I loved my 2011 D5 R-Design, so when it was time to upgrade in 2017, after 113,000 mostly trouble free km, I bought another one. The latest one has 50,000km now and I still love it. Comfortable, economical, dependable, no fuss and just so practical. I’m sure there are sportier ‘driver’s cars’ out there but I think the XC60 is a great all rounder. I’d have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.
Hey John Martin not so familiar with Volvo can do you your own brakes on Volvos you don't need a machine TIA looking at 2015 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design AWD
The 3.2 and 3.0t petrol engines (post 2010) will be your most reliable choices. The heater fan can be remedied by spraying some silicone or the like spray onto the bearing on the fan. No need to replace it. When buying used I always recommend replacing all the fluids with good, quality fluids (I.e. Redline, Amsoil, Motul, etc). There’s a recall for the front seat latches, at least in the US. I currently own a 2012 3.2L SI6 AWD and love it. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one.
I have just test driven a late 2016 D5 R (220bhp) manual with 345,000 kms on it. Drives absolutely smooth, checked with OBD reader, no fault codes, no traces of erasing any codes(IM Not ready 0). All the services at 15k km interval done at dealership. The price is very tempting but the kilometres are scary. I am watching this video and reading comments in hopes to catch something I might have missed to notice.
Bought a D5 Lux MY15 on abit of a punt when Tiguan shat it's self. Basically had to go straight into a multi state road trip that had been planned for months. Absolute highway master of a vehicle, amazing fuel economy, very impressive power an just the most comfortable cabin....ever really. Unfortunately that car was written off through a huge hail storm, but we went straight out an bought the best we could find for the insurance money. MY17 D5 Lux with all the bells, polestar. It's just a bloody dream. Missus loves it, can't beat the safety. Happy days. Oh an at 195cm, it's very very comfortable to drive.
@@obriantomlinson2776 you should be fine the glass that is used is extremly strong laminated glass in the unlikely event that you roll you should be able to survive.
I picked up a 2017.5 T5 Dynamic earlier this year. Love the seats, they are so comfy. Overall the car has been good - no issues. Comfy on road trips. Wish it handled a little better but it's no BMW.
Just bought a 2015 3.2L @ 50K miles back in March 2020 for $21K. I had buyers remorse...felt like I could have gotten something newer for the $$ but I am in love with my car now!
I have a 2012 XC60-T6 which has leaked water into the footwells for about 4 years. The dealer wanted $600 to replace the lines. I had a bodyshop check the lines and paid $85 and it still leaks but not as much. I then took it to another bodyshop and they had it all fixed in 20 minutes and did not want to charge me. I insisted as the fix was so easy. I am thinking of creating a RU-vid channel to show how easy it is to fix. It is an inherant design problem which even the avery car owner can do if they are at all mechanically incined. My car is rated at 23 MPG on the highway which is very conservative as during the summer I average over 30 MPG and 27 MPG in the winter.
There are two drain tubes under the cowl in front of the windshield which are accessed by removing the cowl. The two small rubber tubes are molded with a small cross blocking part of the opening. Volvo has posted the fix to dealers and bodyshops but not for the public. The bodyshops and dealers typically do not offer this simple 10 minute fix to cut off 1'2" inch of the tubes to totally open the hose as they prefer to charge big bucks and don't tell customers how simple it is. The hose is a horrible design and why Volvo ever did that unless it is for dealers job security to keep the owners with the problem coming in, it makes no sense to be there.
@@OnlyTheShadowKnowsAllI am considering buying a 2010 XC60, which is the reason I am visiting here. I have been driving Volvos in one form or another since my high school years, during the 140, 122, and P1800 years. When Volvo stopped making rear wheel drive, many of the rugged, time tested designs were discarded for the sake of cosmetic appeal and sometimes even cost cutting. At one point, I believe the design work was done in California, which delivered a Swedish brand car with self concealing windshield wipers that clogged and packed ice on the bottom of the windshield. I live in the Chicago area, and sometimes during strong snow storms, I would have to stop every 30 minutes on the side of the road to clean that built up ice and snow so the wipers could make direct contact with the windshield glass so I could see the wintry road.
