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 can easily bypass mud and snow. Volvo offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2013 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 2013 Volvo S80 has a score of 85, implying a 0.036% chance of driver death (3.2% chance of injury). If equipped with optional advanced driver safety features, the chance of death falls to 0.033%, and the chance of injury falls to 3%.
We estimate that the 2013 Volvo S80 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0358% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.0892%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0358% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.0892% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2013 Volvo S80 is 23% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2013 Volvo S80 is 29% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
2013 Volvo S80 offers AEB optionally. With AEB, the vehicle lifetime fatality chance drops by 7%.
And it is safer than many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2013 Volvo S80 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 58 to 94. The 2013 Volvo S80 is safer than the 2013 Cadillac CTS, the 2013 Hyundai Azera, the 2013 Acura TL, the 2013 Cadillac XTS, the 2013 Lexus ES-350, the 2013 Volvo S60, the 2013 Hyundai Genesis, the 2013 Buick LaCrosse, the 2013 Volvo C70, and the 2013 Audi A6.
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