used Volvo S60, V70 (P2) - 2000-2009, Buying advice with Common Issues 

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I bought my elderly neighbor’s 2001 S60 for $1200 to use as my commuter. The thing has 220k miles on it and is flawless. I love it to be honest.

Don’t be discouraged by the potential problems. It really isn’t that bad. I have seen several V70 with inter galactic mileages like 700,000 to 800,000km without major issues other than oil change, tyres, brakes etc.

This has to be the most accurate video ever

I bought a 2001 V70 T5 8 years ago, it now has 200k miles. I swear this guy has been watching all my Amazon, eBay, PelicanParts and local pick-and-pull purchase history. Nearly everything he described has happened. He forgot to mention the ETM issue.

Good advice. These cars can last a very very long time with proper maintenance. I have an '07 V70R that was owned by a pilot (RIP A.T.) friend of mine and he maintained it meticulously. Even so, I went through it and replaced all the fluids, including the Haldex and angle gear. Next project is brake fluid flush. It has 121K miles, and isn't perfect cosmetically, but runs strong and trouble free. If you own a P2, invest $300 for a laptop with VIDA/DICE. A must to troubleshoot these cars correctly.

Same voice as the "welcome to hydraulic press channel...".😂😂😂😂😂

I have been driving my '05 S60 since '07 and I never heard of any of those problems with mine. I have had to do the brakes and rotors and a few front end parts like tie end rods and the like but nothing other than routine wear. I have 90k miles on my Platinum Green "Olive" and like her more each day. Though not turbo charged it still takes off and is a dream on a windy road. A real sports car ride and boy does it chew up the curves. Amazing.

I own for about 3 years now an 2003 S60 P2 2.4 non turbo petrol with 261 000km. It had 190 000ish when i purcased it. So far I only got driver seat ripped that i sew back, had to change 1 wheel bearing, handbrake 2 times and faulthy seat connector that triggered SRS Airbag lamp and that is about it. Car has low power because it is nonturbo but it is a great cruser on long and short rides and never let me down as my previous new Volvo did, nothing but nightmares. So i think ill keep rolling with this one for many more years to come.

I've had my 2007 s60 with 270 000 kilometers for 2 years now and i've not had any problems what so ever, i have only done the standard services

That was the best review of a vehicles repair history I've ever seen. I've been driving an 04 V70 T5 for 14 years and have done all my own repairs. The way DCR put all the information and explanations together are excellent! Thanks for all the talent and hard work for putting the summery together.

The best video about used Volvos by far, and I watched many in the past weeks.

Bought S60 2.0t from 2008 from the first owner from Germany with prince lpg installed and max equipment including webasto. Far the best car I've ever owned. A class ahead from bmw3, Mercedes c and A4 which I had. The most comfortable seats ever, supreme stereo, and built quality.

I have a 2002 V70 with 210,000 miles. Owned it 13 years. Love it. Never needed anything other than regular servicing. I've even had 72 mpg on long runs. Still on the original clutch, exhaust and springs.

I have a 2006 Volvo S60 2.5T and it has to be one of the smoothest driving cars I’ve been in. Pretty quick car as well, but I’ve been having a lot of issues with the ignition coils and braking. But I guess at 132k miles that’s to be expected. Honestly I’m shocked they didn’t go bad sooner

This is funny! I have an 03' S60 AWD. 1. I had a my fuel pump go out at 158k(turns out it was a recall) Volvo wouldn't fix this due to it being past their 10 year rule. 2. The speedometer started flickering off and on and eventually went at 188k(and I mean the dials everything on the cluster don't work.(But if you look closely at the dash you can see a dim lighting of the mileage) 3. The ABS went out at 190k. I also changed out the Axles, wheel bearings, rotors, and brakes at 188k so idk if it was something I did. So I have experienced a lot of these problems BUT I will still say that its a pretty tuff vehicle! I live 12 miles out on a country road and this thing is a killer on gravel and in the snow. Its radio which for being a stock stereo for 2003 is kickass! Also the lather is still in good including the driver side surprisingly. Its currently sitting at 234k and the speedo cluster doesn't work at all but I use and app. on my phone to tell how fast I'm going. It still runs like a champ! Currently looking to buy another bc I like it so much.

