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2015 Volvo S80 Half-Year

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 S80 Half-Year.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Volvo S80 Half-Year is a passenger car introduced as a mid-year entry, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission (S6) and a recommended 5.7-quart engine oil capacity using either 0W-30 or 5W-30 viscosity grades. EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined, providing a concrete efficiency baseline for researchers comparing it against other S80 model years. With only 7 total owner complaints and 2 recalls, this model year registers as one of the quieter points in the S80's reliability record, the top complaint areas clustering around lane departure systems, latches/locks/linkages, and miscellaneous "unknown or other" categories rather than core mechanical or powertrain faults. For anyone mapping the S80's broader ownership history, the 2015 stands out as a notably low-friction data point in the model's record.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI With premium sound system: 92, Without premium sound system: 48 · With premium sound system: 700, Without premium sound system: 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 32140029. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI With premium sound system: 92, Without premium sound system: 48 · With premium sound system: 700, Without premium sound system: 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size225/50R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rimSTANDARD 7; OPTIONAL 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	32140029 alt 30750013
Engine air filter	31370161 alt 30745344
Fuel filter	32242190
Battery	30772241 alt 31296299
Front wiper blades	32341318
Thermostat	31368063 alt 30650891
Cabin air filter	31449209 alt 31390880

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	58.7 in
Wheelbase	111.8 in
Curb weight	3783 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 28 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	98 cu ft
Cargo volume	15 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 engine oil, Volvo part number 1161620 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 28.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Volvo part number 31256774
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	Volvo part number 1161620
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.6 qt
Engine Coolant	Volvo brand coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity	8.8
Engine Coolant	Volvo brand coolant/antifreeze

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	28.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	59.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	350 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	28.32 lbs

Service checks

Intake Valve Lash	0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.019 in
Intake Valve Lash	0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 21; Rear: 26 /; Front: 21; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 148; Rear: 81 /; Front: 148; Rear: 81
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Rear: w/17" disc: .354
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.024
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.043
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .0016; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil.

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	120 degrees	120 degrees
3	120 degrees	120 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (add fluid conditioner) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension System (inspect alignment)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2015 Volvo S80 Half-Year top in one area — the unknown or other,lane departure,latches/locks/linkages, 1 of 7 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the unknown or other,lane departure,latches/locks/linkages, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other,lane departure,latches/locks/linkages pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

325

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure,Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Engine1

Air Bags1

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Wheels1

Power Train1

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V377000Electrical SystemReported 21/08/2013

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the… Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

20V378000Seat Belts:FrontReported 30/06/2020

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross… Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 325 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
35526.1.8	2026-04-23	Engine	This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.1	2026-04-07	Unknown Or Other	This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
37536	2025-12-11	Unknown Or Other	This is a TJ text, only no attachments - If the Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) does…
19245	2025-12-06	Unknown Or Other	This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
8501	2025-04-10	Exterior Lighting	This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group W battery Vehicles taking 5.7 qt Engine oil filter 32140029 Engine air filter 31370161 Fuel filter 32242190 Battery 30772241

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 S80 Half-Year take?

5.7 qt of Below 104 degreesF 0W-30, -22 degreesF - 104 degreesF 5W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 S80 Half-Year have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S80 Half-Year get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.