Overview & Reviews

For 2008, the high-performance "R" model has been dropped. S60s get a standard auxiliary audio jack and MP3 capability for their audio systems, and the options packages are simplified.

• Superb front-seat comfort, long list of safety features, comfortable ride.

• Soft suspension tuning limits handling potential, steering lacks feedback, turbo lag and torque steer in T5 model, tight rear legroom.

User Reviews:

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  First Volvo - 2008 Volvo S60
  By aikiman - September 7 - 8:46 pm

  This is my first Volvo, had an Acura and Maxima before this. Ive had this car for approx 18 mos, bought it used with 9500 miles and love it. It is built very tight and feels heavier than it is. The turbo gives it a lot of power when merging or trying to pass. Highway driving is excellent, it definitely loves to cruise. The back seat is tight, I have an 8 year old and 10 year old and I have to move the passenger seat and my seat forward for them. Quality so far is fine,front headlight washers needed new motors and the computer has had to be updated once because the immobilizer would occasionally get triggered preventing it from starting. Problem fixed but it still does it sometimes.

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  Raider - 2008 Volvo S60
  By JimeeWho - November 15 - 12:46 am

  Second Volvo, sporty fun, acceleration is not fast off-the-line, but watch out when turbo kicks in. This vehicle gets-it at 40 to 90mph. Performance its there. Doesnt have all the bells and whistles of a Lexus, but who wants that? Thats for mom and grandma.

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  S60 S is for super fast - 2008 Volvo S60
  By smartgriz - October 13 - 12:53 am

  This is the fastest car I have driven. Out of the whole its a bit tnetative but the turbo takes it to the moon. Passing cars on the highway is a kick and shooting the mountain passes is like driving grand prix. Only real downsides are rear seat has very little room (kids only) and the fuel economy is not that great, 25mpg at 75 on highway, 22 at 90.

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  Not a minivan - thank goodness - 2008 Volvo S60
  By Mc Mom - June 1 - 8:16 pm

  This car is fun to drive and is just beautiful to look at. Its great for driving kids around, but even more fun when you get to drive it on your own. No one will ever suspect this is Moms Taxi. This is no minivan, but has lots of room for 5 and a huge trunk. I never thought I would drive a Volvo, but my T5 is just awesome.

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  My first Volvo - 2008 Volvo S60
  By Central Florida - February 2 - 7:20 am

  Ive had my Volvo 10 months and love it! I traded in my SUV in order to save on gas. I have not had any problems and I get better gas mileage than I thought I would --- about 35 Hwy as long as I drive 69mph. Very very happy overall!

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  Double trouble - 2008 Volvo S60
  By 2xvolvoowner - January 6 - 9:30 am

  We own both the XC90 and S60and have been frustrated with both vehicles. Both have seen more than their fair share of the service department and the lack of concern from Volvo has been discouraging. In two years of the S60, we have had to replace the ignition switches twice. The emergency cable never really engaged properly so it had to be adjusted as well as the sunroof at a cost. A faulty ABS contact reeel and front axle shaft had to be replaced due to recalls. The headlight washer fell off and had to be replaced twice. As if we didn’t feel nickeled and dimed already, we now have to replace the Fire Trap Housing not covered on the warranty. We are very disappointed.

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  Relability Stinks - 2008 Volvo S60
  By lordway - March 21 - 8:03 am

  I liked this car a lot when I first bought it. Now I regret my purchase. Its too small for a normal sized person and forget about fitting anyone in the back seat. Its too small for even a child. The trunk space is not practical. Its not a true sport sedan and the gas mileage is poor considering its size and that it has only 5 cylinders. Furthermore, the relability is suspect. It has been to the dealership 4 times in 4 months for two intermitent problems (antilock brakes and the radio). No resolution for the second problem yet. The dealer has not been able to fix the problem without keeping the car for a week at a time. Bottom line: Dont make my mistake, buy Japanese.

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  1st Impression - 2008 Volvo S60
  By Stravage - January 6 - 2:23 pm

  In the past 2 years I have gone from a jeep grand Cherokee to a Nissan Sentra to my Volvo S60. Wife and myself sat in the S40 just looked at each other and knew that we didn’t want another small car, took the s60 out for a test drive and we were hooked. It was love at first sight. Within 3 hours we drove the machine home. This is not a car, it’s a driving machine. Of course that coming out of a Nissan that dragged you down the road while the S60 gives you a ride on the road. It was late and the s60 tank was on empty, stopped for gas 3.65 a gal it took $44 to fill the tank. Now I remember why I bought the Nissan. Driving it home we were all smiles.

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  Will absence make my heart grow fonder? - 2008 Volvo S60
  By 4th volvo - July 20 - 1:43 pm

  This is my fourth Volvo, so I guess I am brand loyal. The AWD is awesome. The car is heavier than my last T5 S60, although inside it is almost identical. The drive is powerful, and the acceleration with the geartronic transmission makes the car very fun to drive. The leather, stereo, etc., is just enough luxury for me. Sad to say I havent had it 2 full months and it will be in the shop already because the temperature gauge does not work and the fan will not stop. Car currently sounds like a jet plane after starting it.