USED Volvo XC60 (2nd-gen) - The common problems & should you buy one? 

I'm the Andrew that owns this. I do around 1000kms a week in this in regional NSW, so it gets serviced every 15 weeks or so. Very much a fan of an independent mechanic. The tyre noise is down to the Hankook tyres on it currently. They won't be refitted. I cannot believe i left a pack of tissues (clean) in the passenger net and the right rear seat has never done that before. Honest. Great review as always.

It's reassuring that I'm not the only one who gets a bit chubbed looking at a Volvo. I thought I'd have to hang around parks in a rain coat to find others like me. But here we all are.

The "current homeland" joke was brilliant! 😂

T5 2017 R design, petrol 50,000km....so far so good 🤞🤞 one of the most comfortable cars ever, road noise is a thing for sure

I bought one back in 2018 and I was convinced at the time the reason for the complexity in the trim spec and options was to make it near impossible to play dealers off against each other to discount floor stock… because no 2 cars are identical.

Volvo for me is a low key luxury car. I just bought a used XC60 T5 2021 and I'm in love with it!

I recently discovered your channel, I’m looking to get an IS300h and your video is really useful in figuring out what to look out for. Great videos! Now subscribed

Official Volvo service here in Balkan are extremely expensive too. Especially for something that shares many parts with Ford(my car is 1-gen xc60 5-cylindar diesel) And some maintenance is 4-5 times more expensive at official diler.

Just drove a 3 week old plugin hybrid xc60 that in my home country goes for around 85k euro. Stranded the second week on the highway as the car gave a propulsion error and could not drive any faster than 45 km/h. Googled it and was shocked how many people experienced this issue. My love for volvo died down. Love the looks and the drive, but reliability is key.

Great seeing another Volvo guys, keep up the great work ❤

2020 D4 Inscription European owner here and looking to upgrade to B5 2022, this video really recaps everything going on with 2019-2022 XC60's really well.

I own the xc60 B5 pro 2022 model and you are 100% spot on with all the problems you mentioned in this videos 😅

Great reviews... Keep em coming

I have a 2020 XC60 T5, good car so far. Only issue is the windshield wipers failed, apparently this was a recall. Living in rainy Vancouver its important for those to work. The only other issue is when the car is in reverse it lowers the audio volume. Every 1 out of ten times the audio never comes back and you have to fully shut down the vehicle. Open the door then restart. A bit annoying for a luxury SUV.

I'm still mad that they dropped the wagons in our market.

Truely a shame that the XC60 has so many small to medium gremlins plaguing it as it looks like a fun car to drive. I was definitely surprised that Hullsy recommended the diesel over the petrol and hybrid models. It'll be interesting to see how the dark horse of luxury cars Genesis does compared to the likes of the XC60 and fellow European marques when you finally get one to review. Bloody good job guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual and keep up the good work 👍.

Great review guys! And so much content coming out regularly! I am watching every each one of them. Other than that, I have to say, Adam has some cool watches! Seems to like his Seiko divers a lot 👍🙂

Thanks for moving the what goes wrong to afterwards. Great vid

Another brilliant video guys! This is the best automotive channel on RU-vid.

As usual, great review and the espresso sized cup holder option 😊and that’s what you drink reference, as well as the homeland comments, hysterical! 😂🙏💜

I have a 2022 XC60 T6 Recharge delivered in December 2021. No issues so far. Love the car. Driving around 80% electric. (living in Sweden).

Definitelly XC60. I am from Poland. I have searched for a brand new mid SUV AWD petrol. I have driven for test Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus NX, Mercedes GLC. Finally I decided to buy Volvo My2024 XC60 B5(p) AWD Plus Dark Polestar Engineered (yea mouthful name I know) . I drive calmly so sportive features of its opponents did not matter to me. There are only three issues. The first is to small trunk (should have 100 litres more). The latter is this problem with rear doors. They get terribly dirty edges from the inside despite the additional protective caps. The last one is impossibility to turn off auto start/stop system. You can switch to Polestar mode but it is not suitable to cruise over the city. It shifts gears on 3000 rpms not on 2000 so such agreesive drive is not for daily usage. I used to switch to manual mode every time I see that stop will be really short and I am between 10 and 20 km/h. Afer that I switch back to D. Anyway good car so far. BTW My Android Infotainment works fantastic, no problems so far. I like voice commads to control climate, radio, navi. All works in polish language which is not so often. Strange that there is no "Hey Volvo" but "Hey Google" - this should be replaced definitelly :)