I recently read an article about a volvo 740 with 1 700 000 km. Yes. One. Million. Seven. Hundred. Thousand. Kilometers. It's very common that an older volvo live much longer than 500 000 km. Do the maintanence and you have a friendship that last forever

I have an 07 that we love, we're at 150K and it's needing new CV joints. The fuel issues I had were a Swedish nightmare but over. Absolutely the best and most comfortable road trip car. If you're handy, making repairs are fairly straightforward.

Anti-Skid Service Required is another issue on these Volvo models. Steering wheel angle sensor can go bad and trigger Anti-Skid Service Required message. Cost $300 ~ $400. There are rubber in the lower suspension that keeps steering to 2.5 turns. The rubber can be worn out and cause the steering to move beyond 2.5 turns and damage steering angle sensor (SAS). The set of rubbers are about $50.

I have an 04 V70 with 259,915 miles. Absolutely love this car.

My 2003 S60 D5 has the rubber coating peeling off from the door handles and the computer screen almost never works but luckily i can still use the webasto-heater. Also the colour is coming off of the parking brake sleeve plastic. No other issues at all so far. 315k kilometers on the clock. I have driven her for 15k kilometers during the six months of owning her.

My father owned 2002 d5 120 kw manual from 80000km to 220000km. PROS: best seats in its class, good fuel consumption (6-7) liters, great highway stability, good performance but they are electronicly blocked to 210 kmh (225 kmh on the tacho), good sound isolation eksept for the tyre noise, great engine sound, good sound system, good rust protection. NEGATIVE: interier plastics (front armrest area), small back passenger space, quickley worn suspension parts, clima clutch puley, We had to replace all five injectors (150 eur a piece). Overall it was a good car (never let us on the side of the road).

I bought an S80 with 322000 km om the clock, 2.5 turbo with the 5 speed auto. what a car. almost all features work. love it, it uses a lot of fuel but it's so nice to drive. most technical things are lifted from the 850 so it's easy to work on

My 2009 XC90 also with the same P2 chassis with 370,000km on the clock still runs like a champ and the gearbox is still going strong. Sure she may not be the sexiest car on the parking lot but she just keep going and going.

My 2000 Automatic 2.4 Petrol (140) V70 P2 with 190,000 Miles has had only few issues in its lifetime. Currently it’s suffering from a very very slight leak in the steering rack and a parasitic battery drain. Still drives great. Solid car

Super advise, loved it! Came to your channel on the Discovery 3/4 advise. I saw how detailed you got and checked my car... the S60 mark one and I have to say, you nailed the common problems. So, I now am, since two weeks, the (proud) owner of a 2004 2.4 170HP S60 with automatic gearbox and... ow, and yeah, 307.000 KM on it (190,761 Miles). Problems I have: 1) airco does not work after 10 minutes, and indeed as you mention too wide of gap with the magnetic clutch. My solution not buy a new AC Clutch and not use chimes, but to let an independant repair garage take away one distancing ring... at the cost of 50 Euro. 2) I have a problem with the Cruise Control (very common) which most likely, and also in my case is a to big of gap between the brakepedal and the sensor of the Cruise Control (again security: No brake pedal found, so no Cruise Control possible). Solution: Put a vilt between the brake pedal and the sensor. I also do reconize: - Poorly made armrest - A lot of Squeeks (although here in the Netherlands our roads can be compaired with silk... all roads are good maintenanced) - Coating of door handles are peeling off (bought the car with an aftermarket 2-DIN radio, so do not know about stock radio) Other problems told to me are exactly as you mention, but I do not have them. As I read on the internets, Volvo's are very well designed, can take a lot of miles and the main stucture will not break... the problems are in the details (squeeky things and easy/cheap fixes). Thanks for your vids... they seem to be very complete and accurate!

Small one but super common, fuel cap door hinge breaks on all of them. Easy fix but it stops the door from locking automatically.

The '06 S60 has a really big turning radius. Not so good, makes it a pain to get it into a garage in a narrow alley, for example.

If someone will be smart enough to check this before buying (I did not) but here is my experience with v70 2001, D5, with ~360k km. In two years time I have changed - 1. Clutch and double mass flywheel 2. Power steering mechanism (without the pump) 3. Front shocks 4. All the brake discs and pads 5. New handbrake lines and pads 6. Front rubber bushings for suspension 7. One engine mount What still needs to be done: 1. Rear rubber bushings 1. Rear electronic module causes locks to behave strangely 2. Instrument cluster needs re-soldering (very common issue for pre-face lift) 3. Rear wiper does not work (could be related to REM module also) 4. Fuel gauge is lying for about 1 division. Could be related to fuel pump between the two tanks. 5. Break pedal rubber seal is leaking - mentioned in this video. 1st part cost me about 1.6k euros in total. Remaining will likely add up to another 400 - 600 euros. Summary is that, I like the car so much, this money does not feel wasted in any way. Looking forward to driving another 300k. Most of the issues, are somewhat common and seems that I only got lucky with so many in one car, but boy does it feels good. 18 years and still has the typical Volvo scent inside. Love it.

