The second-generation Volvo S80 (AS), based on the EUCD platform (shared with Ford and Land Rover), served as the Swedish brand's flagship for a decade. Designed to cover long distances in supreme comfort, it stands out with its exceptional orthopedic seats, advanced sound insulation, and avant-garde safety arsenal (City Safety, BLIS, adaptive cruise control). It underwent several evolutions: a slight redesign in 2009, a technological and interior update in 2011 (Sensus), and a major facelift in 2013 (new bumpers, digital gauges). Although it doesn't offer the dynamism of a BMW 5 Series, it shines with its overall reliability, particularly with the legendary in-house 5-cylinder engines. The end of its production run (2014-2016) saw the introduction of the more efficient 4-cylinder VEA (Dri
The Volvo S80 II is a connoisseur's choice in the used car market. It is one of the most comfortable and robust sedans of its generation, provided you choose the right engine. The best buy is a model equipped with the 5-cylinder diesel (D3, D4, or D5) produced between 2010 and 2014, paired with the Geartronic 6 gearbox (with documented oil changes). These engines can easily exceed 400,000 km if the weak point of the accessory belt is closely monitored. Absolutely to avoid: Versions equipped with the Powershift gearbox (often coupled with the 2.0D 136hp or 2.0T) without a pristine maintenance history, as well as the first 4-cylinder VEA diesels (2014-2016) prone to high oil consumption. Petrol enthusiasts should opt for the excellent 2.5T (or FT), a monument of reliability.
| Oil change | £90 – 160 |
| Timing belt | £600 – 1 100 |
| Clutch | £850 – 1 600 |
| Complete brakes | £300 – 600 |
| Estimated annual budget | £700 – 1 400 |
Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.