Greetings all,

I have recently been offered a 2011 S80 with 85k on the clock. While I have owned (3) 240s, a 740, an 850, and a C70 in the past, I'm unfortunately not familiar with the post-2004 models. My most recent Volvo purchase was a 1982 240 Wagon last year :)

Any advice on things to look out for on this model/year? Other than KBB/NADA are there any opinions out there regarding a fair price for this model/year/mileage?

Thank you all in advance!

Many thanks for the intel. Unfortunately the seller and I were too far apart on price and I had to walk away. Guess I'll just save my pennies for another day.

Three years ago, I purchased a '08 XC70 with 78K on the clock from a Lincoln/Kia dealer. It had new tires all around.

I had it checked by my dealer and the technician found a leaky vacuum pump and lots of rust on the rotors. I contacted the shop that had done the car's maintenance and all of it was done on schedule.

The tech was sharp and he wrote it up as the pads did not contact the rotors properly.

The dealer changed the vacuum pump, put new front rotors on, turned the rear rotors lightly to remove the rest, and put new pads all around. The dealer stood with the price that we had agreed upon.

In three years all I have done to the car is three oil changes and the sun roof failed (I really do not need it, although I liked it)

Have your dealer check it out. Don't have one, get one. After they check it out, they may help you if some problem pops up.

Price depends on options, assuming a one owner. Does it have AWD? A 'smart key' that can be left in your pocket? Ventilated front seats? Heated rear seats? Complete maintenance history?

The 3.2L engine is pretty good, check the mpg on the computer.

No timing belt to worry about. But the engine still needs synthetic oil. The tires should be in good condition, brakes??

These newer cars are harder to DIY compared to what you are driving now and a VIDA/DICE scanner is required to get the most from the onboard computers.

2018's are on the way here, so your car is "7" years "old".
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Keeping it running is better than buying new