"Doesn't get hot in Oz..." Yep, 49C's not hot; well, not compared to a blast furnace, anyway! 🤣 Love it! 👍

Just picked up my 2020 lexus is350, the facelifted f sports trim. Love the channel and would be more than happy to have u do a review of the car

2018 XC60 R-Design T5, 55,000 miles, regular maintenance, no issues.

Hi Andrew., Thanks for the great content! Can you make a used Civic review for Australian market? With details on which trims, years etc to prefer and avoid.

i remember seeing x60s and thinking that its the perfect blend of hatch/sedan/suv. Always liked how they look

I always enjoy your reviews. I might be tempting fate here, but i have 60k on my T5, with no issues and I still totally love the car, it's so beautiful to drive and you feel safer than any other car on the road.

Xc60 white in colour for me. I like mb, bmw, vw, audi...etc.. but i still choose Volvo XC60.... one lovely and unassuming SUV. WHITE i like ttem clean.

Guys I really love this channel, great work!

MY18 D5 R-Design here. Simply amazing car, 98% of what is said in this video is spot on. The pilot assist / self drive is literally better than tesla, and I own both.. _Good_ Sound system best in any car I've owned, sub is a bit lacking but highs and mids amazing. Awesome seat so much adjustability, even better in the back for long trips. Ability to tow, no issues here, long range interstate with the self drive effortless driving even in snow, heavy rain pitch black puts so many other cars to shame. 1100km to a tank, 880 around town why buy a hybrid? Sound proof, easy to park, light steering, heads up display with a really great dash - GPS guidance as well., ACTUAL spare tyre! Adjustable height air suspension great for elderly and shorties even a bloody 4G modem in the car. Pre 2019 models have no adblue :) and pre 2020 models have no china spec wiring gremlins! _The bad_ Intercooler hoses blow off - common Air con is pretty weak compared to Aussie cars, glass roof doesn't help Air con evaporator - common issue rediculous to fix, much like the sunroof. Few sensors that are delicate Stupid volvo servicing - I take mine to 'volv of Adelaide' Dash rattles after 120k kms certain bumps. Suspension doesn't handle potholes well. You're mates will give you shit even redicle, but your wife will drive one and won't give it back. Welcome to the hat drivers club, you wish you were a bloody volvo driver!

I own a 2023 plus b5 love it and I think being base model not a lot can go wrong compared to ones with air suspension and sunroofs.

I have one since 2012 ( D5) - started well before 2017 ( but I guess you are talking about the chinese assembled model?) It has done 300,000km - no issues at all except now requires a new radiator. BEST car ever. Just wish they still made the D5

13:48 that’s so fast it almost looks dangerous 😂

We need videos like this in north america. Im pretty sure its a little different here as we dint have diesels but the hybrid models seem very similar. Thank you for the video

You guys done the review for GLC and XC60, can you review the BMW X3 G01 model next? Especially the 2017-2021 pre-facelifted version as comparison

I own a 2016 xc60 . Now problems other than 2 major air conditioning repairs under warranty. Bluetooth is not good, so I use aux input. Still running well 8 years . Engine and breaks are flawless. Service is annual.

I’ve got a 2019 R-design diesel with 110,000km. Apart from the AC evap unit failure (expensive) went halves with dealer and chewing rear brake pads twice as much as front 🤷🏽‍♂️. My wife and I absolutely love the car!

What does Jim think about the previous engines, from 2018-2021. T6 and the D5 models?

I didn’t look away when you talked about the T6 depreciation sadly 😢 however my 2020 T6 with all the fruit will continue to serve me for a few more years. Only 44000 ks and no issues as yet. Fingers crossed 🤞

I bought one because a motoring journalists put his softometer on the dashboard and claiming it was soft enough, while running his fingernails over a competitors dash and claiming it had "scratchy plastics" Wish I had of waited until a real review like yours was released.

There is a trim upgrade for rear door lower area from Volvo, costs buttons and you can fit in about two mins per side, stops all dirt getting to inside of rear door.

Can you please do a video for a W212 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? And thank you for your realistic reviews, they are gems 👍

The metal strip on the rear bumper is a dealer fit option, its not done at the factory, so not really a build issue.