Don't flush the gearbox oil, only do a drain and fill on it. See volvo forums for more details on this. Great video, has all the major issues!

I still have my 2005 V70 and I have had none of these problems. This is not a complaint.

Very comprehensive review, not really much to add other than it seems that a lot of 'small' issues were improved in the facelifted cars between 2005-2007. For example the automatic gearbox servo, the AWD, some electronics (ETM, ABS, maybe some more?) seem to cause less frequent issues compared to the 2000-2004/2005 cars.

Well done, I have two of these cars, you have made a comprehensive list here.

One problem that caught me out was the Altenator Pulley ( 2002 S80 2.4 NA 170 hp ) - it has a one way bearing in it. Mine failed & caused severe heat & fried the altenator, fortunately it stayed on the shaft & didn't throw the serpentine belt off - this can wrap around the crank pulley in a manner that takes the timing belt out = goodbye engine !!

I ve owend 2 S60 D5 for years.More possible problems: Flywheel need replace around 100k ao both cars, stereo failed on both more then once, water pump failed aroud 120k, fuel pump in the tank aroun 130k , many limp mode warnings . Very confortable cars ,but lots of problems mainly on pre-facelift models.

My 2003 S60 had failed headlight wiper motors. They still worked, but were corroded beyond repair so they simply wasted power or blew the headlight washer fuse.. I basically ended up taking them out and plugging the T junction for the washer fluid. Also, two of my windows fell, rather, the window sliding blocks would fail, then the window would fall on one side. Sometimes when going up, the window would get stuck on the insulating rubber, the one on the outside. If you don't replace the sliding blocks on time, they can damage or completely ruin the regulator. Mine got bent into a U shape and had to be replaced (both times, when either of the window lifting mechanisms failed).

I bought my 2009 Volvo S60 SE new in 2009. It now has 52,000 miles and had been babied..I change oil with Mobil 1 full synthetic every 3000 miles and change all fluids/filters and maintenance needs regularly. I just had the timing belt kit replaced for the 2nd time (age) and changed plugs for the first time.. My car runs just like it always has…like a new car. This model was the last of the genuine Volvo’s produced prior to the companies purchase by Ford. I should explain. I was a Volvo dealer head service advisor for 30+ years and am now retired. My car has always been serviced by the same master mechanic and his skill and care shows… Taken good care of, these cars are pretty much bulletproof. I intend to drive mine until I no longer drive….

I just bought an 02 S60 2.4T automatic. Described my car to a T. Drat.

3:56 Stunning design! Still looks great in 2022!

I bought new 2006 xc70 and it's been incredibly reliable. The car will never let you stranded. 230,000 km.

Most comprehensive video on buying older Volvo cars!

This video doesn't deter me from buying a Volvo but it definitely is a good tutorial on what to watch out for. I used to own a '03 s60 2.5T. I LOVED it. But it sure was expensive to repair.. control arms, sway bars, power window regulator, etc. I left the country and had to get rid of it. I'll be going back to the States soon and will be in the market for a car. I thinking a 2014+ Toyota Avalon. But if I'm not able to find one under $10K, why not just get a used s60/v70 for about $3k and put up to $2K into it? I'd spend less and still be able to drive a great car. My ideal trim would be the T5, that way you get the turbo without the worry of your engine blocks cracking. I wanted the manual version but after seeing this video, maybe I'll just stick with the automatic. So, thanks for that!

Right story about the volvo. I have v70 p2 2.4D5 120kw automatic transmission. One thing more if the fuel pump dies on the inside of the tank then the car left you on the road. Even if the fuel indicator shows you 150km more. i have changed my car brakes,injectors, air flow sensor and so on... one notice more if the generator belt tensioner pulley goes broke. Then the belt can also take with him the engine belt and destroy the whole engine!

