Used Volvo S60 2018-2023 reliability review

Name: Used Volvo S60 2018-2023
Rating: 3
Author: Mark Pearson

The Volvo S60 is safe and solid and impressive, but some of its rivals do things better.

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What should I look for in a used Volvo S60?

Look out for any bodywork damage, such as dents and scratches. Make sure the bumpers don’t have any scrapes, because they can’t always be repaired and replacements are expensive.

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Make sure the alloy wheels haven't been kerbed, because not only can they be costly to repair, but they also might be hiding some more serious suspension alignment issues.

Volvo offers some light-coloured trim options that might start to look grubby if not kept clean.

Is a used Volvo S60 reliable?

The S60 finished in ninth place out of 25 cars in the executive car class in our most recent reliability survey. Volvo as a manufacturer ranked 15th in the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey out of 32 brands.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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About the writer

Name: Mark Pearson

Title: Used cars editor

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Mark Pearson has been a motoring journalist for more than 15 years and is currently the used cars editor for What Car?.

Mark spent his formative years at the BBC, where, at various times, he scheduled, broadcast and archived television and radio programmes and researched, wrote and produced promotional material.

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