Review - Volvo S80 '98, Cheap Luxury and Swedish Build Quality 

The 2nd button is the Reduce Guard switch. When pressed it disables the internal mass motion sensor for the alarm and if fitted the level sensors (activates the alarm when the car is jacked up). The W mode on the gear selector isn't a Wet mode but a Winter mode. It causes the car to start in 3rd gear to allow the vehicle to move easily under slippery/ icy conditions. If you ever wondered what the other 5 optional buttons do just for knowledge and info, for all 7 buttons you have: Electric headrest switch, Reduce Guard switch, DSTC/STC switch, Electric child-lock switch, Side Power Folding Mirrors switch, Auxiliary Lights switch and Valet Parking Rear Boot lock switch.

This was one my most reliable cars. I got one that had 150000 km on its odometer and I drove to 250000 km without any hassle. I highly recommend the 5-cylinder petrol engine. The Aisin-Warner automatic gearbox (used also by many Japanese car manufacturers) is really reliable too, if the gearoil has been regularly changed. Quiet, economical for its size, warm in the winter, cool in the summer. Corrosion is not a problem, the swedes protected the vulnerable parts underneath already at the factory. The leather seats, especially the drivers seat might be really worn, but that is probably the only thing that annoys in this car. Sure it is old, but if maintained properly it is gold. Check the v70 also from the years 2005-2007(08). I had one of those (petrol 5-cyl / automatic) for family use, I never had to regret that either. The 2005 Both S80 and V70 were updated for the last time, before the next gen. The 2005-2006 S80 and 2005-2007 V70 are really bullet proof technically.

I just got my first car, 2001 Volvo S80 2.4, 170horsepower, 5spd auto. Has been in our family since 2017, at the time of purchase 220,000km, 6 years later now its 286,000km, no major problems, had to replace some suspension bits, and the magneti marelli infamous throttle casing. Fuel consumption is about 12l/100 in city, 7,5-8liter HWY. Cheap reliable comfort!!

I just bought myself a Volvo S80 - exactly the same as yours, but in a deep red color. I'm so glad I bought it, only £580 and only 291K kilometers. It serves as my second Volvo, Saving my XC60 for half og the 30.000km/Year.

Picking up my S80 in a couple days, it's the t6 2.8 biturbo version though! But man your review on the car made me so excited, your humor is the best!

I have a 2003 S80 D5, the one with the 5 cylinder diesel. It's done 206,000 miles and it drives beautifully. I love it.

"W" button is for winter driving in the snow. The transmission grearing changes to improve traction.

Currently driving the Volvo S80 2.4 170hp '00 in my profile picture. Beautiful car, drives really well and extremely reliable. Although I payed a lot more for it, I think it was still worth it considering a lot of parts were new on it. Plus brand new winter and summer tires with aluminum rims. 240000 km still going strong!

One of the best cars I ever had

It looks almost identical to the S60 but comes with a superior range of engine options. It is the first car that features the inline 6 "T6" option.

Nice video - and I love your sense of humour!

Your reviews are hilarious and entertaining, how do you not have more subscribers?

Dude great video. High quality stuff. As a new owner this vid made me laugh and excited about my new car!

Fantastic review with a sense of humor. Hartelijk dank voor deze video 😄😄

Love the review and LOVE my Volvo S80!

great review, mr "I dont know what I am doing" pfft! keep up the good work!

Just bought myself one about a month ago. 457tkm so there is still plenty of life left in that 20yo gem. :) Runs smooth and shifts ok. Need to fill ac and change windsheald.

Very nice review , thanks

The button next to the rear headrest button, deactivates the interior alarm and tilt sensor.

Early 2000s Volvos are wonderful machines. The early 2000s S60 T5 is also amazing

1:35 thanks for showing the boot capacity. Since I first found out about the folding seats I wondered if I could lie there. Great video. Keep it up.

Thanks for the lovely video! I bought my first used S80 (D5, yom 2001) in 2006 - with 100,000 km. In 2015, at 379,000 km, I exchanged it for the second one (D5, yom 2004), which already had 210,000 km on the clock. I still have this one; it now has just under 300,000 km. So far, the two Volvos have cost me a total of only 100€ per month (purchase and repair costs divided by running time). You can't drive a car as safe, smooth and comfortable as those Volvos still are for less. I love these cars - also their design! - and will buy them again and again as long as they are still available.

Best car I’ve ever had

the secret button is to turn off the movement sensor on the inside for the alarm of :) these are great cars bought my t6 executive almost a year ago and love it so much

I had bought a Volvo S80 a few months ago as a first car and when did I know whether it was a great car you answered all of my questions

The nav display raises up when you push the enter button hidden on the side of the steering wheel

just bought a 2004 will add as I drive in the US

Ik heb afgelopen zomer ook een s80 gekocht uit 2002. Rijd heerlijk

I have the T6 twin turbo version and i absolutely love it

that's why i've bought 2004 S80 T6 :D a LOT of fun when you need it!!

Very helpful, and amusing too :) The early twin turbo models had some reliability issues but otherwise have heard it was a good car.

The rear seats DO have cupholders, they’re hidden at the front of the center armrest, folded down.

Yes , I have had my s80 since March 2019 140 000 miles on it now , not that quick from first because of its weight and lack of a turbo but great after that , as they say ,,, a poor man's Rolls Royce , I said that to another volvo owner , he didn't like that one bit 😀😀😀 but whats true is true .

Nice

I hav the exact same car. I do have the remote for the pop-up Sat Nav but it's old technology and I can't understand how it works. The CD player in mine doesn't work (although the radio works fine) and it's impossible to get the CD player repaired or even replaced as it has to work with the Sat-Nav and reversing sensors. I've tried every Volvo dealer in my country (UK), every breakers yard and even Volvo HQ in Gothenburg. All to no avail. I'm using an MP3 player as a substitute.

What is the most reliable engine? I have heard good things about 2.4 petrol and 2.5 TDI by VW.

Middle cupholder does not open like that, you have to press very left button to opet it. Thank me later..

You can control the nav with the buttons behind the steering wheel.

so it s an automatic transmision in 4?

They handle very well especially with a set of nokian tyres .

good car

Thanks for giving me hope with your video l have just bought a 2004 s80 2.4petrol got 97000 miles on clock with 2 previous owners l don’t do a lot of miles now but hoping will get a couple of years run out of it with care it’s been well looked after :should l have confidence with this car ;l have always liked them

Anyone have idea on fuel consumption

My beautifull S80 is a T6, geartronic, drap brown velur leather seats, hu-801 Dolby digital audio, moon dust metal body. 😍⛵🌪️🛫✈️♂️♐↗️🏅

seccond option is for the car alarm, just read the manual

Thanks this will help me I wanna get one ☝️ for myself!

This guy is hilarious 😂

I would like to buy this car as my first after I turn 18, is it good idea? I really like this car :P

How did you manage to get a cube grille in a mk1 S80?

What do you all think about a 2004 t6 with 230, 000 kms? Still young at heart? Are they too gasoline thirsty? Do those have the GM transmission or the improved one? Can it be at the level of a 300, 000 kms Toyota Camry? Which could make me happier?

That is a lot of car for 1500€ O_O and those are pretty bullet proof, the seats and suspension is really comfortable for highway cruising and roadtrips. But get the T6 or the 2,5T.

Het lijkt me geen facelift model. Maar er zit wel een blokjes grille in. Hoe heb je dat gefixt?

Now see: 4:45 What that?? Plant. HAHAHAHA XD I have this plant, but my from Obi and on table.

I have s80 1999 2.9 six cylinder sounds better

Avoid geartronic !!!

Guy dont know about cars...