2017 Volvo XC60
midsize luxury SUV / 4-door SUV
Award applies only to vehicles with specific headlights
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2013-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 4-door 4wd
The Volvo XC60 was introduced in the 2010 model year. Beginning with 2013 models, the side curtain airbags were reprogrammed to deploy in small overlap frontal crashes to improve occupant protection.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1304 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 |
| Footrest (cm) | 3 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 2 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 0 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 1 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 4 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 3 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1304 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 91 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.2 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 11 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.24 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.1 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.37 |
| Right | 0.46 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 42 |
| Right | 32 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2010-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 4-door 4wd
The Volvo XC60 was introduced in the 2010 model year.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
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 very well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the roof rail during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was low.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEF0916 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 3 |
| Left (cm) | 4 |
| Center (cm) | 4 |
| Right (cm) | 7 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 1 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -1 |
| Rearward (cm) | -6 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEF0916 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 188 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | 11 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 4 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.19 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 39 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force - left (kN) | 2.1 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 0.7 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.26 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.68 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 1.2 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 2.8 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 44 |
| Right | 62 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2010-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 4-door 4wd with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
The Volvo XC60 was introduced in the 2010 model year.
During the test, the lower side seat trim was pushed against a service release button for the safety belt, which then detached from its anchor on the outboard side of the driver's seat. Although there was no unusual movement of the dummy, the dummy was not restrained during part of the crash event. Volvo has addressed the problem on models built after November 2009 and is issuing a recall to fix the belts on cars built earlier.
Cars built before the fix and subsequently not repaired would be rated only Acceptable and would not be eligible for TOP SAFETY PICK status.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
The driver dummy's head (shown) was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags. The rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side curtain airbag.
During the crash, the lap portion of the driver dummy's lap/shoulder belt detached from its anchorage near the door and moved into the passenger's seat. Volvo is conducting a recall to fix the seat belt anchorage.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES0927 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -22.0 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES0927 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 85 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 30 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 32 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 25 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.37 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.48 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 0.9 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.8 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.5 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 33 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | -19 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES0927 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 158 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 37 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.5 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 26 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 21 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.66 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.25 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.5 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.6 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.0 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 56 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | -20 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2010-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 4-door 4wd
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,172 lbs |
| Peak force | 21,828 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.23 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: All seats
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
| Seat type | All seats |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 34 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 6 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 8.2 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 84 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 20 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 328 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 3 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- Dynamic trim equipped with Advanced package
- Inscription trim equipped with Advanced package
- R-Design trim
| Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2017 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 96.0 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 58.2 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 75.9 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 54.4 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 66.2 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 57.6 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 144.8 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 142.7 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 82.7 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 81.5 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 68.8 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 69.4 m |
Trim level(s)
- Dynamic trim equipped with Active Dual Xenon Headlight package
- Inscription trim equipped with Active Dual Xenon Headlight package
| Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2017 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 96.0 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 58.2 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 75.9 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 54.4 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 66.2 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 57.6 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 144.8 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 142.7 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 82.7 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 81.5 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 68.8 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 69.4 m |
Trim level(s)
- Dynamic trim
- Inscription trim
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp right curve and inadequate on the gradual right and both left curves.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2016-17 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 79.9 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 49.3 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 53.4 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 45.0 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 45.5 m | 14.9% |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 40.5 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 167.6 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 123.1 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 66.6 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 60.8 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 52.4 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 47.6 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Ratings are given for 2 different trim variations available on this vehicle.
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2015-17 models
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | T5 Drive-E Premier |
| Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | T5 Drive-E Premier |
| Seat type | leather |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| difficult to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| difficult to maneuver around anchors |
Seat position 21
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
| Force (lbs) | 19 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 59 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
| Force (lbs) | 22 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 50 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 22
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
| Force (lbs) | 22 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 53 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
| Force (lbs) | 14 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 60 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |