Maintenance & repair cost

Volvo S60 Maintenance & Repair Cost

The Volvo S60 averages $750 a year in repair and maintenance costs, which is 1% above the typical luxury midsize cars. Here is what that covers, how it ranks, and the problem areas most likely to drive the bill.

Data updated April 2026

Avg. annual cost
$750

Repairs + maintenance, per year

luxury midsize cars average
$739

1% pricier

Reliability rating
medium

RepairPal rating

Segment rank
#11 of 31

luxury midsize cars

Cost of ownership

How much does a Volvo S60 cost to maintain?

Independent repair data puts the Volvo S60 at about $750 per year in combined repair and maintenance spending. The average luxury midsize cars runs about $739, so the Volvo S60 is 1% more expensive than a typical rival to keep on the road.

RepairPal rates the Volvo S60's overall reliability medium and ranks it #11 of 31 in the luxury midsize cars class. A lower cost usually tracks with fewer and less severe repairs, but it is an average across every model year.

What drives the cost

The problems most likely to show up on a repair bill

Across the model years we track, these are the most frequently reported Volvo S60 problem areas — the categories most likely to turn into a real expense:

#1

Electrical System

Complaints
14
Years affected
4
Worst year
2019
#2

Steering

Complaints
6
Years affected
3
Worst year
2024
#3

Unknown Or Other

Complaints
6
Years affected
3
Worst year
2024
#4

Tires

Complaints
5
Years affected
2
Worst year
2019
See the full Volvo S60 common-problems breakdown →

How to read this

Averages describe the model — the VIN describes the car

Annual-cost and reliability figures come from independent repair data aggregated across many vehicles. They are a strong way to compare one model against another, but a single Volvo S60 can cost far more if it was neglected, wrecked, or has an open recall. Use the estimate to shortlist, then confirm the specific car with its VIN.

Source trail

Where this Volvo S60 data comes from

VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Volvo S60 research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.

Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.

Buyer questions

Volvo S60 research FAQ

How much does it cost to maintain a Volvo S60 per year?

A Volvo S60 averages about $750 per year in repair and maintenance costs across parts and labor, versus roughly $739 for a typical luxury midsize cars. Actual cost depends on the year, mileage, condition and where it is serviced.

Is the Volvo S60 expensive to repair?

Compared with similar vehicles, the Volvo S60 is 1% more expensive to maintain than the luxury midsize cars average, and its overall reliability is rated "medium".

Does a low maintenance cost mean a specific Volvo S60 is a safe buy?

No. A segment average describes the model, not one car. A cheap-to-maintain model can still hide a salvage title, odometer rollback, flood damage or unfinished recall work. Always run the VIN before you buy.

Check the actual car

Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.

Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Volvo S60 you are considering.