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2016 Volvo S60

The 2016 Volvo S60 is a compact car, rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2016 Volvo S60
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Combined MPG
30
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$43,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Model year2016
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG26
Highway MPG37
Combined MPG30
CO₂ tailpipe296 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2100

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
S60 AWD21 MPG combined
S60 AWD23 MPG combined
S60 AWD25 MPG combined
S60 CC AWD23 MPG combined
S60 FWD30 MPG combined
S60 FWD27 MPG combined
S60 Inscription AWD23 MPG combined
S60 Inscription FWD29 MPG combined
S60 PoleStar AWD21 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City26 MPG
Highway37 MPG
Combined30 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

S6030 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 5% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$757/mo
Amount financed
$38,700
Total interest
$6,733
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5-year fuel cost
$6,700

$1,340/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG30
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY16V798000 · 2016-11-02

    Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS15V555000 · 2015-09-02

    Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT20V378000 · 2020-06-30

    Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH19V849000 · 2019-11-26

    Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2016 Volvo S60?

The 2016 Volvo S60 is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (26 city / 37 highway).

Is the 2016 Volvo S60 reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Volvo S60. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2016 Volvo S60?

The 2016 Volvo S60 earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Volvo S60?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Volvo S60 costs roughly $1,340 per year to fuel, or about $6,700 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2016 Volvo S60?

The 2016 Volvo S60 is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC