2003 Volvo S80 Review

2003 Volvo S80 is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 189.80 in length and 57.20 in height. Made in Sweden, 2003 Volvo S80 has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 36,455 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2003 Volvo S80. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 21.10 gallon. The engine is 2.9L L6 DOHC 24V and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

Make: Volvo
Model: S80
Trims Available: 3
Location: SWEDEN
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.9L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $36,455 USD
MPG: 20 City / 28 HWY
Tires: 215/55R16
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Volvo S80 2003 Trims

2003 Volvo S80 2.9

Engine: 2.9L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 28 HWY

2003 Volvo S80 T6

Engine: 2.9L L6 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 HWY

2003 Volvo S80 T6 Elite

Engine: 2.9L L6 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V681000 started on /Date(1604466000000-0500)/.

Summary: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.

Consequence: Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volvo Car will sent an interim notice beginning January 2, 2021 informing owners of the safety defect. A second notice will be sent to owners when remedy parts become available during the first quarter of 2021. Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.

Recall 03V284000 started on /Date(1059710400000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall 07E023000 started on /Date(1175140800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Recall 09V483000 started on /Date(1261112400000-0500)/.

Summary: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.

Consequence: IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall 10V566000 started on /Date(1289192400000-0500)/.

Summary: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.

FAQ

2003 Volvo S80 is made in Sweden between 1999 to 2016.

The 2003 Volvo S80 is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2003 Volvo S80 look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 Volvo S80’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 miles, which is higher then 2002 Volvo S80.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2003 Volvo S80 so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2003 Volvo S80 is lower than $18,228.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 Volvo S80 that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Volvo All models of 2003

Volvo C70

$36,455 - $46,995
20 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.9L L6 DOHC 24V

Volvo S40

$36,455 - $46,995
20 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.9L L6 DOHC 24V

Volvo S60

$36,455 - $46,995
20 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.9L L6 DOHC 24V

Volvo S80

$36,455 - $46,995
20 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.9L L6 DOHC 24V

Volvo V40

$36,455 - $46,995
20 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.9L L6 DOHC 24V

Volvo V70

$36,455 - $46,995
20 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.9L L6 DOHC 24V

Volvo XC70

$36,455 - $46,995
20 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.9L L6 DOHC 24V

Volvo XC90

$36,455 - $46,995
20 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.9L L6 DOHC 24V

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