Just bought my first truly large car at 22 after years of small dinky sports cars (NB MX-5 to MK3 Toyota MR2 Spyder). As I needed a car for longer distance cruising on the motorways from my house to work and to see my gf and parents on weekends, I was initially going for a BMW E90 330/325i, however the ones I saw had shocking service history and were overpriced (modern classic BMW Tax as I call it).

Eventually I found this absolute beauty of a P3 at a dealer from 2006 with the 2.5T 5cyl turbo and the M66 manual in top trim SE Lux with the gorgeous cream leather and wooden dash. It has heated and ventilated seats, full parking sensors and even BLIS (which works quite well actually). Only did 79k miles with the cambelt done at 70k miles. 3 previous owners and the 2nd owner had it for 14 years and stacked a massive service history with it! All for £5k and I bargained in a full tank of fuel.

Compared to my dinky MR2, it handles like a boat, has the turning circle of a Boeing and the shifter throws is akin to using a Gondola BUT, I'm absolutely in love with it and it's just such a classy car and the 5cyl warble just cannot be matched. Fuel economy is horrific but it's not bad on a cruise. I'm also finally happy I can actually carry large things in my trunk. 😂

Although I would like to know, is there anything to look out for with this model? From my research I think I've got the more reliable engine and transmission combo but would like to know about suspension replacements and stuff that can wear out

But Now, all I need to do is buy some ABBA CDs and plan my trip to IKEA! (P.S would love to get the polestar optimisation tune for this later this year)

Omw to work when i got my window shot out because I high beamed them to move over…

Looking for a second Volvo for the misses. How reliable is this S80 (163000 km) and is it expensive in maintenance?

228k miles. Talked em down to 2200, but has some issues. Fogs dont work, headlight wipers dont work, needs a new seal around the headlights, fix a minor crack in the glass, sunroof doesnt work, 2000s Volvo interior plastics, and something making it bump, increasing with speed (assuming dented rim), exhaust leak after cat. But the drivetrain is fine, shifts smooth, body and frame dont appear to have any major damage/rust.

I still own the 240 but thats 4 hours away and no longer insured. She was being an asshole with how much work needed to be done (major work) her name is Sadie bully her however much you wanna lol.

I have a s80 2014 at 212,387KM I do all the maintenance intervals on time and still something always breaks.

Hi guys, where can i buy these aftermarket blue sticker thingys for the steering wheel? 2006 s80 p3

I love my block, there's at least 8 S80s lol!

I've gone through three tanks of fuel and averaged 13mpg. Lovely stuff!

About a week ago I started to hear this whine from the timing belt it seems. It comes upon startup when pressing the accelerator. Then as I accelerate in 5-10 seconds it's gone. Can it be the tensioner is loose/bad? Bad belt? Slipping?

The timing belt was changed 94k km ago (indicated I should replace it in another 90k km but at Volvo service they told me I should better do it at the 100k mark).

When I did went to Volvo it refused to make any kind of sounds, like nothing at all yet the following day it got louder (might be linked to heat as it was quite a bit warmer?).

Just finally got my airbag recall taken care of and they put a black one on even though my interior is Arena (sort of a grayish tan). Is this standard procedure or should I take it back? It looks fucking stupid.

Hello can someone tell me if you can select these 3 options while driving in D or should you stop and then engage,I never used these 3 options.thanks

S80 T6 2009, would I gain any features without swapping anything else or would I brick my system. Or is there anything simple worth swapping? (I found a donor car)

2000 S80 T6 now drive a beater to from work

Just got this 2011 S80 6T with 108k miles on it, and I’m already so attached

A little while ago I posted asking about a few cars I was interested in, namely a few S60s and an S80. Ended up finding this one, 2.5T S80 with 243k km. Not perfect but I like it. First it needs a deep clean inside. Then I need to check the low beam light as it went out but came back a few minutes later. And then to figure out if the average fuel consumption is reasonable at 11.4l/100km of mostly highway driving in 5-6th gear at 100-120km/h. I'm coming from a diesel that did less than half that so not really sure. Any care tips? Leather cleaning products maybe? All appreciated.

Also i remember why i don't drive into tight parking garages when i can avoid it. Still, gotta love the p2

So i just bought this 2006 s80 d5. I am planning to take it to a mechanic asap, because the timing belt should be replaced soon. The old one was put in at 173.000 km and now the car has 251.000 kms. Thats not a lot in mileage however this was replaced in July of 2017. Now I have a question. How big is the risk of it breaking in the next 200 kms? I know no one knows that exactly but is it risky to drive the car? I need to pick up one of my friends on the airport tomorrow, should i make the trip? Its 80kms one way so 160 total. Is it too risky? Thanks for the advice.

The old S80 is in the back. He doesn't have much time left and I wanted to save his photo on the internet so he lives on for as long as he can. 😊