Used Volvo S60 cars for sale

There's just one version of the Volvo S60 – a four-door, five-seat family saloon. Equally popular is the Volvo V60 estate, which has a little more cargo room, along with the Volvo XC60 SUV. If you fancy a little more passenger space, there's the slightly larger Volvo S90 luxury saloon.

The S60 competes in the same class as the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class. It's broadly the same size as these premium saloons, coming in a fraction longer than the BMW and Mercedes and a hair shorter than the Audi.

That means the S60 won't be the easiest car to park in congested city centres. To make the task easier, however, all versions come with front and rear parking sensors, and many also have reversing cameras to keep track of your car in the space.

Entry-level T5 and B5 engines – the latter being renamed after gaining a mild-hybrid system – both have around 250hp. That's a healthy figure in a car this size, so there's very little reason to upgrade to the much more powerful plug-in hybrid. Most buyers will be better off saving the money and choosing one of these basic petrol units.

That said, if you have access to an EV charging point at home or at work, the T8 PHEV's electric running ability means you can complete most of your commute without starting the engine. Plus, once you fire up both the T8's power sources, it's nearly as fast as a BMW M3 so is a genuine thrill on a motorway slip road.

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Volvo has enjoyed something of a rebirth since being taken over by China's Geely company. This has brought entirely new engines and technology, along with a bold new styling language that's both elegant and understated.

Of course, the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi A4 are equipped with a similarly broad selection of talents, but the Volvo's jaw-dropping looks and strong plug-in-hybrid performance might be enough to sway you.

Volvo's performances in recent reliability surveys have placed the brand somewhere towards the middle of the pack for dependability. They're mechanically well designed but, like so many rivals in this space, the S60 comes decked out with a wealth of on-board technology, which can mean more things that could potentially go wrong.

You can specify an extended warranty when you buy your Volvo S60 for greater peace of mind. This will insulate you from the costs of an unexpected mechanical or electrical failure during the coverage period.

Yes. The rear seats on the S60 fold down in a 60/40 fashion, giving you the flexibility to choose between extra cargo room or an additional passenger spot.

Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were available as an option for the S60 until 2023 when wired CarPlay became standard equipment. Android Auto services were discontinued in the car because the Volvo infotainment system already uses Google-based services – essentially eliminating the need to connect your Android smartphone.

All-wheel drive (AWD) is available on the top-sped T8 plug-in hybrid engine for the Volvo S60. All other versions – the T5 and B5 – are front-wheel drive only.

Cars with all-wheel drive enjoy better grip in off-road situations but most drivers will be fine with the front-wheel-drive models.

You can enhance your car's grip and traction in snowy or icy conditions – regardless of how many driven wheels it uses – by fitting a set of winter tyres over the colder months.