Volvo is renowned worldwide for their unparalleled safety and reliability. If you own a Volvo, you know this to be true. If not, you might want a little evidence. After all any automaker can say they're a champion of safety and reliability. Smothers European Volvo, serving the greater Santa Rosa area, however, can prove that Volvo's reputation really does precede itself.

In its current model lineup alone, the Scandinavian automaker has earned a total of 24 awards and accolades for seven different models. Three vehicles, the Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, have won a total of six accolades each! And, the award season isn't even over yet... So, let's take a look inside the trophy case shall we?

Volvo Awards & Accolades by Model

Volvo XC60

-          NEMPA 2011 New England Winter Vehicles Award
-          Vincentric's 2011 Best Value in America
-          NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
-          IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2011
-          2010 International Truck of the Year Award
-          Edmunds.com "Top Recommended" vehicle for 2012

Volvo XC90

-          4AutoInsuranceQuote.org's "10 Least Expensive Cars to Insure"
-          Northwest Automotive Press Association's Best Luxury SUV
-          Car Book's 2011 Best Bets
-          Vincentric's 2011 Best Value in America
-          IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2011
-          IntelliChoice 2011 Best Overall Value Premium Luxury Crossover/Wagon Class

Volvo S40

-          Car Book's 2010 Best Bet

Volvo S60

-          International Car of the Year
-          Wards' 10 Best Interiors Award
-          IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2011
-          Vincentric's 2011 Best Value in America
-          Automobile magazine's All-Star Award
-          Wards' 10 Best Engines

Volvo S80

-          IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2011

Volvo C30

-          IntelliChoice 2011 Best Overall Value Premium Sporty/Coupe Class
-          IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK 2011

Volvo C70

-          IntelliChoice 2010 Best Overall Value Convertible Class
-          J.D. Power and Associates' Top-Ranked Model in its Class

Remember, this represents awards and accolades earned by Volvo's current lineup only. Volvo actually has been a perennial favorite among consumers and independent auto critics throughout their 84-year history. And, Smothers European Volvo expects all-new model-year vehicles (i.e., 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 Volvo XC90), and future-generation models to hit the mark as well.