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Volvo S80 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 30 owner complaints for the Volvo S80. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volvo S80 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo S80 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2015 Volvo S80 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2014 Volvo S80 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2013 Volvo S80 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 3 | 8 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volvo models · How these reports are made.
Volvo S80: questions owners ask
Which Volvo S80 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volvo S80 model years with the most are the 2012 (8), 2013 (8) and 2015 (7). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volvo S80 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (1), 2016 (6) and 2015 (7), out of 5 model years from 2012 to 2016. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volvo S80 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Volvo S80 model years, 11 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (3), 2013 (3) and 2015 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Volvo S80 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volvo S80's first-time failure rate ranged from 13.8% for cars first registered in 2016 to 27.6% for 2010, across 7 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, tyres, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.