@@lorenzoparedes2306 I had a 2010 and loved it and then I bought the 2012 and loved it even more until I had a rock hit and had the windshield replaced. After that I had water in the floor wells after heavy rain and was told by the dealer that it was my drains to from the moonroof plugged or disconnected. I went through hoops with that and it still would get water in the floor wells. I finally found a different company to install a new windshield but their cost was $1000 for the windshield and the installer said buy your own and he will install it. I called my dealer and they quoted me about $575 for the windshield and then went on their website and check the online price - $317 including tax. Two weeks later and it was installed and the installer say the previous installer did not prime the glass and thus a faulty install. I have been in very heavy rains and no problem. I hated the car for years and now I love it again. Even with the 23 mpg rating, I average 29.2 mpg. I have 107,000 miles on it and it runs perfect. The dealer put in new brake pad and rotors at 60,000 and in the future I will have a local shop put in aftermarket parts for less than $500. The dealerships are extremely expensive much due to their high overhead with a fancy building and cost of insurance.
I remember quoting up for a customer rear shocks (Nivomat's)...... That was an eye watering quote back in the day.... Turns out also, the new XC40 PHEV's have the same issue with the Sun roof drains. I recently helped the customer push the dealer to cover it under warranty after quoting $2k to repair the damaged wiring loom to the rear tail lights due to the blockages...
I own a xc60 2017 model , I don’t have Any problems that mentioned in this video , I just had routine services, fill in diesel that’s it, so far it’s been soo reliable and refined
I love my XC60 D5 2017. Only issue I have had are both front springs have snapped and both top mount bearings failed at different times. I changed them and it was a reasonably easy job. 👍🏻
So many positive comments from owners here, I was about to get one till I saw this review and settled for the CX 5 instead but the comments have me thinking otherwise.
I have a 2012 XC60 and I'm a rideshare driver in the US. Mine has covered 215,000 miles, or 345,000km. It's a T6 base trim, and I do mean base. No backup camera, no parking sensors, no automatic tailgate, no navigation. No major problems. Had to replace the windshield, engine mount, fuel pressure sensor, wheel bearing, and breather box. The sunroof hasn't given any problems at all (though I do have a garage and wash it frequently) Headlights are starting to fade, but aren't cracked. A 3M restore kit will bring them right back. Some things to note: US spec cars don't get a diesel engine, but the early 6 cylinder engines can have issues with oil burning. Mine does have this issue, but by increasing the frequency of services and changing oil brands, it does slow it down a bit. I absolutely love this car, and it's been the best one I've ever owned. I plan on keeping it quite a bit longer.
@@niemanickurwa Used, off a random car lot in January of 2017 with 99,500 miles. Strong service history and a quick google search of the address on the title revealed a stately home with a 3 car garage, about 30 highway miles from the place that issued the parking pass in the back window. I felt like I stole the thing because I paid $14,200 out the door when it was worth over $21,000 at the time!
@@alexandermartincausey7333 That's great, and did you have any issues/expenses? I'm leaning heavily towards getting one of these just want to be sure I'm not going to end up paying a ton in repair costs.
@@niemanickurwa Well, no. Not really, besides what I already mentioned. I change the transmission fluid every 50,000 miles and the oil every 5,000 with full synthetic. I just had the rear diff and AOC fluid inspected and told the Volvo specialist shop I go to to change it if they felt it was needed. They came back and told me the condition of both fluids was good, but both were 1/4 of a quart low. They topped them off for me and sent me on my way. Current issues are: 1. AC compressor groaning. The shop told me this is a very common issue and if I was picky I could replace the compressor, and it will eventually go out, but if I can live with the noise it won't hurt anything to let it go until it gives out completely. 2. The exhaust manifold gasket is leaking. Not loud or anything, but you can smell it. When it first started, it actually caused a bunch of wild codes because under high boost it would misfire; but think about it. The turbo is driven by the exhaust. If there's exhaust escaping, it won't boost right. That problem actually fixed itself by just driving the car more because the soot actually sealed the hole. The shop told me it's totally safe to ignore it until it gets embarrassing to drive, which I'll do since the cost will be around $1000 since the turbo has to come out.
