2004 Volvo S60 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

18 -20 City / 25 -28 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

247 -300

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Sabrina R

Easy to maintain, comfortable and reliable to drive for long term.

The car has very comfortable seats for long trips. Has had very few major repairs, mainly preventive maintenance and still has hot heater, ice cold ac and same power and still good gas mileage for its age. Would upgrade to a newer model with no regrets.

Sharon C

Reliable, safe, and good looking. I have friends who have been in accidents in a VOLVO and have walked out without a scratch.

I love my Volvo, I've had it for 15 years. It is reliable and very good looking even after all these years. I get compliments on it and people do not believe it is 15 years old.

John B

It has a great engine, that gets great gas mileage with a surprising amount of power

Pros: Good gas mileage. Stylish look, rides good. Cons: Goes through headlights

Marcia J

It is solidly built and comfortable.

I love how reliable my car is. It has been a wonderful purchase. The only thing I do not like are that the bumper molding fade in the weather.

Norman R

Keep it running not let it set long the turbo gas backs up an when it starts.

Transmission slipped a little, it is a turbo an it really performs well being one of the safest cars on the road. Very comfortable seats adjust well the interior design makes it sporty the sound system is incredible greatly bass acoustic.

Jennifer M

My car is very reliable and low maintenance.

My volvo is reliable. It is pretty. It is in good shape. It is low maintenance. Yay!

Jaryd D

Electronic system is a little sub par with accuracy.

Efficient gas mileage. Great handling and acceleration. Easy maintenance and vein dependable.

Dennis T

Volvo ( 2004 ) S60 Smooth and comfortable ride for short or long trips

I have had this car ( Volvo ) for over 6 months now and so far had no problems. The safest car on the road compared to any others out there. Has excellent fuel mileage, handles and performs with ease. The interior has easy access to all the functions for easy to operate.

Negative Owner Reviews

Dylan C

If the car is not thrashed from the beginning, it's a great car. Just not meant for me

Needs new suspension. Brakes need to be done again. Needs an alignment. Did the clutch 2 months after getting it. Super problematic.

Matteo C

The color which is blue shows the lines of the car really good!

We have problem with the right front window and the right door. It seems the window is not in the mechanism anymore and the door does not open. The performance are still really good for a 14 year old car. My Volvo is really comfortable to drive.

Charlie S

Really well used and loved Volvo the needs work

My vehicle is actually really an awful car. It's a manual engine, which means great gas mileage . But has over 250,000 miles on it. The back paneling is peeling off. Needs an alignment

Alice B

Be aware of who you deal with.

I have had nothing but problems with my Volvo. I bought it used and nothing has been right with it since then. I honestly can't put all Volvos down, this was my first. Just be careful with who you deal with and I mean car lots. Make sure to checkout everything before purchasing a vehicle.

Jimmy W

It is six cylinder. It goes fast. It needs to be maintained to run well.

It needs a lot of work done on it. I have to put premium gas in it. I don't like that

jesse d

The most important thing is that the car is reliable.

I like how safe and comfortable the car is to ride in. My only complaint about the car is the cost to maintain it. Also not many people are certified to work on volvos so it is limited to whom you can take it to for service.

Carter C

Middle of the road sedan; perfect for an economy car

The timing belt needs to be replaced every 40-60,000 miles in order to ensure the engine does not die, the PCV system needs to be replaced around the same interval as well. These two repairs are very expensive, especially if you have to do them at the same time. The performance is exceptional, especially considering the small size of the engine and decent fuel economy. It handles (steering) quite well too, and there is very minimal road noise even at highway speeds. It is quite a comfortable vehicle to ride in, however the maintenance expenses and me choosing to use premium gas makes cost of ownership higher than I would like.

Elizabeth M

It is very reliable and safe.

I like that it is reliable and gets good gas mileage. I dislike the bulky body and it does not speed up quickly.

Volvo S60 Models

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

Base

247 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

300 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

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2004 Volvo S60 Owner Reviews

4.10

48 Reviews

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5 stars

42%

4 stars

31%

3 stars

23%

2 stars

1 star

Faith F on June 24, 2021

Volvo is a good reliable car.

The inside is very nice. Has a lot of miles on it but still runs good. Love the sunroof. This car holds up good in an accident. Very expensive to maintain and fix though.

Stephen M on February 19, 2021

Will run forever with little upkeep.

Excellent performance. . . One of best brands built runs for many more than average cars not unusual for Volvo to have well over 300, 000 miles on it. . Solid quiet engine powerful engine good gas mileage incredibly comfortable drive. . . The car of the e intelligent free thinker that's outside of the box drive these cars. . . Subtle simple style understated luxury. One of top cars on the road proud to drive and 'proud to be seen driving reeks of understated success.

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Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2004 Volvo S60 has an average owner rating of 4.10 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 11 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.1

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Volvo S60 has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #5 of 12 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2004 Volvo S60

28 MPG

Is The 2004 Volvo S60 A Good Car?

Yes. Very reliable It hasn't broken down on us, very roomy and comfortable. A ton of trunk room. It recently made a 2000 mile trip while pulling a motorcycle trailer and motorcycle without a single... Read More

Amanda B.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Volvo S60?

Extremely reliable. The only problem we have with it is with the dash needing a cluster fix. only 2 or 3 gauges work now.

Pamela S.

Is The 2004 Volvo S60 A Good Value?

We paid $800 cash for it. So for us it was a very good value. The blue book value is like over 3200. I think we got a great deal.

Rachel G.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety