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2013 Volvo S60 consumer reviews

$31,750–$33,750 MSRP range
side view of 2013 S60 Volvo
(65 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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No temperature gauge

Why they decided to not have a temperature gauge is beyond me. Loved the car but god forbid something goes wrong, It became a money pit and when the radiator fan stopped working I had no idea until the engine overheating warning came on (CRAZY) and now because of this mishap that would have been avoided with said temp gauge, the head gasket blew a couple months later and I still owe a lot of money. Unfortunate because it was fun to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Happy I sold when I did!

Purchased the car new back in 2013 was an amazing little car up until I hit the 10 year mark I only had put 100,000 miles on it and everything started to go bad as others have said the burning oil was definitely a problem properly maintained at Volvo dealer. Dealer recommended that I sell the car due to them encountering other issues with similar model year. The other thing is apparently the engine is unreliable because the engine was made by Ford. This is for the T5 not the T6

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best car I have owned to date

I have owned my 2013 S60 T6 AWD for a little over 2 years now and it is an exceptional car. The looks, the power, the handling, all around a very solid and capable vehicle. I have taken it on several road trips and every mile is a joy to drive - I have not had any serious issues and have just done regular maintenance. Would highly recommend the 3.0 T6 AWD S60 if you can find one!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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VOLVO DREAM CAR NIGHTMARE

....Under 100,000 miles and even with oil changes done on point, a engine replaced fuel to using oil!!! The interior leather is a joke, I mean an absolute catastrophe(tearing,falling apart)!! the chrome on the steering wheel appears to be aluminum foil; I WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER VOLVO FOR FEAR THEY ALL ARE MADE THIS SORRY

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best driving car I have owned

I love this car; it feels solid like a tank and goes like a missile on the freeway. Cons: no spare tire, small back seat, not fun in parking lots. Pros: handling, power, style, highway mileage good, comfort Tips: Drive in “sport mode”, use cruise control for good mileage on long trips. Replace Michelins ($900) with Sumitomo ($500) when replacing tires.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful, Safe & Fast

This car has exceptional pick up and power. This car looks great, is sporty and is a high performance vehicle. The options for this package are great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car i've owned so far

I was on the market for a AWD car for the Nebraska winters and the local Volvo dealership caught my eye. They had listed a 2013 Volvo S60 T5 AWD for a fair price so i test drove it and basically took it home a day later. Have had minimal issues aside from just usual maintenance. The fuel pump went out at around 95k as i got it with 90k miles approx. The car had a bumper to bumper warranty so no out of pocket expenses. I've kept up on my oil changes and other usual maintenace and i'm currently into 18k miles of ownership. No complaints! It puts the power down when needed (i've added a few performance mods) and is decent on gas mileage if you don't have a lead foot like me. The turbo helps with entering the highway or really whenever you wanna do some spirited driving. Would recommend this car to others!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This is the most reliable car I owned !!

This is the steel cage in case you ever get an accident-solid steel with lots of air bags! The car is very safe hugs to the road!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Daughter’s 1st Car

This car was well cared for and promises high safety for my teenage driver. We are thrilled with how many up to date hands on operations are at the wheel.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car.

I absolutely love my s60. It is a joy to drive. I love all the features and benefits. And it is such a smooth ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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