Volvo Safety Ratings & Features

Volvo Safety

The idea of Quantrell for life is perfectly aligned with Volvo safety. We are big believers in taking care of our community. What better way to do that than by offering drivers some of the most innovative, luxurious, and safe vehicles around? This page will provide you with a detailed look into safety innovations, SUVs, and essential market comparisons (like our Volvo XC40 vs. the competition page). So kick back & relax. Scroll with us and prepare to be enthralled by the level of care that goes into these incredible machines.

Volvo Safety Features 101. A Brief History

Chances are that you already think of safety when you think of Volvo Cars. We've all seen impressive videos of crash-testing. We've all heard stories that are borderline legendary, like front-ends designed to minimize pedestrian injury. But when & how did this idea of Volvo safety take hold in our collective consciousness? Let's take a moment to see where this all began.

  • 1959 - Volvo safety takes center stage with the invention of the three-point safety belt
  • 1972 - Volvo safety includes children with the invention of the rear-facing child seat
  • 1978 - Volvo safety now includes another innovation: the 1st belt-positioned booster seat
  • 1990 - Volvo safety appeals to families no by offering the world's 1st integrated booster
  • 1991 - Volvo safety introduces side impact protection beams
  • 1994 - Volvo safety follows up that innovation with another first: side airbags

As technology increased, Volvo safety innovations would soon include whiplash protection seating, curtain airbags, roll protection, blind-spot monitoring, run-off-road protection, oncoming collision mitigation, and most recently, the EVA initiative. The EVA initiative is how Volvo Cars plans to offer nearly 70 years of Volvo safety data to any entity that wants it. At absolutely no cost. The team here at Quantrell Automotive loves the fact that safety is also built on integrity. Let's see how this legacy has matured and influenced the latest line of SUVs.

Achieving Our Volvo XC40 Safety Rating

The Volvo XC40 has the top five-star crash test rating from the NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. Additionally, Car & Driver raves about this latest model from the Volvo Cars family and gives it a spot on the Editor's Choice Award list. The Volvo XC40 is the most compact SUV from the Volvo Cars lineup, but don't let her size fool you. Standard fare includes autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assistance, collision detection, rear cross-traffic detection, and pedestrian detection.

Discover the Volvo XC60 Safety Rating

Volvo safety innovation doesn't stop with just one model. You'll see that there's a common thread throughout the model family. Would it surprise you to learn that the mid-sized Volvo XC60 also has a five-star crash test rating from the NHTSA? Would it surprise you that the Volvo XC60 is also a Top Safety Pick+ winner from the IIHS? And since we love keeping a good thing going, we'd also love to share that the Volvo XC60 also makes the list for the Editor's Choice Award from Car and Driver. This model has everything that the Volvo XC40 does but offers you the optional convenience of integrated rear-bench booster seats (among other favorites). Compare the Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3 here.

Experience our Flagship Volvo XC90 Safety Rating

We sure hope that relaying this information is anything but boring. But I suppose we're about to repeat ourselves for this SUV. But before we do, we'll spice up the same-old same-old with a few new talking points. This standard seven-seat model also includes standard adaptive LED headlights, wireless charging, and semi-autonomous driving. Additionally, you'll enjoy a hands-free power liftgate (very safe for your groceries that won't get dropped) and many other innovations that protect you and yours (and your stuff).

 

Yes, yes. The Volvo XC90 brings home the now all-too-familiar five-star crash test rating from the NHTSA, Top Safety Pick+ status from the IIHS, while also taking a spot on the Editor's Choice Award list from Car and Driver. With Volvo safety that's anything but typical, we'd encourage you to ask about other essentials only found here, such as enhanced captain's seating in the middle row and an onboard refrigerator. How is a refrigerator safe, you ask? Just think about your poor sandwiches left in a hot car on a summer's day. Read our Volvo XC90 vs. Audi Q7 page here.

Meet the Volvo Saved My Life Club

Your Volvo vehicle is designed with safety in mind, and over the years, these cars have received so much recognition for their design and safety-focused tech that the Volvo Saved My Life Club was founded. When you drive off in your Volvo car, you'll have the peace of mind that comes with Volvo Cars innovation. Here's a closer look at the club.

Unfortunately, accidents happen, and they're not always minor. Many people thank their Volvo cars and SUVs for keeping them secure in an accident, supporting their driving to avoid dangers on the road and protecting precious cargo during a collision. With its high Volvo safety rating, drivers feel ready for the road in every model in the lineup.

One driver was worried about bringing her new baby home from the hospital. The streets can be unpredictable, but she felt secure and confident in her Volvo. Speaking of unpredictability, a teenage driver practicing in his mother's Volvo was suddenly in a terrifying accident. Luckily, mother and son could walk away after that accident with only bruises and scratches because their vehicle protected and shielded them with its tough construction and plentiful airbags.

Your Volvo vehicle has many features to protect you and your loved ones, from construction to technology. Drivers in the Volvo Saved My Life Club have many stories about how their vehicle protected them in an accident, inclement weather, and on daily commutes with heavy traffic. When one driver was rear-ended by another vehicle going over 60 miles per hour, they stayed safe in their Volvo vehicle while the other car spun out and hit a nearby utility pole. In another instance, a deer ran out into the road in front of a Volvo vehicle, causing the driver to strike a heavy wall. They reported exiting the vehicle with no major injuries.

From the beginning, Volvo Cars has prioritized keeping you and everyone you care about safe and secure in any road conditions. On the sunniest day or in a dark snowstorm, your Volvo car or SUV works hard to protect you. Its steel frame and airbags negate the stress from accidents, while driver assistance technologies and alerts prevent many collisions from even being an issue in the first place. Drive safely in a Volvo vehicle knowing that the strongest emphasis has been placed on protecting what's most important – you and your family.

Volvo Safety in Review

There's way more to these vehicles than just an impressive Volvo safety rating. All of them are loaded with luxurious features like digital clusters, touchscreen infotainment, leather seating, and smartphone connectivity. Forthcoming models will also offer luxury interiors made of 100% recycled materials, while current interiors include beautiful tailor-made woven textiles. The Volvo Cars experience is as rich as it is safe. And we encourage you to explore the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program, where Volvo Cars will fly you plus one to Sweden to pick up your new vehicle. Here's to Volvo safety and then some.



Ashley C
24 Feb 2023

My Volvo XC90 Saved Our Lives

I hit a patch of ice coming home. My sister and I ended up rolling the car. We came out unscathed!

Some of my favorite memories in my Volvo are when my sister and I were on our way to and from school. We would roll down our widow, open thee sun roof, and listen to music. Although they were short drives, we had never been closer than when we had that time together. I am apart of many sports teams, clubs, and extracurricular activities. This car got me to all my events and I spent a lot of time in my car. I will miss it.

Dan G
20 Feb 2023

From the Dealer to the Blizzard

My 2023 XC60 is a Beast

After picking up my XC60 Recharge from the dealer on the morning of December 24 I headed into an actual blizzard. I really wanted see my family and I was feeling confident in my new Volvo.

I made it through the blizzard with no problems and woke to its aftermath. My cousin and I decided to see what this beast could do so we went for a drive on uncleared roads. My new XC60 drove through roads that had disappeared in snow without a problem and even blew through a bumper high snow drift.

I have never been so impressed with a car!

Ayaan A
16 Feb 2023

He walked away

Volvo for life!

I will not drive anything other than Volvo.

I have had my S60 for a while now and I love it so much. It’s not like anything else and it just has a cozy and warm feeling to it. It’s the only car I feel safe in. If I were to ever get in a accident I would want it to be in that car. Best cars to ever own we have two and plan on getting more!