Volvo S80 towing capacity by year
The Volvo S80 has tow data across 17 model years, from 1999 through 2015. The most recent 2015 Volvo S80 carries a maximum tow rating of 3,500 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Volvo S80 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Volvo S80 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Volvo S80, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Volvo S80 years (2011–2015)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo S80 | 10 | 3,500 |
| 2014 Volvo S80 | 6 | 3,300 |
| 2013 Volvo S80 | 6 | 3,300 |
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 2 | 3,300 |
| 2011 Volvo S80 | 2 | 3,300 |
Older Volvo S80 years (1999–2010)
Earlier model years for the Volvo S80, going back to 1999. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2009 Volvo S80 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2008 Volvo S80 | 3 | 3,307 |
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 1 | 3,300 |
| 2006 Volvo S80 | 1 | 3,300 |
| 2005 Volvo S80 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2004 Volvo S80 | 4 | 3,300 |
| 2003 Volvo S80 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2002 Volvo S80 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2001 Volvo S80 | 3 | 3,300 |
| 2000 Volvo S80 | 2 | 3,300 |
| 1999 Volvo S80 | 2 | 3,300 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.