We own a 2014 D5 Luxury XC60. We bought it 3 years ago. It is an awesome car. There are many things I love about this car, but two things stand out for me. They are both options not on the reviewed model. 1.Ours came with a Rear Seat Entertainment option. Our kids love this! They can watch different movies, the same movie or even swap movies without taking the DVD out. They can also connect it to their iPads or a usb stick. The kids put their headphones on, and even on the longest trip, not once did I hear "are we there yet?" 2.However, my favourite option is the adaptive cruise control. When the cruise control is set, if you come up behind a slower vehicle, it will adjust your speed accordingly. The things I don't like? It is expensive to get serviced and parts are also expensive. One other thing that is a nuisance is the oil level dip stick. It is located between the front of the Engine and the radiator at the BOTTOM of the engine block. You will find it hard to see let alone reach. And if the Engine is hot, you are going to burn yourself!
Damn! You guys are good! Informative, entertaining and stylish. A pleasure to watch and it sets the bar high for used car reviews! SUBSCRIBED. Thank you. Greetings from the US.
I have a XC60 AWD with the 2.4 L diesel 2011 model with a large sunroof. Only problem I had is with the ABS wheel speed sensors and the Haldex AWD system. Personally, I would like the authorities ban large touch screen which distract drivers. . The oil filter in the Haldex needs changing which the manufacturer does not emphasise in the servicing.
My 2011 XC60 R-Design D5 is such a great car to drive, very luxurious but it's also the biggest lemon I've ever owned in my 27 years of car ownership. Honestly unless you are mechanically inclined or have deep pockets I wouldn't buy one. Problems I've had in the past 4 - 5 years of ownership. Rear diff pinion bearing failure Short circuit/faulty electrical connection to fuel pump (no inspection cover for fuel tank lid) A/C compressor solenoid failure Leaking windscreen Flickering headlights Harsh engagement from park/neutral/reverse to drive Broken engine mount
I look at this because our 2017 xc60 D4 with just 53k mls is currently at a volvo garage needing a new engine, I was on the motorway last week and suddenly without any warning it lost power and died, was told a piece of crankshaft broke off and destroyed the engine ! It has a full service history, always treated well etc etc has anyone heard of anything similar happening / or had experience of and its cause ! Which hasn't been discovered yet
@@HarperPolo I had an independent motor assessor inspected the engine and it was determined that the inlet camshafts chain sprockets bore a hole in its casing and caused very extensive damage to the bottom of engine, he determined the fault is due to a manufacturing component failure but volvo didn't budget in their stance saying the vehicle was out of warranty by 1 year even though it was within the manufacturers mileage warranty !!! so I had to go and buy engine, get it fitted all at at my own expense so to hell with volvo, but thks for asking
I own a 5 cyl diesel, Ocean Race with 210k on the clock. Nothing show any sign of aging, all in perfect condition. The consumption over about 70k km shows 15.3 l/km, incl towing a 1,5 ton camper occasionally. It does go down to about 14.5 during the winter, but climbs backup during summer. Only have/had 2 problems. Although it searches for previously connected phones, it doesn't find them, and you need to select it manually. Some idiot (not me) tried to close the boot, by hanging from the tailgate, not using the button, so 1 strut got bent. I replaced them (easily) but I can't get it to reset correctly. So it doesn't raise completely, sometimes it doesn't latch/lock, and sometimes it won't open. Then I have to leave it be, shut offf, locked for 5-10 min before it will open. Pretty annoying. My favorite design-feature is the headlights. They come out sooooooooooo easy, no tools nedded. Just pull out 2 lock"sticks" and the headlight "falls" out. Never had a car so easy to change the bulbs. Best car I ever owned, and I've had a few.
Still my favorite car. Next on my list. But the one I own now (V50) keeps running and running and running... Until all Volvos are electric I'll keep to that brand.
I'm at 245k km on my V50. 185k km on my D5 XC60. XC60 was the upgrade but kept the V50 around as it wasn't worth much on trade and in still a useful run around car.
Have had our XC60 T6 Rdesign for over 11 years now. Bought it for safety, looks and performance. Was surprised to hear of these issues as we haven’t had any, aside from perishing engine mounts which weren’t a big deal. Did have a fuel level sensor glitch once which would have been over $2k to replace as it is in the fuel tank, which requires dropping the exhaust as well to access. There are DIY vids on RU-vid (shortcuts to doing it properly), so maybe have a look under the rear seat as this DIY involves cutting the floor of your car. I’d be concerned about safety and crashworthiness if someone has done that. Was disappointed when driving the new XC60 as a loaner during annual service, they seem sluggish and the touchscreen was indeed a PITA compared to normal controls for common functions. Will look at the new Lexus RX if we replace ours.
