The reliability goes down and adds the possibility of head gasket failure. There have been improvements in the head gasket area, but that turbo sure gets in the way of engine maintenance and adds heat under the hood. There’s also the leaking ductwork. Times have changed but not enough that turbos add reliability. That is not what a reliable car is about. You didn't say cheap, but if you're not totally comfortable financially, things will get stressful with a Volvo. 2. snowboo. • 4 yr. ago. Btw, on Consumer Reports, The s60 is iffy for engine major, engine minor, power equipment, in-car electronics, brakes, suspension. It's no slouch, with a 0-60 mph of 6.2 seconds, according to Volvo. It gets off the line briskly, with the engine pulling strong throughout the revs, so the number is believable. The six-speed For long term it is hard to say, many components are new and the cars have not rolled enough to know if they will be reliable. Some minor technical issues has been updated but some are still prominent and can be annoying to deal with. The 2000-2014 Volvo's have been fine reliability wise so if the pattern continues you should be pretty fine. 2003 Volvo S60 consumer reviews. $26,370 starting MSRP. 4.5 (17 reviews) 88% of drivers recommend this car. 2007 Volvo S60 Warranty. Volvo's comprehensive warranty is good for a period of four years or 50,000 miles, and includes a four-year membership in Volvo's roadside-assistance program. Car and Driver, in a long-term road-test of an S60 T5, had some minor problems with the parking brake which required repairs after 30,000 miles, and reported that The S60 received good safety ratings. The S60 is available with one of two turbocharged five-cylinder engines. S60 2.5T models make 208 horsepower, while the S60 T5 makes 257 horsepower. All-wheel drive is available on 2.5T models, while front-wheel drive came standard on both trims. An automatic transmission is the only one available. When evaluating the likely reliability of the S60, it's encouraging to note that the Volvo XC60 SUV - with many shared components - came an impressive 16th in the 2019 Driver Power survey, with a View all 69 consumer vehicle reviews for the Used 2012 Volvo S60 on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 2012 S60. Reliability 1 out of 5 stars Value 4 out of 5 stars. Report Abuse. RUwPD37.

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