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Volvo Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Volvo model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Volvo models where the data exists.
See every Volvo rankedThe safest current Volvo is the 2026 Volvo EX90, scoring 96.5/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, #10 of 131 in our overall ranking. Volvo has 10 current models in IIHS records, 4 with complete crash-test results; 1 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 2 earned a Top Safety Pick. Older Volvo models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 4.5 per million registered vehicle years, grade A+ on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current Volvo ranked by safety
Equal scores share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other Volvo models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 2026 Volvo EX90 | Large luxury SUVs | 1 of 4 | TSP+ | ~$78,090 | 96.5 |
| #2 | 2026 Volvo XC90 | Midsize luxury SUVs | 15 of 22 | TSP | ~$62,345 | 93.6 |
| #2 | 2026 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid | Midsize luxury SUVs | 15 of 22 | TSP | ~$62,345 | 93.6 |
| #4 | 2026 Volvo XC60 | Midsize luxury SUVs | 17 of 22 | No award | ~$49,700 | 90.6 |
Prices are approximate base MSRPs excluding destination. TSP+ is IIHS Top Safety Pick+; TSP is Top Safety Pick. Full weights and rules are on the methodology page.
6 Volvo models still waiting on complete IIHS results
These are listed so you can see what has been tested. A missing result is never treated as a pass or a fail, so they are not ranked.
| Vehicle | Class | Primary tests reported | Detail results reported | IIHS award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo EC40 | Small SUVs | 2/4 | 2/4 | No award |
| 2026 Volvo EX40 | Small SUVs | 1/4 | 2/4 | No award |
| 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country | Midsize luxury cars | 2/4 | 2/4 | No award |
| 2026 Volvo V90 Cross Country | Large cars | 2/4 | 2/4 | No award |
| 2026 Volvo XC40 | Small SUVs | 3/4 | 4/4 | No award |
| 2026 Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid | Midsize luxury SUVs | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Volvo models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the IIHS driver death rate study, compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | Used price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 4WD | 2018-20 | 4 | 10.9 | $26,000 to $42,000 |
| Volvo XC60 4WD | 2018-20 | 5 | 10.9 | $23,000 to $36,000 |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Volvo model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Volvo safety
Is Volvo a safe brand?
Volvo has 10 current models in IIHS records, 4 with complete crash-test records. 1 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 2 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Volvo is the 2026 Volvo EX90 at 96.5/100, #10 of 131 in our overall ranking. Older Volvo models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 4.5 per million registered vehicle years, grade A+; that is historical context and not part of the score. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Volvo?
The safest current Volvo in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Volvo EX90 (large luxury suvs), scoring 96.5/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It ranks #1 of 4 in its class.
Which Volvo models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
1 current Volvo model earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+: Volvo EX90. 2 more earned a Top Safety Pick: Volvo XC90, Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid.
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