2006 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD Review

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Vehicle Overview

2006 Volvo S60 is manufactured in Sweden. It has a comfortable SEDAN 4-DR body style. The model is seating 5 people. The engine is powerful and comprises 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO. The model has a considerable tank size of 18.00 gallon. 2006 Volvo S60 uses 20 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. On highways, the vehicle is energy efficient and uses 27 miles/gallon of gasoline. The distance of the wheelbase of 2006 Volvo S60 is 106.90 in. The environmentally compatible power system steering is R&P. 2006 Volvo S60 has an overall width of 71.40 in. The turning diameter of the car is 38.70 in. The length of the trim is 180.20 in. The height comes to 56.20 in. The price of the 2006 Volvo S60 amounts to only $32,415 USD. The price of the invoice of the dealer is $30,505 USD. 2006 Volvo S60 has had 13 recalls in the past 18 years.

Year: 2006
Make: Volvo
Model: S60
Trim: 2.5T AWD
Made In: SWEDEN
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Driveline: AWD
Seating: 5
MSRP: $$32,415 USD
MPG: 20 miles/gallon/27 miles/gallon
Tires: 205/55R16
Tank Size: 18.00 gallon

Popular VINs

YV1RH592262539387

Popular VINs

YV1RH592262539387

Vehicle Specifications

year:

2006

Make:

Volvo

Model:

S60

Trim Level:

2.5T AWD

Manufactured In:

SWEDEN

Production Seq. Number:

503943

Body Style:

SEDAN 4-DR

Engine Type:

2.5L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO

Transmission-short:

Transmission-long:

5-Speed Automatic

Driveline:

AWD

Tank:

18.00 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

20 miles/gallon

Fuel Economy-highway:

27 miles/gallon

Anti-Brake System:

4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

R&P

Front Brake Type:

Disc

Rear Brake Type:

Disc

Turning Diameter:

38.70 in.

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Ind

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Coil

Tires:

205/55R16

Front Headroom:

38.70 in.

Rear Headroom:

37.90 in.

Front Legroom:

42.60 in.

Rear Legroom:

33.30 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

56.20 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.50 in.

Front Hip Room:

49.00 in.

Rear Hip Room:

55.20 in.

Interior Trim:

Beige Leather Interior | Graphite Cloth Interior | Graphite Leather Interior | Taupe Cloth Interior | Taupe/Light Taupe Leather Interior

Exterior Color:

Curb Weight-automatic:

3603 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

Not on File

Overall Length:

180.20 in.

Overall Width:

71.40 in.

Overall Height:

56.20 in.

Wheelbase:

106.90 in.

Ground Clearance:

Not on File

Track Front:

61.40 in.

Track Rear:

60.70 in.

Cargo Length:

Not on File

Width at Wheelwell:

Not on File

Width at Wall:

Not on File

Depth:

Not on File

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Not on File

Passenger Volume:

Not on File

Cargo Volume:

13.90 cu.ft.

Standard Towing:

3300 lbs

Maximum Towing:

3300 lbs

Standard Payload:

Not on File

Maximum Payload:

Not on File

Standard GVWR:

Not on File

Maximum GVWR:

Not on File

Basic-duration:

48 month

Basic-distance:

50,000 mile

Powertrain-duration:

48 month

Powertrain-distance:

50,000 mile

Rust-duration:

144 month

Rust-distance:

Unlimited mile

MSRP:

$32,415 USD

Dealer Invoice:

$30,505 USD

Destination Charge:

$695 USD

Child Safety Door Locks:

Std.

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Not on File

Power Door Locks:

Std.

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Std.

4WD/AWD:

Std.

ABS Brakes:

Std.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Opt.

Limited Slip Differential:

Not on File

Locking Differential:

Not on File

Traction Control:

Std.

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Opt.

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Std.

Second Row Side Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Opt.

First Aid Kit:

Opt.

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Std.

Keyless Entry:

Std.

Remote Ignition:

Not on File

Air Conditioning:

Std.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Std.

Cruise Control:

Std.

Tachometer:

Std.

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Std.

Heated Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Leather Steering Wheel:

Std.

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Std.

Telescopic Steering Column:

Std.

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Opt.

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Opt.

Trip Computer:

Std.

AM/FM Radio:

Std.

Cassette Player:

Std.

CD Player:

Std.

CD Changer:

Opt.

DVD Player:

Not on File

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Opt.

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Not on File

Telematics System:

Not on File

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Std.

Front Cooled Seat:

Not on File

Front Heated Seat:

Opt.

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Not on File

Front Power Memory Seat:

Std.

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Opt.

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Opt.

Second Row Folding Seat:

Std.

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Third Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Cargo Area Cover:

Not on File

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Not on File

Cargo Net:

Opt.

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Opt.

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Opt.

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Opt.

Automatic Headlights:

Std.

Daytime Running Lights:

Std.

Fog Lights:

Std.

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Opt.

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Not on File

Front Air Dam:

Std.

Rear Spoiler:

Not on File

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Opt.

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Std.

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Not on File

Run Flat Tires:

Opt.

Steel Wheels:

Not on File

Power Windows:

Std.

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Std.

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Opt.

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Std.

Deep Tinted Glass:

Not on File

Interval Wipers:

Std.

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Opt.

Rear Window Defogger:

Std.

Rear Wiper:

Not on File

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Opt.

Towing Preparation Package:

Not on File

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Safety & Recalls

Recall 199890 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 200473 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Interim notification letters explaining the safety defect were mailed November 22, 2021. Owners will receive a second letter when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 202831 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 205661 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 206437 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 207820 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 211310 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 226218 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 226999 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 228032 started on 09/30/2021 by MFR effecting 259,383 units.

Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 69248 started on 11/08/2010 by MFR effecting 416 units.

Summary: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Notes: VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R231.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Recall 46722 started on 03/29/2007 by MFR effecting 13,128 units.

Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall 46830 started on 10/03/2006 by MFR effecting 19,700 units.

Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes: VOLVO RECALL NO. 161.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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