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Volvo S60 VIN Check — Free Vehicle History Report

The Volvo S60 is a compact luxury sedan with available Polestar Engineered performance trim. A VIN check verifies specification and clean history.

Why check a Volvo S60 VIN before buying?

The Volvo S60 is a popular choice on the used market, which also makes it a common target for odometer fraud, title washing, and undisclosed damage. A VIN check protects you from costly surprises.

Polestar verification

Polestar Engineered commands premiums. A VIN decode confirms specification.

Lease detection

The S60 is commonly leased. A VIN check reveals lease registrations.

Title verification

A VIN check reveals salvage titles and damage records.

S60 reliability snapshot

76/100
Latest model-year reliability score
3.5/5
RepairPal rating (medium)
$750
Avg annual repair cost vs $739 category avg
#11/31
Ranking in luxury midsize cars · better than 65% of peers

Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.

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Volvo S60 reliability by year

Recall counts, complaint counts and the overall reliability score for every model year on file. Click a year for the full breakdown.

Worst year2023 · 70/100
YearScoreRecallsComplaintsCrash reports
202576/100300Details →
202472/1003163Details →
202370/100630Details →
202270/1004140Details →
202072/100391Details →
201972/1004230Details →

2025 Volvo S60 recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2025 Volvo S60. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

  1. BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V908000Dec 23, 2025

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

  2. BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V282000May 8, 2025

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

  3. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKESNHTSA 25V392000Jun 24, 2025

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

    Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.

Volvo S60 on the road in the US

Annual US new-car sales for the Volvo S60. Popular models tend to have a deeper used market — more inventory to choose from, but also more incentive for sellers to hide problems.

348,173total 20052026 US sales
572sold in 2026

How the Volvo S60 stacks up against rivals

The most-shopped alternatives in the same segment. Each link opens a side-by-side reliability and cost comparison.

What you get in a Volvo S60 report

Available title brand history
Odometer readings & rollback detection
Accident & damage records
Auction sales with photos
Open safety recalls
Theft & stolen vehicle check
Junk, salvage & insurance records
Ownership history
Full vehicle specs & equipment
Market price analysis

Common Volvo S60 Issues a VIN Report Can Reveal

Polestar misrepresentation
Prior lease registration
Salvage title
Outstanding recalls
Insurance claims

Where to find your Volvo S60 VIN

  • Dashboard — Look through the windshield at the driver's side dash.
  • Door jamb — On the sticker inside the driver's door frame.
  • Documents — Title, registration, or insurance card.
  • Online listing — Most sellers include the VIN in the ad.

Volvo S60 VIN Check — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify S60 Polestar Engineered?

The VIN encodes the specification.

Does the S60 have recalls?

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Was my S60 a lease car?

A VIN report shows lease registrations.

Can I look up a Volvo S60 VIN by license plate?

Some services can match a license plate to a VIN depending on the state and data availability. For the most reliable results, use the 17-character VIN printed on the vehicle or its documents.

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