2007 Volvo S80 Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by bugeye

The engine start up sound for the V8 is straight from the '60 muscle car era. Always a smile on my face. Plenty of power. OK gas milage for a heavy V8. Transmission shifts are a little wonky, most all times smooth, but ocasionally hard in the 1-2 shift. Very comfortable seats. All wheel drive is stable in rain and snow. Don't believe in Volvo's advice in the "service for life" recommendations not to change the drivetrain fluids. Change the fluids for best life expectancy.

Nice quiet Volvo until you step on the right (loud) pedal. Then the V8 wakes up and the car GOES. Too bad Volvo no longer offers the V8 engine.

Find a (used) V8 if you can. No more V8 from Volvo.

Transmission advice from Volvo is "sealed for life" Don't believe it. Change all the drivetrain fluids. Fluids are much less expensive than replacing hardware. My transmission has a very rare hard shift between 1->2 gears. Operating normally per Volvo.