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2006 Volvo S80

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 S80.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Volvo S80 is a passenger car that pairs a five-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 6.1 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API oil, and it carries EPA fuel-economy ratings of 17/25/20 mpg. Across the model’s 1999–2016 complaint history, the 2006 model year generated only 12 owner complaints and four recalls, with vehicle speed control standing out as the top reported concern. That total sits well below the generation’s peak of 345 complaints in 2000 and above the single complaint logged for 2014, placing the 2006 S80 among the less troubled years of the lineup.

Model year201620152014201320122011201020092006

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1275810. 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 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLEFTOEM · verified
Tire size205-65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1275810
Engine air filter9454647 alt 8649788
Fuel filter30620512
Battery30772211 alt 30772231
Front wiper blades30784428
Thermostat30650469
Cabin air filter30630754 alt 30630752

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight3536 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 25 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S80 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2007 V8 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007V8 Sedan 4.4L V85.70 sec14.40 sec311 hpAWD
20042.5T Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-57.70 sec15.60 sec208 hpAWD
2002T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo I-66.30 sec14.60 sec268 hpFWD
1999T6 Sedan 2.8L Twin-Turbo I-66.80 sec15.20 sec268 hpFWD
1999T6 Sedan 2.8L Twin-Turbo I-67.10 sec15.50 sec268 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.1 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0-8.0
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.1 qt
Power Steering FluidSYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts133 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 14 ft-lbs; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs84 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Spark Plug Gap0.027 in
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.20 lbs
Oil TypeVolvo part No. 1161 627-3
Oil Capacity6.08 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number49
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194 °F
Injector Primary Resistance12 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in / 0.0008 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.421 in / 0.381 in / 0.814 in / 1.043 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.393 in / 0.354 in / 0.787 in / 1.023 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6533 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 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 37,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 37,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
At 60,000 miDriveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
At 105,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 120,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Federal records indicate the 2006 Volvo S80 sits at the end of a pronounced downward trend in consumer complaints, dropping from a peak of 345 in 2000 to just 12 in 2006. The 2006 model year recorded zero investigations and only 4 recalls, contrasting sharply with the 2 investigations seen annually in the 1999-2001 models. Specific reported issues for 2006 include Vehicle Speed Control and Electrical System, among a total of 12 complaints with no fire complaints registered. This low volume places 2006 among the quietest years in the provided dataset, lower than the preceding 2005 model's 15 complaints and the subsequent 2007 model's 24 complaints. The trend shows early volatility subsided significantly by this model year, though later years from 2011 onward show even fewer reports. Consequently, the 2006 S80 appears to be a strong candidate for purchase based on its minimized federal complaint history relative to the early model years.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
187
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control2
Suspension,Service Brakes,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Visibility,Structure1
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1
Suspension,Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Engine & Engine Cooling,Air Bags1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V766000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 30/09/2021

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at…

10V566000Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)Reported 08/11/2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 187 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S103032025-02-21Unknown Or OtherVolvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

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

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 6.1 qtEngine oil filter 1275810Engine air filter 9454647Fuel filter 30620512Battery 30772211

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 S80 take?

6.1 qt of BELOW 86 degrees F: 5W-30 API, -4 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 S80 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S80 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.