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Volvo S80 and smart fortwo Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 61500 miles driven

Note low average odometer.
2008
smart fortwo Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 61500 miles driven

Note low average odometer.
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 106000 miles driven

Most cars in this sample are V70s and XC70s.
2008
Volvo S80 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  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. smart fortwo Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Volvo S80 and smart fortwo reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Volvo S80s and smart fortwos with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Volvo S80s and smart fortwos 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 smart fortwo lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volvo S80 and smart fortwo have been recently.

To see how frequently Volvo S80 and smart fortwo 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 smart fortwo

smart fortwo Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Not many $22,000 cars get stares from people driving Porsches, Cadillacs, BMWs, Mercedes, and Jaguars, but I've had drivers of all of these stare, wave, and ask me questions about my Smart Fortwo Convertible. see full smart fortwo review
2009 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
I like the "uniqueness" of the car- the car really has character and personality- definitely not a cookie cutter car- a lot of fresh, new ideas see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
smart is a subsidiary of mercedes. The smarts have been in europe for 10 years and Canada for 4. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
mercedes see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Mercedes backed, reputation for quality and style see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Built by MB but considered economical and eco friendly see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Well it is tied into Mercedes, although they seem to distance themselves from it. I just wish it had a emblem that said - "smart, a Mercedes company". see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
The smart car is made by Daimler, who makes Mercedes-Benz. Daimler has a very high brand and image reputation and it shows in their smart car division. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
One word - Mercedes. It is built by Mercedes in partnership with swatch. Millions of these cars are in Europe with over 10 years road experience. see full smart fortwo review
2008 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3
5-speed automated manual RWD
Mercedes needs no introduction. I trust the brand. see full smart fortwo review