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Volvo S60 B5: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2016 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2016 94 · 2014 93 · 2015 87 · 2024 84

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202484/100
Buy

18 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 0 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 1 recalls

201764/100
Caution

15 complaints · 5 recalls

201694/100
Buybest year

26 complaints · 4 recalls

201587/100
Buy

57 complaints · 2 recalls

201493/100
Buy

25 complaints · 3 recalls

201381/100
Buy

85 complaints · 4 recalls

201264/100
Caution

121 complaints · 8 recalls

201164/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 6 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2016?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2016 Volvo S60 B5’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Volvo S60 B5 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Volvo S60 B5 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.