Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2010
10,036 new Volvo S60 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2010; the largest markets were Sweden (2,065), Germany (1,571), the United Kingdom (968).
- Average mass
- 1,650 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 79% · Petrol 21%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2010 Volvo S60 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (149 kW, 200 hp), 2.0 diesel (120 kW, 161 hp) and 2.4 petrol (103 kW, 138 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 149 kW 200 hp | 284 |
| 2.0 diesel | 120 kW 161 hp | 80 |
| 2.4 petrol | 103 kW 138 hp | 55 |
| 2.4 diesel | 151 kW 202 hp | 23 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
501 first registered in 2010 are on Dutch roads; 16% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €47,369.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde224
- Band onvoldoende profiel164
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af131
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm88
- Band beschadigd71
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt61
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld55
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage51
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
580 cars built in 2010 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 75 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 670 of these cars first registered in 2010 took their annual MOT test. 75% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2010 the figure was 60%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.2% | 17.8% |
| Suspension | 6.6% | 15.5% |
| Brakes | 5.5% | 9.6% |
| Tyres | 4.3% | 7.4% |
| Visibility | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Steering | 3.3% | 3.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
508 of these cars first registered in 2010 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 262,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
12 2010 cars are on the New Zealand register; 8% arrived as used imports, 92% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2010 Volvo S60.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2010 Volvo S60: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10249191 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method |
| 10241661 | COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION. |
| 10241651 | Rubber cushion |
| 10234826 | Left front LED flickers after turning car off |
| 10234685 | Wind deflector net clogged |
| 10219421 | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| 10219302 | Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair. |
| 10213887 | Center wheel caps, removal instruction |
| 10213885 | The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve. |
| 10213883 | ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations |
| 10213882 | Battery Charger/maintainer requirement |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10203167 | Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure |
| 10202436 | New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key. |
| 10177386 | Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information |
| 10159079 | This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing |
| 10158649 | This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing |
| 10158648 | Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them. |
| 10157902 | This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing |
| 10127339 | This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working.In order to release stored session memory, restart VIDA as needed throughout the day in order to minimize the risk to experience above symptoms. |
| 10127330 | This document is a Technical Journal: Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 10110200 | This is a Parts Bulletin:VOLVO EMBLEMEXTENDED. Volvo hasdetermined that there is the potential for theVOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiatorgrille to peel off. The corrective action is toreplace the VOLVO emblem on the radiator |
| 10110186 | This document is a Technical Journal: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo hasdetermined that there is the potential for theVOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiatorgrille to peel off. The corrective action is toreplace the VOLVO emblem on the radiatorgrille Iron Mark logo, if the vehicle displays the condition listed in thisQuality bulletin. |
| 10110185 | This document is a Quality Bulletin: VOLVO EMBLEM EXTENDED. Volvo hasdetermined that there is the potential for theVOLVO Iron Mark logo emblem on the radiatorgrille to peel off. The corrective action is toreplace the VOLVO emblem on the radiatorgrille Iron Mark logo, if the vehicle displays the condition listed in thisQuality bulletin. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)