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Volvo S80 and BMW 5-Series 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    
26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 69300 miles driven

First year for F10 5-Series.
2011
BMW 5-Series Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 69300 miles driven

First year for F10 5-Series.
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 5-Series Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Volvo S80 and BMW 5-Series reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Volvo S80s and BMW 5-Seriess with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Volvo S80s and BMW 5-Seriess 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 5-Series lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volvo S80 and BMW 5-Series have been recently.

To see how frequently Volvo S80 and BMW 5-Series 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 5-Series

BMW 5-Series Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Strong repuatation for prestige and quality. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
worth the extra price, very high resale, very reliable see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW has a long standing reputation for handling and performance, and the experience did match the reputation see full BMW 5-Series review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed automated manual RWD
Projects success see full BMW 5-Series review
2004 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The Ultimate Driving Machine - it says it all... see full BMW 5-Series review
2002 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW has an implied image to most people. Saying you own a 5 series made those in the know nod their head. The frame was welded aluminum and even after 8+ years showed almost no rust. Buyers of the car were amazed and bought it after a short drive. see full BMW 5-Series review
2002 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW is supposed to be a great car. see full BMW 5-Series review
BMW 5-Series Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD
BMW drivers are universally despised. Just Google "BMW drivers" to see what I mean. They are thought to have almost malicious disregard for anyone but themselves, as well as for any traffic laws. see full BMW 5-Series review