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Volvo S60

2001-09 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Volvo S60 was introduced in the 2001 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on both tibias and the right foot indicated that injuries to the lower legs and the foot would be possible. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the B-pillar and head restraint during rebound. Head accelerations from these hits were low.
Forces on both lower legs and the right foot were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Built-in child restraints (optional)
Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2007 models, optional on 2001-06 models)
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2002 Volvo S60 4-door
Class: Midsize luxury/near luxury car
Weight: 3,422 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 107 in.
Length: 180 in.
Width: 71 in.
Engine: 2.4 L turbocharged 5-cylinder
EPA ratings: 21 mpg city | 28 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 25, 2008