Volvo S80 (06 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 14 July 2011
Volvo's S80 is a premium, large saloon alternative to the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5-Series. While it may not be seen as being as desirable as its German competitors, the S80 is stylish in a subtle way, and although most people would be interested in the diesel engines, there is also a range of four, five, six and eight-cylinder petrol engines. Safety features include a collision warning system, and a 'personal car communicator' key-fob which can tell if you've left the car unlocked. In 2009, Volvo further enhanced the S80s appeal with a mild redesign, both exterior and interior, added new features and upgraded the D5 diesel. The S80 is also now offered with two chassis: a performance version which sits lower and with stiffer suspension, or a comfort version for a more limousine-type ride. Late in 2009, a low-emissions DRIVe version was introduced.
3.5 out of 5

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Company Car Costs

P11D Value

The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax.

CO2 g/km

The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls.

BIK Band

The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car.

20% Tax / 40% Tax

The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate.

ES

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

DRIVe (115bhp) ES (Start Stop) 4d

£25,440

119

13%

£661

£1,322

£661

£1,322

DRIVe (115bhp) ES (Start Stop) 4d Powershift

£26,925

119

13%

£700

£1,400

£700

£1,400

SE

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

T4 (180bhp) SE 4d Powershift

£30,670

172

15%

£920

£1,840

£920

£1,840

2.4 D5 (215bhp) SE (Leather) (Start Stop) 4d

£31,330

129

18%

£1,127

£2,255

£1,127

£2,255

2.4 D5 (215bhp) SE (Leather) 4d Geartronic

£32,815

159

18%

£1,181

£2,362

£1,181

£2,362

DRIVe (115bhp) SE (Start Stop) 4d

£27,340

119

13%

£710

£1,421

£710

£1,421

T4 (180bhp) SE (Start Stop) 4d

£29,185

152

15%

£875

£1,751

£875

£1,751

D3 (163bhp) SE (Leather) (Start Stop) 4d

£29,230

129

18%

£1,052

£2,104

£1,052

£2,104

D3 (163bhp) SE (Leather) (Start Stop) 4d Geartronic

£30,715

148

18%

£1,105

£2,211

£1,105

£2,211

DRIVe (115bhp) SE (Start Stop) 4d Powershift

£28,825

119

13%

£749

£1,498

£749

£1,498

Executive

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

T5 (240bhp) Executive 4d Powershift

£36,450

193

15%

£1,093

£2,187

£1,093

£2,187

T6 AWD (304bhp) Executive 4d Geartronic

£40,290

231

15%

£1,208

£2,417

£1,208

£2,417

2.4 D5 (215bhp) Executive 4d Geartronic

£36,865

159

18%

£1,327

£2,654

£1,327

£2,654

D3 (163bhp) Executive (Start Stop) 4d Geartronic

£34,765

148

18%

£1,251

£2,503

£1,251

£2,503

SE Lux

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

T5 (240bhp) SE Lux 4d

£33,115

184

15%

£993

£1,986

£993

£1,986

T5 (240bhp) SE Lux 4d Powershift

£34,600

193

15%

£1,038

£2,076

£1,038

£2,076

T6 AWD (304bhp) SE Lux 4d Geartronic

£39,440

231

15%

£1,183

£2,366

£1,183

£2,366

2.4 D5 (215bhp) SE Lux (Sat Nav) (Start Stop) 4d

£33,530

129

18%

£1,207

£2,414

£1,207

£2,414

2.4 D5 (215bhp) SE Lux (Sat Nav) 4d Geartronic

£35,015

159

18%

£1,260

£2,521

£1,260

£2,521

DRIVe (115bhp) SE Lux (Start Stop) 4d

£29,540

119

13%

£768

£1,536

£768

£1,536

D3 (163bhp) SE Lux (Sat Nav) (Start Stop) 4d

£31,430

129

18%

£1,131

£2,262

£1,131

£2,262

D3 (163bhp) SE Lux (Sat Nav) (SS) 4d Geartronic

£32,915

148

18%

£1,185

£2,370

£1,185

£2,370

DRIVe (115bhp) SE Lux (Start Stop) 4d Powershift

£31,025

119

13%

£806

£1,613

£806

£1,613