought that was pretty cool.

I own a 2010 t6 awd and it's been amazing, classic character, fun to drive and timeless design gets compliments all the time. Volvo for life.

Last time I considered changing my car, a 4wd S80 was in my list. In past my mom had the 1st model s80, it was one of the most comfortable cars I have driven.

hard to watch this video without trying to unpack owner's sticker fetish

Maybe it's my inner beige but I kinda love these things.

Extremely high tech when it was launched in 07. Lane departure, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, blind spot monitoring, cooled seats and IPod connectivity are just some of the features that were offered. These are features that we consider normal nowadays minus cooled seats which is still a specialty.

I know I was a weird kid because when this was new I really wanted one

The owner of this car seems like they'd be unbearable to be around for more than a few minutes.

4:21 i may be tired, but wasn't Volvo a Swedish car manufacturer? Not Norwegian. The Nordics will forgive you if you offer a sacrifice to Odin.

Nice cheeky shout out to Derrida, I really like how you don’t shy away from politics while also not directly engaging like a pundit. It allows your intelligence/humor to shine through, making you a lot more relatable, and successfully sub-textually advocating for your own politics. My fave parts of your channel are when you go into a long winded mashup of intellectualism and essentially cultural memes, so funny.

Volvo S80: The Toyota Corolla of cars.

I work graveyard so it was nice to see this uploaded right as I started my lunch break

4:22 Mr. Regular, you steam a good ham.

Volvos do have crazy good stock audio systems. And I guess it’s Subjective, because I could mean the bass is insane for a stock system

I love Volvo’s. The part that makes them fun is all the safety engineering that’s behind the scenes. I think they’re gorgeous too. But I have a v90 so I might be biased.

My father has had his 2013 S80 for a few years now and despite him badly abusing it as a commuter car on really rough roads the thing just keeps running beautifully. Not exciting, not fast, but extremely comfortable and quiet. Love it so much I want one of my own, just needs a V8.

The S80 is fantastic, smooth, comfortable, fast enough and reliable as hell. The V8 is great. The D5 is probably the best version, strong like an ox.

The SNL analogy is a masterpiece.

Quad dumps for the loud brown

That feeling when you see the exact same year, make, and model of the car you own on RCR...and they hit the nail on the head. I will say though: that fake manual is a godsend in the snow.

"a day one patch that releases in year two" fallout 76? ...I wanna go to Norway.

My previous neighbor picked up a couple Volvo's in Sweden. You get to pick out lots of custom, tour the factory, see them build it, and then have 6 weeks to drive around with the car. Drop it off at the port and head home. Then a few months later it shows up at the dealership.

I have the wagon form of it, the XC70. Been a super good car at nearly 200K and still runs buttery smooth. Car is boring as hell, but dang it's a VERY pleasant cabin to spend a road trip in.

I wonder if the decrease in tickets is worth getting keyed more often for having a thin blue line sticker

In through the nose, out through the mouth is how you're supposed to breathe.

I had an 09 Volvo S80 V8 with the 4.4 Yamaha that I was going to ask you guys to see if you wanted to review, but my wife crashed in a parking lot at a hotel in Gettysburg because she thought it was in reverse and went into a truck instead. Erie totaled it despite it running fine. Such a nice car.

Why are you yelling at me why I’m just trying to 🥜 lmfaoooooo Man I love the reviews with dirty jokes. Also the Bluetooth thing drives me nuts about those and older Honda / Acura

I own the V8 AWD one and as dull as it is, I’ve put 300,000 ish on it and its still crankin just fine, and its in really good condition cause I baby it.

As a Volvo S80 (V8) owner myself 99% of this is true. Hahahahahaha I still love my car. The v8 sounds great. The ride is relaxing.

I enjoy when someone properly installs LED’s in their vehicles lol

Bought an S80 T6 -02 last summer, such a great car

Great Aunt Scolding finger. Brilliant. Just Brilliant.

I have a friend who did that international delivery with a V70. They loved it.

