2004 Volvo S60 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.67/5 Average
249 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Last year's 2.4T model is now the 2.5T, with the same 208-horsepower engine as the AWD model. Bi-xenon headlights are a new option, while the sport package for the 2.5T includes speed-sensitive power steering.

Pros:
  • Superb comfort, wide variety of safety and luxury features, balanced ride and handling characteristics, available all-wheel drive.
Cons:
  • Handling lacks true sport sedan precision, expensive optional equipment, turbo lag and torque steer in the T5 model.

User Reviews:

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  • Great used car purchase - 2004 Volvo S60
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    Purchased 04 S60 2.5T in May 09 with ~60k miles for ~$10k. Although not as tight or responsive as 91 Jetta GLI, car is fun to drive with adequate hp. Suspension is firm, but steering feedback is less than GLI. Seats are very comfortable, but not as snug as Recarros of GLI. MPG settling in around 21.5 with mix of very short daily commute with 1 hr drives to airport. Even with STC on, the car will squeal tires. Wife would not drive Acura CL, but regularly absconds with the S60!

  • Best of the Best - 2004 Volvo S60
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    Superb power, superb style, head turner, fantastic road grip, excellent inner settings, luxury at par, great power, great in turns specialy on mountains and no regrets at all from changing Benz CLK 230 for VOLVO S60 R. Highly recommended.... If any one has idea of accessories for S60R then please email me..

  • S-60 Feeling Safe - 2004 Volvo S60
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    Love it!

  • No room in backseat - 2004 Volvo S60
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    No room in the backseat

  • better alternatives - 2004 Volvo S60
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    Ive had this car for about 2 and a half years and am looking forward to getting rid of it. I traded in an f 150 for this car because of gas mileage and I still wanted 4wd. Ive spent over 6k in repairs, keeping the truck was a better idea. It looks good on the outside, but with new tires and awd winters are still difficult. Gas mileage is good but too many awkward things. When I turn left it makes an odd noise, but drives fine. The carpet inside has torn in odd places. If I use the cd/cassette player the drivers side speakers dont work. I cant warm my car up without being in it because you cant lock the doors with the other keyless remove with the car running. I wont be buying another

  • Practical/ reliable/fun - 2004 Volvo S60
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    This is a great car gas mileage is fair, with a large tank. Less stopping for fuel on those long trips. Seating is comfortable and well thought out. Interior plastics. Should have been better. 144k on the odometer and just the routine maintenance.

  • Overseas delivery - 2004 Volvo S60
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    Picked the car up in Gothenberg 19 Jone 03 and begain driving around Sweeden. The car replaced a 94 Buick Regal SS and took a bit of getting use to. The cars breaks were shockingly good when a deer darted in front of an on comming car and then mine. And the handeling was surperb when a Semi wandered into my lane while rounding a blind curv. The Regal would have been in a shop. The S60 T2.5 AWD was on its way to be loaded onto a ship for its trip home.

  • Overall Impressions - 2004 Volvo S60
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    First year of ownership was fantastic. No problems at all to report. At times the frequency of the automatic wipers seemed to be inappropriate for the conditions. Really enjoy the ride and handling!

  • happywithmyvolvo - 2004 Volvo S60
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    very good value compared others with similar equipment, does not stand out in one area as much as this car just does everything very well. The exterior styling along with the value and safety component make it the best car in its class in my opinion.

  • Great Car - 2004 Volvo S60
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    Ive had the car for about 4 months now. Simply put, the ride is great and the car has to be one of the fastest on the road. I put 93 octane each time i fill up and boy do I feel the power. The leather seats are very comfortable and provide tremendous back support (especially for my aching back).The mileage tacks on very quick, a little too quick?! The headlamps are high intensity and look very nice at night. My only complaint has to be those damn squeaky brakes!! Also, the gas mileage isnt too great, but since I am alwyas racing the engine, I figure its mostly a result of my crazy driving habits. Everyone who I show off my car to is impressed, get this car!

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