2012 Volvo S60 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -20 City / 26 -30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

250 -300

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Luke D

Luxury and performance all in one.

My Volvo is a very comfortable yet sporty vehicle to drive. Goes down the road smoothly and has the power to get up and go as well. The leather interior is high quality and the luxury features are decent for a baseline vehicle. The maintenance costs are a bit higher than normal.

Danna G

Very dependable Fun to drive Worth the money Only car I have owned for more than 5 years

Drives smooth Reliable Nice lines Fast and fun to drive

Geoffrey D

No get up and go when driving. It is hard to enter on the highway on an uphill.

Best car I ever owner. Fast stylish still drives and looks like new. Two bad features - rear blind spots and large turning radius.

Devone R

Great car if you take care of it.

Leaking windshield wiper fluid but beyond that no issues. Maintenance on the car can be expensive if not maintained properly. Driver side door flew open once while driving but Volvo issued a recall and fixed the issue. Heated seats and sunroof. Power seats. Great audio system. Easy to use infotainment.

Sharell C

The brand of a Volvo vehicle.

I love the comfort and safety of my vehicle. I never have any major issues with surprised repairs and my locate service rep. Has always been honest about any needed work. I selected this car because of the Volvo's brand it is many years of great reputation.

Gina P

Love my Volvo! Lot more luxurious than my Honda Accord 2014.

I have not had any problems with my 2012 Volvo s60. It is a great car on highway. Acceleration is awesome, feel very save in this vehicle. Heated leather seats are so comfortable. Handles great. I had a Honda 2014 Accord before the Volvo, but sold it because Volvo is so much nicer to drive.

Kate R

My car is extremely safe, Volvo's can withstand impact of hitting almost anything

I like that I feel safe in the car at all times. I like that it does well on gas mileage. At this point in my life, I am tired of the sedan design and would like to eventually go to a crossover

Nancy W

Great car this car has terrific get up and go.

Love the acceleration of this car, how smoothly it runs and its turning radius. Leather bucket seats are super comfortable and both driver and passenger seats are adjusted electrically. Good gas mileage is and added bonus. No problems since we have owned it.

Negative Owner Reviews

Paul

2012 are lemons

Cracked cylinder - told there are problems with 2012 engines! Stay away. Cost is going to be more than the car is worth to fix!

Dawn D

Volvo are not worth the cost

Had to replace heads. Very expensive. After that one thing after another. The car is nice and comfortable but any repairs are expensive

Rae W

It is foreign made, it is expensive to repair and it is white!

I just spent $4000 having the motor rebuilt because there was a power steering leak that caused it to jump time and practically destroyed the motor. The extended warranty was no use. So now, I am not very impressed with my car. I would not purchase this brand of car or any foreign made car in the future.

Sandy A

Volvo s60 t5 looks stylish!

I purchased the vehicle used. The outside body was nice when I first saw it. I like the smoke grey color. Soon after purchase the trim started peeling off outside of the vehicle and on the inside around the steering wheel. I like the leather heated seats. I have also been having issues with the gas reading. It is not accurate I think it requires mechanical work that may cost me a lot because I was told the parts are expensive. It rides pretty well but again because there's an issue with the gas reading I have to put gas in my car often. There was a time I ran out of gas along the highway and has to call for roadside assistance.

Keith C

Nice car that drives and operates well.

This car is great for cruising around. It is large enough for 5 adults, although leg room in the back seat is tight. The trunk size is spacious and able to hold a good deal. The car hugs the road and accelerates quickly. Since having a child however the car is quite right. The addition of the car seat has taken up a lot of space. The car however looks sporty.

Zamerial S

Volvo s60 t5 moonroof(leather seats).

A reliable car with very few mechanical issues. There have been a few services needed due to faulty gas hand. However, no major damage has been reported to anything else. It is a comfort sedan with a luxury feel due to leather seats and the moonroof adds to the aesthetic.

Tammy B

Volvo comfort: yay or nay.

My vehicle has a head rest that is very uncomfortable. It is non adjustable and pushes head forward. Anyone who wears a bun or ponytail will have issues with it. The metal cover for the cup holder looks great, but in Texas summer, it gets incredibly hot and burns my arm.

Sandra B

That it gets good gas mileage.

Repairs are too expensive. Did not want a sedan; did not want a white vehicle. But circumstances dictated that I purchase this vehicle. I did get a very good deal and it was a one owner vehicle with low mileage and was in excellent condition. It is newer and had more extras on it than my old car.