Very useful Video , I just bought a 270,000 kilometer V70 2.4 Manual , rare but its very good , It has the leak from the filler hose when refueling Thanks for that , Big Help , other wise the car seems solid and drives very well for its 19 years , because they are oldish cars now I would not buy a Turbo XC70 or and Automatic as I have read about expensive bills, Great Video thank you

Just a picky thing but the CNG bi-fuel only has about 185Nm of torque when running on CNG, when running on petrol it is the same as the 2.4 140Hk (220Nm).

lower ball joints wear out REALLY FAST so keep that in mind.

Yikes, well now I'm definitely getting a FWD with a manual gearbox. Perhaps even the standard 2.4 N/A to be extra safe. No reason getting an AWD if the system does not work

very usefull and interesting video. I have a 2000 Volvo S60 2.0T 5 speed manual and totally agree with the issues and that stuff!!! Good video ;)

the handbreak, never works :)) the rest is ok in 2022, the S60 is from 2008, i'll never sell it probably. Fck the handbreak. This car is AMAZING! 2.0 T, automatic gearbox and it has GPL too.

I own a 2006 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD with 341, 799 km the best automobile I've owned fast and reliable, Volvo for life.

Excellent Video. I am going to look at a 2009 S60 with 123k miles. Thank You

Bought one 2 years ago for 3000 euro. 2002 S60 170HP Manual. It had 173 000 KM on the clock, now 242 000. I would advice the manual to everyone it's bulletproof and shifts like new still. Also the 170HP option is a perfect midway for speed and relability. Spend like 3500 in the first year. All normal stuff because of age. Rubbers, belts, ac, thermo, trottle body, steering power pump etc. Now it drives like new for almost s year without no problems. Only oil changes and breaks. I would advice it to everyone that wants a perfect all rounder car. You can't expect something without wanting to spend money on it. Sure you can buy a Toyota, but does it give you the same feeling like this Swedish beauty? You chose yourself.

Bought an S60 with 90000km on it and 1 owner. Great condition but nice to know what to look out for!

Great video. Thank you. I now own an 09 2.5T S60. I needed this info. 🙌

Straight to the point and very clear. Thank you so much for the information!

What is said at minute 11 is so true.... the transmission oil does not last forever. It should be flushed well before it reaches 300 000 kilometers. And then oil should be changed regularly

The short version. Buy one then hope for the best...

I drive a Volvo S60 142 HP from 2008. It has 160,000 km on the clock. Engine and automatic gearbox have never been a problem. I lost most of the expenses to replace a headlight unit (the car has rotating headlights). Moisture had entered the unit because the bonding adhesive had melted in the hot sun of the Cote d'Azur. A new unit cost 800 euros including installation. In addition, the upholstery of the A-pillars came loose twice. The first time I was able to obtain a spare part twice, the second time (a few years later) spare parts were no longer supplied and I had to have the upholstery replaced by a specialist company. Both times I spent more than 200 euros on what in my eyes was twice a manufacturing defect. Unfortunately, Volvo thought otherwise. I found both the defective headlight unit and the peeling upholstery idiotic, unnecessary misses for a car brand that wants to profile itself as an A-brand.

Also check the pistons in the front brake calipers, mine had corroded very badly on the inside of the piston.

Great video on “potential” problems, I’m looking to buy a V70 they seem like great cars 🚙

Very very nice ! Can you do a review for the XC60 first gen !? Thanks !

I don't believe anyone will buy a Volvo after watching this clip. On the other hand, you are very right about everything in here.

This makes me want a 240 series even more. The newer all car models get, the worse they are.

Google says a Volvo typically will last for 20 years, which is much better compared to 15 years of Passat. What I am wondering is how safe could they be after 10/15 years on the road? Airbags, let's say, are guaranteed for ten years to work properly, after that they need to be changed. And there is this 'metal fatigue' issue. A 2005 Volvo xc70 has 16% more metal, which is to assure safety, I guess, compared to a 2008 Forester. Can we say 2011/12/13 Civic/Corolla/Jetta are safer than a 2005 XC70? As you see I need ideas here. Thanks.

Thank you for the Volvo upload! Glad to see you back

Lmao. i have s60 2002 i just discovered i have hole in that fuel line right there where it was in that picture (under car filling tube). i will just fix it with silicone. Also very good video 👍

This is one of the few cars it seems where you can replace the heater core _without_ needing to remove the dash, *if* it's LHD.

There is also an issue with the etm modules with early production petrol cars. Not a cheap fix and can definitely ruin your day :D great videos, thanks!

Very good review--much detail.

Great video informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work.

