2003 Volvo S60 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Volvo S60 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Volvo S60 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 5-cylinder | 2.4L 5-cylinder | 2.3L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.85 | $18.72 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $21.70 |
2003 Volvo S60: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.4 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Volvo S60
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (55), vehicle speed control (18) and engine and engine cooling (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V766000 | 2021-09-30 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| 20V681000 | 2020-11-04 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and... |
| 10V566000 | 2010-11-08 | equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. |
| 09V483000 | 2009-12-18 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA,... |
| 07V226000 | 2007-06-05 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT END OF THE FUEL RAIL MAY, AT TIMES, TRANSMIT INCORRECT SIGNAL REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. IF THE SIGNAL IS OUTSIDE OF THE PRE-PROGRAMMED ALLOWABLE LIMITS, A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MAY BE SET AND THE CHECK... |
| 03V284000 | 2003-08-01 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 Volvo S60
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2003 Volvo S60; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2003 Volvo S60 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 120 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, vehicle speed control and engine and engine cooling. There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
Its 2.4L 5-cylinder drives through a 5-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The EPA rates it at 10.2 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 31 litres. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $53.55 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The trunk holds 396 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the S60
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
Rent the S60 first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the S60 tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.85 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Get an offer
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Volvo S60 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Volvo S60 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Volvo S60
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Volvo S60?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Volvo S60 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Volvo S60 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Volvo S60 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3570.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.