Enjoyed your review of the XC60. I live in the US Pacific Northwest and bought a 2020 S60. Overall, I enjoy it very much. I'd be interested in a review of it from you if possible. Thanks!
I've been looking at these online as an alternative to a Subaru, and I'd rather buy a Subaru forester tbh. We have a reliable Volvo C30 and want to be a all Volvo family but ... All the Subaru's I've had no switches going wrong, no computer faults, no engine or gearbox problems and I've gone many miles in them and they were old cars. 140k in a 2004 £950 legacy that I used for two years and 20k without a fault. A forester petrol turbo for 5 years and 30k with just an exhaust sensor. They'll do snow, ice and mud no problem. They are robust.
I bought mine in 2014 brand new, it broke down on way home with a fuel pump problem, it’s only done 45,000 miles now, it’s had 2 abs sensors last year coz light came on dash. It’s had rear discs and pads, it’s comfortable secure but I don’t trust it,I wud buy Honda or Toyota if I cud afford too change it but cant
@@ReDriven I took my ‘12 XC 60 in for the recall and they fixed it without charge. Also had the transmission fluid changed and serviced but they tried to overcharge me by $90. After giving an estimate and trying to upsell me on a brake vacuum pump for $500 (which I took to my independent mechanic and he did the job for around $200) they brought the total down to a little over the original estimate. It confirmed my resolve to stay clear of dealer service shops if I can.
As a new subscriber, you nearly lost me as you went on too long,(3 1/2 mins) at the start but then you redeemed yourself. At least you didn't have that preconceived idea about Volvos. In the UK we have had a recall on all ages of Volvos for the seat belt to be checked. My Volvo is 2008 model. We had a V60 R Design but even though the performance was fantastic, the ride was far too harsh, so have a test drive over bumpy roads before you commit yourself. One last thing about the gearchange, if you want rapid gear changes, just try the Geartronic sequential gearbox, ie. gear lever over to the left of the gate. It will give you all the performance and quick-fire gear changes you will ever want.I just love it for rapid overtaking. Oh sorry Australians, you're confined to 80kph, so no rapid overtaking please!! Tony in the UK.
Interesting review. I’ve had 3 1960s Volvos all the way up to a V8 XC90. Interesting that you owned an 850R. I owned an 850 T5-R in the late 1990s and considering an S60 Polestar.
I have a newer Chinese-made one. It has been impeccable reliability wise. Other owners are finding the same. Just like Tesla, the Chinese ones are proving better made.
Thanks. Exactly the review i wanted. Saw a used xc60 for sale wanted to do a quick check on how much it's going to cost to take care of this thing. Dont want to take a chance with those water issues :(
Love your reviews!!! Especially this one as I’ve loved Volvos since I was a child and our family have owned various Volvos since the 70s I have an XC60 T4-2012 overseas- and after 250k kms it still drives like a dream! After this review, I’m convinced to buy one 2nd hand! Would love your reviews on the V60 polestar (2016) and the current XC90 please!
100k miles, 2011, fire centred around wiring at back rhs of engine bay near both batteries.knowing what U.K. insurance companies are like, I stand to lose £3000+ for 10 days ownership. Seller washing their hands of anything to do with it.
I bought a used one 2010 R design D5 , Prety solid a bit thirsty in fuell 13 lires city 9 motorwsy, the only serious problem was the secondary fuell pump stalled in motorway few time eas scarry, and fuell indicator dont show correctly
Damn my dad gave me his 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 with 200k miles on it. Only issue he has had was with the AC compressor, and a random squeak that no mechanic can fix. She runs good for me, and the main reason I was gifted it is because of how safe of a car it is. The turbo V6 on it gives you a surprising amount of passing spread. I love my car :) Edit: 321k kilometers for those anywhere but my country, also have had none of the issues you highlighted at all.
My 2015 xc60 120k miles is burning a quart of oil a month. My mechanic is telling me I should probably get rid of it. Anyone else have this issue and what did you do? Love the car otherwise We have 2016 xc90 that we live but the sunroof has been a mess to keep working.
