2003 Volvo S60 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -22 City / 25 -31 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
168 -247
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Barbara S
Volvos are known for longevity; traveling 300-400 thousand miles.
My volvo does not require ongoing repairs. Good for long trips with minimal gas usage. Very sturdy and safe. No complaints.
accountCircle Hannah W
The gas mileage is great. The design of the vehicle is very stylish.
I love everything about my volvo. The gas mileage is fantastic and it is a perfect size for me.
accountCircle David B
It is very dependable and drives anywhere. I like that there are many volvos on the road..
Good gas mileage. Dependable and starts all of the time. Good looking and easy to care for. Too small inside.
accountCircle Lisa M
She has power -- turbocharged oomph! And she's very safe. Provides great traction in poor weather.
My Volvo S60 has been extremely reliable and gutsy. It's a pleasure to drive. My only complaint is that the headrests are uncomfortable.
accountCircle Jackie P
Easy to handle and responds to you style.
The car is reliable and easy to drive in the city or on open roads. This car is great on gas and has a great pick up when needed. I have had very good gas miles with this car and is a great car to drive on the open road, it responds to you command quickly and easily.
accountCircle Sylvia R
You have to push a button to put it in 'park.'.
The maintenance is expensive.. The safety is valued.. Brand is well known.. The car is well built.. Parts are expensive.?.
accountCircle Jessica C
It is very safe! Has duel and side airbags.
The memory for the seats, up to three. Smooth drive on Hawaii's bumpy roads. The premium sounds are definitely a plus. The ac blows very cold even though the car is older. How easy it is to drive is a major plus. Great family car.
accountCircle Abby N
It leaks oils and needs about a quart a week put in it.
It has a lot of features of newer vehicles even though it's older. I get great gas mileage. The trunk space is good as well.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Samann B
Volvo's are great car but they are very very expensive to repair
At first it was great it had a sunroof heated seats but in a matter of six months the breaks the rotors and the struts went out
accountCircle Bobbi R
It is reliable and gets me where I want to go. It transports a 3 year old..
It is old and needs a paint job! But runs well! It is also worn out upholstery on the inside! Love the color of blue that it is!.
accountCircle Colby M
Reliable engine and transmission. Prone to electronic and suspension issues. Can be expensive to fix.
Good vehicle, except for electronic issues and a suspension that wears out quite easily. I've replaced the entire front end suspension.
accountCircle Heath H
The Volvo s60 is a comfortable and reliable car.
The seats are really nice and comfortable. For long drives it is the car that I choose out of all the cars that I could drive. Its an older model that does not have a lot of automation but it has everything that you really need. It is also really reliable and trustworthy.

Volvo S60 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.4L
168 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2.4L Turbo
197 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2.5L Turbo
208 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2.3L Turbo
247 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2003 Volvo S60 Owner Reviews

4.37
19 Reviews
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5 stars 63%
4 stars 16%
3 stars 16%
2 stars 5%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Barbara S on March 31, 2021
Volvos are known for longevity; traveling 300-400 thousand miles.
My volvo does not require ongoing repairs. Good for long trips with minimal gas usage. Very sturdy and safe. No complaints.
accountCircle David B on November 14, 2020
It is very dependable and drives anywhere. I like that there are many volvos on the road..
Good gas mileage. Dependable and starts all of the time. Good looking and easy to care for. Too small inside.
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Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2003 Volvo S60 has an average owner rating of 4.37 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.37

Ranks #2 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Volvo S60 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #2 of 10 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
32 MPG
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2003 Volvo S40
30 MPG
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2003 Volvo S60
30 MPG

Is The 2003 Volvo S60 A Good Car?

I think so. Bought in 2011 and have not had any major. It is a very sturdy car and is purported to go over 400,000 miles.
Amelia D.

How Reliable Is The 2003 Volvo S60?

No problems; just regular maintenance. The most expensive repair was placing the timing belt last year.
Danielle S.

Is The 2003 Volvo S60 A Good Value?

I paid 10K when I bought and I think it was/is a very good value. As I said, it is a very sturdy car made of heavy metal.
Gracie M.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety