Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 is a sedan produced from 2000, measuring 4,619 mm in length with five seats. Engine options range from 1,500 to 2,500 cc with 4 to 5 cylinders, and the top speed is 196 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 27 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol version and 144 g/km for the hybrid petrol version (WLTP). Between 2019 and 2023, 457 were registered new in Norway, peaking at 257 in 2020. Seventeen recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate and six with the US NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2000 |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 188 kW (252 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 27 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 144 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,887 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,500–2,500 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 4–5 |
| Top speed | 196 km/h |
| Length | 4,620 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,824 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 13 EU/EEA countries that registered the Volvo S60 in 2025 (170 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volvo S60 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
457 Volvo S60 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2023, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 223 kW (299 hp) | 2,034 kg | 2019–2022 | 360 |
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 228 kW (306 hp) | 2,039 kg | 2022–2023 | 16 |
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 233 kW (312 hp) | 2,051 kg | 2019–2021 | 30 |
| Petrol | 184 kW (247 hp) | 1,685 kg | 2019–2020 | 50 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (1 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volvo S60 cars registered for the first time across 14 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 74 |
| United Kingdom | 62 |
| Belgium | 35 |
| Netherlands | 14 |
| Spain | 11 |
| Italy | 11 |
| Czechia | 9 |
| Romania | 6 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Slovakia | 2 |
| Austria | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| Luxembourg | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 42 complaints for the Volvo S60, most often about unknown or other, latches/locks/linkages, structure, visibility. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 76% of Volvo S60s pass their MOT test first time, based on 19,812 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
17 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 6 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Volvo S60. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
As a result, a localized engine bay fire may occur.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-12-13
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Belgium)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-12-01
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-06-18
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Belgium)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-07-03
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-04-10
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Belgium)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-04-17
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This may consequently lead to a fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-03-29
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-08-13
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-04-10
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-11-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-01
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-15
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-11-20
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
While driving, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may reset causing the engine to momentarily cut-off and restart while driving. It could also lead to a loss of power-steering assistance.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-03-18
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-07-11
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-11-18
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The front passenger seat belt buckle can be incorrectly fastened, with the consequence that the buckle can separate from the seat belt clasp in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-01-20
- SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS · NHTSAModel years 2015–2018
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
NHTSA campaign 20V378000 · reported 30/06/2020
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS · NHTSAModel years 2015–2017
Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
NHTSA campaign 19V849000 · reported 26/11/2019
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712.
NHTSA campaign 16V918000 · reported 21/12/2016
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front seat side air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89712. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-918.
NHTSA campaign 17V127000 · reported 01/03/2017
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS · NHTSAModel years 2016–2017
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
NHTSA campaign 16V798000 · reported 02/11/2016
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
NHTSA campaign 15V555000 · reported 02/09/2015
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volvo recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volvo S60?
- The Volvo S60 has a rated top speed of 196 km/h.
- How much power does the Volvo S60 have?
- The Volvo S60 produces 188 kW (252 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volvo S60?
- The Volvo S60 is 4,620 mm long, 1,824 mm wide and 1,445 mm tall.
- How much does the Volvo S60 weigh?
- The Volvo S60 has a kerb weight of about 1,887 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volvo S60?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Volvo S60 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 27 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 144 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volvo S60 have?
- The Volvo S60 has 5 seats.