March 24, 2011
Volvo S60 earns Top Safety Pick award
Rollover/roof strength test:
In the Institute's roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush.
2011-12 Volvo S60 — GOOD
Model tested: 2012 Volvo S60
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Pre-crash studio shot 2/14/11 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2012 Volvo S60 pre-test 2/16/11 |
31 mph side impact test representing a strike from a pickup or SUV:
2011-12 Volvo S60 — GOOD
Model tested: 2011 Volvo S60
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Pre-crash studio shot 2/8/11 |
Action shot taken during the side impact crash test 2/17/11 |
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment 2/17/11 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbag. 2/17/11 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbag. 2/17/11 |