Absolutely love my infotainment screen… no issues whatsoever 🤷‍♂️

Over here in the U.S. of A., I have test driven a used “2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Ultimate Bright Theme” (what a mouthful of total mush that full name is!) with an ultra-low 7,963 miles on the odometer, for sale for USD 54,750 (down from its orig. MSRP of $71K+). This video saves me from the possibility of making a big ol’ honkin’ mistake of a purchase!

Do the same engine problems apply to the S60? (I have a 2022 s60, so keen to hear?)

I ran a 2019 T5 for 4 years, only thing that caused issue was the Aux battery which Volvo replaced under warranty. Now on a new T8 Ultimate 🙂

We have a XC60D5 R Design with over 40k. No issues, awesome performance, ride and economy. Wouldn’t swap it.

I’ve often admired these when I’ve seen the parked on the side of the road. Pity when the engineers asked how complicated Volvo wanted the drivetrain they just got told “yes”. Never let the engineers go nuts…

in my second. first D4 now T8 polestar. No issues ever. No German car, Mercedes, Audi, BMW has no more or less issues... My D4 was upgraded with $60 wireless charger, then perfect. My T8 was upgraded with wireless Android Auto/Apple Car play module $75 - again, perfect! Show me a car with more options, matrix style head lights at the time for less. T8 and a daily commute of 30km all on wall plug electricity...hadn't fueled in months...then bowral on long trip as hybrid (4.7 liters per 100km) all with 415 horse power total if needed...show me a better car

You've got so many videos about the new SUV volvos, and only one on a more oldschool volvo (the S80), I'd like to see a video about a V40, or a C30, or a V60, why not?

The funny thing is that Volvo decided to go for a 4 cylinders only to "streamline" their range !! It is just so confusing, wait until they change everything from XC to EX

XC40 review: 50% of potential buyers are cured from their thinking that Volvo is reliable. Redriven: "ONLY 50%? Let's do another one ... this time the alltime favorite ... let's stab a few (more) hearts" Thanks(?) Redriven 😂

I am been waiting for the Kia Cerato/Forte Koup review 1,6 GDI

I absolutely love the looks of the modern Volvo’s! The list of issues seems to be at the level that used to belong to Maserati, so I’ll just wait this one out (unfortunately…😢)

Inscription is actually above R-Design in terms of equipment and luxury

Had my T5 R-design Two years now best car I’ve ever had better than my Mercedes and BMW. I did take out warranty wise insurance but not used it yet. 😂 the drive and the look are still cool. Thanks

Look at the P3 platform

Could you do the V90 aswell

Brother owns one, he loves it, apart from the dim/slow changing auto gearbox.

Can I put the T6 engine in the XC40? 🤔

How about the mild hybrid diesel ?

I am planning to buy a Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid Mid-SUV or SUV. Budget below $60k. I was thinking about XC60 mild hybrid used. But saw BYD SEALION 6 under $60k brand new as well. Also considering RAV4 used. I got around 100km daily drive to work. Also looking for a long term use. Based on quality, features and all which one you suggest. Let me know if anyone got other options as well.

Hi have you done a review of a Mitsubishi Mirage as my daughter is looking at buying a second hand one

How are D4 engines ? Are they reliable?

Comparing one of this to X3M40i, could you please help on them. Thanks for your videos, SQ5 and GLC are not under consideration anymore. But BMW and Volvo are still on the list.

We owned a brand new 2011 xc60 that had a huge oil consumption. The car was in service over 30 days. Finally it was deemed a lemon car. The manufacturer was forced to buy back the car. It was a nightmare of a car.

Peugeot 308 1.2 puretech review please !!!

This is the review I was waiting for. Would you recommend buying a used one above 100K Kms?

What you labelled "mini buckets" in the door cards, for this car, would be holding "life's filth" in other cars. 😃 Good vid. My wife has a penchant for Volvos which I've never understood.

Please do a Mazda BT50 🙏🙏

The boot access is for skis and hockey equipment 😊

Will you do the V60?

I own a 2012 XC60 T6 with 90,000 miles. I bought it off a lease in 2015 with 60,000 miles and took it to Volvo Dealer for a pre purchase inspection. They said it was perfect. It's been nothing but trouble. I regret buying it. I'll never buy another one.

