0049 (0)89 2000 791 00
Mo - Fr 8:00am - 8:00pm
USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Volvo
The Volvo S60 is Sweden's answer to the compact executive sedan, and the US market has always taken it seriously.
Model profile
The nameplate arrived in 2000 as the first-generation S60 (P24 platform), sharing its bones with the larger S80. That car ran until 2009 and is best remembered for the S60 R, a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder producing around 300 hp with Haldex all-wheel drive.
Powertrain and equipment
American S60s are almost entirely turbocharged four-cylinders on the current car. The T5 pairs a 2.0-litre turbo (roughly 250 hp) with front-wheel drive; the T6 adds a supercharger on top of the turbo for about 316 hp and standard all-wheel drive.
In the US the S60 is a four-door sedan only — the wagon equivalent is the V60. Trim ladders varied by year but generally ran Momentum, R-Design and Inscription, with the Polestar Engineered sitting above as a limited hybrid performance flagship.
Vehicle selection
Supply of used S60s in the States is healthy across 2011–2022 model years. Second-generation cars turn up with higher mileage but attractive equipment; third-generation examples from 2019 onward are the sweet spot for buyers who want the modern platform and the South Carolina build.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): Four-door sedan (D-segment) |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): approx. 4,761 mm |
| Width | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): approx. 1,850 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): approx. 2,872 mm |
| Seats | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): 5 |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): 1,650–1,950 kg depending on drivetrain |
|---|---|
| Engine (T5) | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): 2.0 L turbo I4, ~250 hp |
| Engine (T6) | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): 2.0 L super-/turbocharged I4, ~316 hp |
| Engine (T8) | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): 2.0 L PHEV, ~400 hp combined |
| Transmission | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): 8-speed Aisin automatic |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): FWD (T5) or AWD (T6/T8) |
| Fuel | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): Petrol / plug-in hybrid |
| Assembly (current gen, US market) | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): Ridgeville, South Carolina, USA |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | Typical figure (US third-gen S60): 2011–2022 (gens 2–3) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The S60 is generally solid, but a few weak points recur. The Drive-E 2.0-litre uses a rubber timing belt that runs in oil and must be replaced on schedule — a neglected belt is a genuine engine risk, so check the service record. Some owners report elevated oil consumption and PCV-system issues on these engines.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
Typical work to pass the German individual approval includes converting the lighting to European specification, retrofitting a rear fog lamp (mandatory in Germany and absent on US cars), and verifying the odometer reads correctly in km or is documented in miles.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes, provided you buy on documentation. The main caveats are the Drive-E timing belt interval and infotainment quirks; a well-serviced car is dependable.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The T5 is the value pick, the AWD T6 the all-rounder, and the T8 the performance plug-in hybrid. Match the drivetrain to your use.
Allow roughly six to twelve weeks from purchase to German plates, driven mainly by shipping schedules and the TÜV appointment.
Yes. US cars lack one, and it must be retrofitted for German road approval.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker for used US vehicles, with no manufacturer partnership and no margin on the car itself.
Yes, the T8 imports like any other S60; factor in the high-voltage battery when arranging inspection and shipping.
More vehicles