MYRModel Year Report

2005 Volvo S80

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2005 Volvo S80
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:12.537Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2001: 164 complaints 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 26 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 15 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 6 complaints
1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2001: 164 complaints 2001 2002: 42 complaints 2003: 26 complaints 2003 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 15 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2007 2008: 25 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 27 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints
1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2000 2001: 164 complaints 2001 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 26 complaints 2003 2004: 50 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005 15 2006: 12 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2007 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016

2005: 15 complaints

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YearComplaints
1999199
2000318
2001164
200242
200326
200450
200515
200612
200724
200825
200916
201027
20115
20128
20138
20141
20157
20166

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

5 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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Fuel smell in and around car. Previous recall on cracked fuel pump causing odor was completed by Powell Volvo in 2010. The same defect may have happened recently as the odor was noticed in December 2021 and is now stronger.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-07

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Volvo S80. While driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact stated that the check engine, ABS, and brake failure, stop safely warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-24

Fuel leak at top of pump under recall, inspection and repair at no cost refused by Volvo. My Volvo S80, 2005 was purchased as a used vehicle in san diego ca from the Volvo dealer about 2 years ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-02

Electrical system

4 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
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B+ battery cable at starter solenoid shorted to starter case and grounded. Causing a fire in engine compartment. Car shut down without warning. Engine went off, lights went out all in an instant. Emergency flashers were inoperative.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-27

Suspension

3 of 15 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing macpherson strut and control arm.

CRASH
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1) events leading up to failure: purchased new Volvo S80 car on 9/3/2005 with 813 miles, drove it home. No information was given on the 813 miles already on the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-27

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Service brakes

2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started to rattle and smoke was emitting from the front of the vehicle without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-05

Also filed under Engine

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-01-31Electrical system05V529000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, due to an error in the factory assembly instruction, the b+terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If this occurs, the conflict…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and increase distance between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid by adjusting the terminal. The recall began on January 31, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo AT…

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    2006-12-18Equipment06V375000 Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." The label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is…

    Remedy: Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.

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    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 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…

    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.

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    2010-01-15Fuel system, gasoline09V483000 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…

    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…

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    2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

    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…

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    2021-11-29Air bags21V766000 Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Volvo S80 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V529000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 06V375000 · Equipment
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09V483000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
  • Recall 21V766000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Volvo S80 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo S80?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Volvo S80 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.