34 problems have been reported for the 2016 Volvo S60. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2016 Volvo S60. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 8 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Equipment | |
| Visibility | |
| Structure | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Wheel | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Air Bag |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2016 Volvo S60 in the United States are 10,181 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Volvo S60 owners in the last 8 years is 34, and the age of the vehicle is 8, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 34 / 10,181 / 8 * 1000 = 0.42.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Volvo S60 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2016 Volvo S60 in 2016.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Volvo S60, the following table can be used to compare the 2016 Volvo S60 with the Volvo S60 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2016 S60 is 34 while the average number of problems reported for the 25 model years of the Volvo S60 is 62.