Volvo S60 Models

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

250 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

T5 w/Moonroof

250 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

300 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

T6 w/Moonroof

300 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

T6 R-Design

300 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

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2012 Volvo S60 Owner Reviews

4.50

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Jennifer L on May 31, 2021

Love our 2012 Volvo s60!

The 2012 Volvo s60 is a great vehicle. Super reliable, comfortable and drives really well. Yes maintenance is a bit pricey because it is a luxury vehicle but that is the price that you pay for luxury. The vehicle has over 100k miles on it and still drives like brand new. We purchased it from a used car dealership and have never been to the actual Volvo dealership but absolutely recommend purchasing a Volvo.

Katherine H on May 28, 2021

Reliable and comfortable Volvo sedan.

Very comfortable, very reliable, pretty leather interior. Seat memory available. Wish my version had heated seats, but that option is available. No major problems with mechanics. Takes synthetic oil. Sunroof adds sunlight while driving. The fuel economy is good and it holds a large tank of regular gas.

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Pros from Owners

Libby J.

The 2012 Volvo, s60 is a great car. It is a safe vehicle, the ride is smooth and it handles very well with great pick-up. I am not overwhelmed by technology in the car, but it has everything I need. Sales and service have both been consistent and reliable.

Sandy A.

Overall, it is a very durable vehicle. I do like how it drives and looks. It is considered a prestigious and or luxury vehicle. I also like the colors that it offers, the sunroof and other features. I would recommend it to interested customers.

Cons from Owners

Libby J.

Overall I am very satisfied with my vehicle. However, I wish the 2012 Volvo s60 had back up cameras and had a GPS system. These features did not become available until 2013 or 2014. Also, the extended warranty was not worth the additional cost, service can be very expensive.

Sandy A.

My gas gauge has not been working correctly since I bought it so it has been eating a lot of gas. It does not appear to be economically sound on gas as a result. I have children so it is not very roomy. It is nice inside but it is more suitable for a couple or a single person.

Ranks #7 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2012 Volvo S60 has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.5

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Volvo S60 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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42 MPG

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31 MPG

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30 MPG

Is The 2012 Volvo S60 A Good Car?

It is a great car - I have owned them all - Audi, BMW, saab, Nissan and I love this car. Still drives like it is new.

Geof D.

This vehicle is a good one. It has lasted me and my family a long time. It is durable and safe. We love it.

Ronald B.

Yes, it has great pick up. It handles very well in all driving conditions. It has been a very reliable car for our family.

Wendy G.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Volvo S60?

Very reliable - only complaint is the batteries do not seem to last very long. Other than that it is just been routine maintenance and tires.

Geof D.

The headrests in the car are not adjustable. We only have one child at the moment and the car seat barely fits in the back seat. The rubber around the windshield is decomposing and the tint on the... Read More

Kimberly C.

I find it to be very reliable. I've just had to do normal maintenance on it, tires, breaks, regular oil changes have kept it performing well thus far. I really love this car.

Mary M.

Is The 2012 Volvo S60 A Good Value?

It cost about $37,000. For the quality and what you get I thought it was a good value. It was priced better than any of the other midsize luxury cars.

Geof D.

I paid about 35,000. I feel that it is a good value for the quality of car that I purchased. The brand has a safe reputation and that’s important to me. Between quality and performance the car is... Read More

Shaun M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 Volvo S60 T5 oil type?

Answer: The oil type used on the 2012 Volvo S60 T5 is SAE 5W-30. Some of the products that You can use are SYNTEC Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 or Mobil Super Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30. If You want to know what the...

What's the 2012 Volvo S60 fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2012 Volvo S60 fuel filter location is inside of the gas tank, on the back left of the vehicle. Vehicle parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles or...

What are some of the 2012 Volvo S60 T5 engine problems?

Answer: The 2012 Volvo S60 t5 has some outstanding safety ratings which make it very reliable. However, there have been reports of some common problems with the engine. Some of them are excessive oil consumption,...

How do i perform the 2012 Volvo S60 reset maintenance overdue light?

Answer: There is no way to reset the check engine light on the 2012 Volvo S60. It comes on when there is something wrong with the car, but it can be caused by just about anything. Due to this, it is not worth Your time...

What's the 2012 volvo s60 t5 coolant type?

Answer: The 2012 Volvo S60 T5 works well with Prestone's Extended Life 50/50 Prediluted Engine Coolant, part number AF2100, which can be had for around $16 a jug. To add coolant to Your Volvo, You'll want to go ahead...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety