2009 Volvo S60 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 City / 26 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

208 -257

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Perry P

Sunroof an good gas mileage.

Its built like a tank. It has a stock turbo. Great on the highway. Has a lot of get up and go. It's getting up there in mileage.

Megan A

Volvo - safety features and best car.

I love the Volvo because of its reliability and safety features. The car is always in the best shape and the repairs are normal. The gas mileage is great as well. The car is very safe because of the brakes and numerous safety features. Overall, it is one of the best cars I have driven.

Marcus M

Volvo: 210k miles and still going strong.

The electronics give me the most trouble, but it is a comfortable car with a ton of miles on it. Runs really well, and it is a safe vehicle, too. Great in all weather.

Janice F

It can go through anything.

My car is very reliable. It's great in the snow. I wish it came in more colors.

Emily D

The most important thing others should know is how well it drives it feels very luxurious.

I like my car a lot it drives extremely well it feels very smooth. It is comfortable and has a roomy back seat. I haven't had any major problems with it.

Olivia T

It does well on the highway with gas mileage.

Nice to drive. I like that it wasn't too expensive and has alright gas mileage. I do not like that it has electrical problems and that the seats are leather.

Antionette M

Volvo has excellent safety features that protect you during a collision.

The Volvo S60 is reliable. I haven't had problems with it and Volvo offers a great bumper to bumper warranty. The seats are very comfortable and engine performance is great. The controls are easy to use, the vehicle has a good sound system.

Bridget G

Volvos are safe and reliable vehicles that last a long time

I like that it is a safe and reliable vehicle. I don't like the color, or the fact that it doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity or built in navigation

Volvo S60 Models

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

2.5T SE

208 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

2.5T

208 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

2.5T w/Sunroof

208 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

2.4T

257 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

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2009 Volvo S60 Owner Reviews

4.54

13 Reviews

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5 stars

54%

4 stars

46%

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Liana G on January 3, 2021

No major problems, nice vehicle to drive

It's difficult to find auto body shops that service my particular vehicle but parts are easy enough to acquire. I have owned this car for one year and put on about 40,000 miles during that time and have no major issues. As long as the car is regularly serviced with oil changes and tune ups, then it seems to run just fine.

Teresa B on November 30, 2020

Volvo is considered a very safe car with a good reputation.

I like the brand. It is reliable. It has the power that I like, but I don't love it because to me a car is just to get me from here to there.

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Pros from Owners

Ava K.

It is a comfortable ride for both the passengers and driver. I can always rely on it getting me where I need to go and in a safe manner. It is aesthetically pleasing to look at internally and externally.

Cons from Owners

Ava K.

The turning radius is not as nice as I would like from a car, but it is adequate. The navigational system is quite outdated and not up to date. The electronic components are not as useful when compared to newer cars, but that is to be expected considering how old it is. The charging ports are not super accessible and the cigarette lighter charging port has already broken in both the center console and back passenger console.

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2009 Volvo S60 has an average owner rating of 4.54 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

2009 Volvo S40

4.78

2009 Volvo V50

4.75

2009 Volvo S60

4.54

Ranks #7 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Volvo S60 has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #7 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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36 MPG

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31 MPG

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2009 Volvo S60

26 MPG

Is The 2009 Volvo S60 A Good Car?

Yes it is. Maintenance is expensive though, mileage is not as good as what I had hoped for. But overall it meets my needs.

Marcia T.

Yes it’s safe, reliable, and gas efficient. It’s not flashy but it’s a middle class car that I'm happy to drive. I love knowing it’s got all the safety features.

Jennifer C.

Yes great fast car great on gas & it’s a very strong competitive car guarantee spacious inside and trunk working Ac & heat

Tania O.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Volvo S60?

It is reliable as I keep up with the maintenance. I never use the sunroof so I cannot comment on that.

Marcia T.

It’s been really reliable, in the years we've had it. The battery needed to be replaced other than that nothing at all.

Amanda T.

Nothing that I can recall because that car has no serious problems whatsoever drives really good in the snowing also great for movies and commercials it’s always enough information

Charity G.

Is The 2009 Volvo S60 A Good Value?

We bought it used, two years old and paid blue book value. So we might have gotten it a little cheaper but we knew the maintenance records.

Marcia T.

I bought it used for around $6000. It was a great value. In 2 years it’s needed basically no repairs.

Amy L.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety