Volvo S60

Volvo S60 Reliability

Overall Average Rating: 85.59%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 45th

The S60 has been awarded a set of results that suggest owners have a love/hate relationship with their cars.

On the plus side, you told us it is the most comfortable model money can buy.

Less impressively, the saloon body isn’t the most practical, while the handling is far from sporty.

However, your biggest gripe is the S60’s expensive running costs.

WINNER OF CATEGORY - Comfort

When you get out of your car after a long journey, are you left doubled up in agony or feeling fresh and relaxed? Getting comfortable in your car is key to enjoying your driving. Models at the top of this chart are guaranteed to take the strain out of any journey. With an amazing score of 97.00 per cent, Volvo’s S60 is leagues ahead of the competition. The Swede’s seats strike the perfect balance between supporting your body when cornering, and providing just enough cushioning for long-distance comfort. The Lexus RX SUV and Skoda’s Superb also rate highly in this category. Nissan’s Note, Mitsubishi’s Colt and Ford’s Fiesta make up the bottom three – it seems small cars are the ones leaving you with aches and pains.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 13th)

The Swedish brand has slipped again. You love the comfort and refinement of its cars, but aren’t so keen on how much they cost to run. The new range of eco-friendly DRIVe models will surely help.

Overall Average:

84.7%

46th in Driver Power 2010

77%

41st in Driver Power 2010

Owners who would buy another Volvo S60 again:

95%

22nd in Driver Power 2010

Relialibity:

89.54%

44th in Driver Power 2010

Build Quality:

90.76%

23rd in Driver Power 2010

52-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

A really good alternative to the oh so common 3 series or A4 and in most cases a damn sight quicker, roomier and more comfortable. Superb reliability only let down by a niggly habit of blowing rear bulbs. Servicing a bit higher than I expected but given the overall feel of the car not too scary. Overall a real pleasure to have owned which is why it is now the longest serving car in my driving career by over 12mths and with no immediate intention to sell.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5

51-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Has shrugged off 152,000 miles, and apart from a minor fault with the indicator stalk, hasn't missed a beat in two years of hard use. I know people with far newer, lower mileage, and arguably more "prestige" cars who don't enjoy build quality and reliability like this. Rubbish low speed ride and turning circle, so-so economy. Otherwise a very hard car to fault.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5

56-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

All aspects of the car score pretty high, for me. This is spoilt by the ridiculous servicing costs (bearing in mind the reliabiliy bit) and small but annoying design 'features' , the rake of the back window for example, simply refuses to allow rain to run off, meaning that it very quickly becomes impossible to see out of (not great in bad weather)

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5

54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

My S60 has been nothing short of excellent, its armchair like seats and generous equipment levels make my commute to work a pleasure rather than a chore. A solid car that returns good levels of fuel consumption and one that does not have a pretentious image surrounding it such as a Mercedes or BMW, understated luxury!