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← Volvo S60 · 2000-2009 · Mk1 P24

Volvo S60 Mk1 P24

Headline trim: S60 R (2.5 turbo) — 296 bhp, 0-62 in 5.7s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
296 bhp
0–60
5.7 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
19 mpg (US)
Used
$1,000-$11,000

Strengths

  • 5-cyl warble
  • S60 R AWD halo
  • Volvo seats

Weaknesses

  • ETM throttle module
  • AW55 auto reliability
  • Cabin dated

Notable tech

  • Volvo P2 platform (with V70 Mk2)
  • Saloon body only
  • Whiteblock 5-cyl petrol/diesel
  • S60 R 2.5T AWD with Haldex
  • 5MT / 5AT (AW55)

Common issues

  • ETM throttle module
  • AW55 auto solenoid
  • PCV breather
  • 5-cyl turbo wear

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1 P24's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
2.0T (5-cyl turbo)
BHP178
Torque240 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top137 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
2.4T (5-cyl turbo)
BHP197
Torque285 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
T5 (5-cyl turbo)
BHP247
Torque330 Nm
0–606.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
S60 R (2.5 turbo AWD)
BHP296
Torque400 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
D5 2.4 diesel
BHP185
Torque400 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)38 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT