Crash Test 2000 - 2006 Volvo S80 IIHS Frontal Impact

Volvo S80
2001-06 models
FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Good Good Good

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Test details:

The Volvo S80 was introduced in the 1999 model year and modified beginning with 2000 models to include structural changes to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes. Beginning with 2001 models, the frontal airbags also were improved to include dual-stage inflators that permit low energy deployments in low severity crashes, sensors that reduce the likelihood of deployment in minor fender-benders, and vent holes positioned better to direct hot gasses away from a driver's hands.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated the crashworthiness of the Volvo S80, based primarily on performance of a 2000 model in a 40 mph frontal offset crash test into a deformable barrier. The performance of 2001 and later models is rated separately from 2000s because the airbag modifications are expected to reduce or eliminate problems in restraint system performance observed in the 2000 model. Otherwise, performance of 2000 and later models should be very similar.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat and then its head hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and both legs indicate low risk of injury to these body regions. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2000
• 2006
• Volvo
• S80
• IIHS
• 80

[toyotasennia911]

volvo is the safest car in the world and that why i only buy that car

[Ericosproduction]

If he had a seatbelt and no airbag he probably would survive..

[jacketman22]

Both the S80 and the Saab 9-5 have similar results. Gotta love those Swedes, always looking out for us.

[Areoplane7]

@LPFan3118 since when are 7 series and a8 in s80 class?

[LPFan3118]

@Areoplane7 safest car in the world?How about the BMW E65 (from 2002) or Audi D3 (from 2002)?Are these cars under the S80?

[volvosweden]

@alexc3589 The climate fan turns on when the car is off to dry the evaporator. It is normal. And get a new battery.

[TheJacobski]

Volvo was the first car that actually had seatbelts, not bad.

[thewhofan99]

i love how volvo does their homework on vehicle safety. look closely at how the front end absorbs all the shock and the rest of the car shows little to no signs of bending. fabulous

[shred5]

@toyotasennia911, used to be, like 15 years ago lol