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Volvo S80 and BMW X3 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 106000 miles driven

Most cars in this sample are V70s and XC70s.
2008
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  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 106000 miles driven

Most cars in this sample are V70s and XC70s.

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Volvo S80 vs. BMW X3 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Volvo S80 and BMW X3 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Volvo S80s and BMW X3s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Volvo S80s and BMW X3s that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Volvo S80 and BMW X3 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volvo S80 and BMW X3 have been recently.

To see how frequently Volvo S80 and BMW X3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Volvo S80

Volvo S80 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Volvo brand offers good value and has some of the same features as Mercedes and BMW, but it comes without resentment from other motorist. see full Volvo S80 review
2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
cars do not rust, was a previous Ford owner and tired of rust holes in late model cars see full Volvo S80 review
2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volvo has a reputation for safety and reliability. see full Volvo S80 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the BMW X3

BMW X3 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great brand panache. Dealer experience has been wonderful. Treated very well and routine service has been without any issues. see full BMW X3 review
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW reputation for performance and mechanical design is strong. Image is not important but BMW does represent a high end automobile. see full BMW X3 review
2005 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The company is innovative and its products are well designed see full BMW X3 review
2005 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The Ultimate Driving machine see full BMW X3 review