0:51 well this car will burn soon

Mr Regular thank you for the steamed hams reference 🙏 I recited the script with a friend for speech class in Highschool so it’s special to me

As a Volvo driver, I really want to complain about this review, but I kind of can't. It's comfortable, damnit. It's just really, really comfortable. Driving it carries all of the excitement of watching the beige paint dry in a spec house. Pushing it is pointless, because even at 100+ mph, you'll want to nod off. The gas mileage isn't great, and the reliability is on par with a Hyundai Accent, but with (somewhat) higher repair costs. Purchased new, the depreciation makes you question every life choice you've ever made. But it's comfortable. And safe. And warm. Basically, it is indeed oatmeal. But oatmeal is nice on a rainy day. And at some point, life becomes Seattle. Every day brings more rain. And when you reach that stage, a Volvo is pretty great.

Woah a transverse in-line 6, that’s not something you see everyday

Owned on of those, with the Ford 4 cyl engine that had an "known issue". There is a hose leading the motor fumes back into the engine. Theses hoses would often break and send the fumes into the air intakes for the cabin, potentially gasing the driver and passengers to death. Being a Ford construction you had to take the entire engine apart to replace this hose. Cost about $600 =)

i love this car. its the perfect blend of everything thats good about normal cars.

I just bought a 1999 volvo C70... 2.4 5 cylinder none turbo with 147,300 miles.... drives perfect.... and everything works.... I'm in awe with Volvo... they are built to last!

Toyota: I'm the most boring and generic Volvo: hold my colostomy bag.

“Trying to staple an egg to a brick wall” cracked me right up. Where you come up with this stuff Mr. Regular, the world may never know!

Aww.... I was really hoping it was the yamaha V8

I once won a week long test drive at the auto show with this model year S80 with the V8 awd and it was good in the same way that we go to an automated car wash and there’s always that left over residue on the back of the car that just doesn’t get cleaned. We accept it while we look at it saying back to ourselves as an affirmation that we got a great wash this time.

I'm surprised you didn't talk more about the interior. Volvos are some of the softest cars I have ever sat in. Just ssssoooffffttttt. Everything squishes. Also, those are impressive numbers on the engine to murder with an oatmeal transmision

all volvos remind me of that one time at wendy's at the superbar…..

0:47 Best line AND retort I’ve ever heard

My wife liked the heck out of her S80 AWD V8. That's the only thing that matters to me.

The official car of a new megachurch pastor

That is the 3.2 which doesn’t make 281hp and 295lb as claimed In the video that’s why’s it’s slow. Need to get the twin turbo T6 or V8....

S80 t6 awd 2009 was me first car and I fucking loved it death , I’d roll around with all the windows down in “manual” mode in 2nd rev up too 4000rpm just to feel the torque & hear the turbo

The overseas delivery program sounds like a nice way to be able to drive yourself around on an extended vacation, then come home with a new car. My SAAB was originally purchased from their similar International Diplomatic Sales program by a local state university professor who was guest lecturer in Norway for a semester, which is exactly who this car is for.

First car was a 2001 model of this. Nice to have happy memories...

Slow acceleration is because he tries to drive in automatic mode. I dunno what is off with it, but you need to start it in second gear and manually shift up to 4th gear when you can put it back in auto again.

One of my fav euro sedans of the 2000s

I need to bring you my wife’s 2005 S80 Premier! With a refrigerator in between the rear seats behind the armrest. Dual DVD players in the front seat headrests. The best part is that wonderful twin turbo, twin cam 2.9 liter 6 with the optional handling package. Measured performance, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and quarter mile in 14.8 at 98 mph! It shocks the troops!

0:51 this pisses me off so much and its 101% true.

In 2009 my parents test drove one of these to replace their rusted out 98 BMW 740iL. They eventually decided against the S80 and every other new car they drove, and just bought another cream puff 740iL. It is now 2020 and they are still loving their 2001 e38.

@1:55 These specs you quoted are not accurate and are for the 3.0L inline 6 turbocharged motor, NOT the 3.2L inline 6 which this car has. Actually, if you google what this 3.2L inline 6 actually produces you will find that is indeed 235 horsepower. I own a 2010 S80 with the 3.0L turbo 6 cyl and It very much feels like 285 horsepower.

