The Volvo V60 scored 94 per cent for adult occupant protection, 82 per cent for child occupant protection, 64 per cent for pedestrian protection, and a maximum 100 per cent rating for safety assist.
The Volvo S60 and V60 were launched last year.
Standard safety systems on all Volvo V60, and S60 saloon, models include Dynamic Stability and Traction Control; dual front/curtain airbags, side impact protection system, ABS with Emergency Brake Assist. All models in the range also feature City Safety as standard - technology that can reduce or entirely avoid a rear end impact up to 30 km/h by automatically applying the brakes to bring the car to a standstill if it senses a collision with the car in front and the driver hasn't reacted.
The Volvo V60 and S60 are available with Pedestrian Detection technology which checks for pedestrians moving in front of the car.
Volvo have also developed technology to avoid collisions with wild animals on the road. However, animals need to be careful for a while yet as it will not be available until a few years' time. The system consists of a radar sensor and an infra-red camera.
Volvo aim to have nobody killed or seriously injured in a Volvo car by 2020.
