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Volvo's new XC60 model is the latest in their range to receive a big thumbs up for having low levels of potentially harmful chemicals making it safer for those with allergies and sensitivities and every driver and passenger.

Volvo has also based its reputation on passenger safety and has a list of innovations to back this up. The company was the first to introduce three-point seat belts in both the front and rear, was the first to deploy aribags and anti-lock brakes (ABS) in their cars, and the first to include crumple zones, energy-absorbing bumpers, and side impact protection.

The company has also been the first to recognise that passenger safety doesn't just mean protection in the event of a collision but also includes the health of the vehicle occupants during normal driving conditions.