2003 Volvo S80 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Volvo S80 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Volvo S80 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.9L 6-cylinder | 2.9L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.65 | $21.70 |
2003 Volvo S80: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 2.9 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,130 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Volvo S80
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (5), electrical system (4) and service brakes (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V766000 | 2021-09-30 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| 20V681000 | 2020-11-04 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | 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... |
| 10V566000 | 2010-11-08 | equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. |
| 09V483000 | 2009-12-18 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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,... |
| 03V284000 | 2003-08-01 | equipment:other:labels | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Volvo S80?
No 2003 Volvo S80 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2003 Volvo S80 before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system, electrical system and service brakes; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain here is the 2.9L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 11.8 L/100 km, which means roughly 35 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $20.65 to drive 100 km. The EPA estimates US$4,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Luggage space is 425 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who the S80 suits
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the S80 for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the S80 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the S80 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $206.50 at our price setting.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Ask us
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Volvo S80 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Volvo S80 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Volvo S80
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Volvo S80?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Volvo S80 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Volvo S80 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Volvo S80 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4130.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.