We’re going to have to answer that with a question, “Safer than what?” The purpose of Auto Grades is to be able to easily make comparisons between car makes, models, and years. Try the free Auto Grade search tool for the safety rating of the specific Volvo you have in mind. Be sure to personalize the Auto Grade for your own gender and age. Then, compare that grade to any other model you choose. The Auto Grades are based on real-life crash data and are designed to be easy to understand.