Volvo is aiming its new S80 executive saloon at a more upmarket clientele.

Using the tagline ‘Scandiavian luxury’, it is targeting drivers who previously would not have considered the brand, opting instead for the big three Germans.

Certainly its unique interior should win admirers, but has the firm made it a good enough drive and given it a sharp enough exterior to truly compete with the like of the all-powerful 5-series?

The residuals are not far behind, but it will need to present the complete package to be a success.

BMW 525d: Price new £30,787

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£21,550/70%		£9,237
30,000		18		£18,850/61%		£11,937
40,000		24		£16,650/54%		£14,137
50,000		30		£14,450/47%		£16,337
60,000		36		£12,700/41%		£18,087
Source: CAP Motor Research

Volvo S80: Price new £30,852

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£19,825/64%		£11,027
30,000		18		£17,300/56%		£13,552
40,000		24		£15,100/49%		£15,752
50,000		30		£13,200/43%		£17,652
60,000		36		£11,675/38%		£19,177
Source: CAP Motor Research