Volvo SUV Safety test - are Volvo’s bulletproof ?

Published on May 13, 2018
Duration: 14:47

This video from Edwin Sarkissian tests the ballistic resistance of a Volvo XC90 SUV against various firearms, including handguns and rifles. The tests demonstrate significant penetration from common calibers like 9mm and .50 AE, with larger calibers like .458 SOCOM and .500 Magnum causing extensive damage. Notably, even a 12-gauge slug was stopped by the front passenger seat.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test of a Volvo XC90, 9mm rounds penetrated the rear gate and seats, reaching the dashboard. Larger calibers like .50 AE from a Desert Eagle easily passed through both doors, while .308 rifle rounds and .458 SOCOM rounds caused extensive damage, penetrating the entire vehicle length. A .500 Magnum revolver also demonstrated significant penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Vehicle Target
  2. 01:3812 Gauge Slug Test
  3. 03:189mm Glock 19X Test
  4. 04:31.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  5. 11:14Can Cannon Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How well does a Volvo XC90 resist small arms fire?

A Volvo XC90 SUV shows limited resistance to small arms fire. 9mm rounds from a Glock 19X penetrated the rear gate, seats, and reached the dashboard, while .50 AE rounds from a Desert Eagle easily passed through both side doors.

What is the penetration capability of larger caliber firearms against a Volvo XC90?

Larger caliber firearms like a .308 rifle, a .458 SOCOM rifle, and a .500 Magnum revolver demonstrated significant penetration capabilities, passing through multiple sections of the Volvo XC90 and causing extensive damage.

Can a Volvo XC90 stop a 12-gauge slug?

A 12-gauge slug test showed penetration through the rear gate and seats of the Volvo XC90, but it was ultimately stopped by the front passenger seat, indicating some level of protection from certain projectiles.

Which firearms were tested against the Volvo XC90 in the video?

The video features ballistic tests on a Volvo XC90 using a 12-gauge shotgun slug, a Glock 19X (9mm), a Desert Eagle (.50 AE), a .308 rifle, a CMMG rifle (.458 SOCOM), and a Smith & Wesson Model 500 (.500 Magnum).

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