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Volvo S80

2007-10 models
2010 Top Safety Pick 2010 Volvo S80: good performance in front, side, rollover, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control

SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
  Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Good Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good
Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
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Test details:

The Volvo S80 was redesigned for the 2007 model year.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Left to right:
  • View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
  • View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Built-in child restraints (optional)
  • Antilock brakes
  • Daytime running lights
  • Lane departure warning system (optional)

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2007 Volvo S80 3.2 4-door
  • Class: Large luxury car
  • Weight: 3,792 lbs.
  • Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 112 in.
  • Length: 191 in.
  • Width: 73 in.
  • Engine: 3.2 L 6-cylinder
  • EPA ratings: 18 mpg city | 27 mpg highway

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