Bought a 2013 XC60 with 100,000 miles on it and it feels like it just came off the assembly line. Absolutely beautiful car and I look for any excuse to drive it. The car practically floats over the road surface. VERY happy with my purchase.
Hi! I have a 2016 volvo xc60 t5 with 36,000 miles. I was about to trade it in for a 2022 volvo. Was about to sign and at the last second I looked at my car and thought about how much I liked my car then walked out of the dealership. I'm going to stick with my car for a while. So do I find excuses to go for drive! 👍
@Richard Tarter I've heard some minor complaints about the newer Volvos and how it's difficult to navigate that center console touch screen when you're driving. I'm sure it handles just as good, if not better, but to have to swipe through a touch screen menu to turn heat up and down, etc while driving, sounds kind of dangerous.
I bought a 2015 XC60 3.2 with 108K miles in June 2021 for $14K USD, and the only thing it's needed is brake pads, and a left front CV axle, which I replaced at home in my driveway with aftermarket parts. The axle was $62 and the brake pads were $19. It's been just about flawless, and has only needed fuel, oil changes (which I do at home), and rides through the carwash.
Wish I had been patient enough to do the CV axle myself! Just did the same one earlier this year on my ‘09 S80 T6 AWD, and it cost more than the car would sell for 😂
My mate owns one, his wife owns one and his son owns one! They’re all early to mid teen models but so far I don’t think they’ve had any issues and they’re pretty well loaded up with all the goodies. They’re nice units. 🍺🍺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I have a 2014 XC60 with 111k miles, regularly maintained. No issues at all until about 100k miles when a number of pricey problems emerged: replaced all engine and transmission mounts, replaced oil pressure pump, and replaced both CV boots. Transmission is starting to leak and lunge at every gear shift so looks like more repairs ahead. Headlights replaced because they were fogged and looked much older than it’s age. I must use Chevron gas always or else the check engine light comes on with a catalytic converter code. Interior pieces are starting to break or peel but leather seats are holding fairly well. I washed and wax the car regularly so the exterior is wearing quite well. I’d say if you’re going to buy an older Volvo make sure it has a good maintenance history and the issues I mentioned above have already been addressed.
Mine 2013 have similar problem mainly with the catalytic code and suspension problems, the strut bearing will sure fail, mine failed twice with not high milage, now is 137000km, i never replace on my other cars before and they are all over 200000km. The strut bearing part on this car really sucks. Just because of this part i think i'm gonna stay away from volvo. The blower fan also is a problem, the noise is just bad.
Damn that is a long list of faults. Sadly Volvo has had these problems for 30 years now. Reliability is just not a Volvo thing, it reflects in the way that the company has treated its work force during the last 40 years.
@@Ce0ammer To be fair to Volvo - the parts that they designed and built have been mostly reliable(personal anecdote admittedly). They did (for the past 35 years at least), stuff a bunch of crap in their cars from Citroens/Peugeots, Renaults, Fords and apparently Land Rovers(that one I didn't even know until this video lol). Not a lot of wiggle room for reliability with a company like that, so def can't expect top notch reliability. Also, I don't trust any gearbox that has any kind variation of 'tronic' in its name. Not sure why but it's like garlic to a vampire for me when I hear it. 😂 That being said, my uncle's 89 Volvo 440 was the first car anyone let me go out with, back in 2007, when I got my license and it was also the poshest car anyone in the family had at the time 😆. I mean "poshest". No features to speak of, windy windows, no AC, however just felt 10 times as solid in the interior than the renault 19 it was based on. Not even based on, I believe it was literally a 19 in a fancy Volvo suit. Still it looked solid like a rock. Just had that perceived quality to the build which was rare for 1989 cars. And the 95ish hp 1.7 renault engine was peppy to me at the time, probably cause solid as it may have looked, it still weighed under a ton that car. In combination with the boaty ride and soft plush seats, every ride was a joyride. 😄 Ahhh... miss them good ol' cars...
2009 XC60 T6 owner here. Just to add a couple of things: 1. Not all XC60s come with bluetooth and USB (not all of the pre facelift ones at least). 2. If you are buying one, check the gearbox and the AWD system (differential, haldex etc.). Every 50-60k km the oil in the gearbox and the oil and filter of the AWD have to be changed, otherwise the repair will be quite expensive... In my opinion, the car is perfect, it just needs regular maintenance, as all cars do :)
I also have a 2009 xc60 t6 love the car plenty of power and safety one thing I would note is how it's an alcoholic it drinks the juice if you just consider acceleration beyond 2000rpm you'll get 450-500km a tank I've found.
