Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo S80, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine3
- Unknown or other2
- Power train2
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Wheels1
- Lane departure1
- Air bags1
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2015 Volvo S80 failed the safety check 1.07% of the time — 49% less often than the average 2015 passenger car (2.08%). Median odometer at inspection: 72,304 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2015
2,263 new Volvo S80 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2015; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (427), Sweden (417), Poland (285).
- Average mass
- 1,706 kg
- Average power
- 139 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 92% · Petrol 8.0%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2015 Volvo S80 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (180 kW, 241 hp) and 2.0 diesel (133 kW, 178 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 180 kW 241 hp | 49 |
| 2.0 diesel | 133 kW 178 hp | 41 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
103 first registered in 2015 are on Dutch roads; 27% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €55,084.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde22
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm15
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt15
- Band onvoldoende profiel12
- Band beschadigd11
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld9
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft9
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage8
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
384 cars built in 2015 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 9 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 399 of these cars first registered in 2015 took their annual MOT test. 82% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2015 the figure was 75%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.0% | 5.1% |
| Steering | 4.8% | 1.2% |
| Tyres | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.0% | 7.7% |
| Visibility | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.8% | 2.1% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
168 of these cars first registered in 2015 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 256,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1 2015 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo S80 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 Volvo S80 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.4–11.2 L/100 km (about 21–28 mpg US), CO₂ 193–258 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S80 T5 · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 6.6 | 8.4 |
| S80 T6 AWD · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 9.0 | 11.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2015 Volvo S80.
| 2020298 30 Jun 2020 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2015 Volvo S80: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 11006558 | This is a Technical Journal: High Temperature Message in DIM after Coolant Pump Replacement. Replace coolant pump |
| 11000714 | This is a Technical Journal: SiriusXM not Available. Perform an update of the RDAR (Sirius Tuner Module) by downloading an RDAR upgrade with VIDA. |
| 10251147 | This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. |
| 10249398 | Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs |
| 10249374 | Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace |
| 10249372 | Extended Warranty P10207 |
| 10249370 | Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace; |
| 10249366 | Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible |
| 10249351 | SiriusXM not Available |
| 10249191 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| 10242508 | EXTENDED WARRANTY. |
| 10241662 | EXTENDED WARRANTY P10186 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10234826 | Left front LED flickers after turning car off |
| 10234802 | Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace |
| 10234800 | Extended Warranty P10207 |
| 10234798 | Extended Warranty P10186 |
| 10234794 | Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible |
| 10234763 | Keyless Drive receiver issues |
| 10234761 | If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes: PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service. |
| 10234736 | Sensus screen freezes/system locks up |
| 10234735 | Front brake pads, early or uneven wear on right side on 16" and 16.5" brakes |
| 10234690 | Drive-E: Low oil level message in Driver Information Module (DIM) |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)