Can U make X5 G05 DreDriven Please🥺

Just started to watch. You better have "I'm 18cm taller than another heart breaker, Dion Warwick".... Because that's what you are fellas. Bloody great breakers with this one.

X340i over XC60 T8, it has a simpler (and therefore potentially more reliable) powertrain.

Its a Ford, and shares components with Landrover and Ford Kuga, all based on Mondeo parts. It almost certainly shares faults with Freelander 2, especially rear differential and Haldex coupling foibles. The earlier Volkswagen five pot diesel was a popular choice, and long lived if serviced correctly. A well respected design.

Did you guys find out where the interior noises comes from? It makes noises when your in neutral (vibrating noise) is extremely annoying.

You're driving around in a very advanced mobile phone with a set of wheels on it😊😊😊 basically😊❤❤

Drove one around Scotland on holidays in 2018. Loved it. R design d5. Was brand new however. Seems you probably need to be selling the fucker at 80000 kms

vf clubsport r8 lsa wheels, can anyone see the resembalance

Would av be nice if it was made a bit shorted into 2 door with a V8 petrol and diesel😊😊❤❤❤❤ like old shogun 90s call it XC60 Explorer😊❤

7:45 “it doesn’t get hot here in Australia”. Adam, brother, which Australia are you living in? here in QLD, our ducted AC is cranking for about 10 months of the year.

The D5 engine, the 5 cyl, is reagarded by us as one of the best engines (incl. petrols) in the category < 2.5 l. In our Volvo association (Switzerland), ca 1,200 Volvos, we have 99.7 diesels, and many of the them run for over 400,000 km, before they were sold to Germany or export. The possible mileage of the B5 (4 cyl. Diesel w/ mini e-motor) has be seen in the next years. REMEMBER; every engine can have problems, even a Toyota 1HZ..... the Volvo with the world-wide certified mileage was an 1800 , with 3.5 M miles, not km.... In our association, many people have drive regularly the 240 (stations of course), and even the PV544.....with mileages of around 600,000 km

XC60 dropped in price from 59.000€ to 39.990€ in about 6 monts, for a new car from the main dealer (Slovenia/EU)

"Mechanically speaking, they are a nice ..." : 😃 "... looking car" : 💀

Volvo and expensive doesn't rime well for a swede like myself. Volvo used to be a peoples car, cheap to buy, cheap to maintain. It was there to give a safe and affordable driving experience for everyone who was is need of a car. Anyhow, times changes. Btw an FYI if you own one of these, do not run too long on the hybrid system, run the ICE unit every ones in a while and for a longer period. For one being, too many cold starts with hybrid on and off will make the spark plugs foul and you will have misfire. There is also risk of coaking when running too cold. With that said, don't drive like a mad person, just run it to temperature and stamp the throttle a few times with hard acceleration and you should be fine.

Hmmmm.. I’ve got a 2019 D4 with 200,000km on it and apart from normal servicing (oil and filters, brake pads/discs) I haven’t had to do a single thing to it. Best car ive ever owned. I also have a Ford Territory with the same km and it’s a pile of shit, the whole car is falling apart around the engine.

What is the most reliable car your channel recommends ?

I don’t understand how the European has not evolved In reliability, can they not just hire a good personal from Japan and improve reliability aspect? It is like going downhill than uphill

Considerd buying one. Ticket a lot of boxes. But felt soulless. Please do a bmw g20 video. 330e

What happened to B1 and B2?

If you're thinking of buying a Volvo go watch John Cadogan and see what he feels about Volvo Customer relations and their lack of adherence to Australian Consumer Law. I wish I'd seen it before I thought go buying a Volvo.

I never knew I could understand Swedish

I have a 73 Ford puma 1.5 3-cylinder electronics crap unfortunately its drives noises from wheel bearing and road noise gear change is reminiscent to owning a mark 3 escort 30 years ago i call it a modern day mk 3 escort 😊😊

The Chinese did well making a Geely look like a Volvo 👍👍

I'm looking to spend 50-60k on a medium to large SUV, from brand new to no more than 4-5 years old and this was what I was going to get but I've seen SO many horrible reviews and I am the unluckiest person on planet earth so now I don't know what to do. Suggestions, anyone?

What doesn't go wrong? The Wipertech wiper blades.