Interesting, I don't have any of the aforementioned issues except for some rattling noises in the cabin. But I do have a plethora of all sorts of electronics issues.

How about Volvo S60/V60 2010-2018?

Never had any issues except regular maintenance and a generator, 2001 S60, Almost 370.000 km

I had an s60 2.4 diesel. Overall reliable. AC wasnt working, DPF filter got clogged and steering angle sensor was broken. The major faults during my ownership

Great video Thank you 👍🏻

Volvo S60 is a brilliant car. Would never consider any Japanese car as they do not compare with the comfort, safety, power, uniqueness of this sports tourer

Got a 2005 s60 t5 with 93k on the clock as a beater/shitbox from some elderly guy who owned it since new. Hoping it’ll last me another 20k without major hiccups.

Why does a car that was made in Sweden have rust issues? I kind of thought that a rusty car was a SAFETY ISSUE.

The VOLVO REDBLOCK voted best ENGINE EVER!

I am considering buying a 2003 V70 R AWD with 75000 miles on it. it is a japanese import to UK in june this year. it is a fair price with full Japanese history with it. It looks gorgeous in the photos. it has a lot of options on it so is well specced. Still not sure what to do. Any advice gratefully received

Oh Bugger!.... And I was thinking about getting one...

I bought an 02 Volvo s60 and so far has been nothing but a headache with electrical problems. The interior is completely fried and all the leather has dried out from previous owner. And now the lights on the underside of the dash won't turn off nor the lights where the heat controls for the car and the heated seats and now the electric door opener has stopped working. I wish I never got a Volvo I'd rather drive a bmw instead there far more reliable than Volvo.

Just put a deposit on 06 s60 2.5t awd. No service records, three or four owners, $1,100 damage claim 10 years ago, but only 77,000km. Not much wear and tear on the interior, so I assume the km are true. Exterior looks decent with some minor scuffs, and front bumper clips might not be in place. Engine looks clean and rust-free under the car. Hope this car doesn't ask for much investment.

Love these vids

very useful information in this video

My dad's 2006 Volvo S60 (2.5T AWD) has a bad oil/coolant leak under the engine (mostly on the right side). I forgot what he says he problem is, though it sounds from this video like PCV system. I think it costs $900 to fix whatever he said? It actually has a replacement S60 engine, the original was overheated in an accident, not it's fault. I noticed it has a hiss that goes on and off when I see family members driving it. I never noticed a problem with the brakes but could it be the brake booster? We've had it for a few years now so I feel like we should notice if the brakes are wonky. This car must not have been maintained so well by the previous owner, because it is in only fair shape cosmetically. We got it for 2700 US dollars which we thought was a good deal for AWD car! However, it had a fairly new timing belt. One thing I would like to mention is (I believe) the cause of blowing brake light bulbs. Volvo's car manual doesn't list the correct taillight bulb, which can cause drivers to buy the wrong bulb and burn them out quickly. The manual lists the size of the bulb socket, but there are many bulbs that use the same size socket. How to find the correct bulb? The correct bulb is found by unclipping & taking out the plastic bulb assembly as if you wanted to replace the bulbs. (it's really easy)Instead of replacing the bulb, find the code printed on the plastic assembly and look it up on this page. It tells you the correct bulb. www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=61483

Don’t forget the electronic throttle bodies on these cars :/.

Great review. Can you please review the 2nd. Gen S60 as well ? and also the 2nd. Gen Citroen C5, Volvo S80 (2nd. Gen) and Lexus LS430. Thank you 😊

The S80 is virtually the same car, but bigger. I own one from 2004

hey. i really like your videos. :) can you please review Volvo V70 from 2011! i want to buy one and would like for your advice! thank you.. :)

please make a video about Volvo S40 (2nd gen) especially want to hear about t5 version :)

I thought the Volvo s80 was the sedan version of the Volvo v70 but anyways great review and can you please make one about Skoda Superb

Volvo S60 P3 common problems pls. Thank you

Detailed video, like it!

Best video on RU-vid!

S80 p3 please!!

worst thing is flywheel, costs like 700eu new. Also xenon headlights are expensive af. Other than that it's nothing major, all the minor things can be found pretty cheap in the wreckers. Talking about pre facelift v70 D5 manual.

Volvo S60 D5 facelift 2005 with euro 3 d5244t engine has core plug failure ?

Hello...your video is very nice...can you make a similar video for BMW Ε34;

Best cars made.