Volvo S60 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Volvo S60 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Volvo S60s and Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Volvo S60s and Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Volvo S60 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volvo S60 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class have been recently.
See what our members say about Volvo S60 lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Volvo S60 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 29 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 66500 miles driven2007 | Volvo S60 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 86800 miles driven2006 | Volvo S60 | 63 | < 1 |
| 37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 99100 miles driven2005 | Volvo S60 | 43 | 14 |
| 47 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 115100 miles driven2004 | Volvo S60 | 43 | 4 |
| 39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 126200 miles driven2002 | Volvo S60 | 33 | 8 |
| 39 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 133100 miles driven2001 | Volvo S60 | 42 | 5 |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Volvo S60
| Brand Reputation of the Volvo S60: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
teputation for high mileage. Owners are extremely loyal. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
safe and durable |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Volvo has always been known for its safety record. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Safety and versatility. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
