2018
Volvo S60 Inscription

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  • T5 FWD Inscription
    Starts at
    $36,950
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • T5 AWD Inscription
    Starts at
    $38,950
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • T5 FWD Inscription Platinum
    Starts at
    $41,150
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • T5 AWD Inscription Platinum
    Starts at
    $43,150
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 30,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 5 years / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
5 years / unlimited miles , upgradeable up to 10 years
Dealer certification
170- plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

75% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
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Comfort 4.9
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.8
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By Jerry from Akron
    Owns this car
    February 13, 2025

    The car itself is okay, I won't buy another one though.

    The car itself is okay, I won't buy another one though. Volvo's customer service is terrible, and so are Volvo dealerships. I bought the car preowned from a different dealership. I prefer to have the routine maintenance done at the Volvo dealership. I can't get them to respond to my emails for service questions after 5 attempts over 2 weeks I gave up.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Robert from Pepperell, MA
    Owns this car
    July 28, 2020

    Long line of Volvo purchases.

    Needed another vehicle for our working teens and this car was the perfect size, fuel economy and safety record. I do wish it actually had a spare tire rather than a flat-patch kit and inflation pump.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bren from Vero FL
    Owns this car
    January 15, 2020

    Nice car but not a luxury car as it is sold as

    I like the look , it has great pick up, the computer on it for the CarPlay needs work and other computer issues . Handles well and is very comfortable
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By HappyCamper from Virginia Beach VA
    Owns this car
    February 27, 2019

    Newly re-designed 2019 S60 Volvo

    Love the ride and new tech. Much easier to use and access to all the car systems with 12.3 inch interactive screen. Handling is superb and nice looking car. Perfect size with luxury amenities. Love my new Volvo.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By GIGI from New York
    Owns this car
    October 6, 2018

    Love the styling and the drive is great.

    Met all my expectation and then some. Great leg room in front and surprisingly in the rear. Smooth and sassy at the same time. Drives like a dream and safety features can't be beat.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ksarnak
    Owns this car
    August 11, 2018

    Most reliable car.

    Beautiful car with plenty of room. This is my seventh Volvo so that should say it all. I've had other males and I prefer Volvo over all of them.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By HarveyD from Jericho, NY
    Owns this car
    July 25, 2018

    Excellent value, Comfortable, Fun to Drive

    This is the 3rd S60 I've owned and the best one yet. The Inscription model has all the amenities, comfort, sportiness of any of the other comparable Euro sedans at far less money and a much better value than its competition. It is also better riding than the previous S60 sedans I've owned because of the longer wheel base. A fine and competent car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Arlsat from Boynton Beach
    Owns this car
    June 25, 2018

    Perfect car

    Great handling and strong car. Feel very safe. This is my fourth Volvo. Great performance and styling. Recommend over other luxury autos. Good family car
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Carolina Joy from Morganton
    Owns this car
    May 25, 2018

    beautiful, comfortable, and safe

    I love it. It is a beautiful. My brother did the research to find me a luxury car that is AWD, that has a top safety rating, has a reliable rating, and which could be purchased locally. He found this one on-line in the next town only 30 minutes away. I love all the safety features, especially how the cruise control works. It completely stopped the car gradually when we encountered a backup in traffic ahead of us on Interstate 40. I won't worry about my husband getting too close to the car in front of him now. The Lane Keeper feature is subtle....there is a gentle tug in the steering wheel to let you know you are getting too close to the centerline or edge of the road. I worry that the "turning off the motor feature" everytime the car stops at a traffic light, for instance, will wear out the starter in stop and go traffic. But then I am not a technical guru so maybe my worries are unfounded. My last car was 15 years old and had none of these features. BUT I have discovered this feature can be turned off. And if the air-conditioner is running full blast the motor will not turn off. These features, and many others are NOT explained in the Quick Guide manual. That is my one complaint. No detailed manual provided. There is also no spare tire, but a repair kit, we were told. The Navigator works great, but it is harder to put in an address than my Tom-Tom GPS. Have owned the car only two weeks, so we don;t know about its reliability yet. Overall, we are VERY PLEASED with our new car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Tameka from Shreveport, Louisiana
    Owns this car
    March 16, 2018

    Very beautiful and easy driving vehicle.

    Very easy to drive and handle. Way more room than the previous vehicle that I was driving before. I was looking at another vehicle when the salesman came over and introduced us to the Volvo.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mare from Brooklyn, NY
    Owns this car
    October 8, 2017

    Safe and reliable car. Love it!

    The car is beautiful. Is wonderful to drive! I love the new safety features and the extended back seating space.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By MikeyD from Boca Raton, FL
    Owns this car
    July 26, 2017

    The Best Car I've ever owned

    It's fun to drive and is very safe car. Love all the new safety features of this car and has a lot of leg room and trunk space.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription?

The 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription is available in 2 trim levels:

  • Inscription (2 styles)
  • Inscription Platinum (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription?

The 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription reliable?

The 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription owners.

Is the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription. 75.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.9
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.8

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