The S80, part of Volvo's lineup since 1999, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. Volvo offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2012 Volvo S80 is above average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2012 Volvo S80 has a score of 85, implying a 0.036% chance of driver death (3.2% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2012 Volvo S80 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.036% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.109%, meaning the average driver has a 0.036% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.109% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2012 Volvo S80 is 23% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2012 Volvo S80 is 29% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2012 Volvo S80 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 58 to 92. The 2012 Volvo S80 is safer than the 2012 Nissan Maxima, the 2012 Cadillac CTS, the 2012 Hyundai Azera, the 2012 Acura TL, the 2012 Toyota Avalon, the 2012 Lincoln MKZ, the 2012 Volvo S60, the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, the 2012 INFINITI G, the 2012 Audi A6, and the 2012 Lexus ES-350.
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