The 2025 Volvo V60 presents a generally good reliability profile, with the primary ownership concern being the rearview camera system.
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2018 modelSpecifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | wagon | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | wagon | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | wagon | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | wagon | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | wagon | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 4 | 2.0 | Premium |
| 2020 | wagon | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 4 | 2.0 | Premium |
| 2019 | wagon | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | 4 | 2.0 | Premium |
| 2018 | wagon | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 4 | 2.0 | Premium |
| 2017 | wagon | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 4 | 2.0 | Premium |
| 2016 | wagon | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.0 | Regular |
| 2015 | wagon | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 6 | 3.0 | Regular |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Note | Base price | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Trim: Momentum | Momentum | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Trim: Momentum, Note: SiriusXM satellite radio, USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity | Momentum | SiriusXM satellite radio, USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity | — | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $43,400, Series: FWD, Trim: R-Design | R-Design | — | $43,400 | FWD |
| 2018 | Base price: $38,250, Series: V60 Cross Country FWD, Trim: R-Design- Platinum | R-Design- Platinum | — | $38,250 | V60 Cross Country FWD |
| 2017 | Base price: $39,300, Trim: Premier | Premier | — | $39,300 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2023 | — | — | Standard | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.1 | 18 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113.1 | 18 | 18 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 17 | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | 18 | 18 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | — | Optional | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.3 | 20 | 20 | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | 4 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | rearAeb | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Volvo V60 SW FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | 2018 Volvo V60 SW FWD |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Volvo V60 SW AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | 2017 Volvo V60 SW AWD |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Volvo V60 SW FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 2016 Volvo V60 SW FWD |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Volvo V60 SW FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 2015 Volvo V60 SW FWD |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
The 2025 Volvo V60 presents a generally good reliability profile, with the primary ownership concern being the rearview camera system.
The 2024 Volvo V60 presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2023 Volvo V60 presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2022 Volvo V60 presents an average reliability profile, with the primary ownership concern being potential short circuits within the high-voltage battery system.
The 2021 Volvo V60 presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection essential.
The 2020 Volvo V60 presents an average reliability profile, with the high-voltage battery system being a primary concern for potential owners.
The 2019 Volvo V60 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical fuel system issue that can lead to power loss.
The 2018 Volvo V60 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to concerns with front seat belt anchor cable fatigue.
The 2017 Volvo V60 presents a mixed reliability picture, with significant recall activity concerning critical restraint systems.
The 2016 Volvo V60 is a capable wagon with a comfortable ride, but its below-average reliability verdict and documented issues with the sunroof and engine warrant careful consideration for used buyers.
The 2015 Volvo V60 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with engine oil consumption and performance.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 11 published V60 reports, covering 2015 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Volvo V60 presents a generally good reliability profile, with the primary ownership concern being the rearview camera system.
Published year coverage: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
There is no single reliability answer for every Volvo V60. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 volvo v60 presents a generally good reliability profile, with the primary ownership concern being the rearview camera system. and the 2025 volvo v60 is positioned as a sound value for used car buyers, particularly given its 'good' reliability verdict and lack of consumer complaints. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2015 through 2025.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.