Volvo S80 Touch Up Paint (42 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Volvo recorded 42 different ways to make the S80 look sophisticated, and they really leaned into the "Scandinavian Cool" aesthetic. We're talking about a spectrum that ranges from the deep, moody Magic Blue Metallic and Scarab Green Pearl to about fifteen different flavors of silver and grey. They did let their hair down occasionally with Flamenco Red and Java Pearl, but for the most part, the S80 is a masterclass in understated elegance. With 42 options, your car isn't just "grey"-it's likely Oyster Gray, Savile Grey, or perhaps Titanium.

What to Watch For

While Volvos are built like tanks, their clear coat can be a bit more sensitive than the steel underneath. On older S80s, keep a sharp eye on the roof, the trunk lid, and those narrow panels between the doors and the roof; the clear coat there has been known to get "flakey" after years in the sun. If you see white, crusty edges, that's your sign to act before the color underneath starts to fade.

To find your exact match, pop the hood. You aren't looking for a sticker; you're looking for a metal ID plate. On the S80, this is usually tucked onto the driver's side strut tower (the big metal mound above the wheel) or the radiator support bar right at the front. Look for a three-digit number like "455" or "426"-that's your golden ticket to the right bottle.

Driveway Repair Tip

Since so many S80 colors are "Pearl" or "Metallic" (looking at you, Ember Black), those tiny sparkles like to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shake your touch-up pen or brush for a full 60 seconds-longer than you think you need to-to wake up that metallic flake.

If you're dealing with a chip that has loose edges, here is a pro secret: take a piece of high-quality masking tape, press it firmly over the chip, and peel it back. This safely lifts away any tiny flakes of clear coat that were about to fall off anyway. Once it's clean, apply your paint in thin, light layers. If the color looks a little dark at first, don't panic-pearl finishes require patience and often look their best only after the final layer has dried and settled.