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    2005 Volvo S60

    New from

    $56,950 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

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    About the Volvo S60

    Last updated Sep 25, 2025

    The new Volvo S60 is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $56,950 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SE variant and topping out at $68,950 for the T Awd.

    There are 2 variants of the S60 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L turbo multi-point injection (154kW/320Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (125kW/230Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2005 S60 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    81.75 - 96.43 kW/t
    68.57 kW/t
    145.82 kW/t
    Boot Space
    424 litres
    315 litres
    460 litres
    Price
    $56,950 - $68,950
    $47,200
    $144,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    4 years
    3 years

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    2005 Volvo S60 Specs

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    SE

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cassette
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.75
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 808
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 28.5
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 424
      • Front Headroom (mm): 984
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1397
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1082
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1427
      • Front Track (mm): 1563
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1428
      • Overall Length (mm): 4576
      • Overall Width (mm): 1804
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 962
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1387
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 847
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1409
      • Rear Track (mm): 1560
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2715
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83
      • Compression Ratio: 10.3
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2435
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 37
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 230
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 1
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1529
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    T Awd

    Adds to SE:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 96.43
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 9
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2521
      • Stroke Engine: 93
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 209
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 154
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1597
    Removes from SE:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.75
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10.3
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2435
      • Stroke Engine: 90
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 230
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1529
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    2005 Volvo S60 Fuel Economy

    2005 Volvo S60 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volvo S60?

    The Volvo S60 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Volvo S60 FAQs

    The cheapest Volvo S60 is the SE that starts from $56,950.

    The most expensive Volvo S60 is the T Awd that starts from $68,950.

    The best towing capacity of a Volvo S60 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: SE and T Awd.

    The largest Volvo S60 is the SE which measures 1804mm wide, 4576mm in length and sits 1428mm tall.

    The most powerful Volvo S60 is the T Awd which has 154kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Volvo S60 is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volvo S60 is the T Awd which weighs 2020 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volvo S60 uses Premium Unleaded.