2006 Volvo S60R

Highlights

• Very rare 300bhp 5-cylinder Turbo S60R with rare manual gearbox
• Believed one of only 4 manual Sonic Blue S60Rs sold new in the UK
• Sonic Blue (Paint Code 467) - rare, premium "hero colour" introduced specifically for the 2006 and 2007 facelift models
• In current ownership for 17 years
• Only two former registered keepers
• Volvo service history
• Retained in unmodified factory specification throughout

The Appeal

It's a bit of a rare groove, and much quirkier than the more oft-seen Audi and BMW sports sedans on the market - the S60R is an impressive machine through and through, with a 2,500cc inline five-cylinder turbo engine and a sophisticated 4C adaptive chassis. Manual examples are especially prized among enthusiasts and are bound to prove engaging.

This particular S60R has been in the care of its current keeper since 2009 - a 17-year tenure that speaks to the esteem in which it is held. Supported by a Volvo service history, it has been conscientiously maintained and kept in factory specification with no modifications.
With a valid MOT until April 2027, this S60R is ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper. It's a seriously scarce spec, and one that should tick any boxes. From the premium colour code - which was on for only two model years - to the remarkably scarce manual gearbox, it comes together to a deeply exclusive S60R of which only 4 British examples are known to exist.

Key Information

• Mileage: 127,000 miles (supported by Volvo service history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until April 2027
• Technical specs: 2,500cc 300 bhp inline five-cylinder, six-speed manual
• Paperwork: Stamped service record book

Service History

• 04/26 - 126,467 miles - Lipscomb Volvo
• 04/25 - 122,762 miles - Lipscomb Volvo
• 03/24 - 119,043 miles - Lipscomb Volvo
• 03/23 - 114,972 miles - Lipscomb Volvo
• 03/22 - 111,527 miles - Volvo Cars Tonbridge
• 03/21 - 109,367 miles - Volvo Cars Tonbridge
• 03/20 - 107,716 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 03/19 - Incorrect record - Hildenborough Volvo
• 03/18 - 104,193 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 02/17 - 102,453 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 03/16 - 100,442 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 03/15 - 98,275 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 03/14 - 94,352 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 03/13 - 87,975 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 03/12 - 83,069 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 03/11 - 77,514 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 02/10 - 71,084 miles - Hildenborough Volvo
• 07/09 - 61,350 miles - MRG
• 09/08 - 49,936 miles - MRG
• 12/07 - 37,177 miles - MRG
• 07/07 - 25,773 miles - MRG
• 01/07 - 13,028 miles - MRG
• 02/06 - 5 miles - Volvo Car Didcot

The Detail

• Clutch replaced at approximately 72,000 miles
• Rear shocks and dampers replaced
• Rear differential rebuilt in 2025
• 4C adaptive chassis reported to be in working order
• Paintwork appears in good order
• Original interior
• Equipped with sunroof, sat nav, communications system and DVD player
• Cruise control currently not working
• Air conditioning not working as it requires a new compressor
• CD player not working

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