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Volvo S80

2000 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

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

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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.

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. However, hot gases escaping through vent holes in the driver airbag caused some melting of the vinyl "skin" on the dummy's hands, indicating the possibility of burn injuries. Also, in a separate 5 mph frontal impact without dummies in the car, both frontal airbags deployed. Such deployments not only are unnecessary in low-speed crashes but also may cause severe injuries to front-seat occupants positioned too close to the airbags.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
Black residue on the dummy's hands indicates where there was contact with hot gases vented from the airbag. Additional testing showed these gases were hot enough to cause burns to drivers' hands.
Both frontal airbags deployed unexpectedly during a 5 mph frontal impact into a full-width barrier.

Additional features:

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

Tested vehicle specifications:

2000 Volvo S80 4-door
Class: Large luxury car
Weight: 3,576 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 110 in.
Length: 190 in.
Width: 72 in.
Engine: 2.9 L 6-cylinder
EPA ratings: 18 mpg city | 26 mpg highway

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Last updated: March 29, 2006