The rear heated seats don't work because the rear seat heater switch went bad on the back of the center console. Had the same issue in my 09 s80. Went to Volvo genuine parts online and bought a new switch module for like $100 or so. Also I think this is a 2010 s80. That steering wheel was not in my 09. Mine didn't have the faux metal trim on the bottom

Made it when RU-vid said uploaded 41 seconds ago. Closest enough to first for me. Love your videos Mr. Regular. Your humor is amazing. "Its easier to piss down than up" Mr. Regular will be quoted this in 200+ years by our savage ancestors from as we aimlessly wander the ravaged wasteland that used to be our world and remember from the master to aim the stream away from the incoming breeze

The 280 horsepower is actually quoted for the 3.0 Turbo version of this engine, not the 3.2 naturally aspirated. I have a 2010 V70 wagon with the 3.0 engine (T6) and it feels much quicker than the looks suggest and I thought my car was really quiet even after removing the middle muffler, but when heard from the outside it's actually quite loud for a car like this, and I love the sound of that inline 6! It's not really a sporty car by any means, it's just a comfortable cruiser with a capable engine and fast enough to overtake a lot of cars on the highway and win at the lights sometimes.

Now I have to breathe manually. Thanks!

The V8 AWD version of this car is a hidden gem. A brutal, high-revving Yamaha V8 version. It's a shame they were plagued with typical Volvo reliability issues.

YES YES YES YES YES YES MY FAVOURITE CAR YES YES YES YES YES YES

Lol! Ur vids are so on point I can’t 🤣I just bought a 03 2.9 s80 and I love it. At 29 I thought I would be in something sporty, maybe I’ll wait till my mid life crisis for that. For now it’s sensible, comfortable in the cold since I live in Washington state. All my friends and family actually love it. Named him Sven. I love him.

I own the v8 version and I disagree. This car is very fun to drive and the exhaust note is so good everyone on the road stares.

I had an S60 and it was exceptional. They all have traction control and once you turn it off, the car actually preforms really well. Comfortable (the most comfortable seats I've ever known) and quiet. Mine was a 'T5' so had turbos 5 cyl and it didn't have any trouble getting out of its own way.

2:34 is underrated

The main fault with this car is it needs a stick shift ( manual transmission ) My 2002 S80 2.4 NA is a great car, granted it doesn't hold the road quite as well as a BMW 525 ( had those for 10 years) but it is quicker, & far more economical,plus the sets are comfy & more cabin room.

Loved loved loved the Simpsons reference! Boy, some steamed hams sure do sound good right about now.

I have a volvo s40 08. its a great car, reliable, practical and quite comfortable. its all I really need.

Sounds like the turbo 3.0 was the engine to get by far. It feels like the 300hp it claims AND you can hear it without mods

I had a 1st gen T6 S80, and that car was fun. Was a total sleeper with the stock twin turbos. Bought it for $500, replaced a broken water pump, and drove it for awhile until the GM sourced 4T65-E transmission took a shit at the 150k mile mark.

That thin blue line, oof..

The T6 turbo 3.09 makes the 281 HP that you mentioned, the NA 3.2 is only 235. Also the Overseas Delivery (OSD) Is $2,000-3,500 OFF the car, you do not pay more for it with Volvo. It's actually cheaper than MSRP and you get to custom order your car. Standard trip time is two weeks but it can be extended up to three months.

3:05 Mr Regular exposed as a mouthbreather.

Without a doubt the very best car commentary anywhere.

Volvo. Just the name itself. So Regular. Ｓｏ　ｂｒｏｗｎｉｓｈ.

Beautiful cover of A Thousand Miles, Roman. Your work is always appreciated as much as Mr. Regular's.

The sticker identifying the owner as a fascist bootlicker was a nice touch.

I literally just watched a youtube video about a guy getting hit by this car while doing a challenge... and then you post this? Coincidence? I THINK NOT!

2:00 No, it has anywhere from 109hp to 315hp. If you were to say S80 3.2 then 228 to 243. If S80 T6, then 285.

ack. I love my 2011. I agree with all criticisms but I love the sound deadening and focus on comfort rather than power. it’s the closest I’ll ever get to driving a cruise ship

The contradicting police decals next to a plate disorienter is the highlight of this specific car.

These cars are unappreciated for what they are. Should have held out to review a model with the Yamaha 4.4l V8. Truly an incredible machine than the far more cookie-cutter 3.2l. That being said an S80 3.2L is a VERY regular car.

My acquirable dream car! 😍

V8 on this car is beast. B8444s is a hell ov a engine, and sounds amazing.

0:29 S Q U I R R E L

I was waiting for another Volvo RCR vid for a long time and you picked just the right one!