@@ReDriven I am thinking of buying on has 50000km on it ,2012 model xc60. My question is in terms of reliability vs a Nissan murano how does it compare
I bought last year a fully loaded 2012 T6 Platinum, 1 owner with fsh and around 100k kms as my daily driver in the UAE. Volvos here are very underestinated cars, hence the dirt cheap 2nd hand price tag. Most people buy either US muscle cars, or Wranglers or premium Japanese SUV's (Infinity's and so on). The car is literally the best combination for an SUV packing all up to date extras, of more expensive cars, super silent to drive and amazingly fast with that powerhouse. Only problem I had to fix was to change the expansion tank, cap and hoses of the cooling system as they were very worn out due to the fact that the car was driven under extremely high tempratures for less than a decade. Also for precaution changed the transmission oil and the transmission oil cooler that was leaking slightly. I will have the timing chain and tensioners changed once it reaches the 120k kms, just to be on the safe side. Always use original Volvo parts..i know they might be pricey but proper maintenance can keep this particular car alive for at least half a million kms.
I have a 2017 R-Design, 50k miles. Love it, can't fault it. Ride is slightly harder than the standard models, especially for the rear seat passengers, but it handles beautifully. Would only change it for a newer one.
Thank you for the review. I keep watching it hoping I will hear a different answer to the "should you buy one" question 😜. The thing is, I currently own a 2011 Volvo S60 and very happy with it. I also like the XC60 but too scared to have 2 Volvos. My mind says I must go for a brand that is known for its reliability as a second car, but the heart says; stuff that, go for XC60 🙆🏾♀️
This is crap. Who is paying you to find faults that don't exist. I have been driving for 55 years. I change my car every couple of years. My current XC60 is the best car I have ever owned.
I would not buy a Turbo Diesel car for city/commuter work, they operate much better and are more reliable if used for touring and towing. Also, like any car they require proper and timely maintenance and the use of quality lubricants and parts. I really do believe that many of the problems people have with cars these days is basic abuse of the vehicle and lack of proper maintenance, it’s costs money to keep on top but nowhere near as much as ‘neglect’! 😎
Swear jar! Had a 2011 T5 S60 for 2 years, sold it last year. Was very good. Great disciplined suspension, yet comfortable. Amazingly comfortable seats. Interior wore its age very well. Steering was hydraulic, natural feel and car was a natural through corners, even when pushed along. No reliability issues for me. Dsg trans not as well mapped to engine as it could be, plus no sport mode sadly. Engine was the first ecoboost 2L. Effective, but rather dull and no personality. True of pretty much all modern 2L turbo fours however. They are a good thing overall, and amazing cheap as a used car. not a wise purchase for first owner resale wise ...
Another problem that happens on older models is the engine fan module goes bad and the fan will run continuously even with engine off. The fix is to replace module but volvo only sells the whole fan and module unit at around $700. You can buy the module aftermarket for around $160 looks the same and works great. It’s happened to me and someone that is not paying attention might come back to a car with a dead battery.
@@obriantomlinson2776 I’m buying one tomorrow. It’s seems to be a good one. I hope I don’t have the problems he stated in the video. Got me a little nervous to buy it now.
You are missing a variant on your website - the T5 awd with 2.5l engine. That is the famous 5 cylinder engine for volvo. On xc60 it was produced on the 2014-2016 versions. Then they made t5 a 2.0l turbo and supercharged engine. The 2.5l is a beast though, I would recommend it to anyone.
There's a great video from a Volvo workshop here on youtube that goes through the P3 generation of Volvos. Their thoughts are that these are generally quite reliable compared to their euro rivals. The best engine is the 3L Turbo (T6 engine) it doesnt have many issues. Mostly PCV valve issues but it's easy to get to and you can generally find parts pretty easy. I'd also recommend staying away from the versions with trick adjustable suspension, (easy tell is suspension mode buttons at the bottom of the centre console) they're a bit more complex and will likely be expensive to fix in the future.
Depending on where you live in the world, make sure to check the bottom of these cars if you live in a place where winters are plentiful and spring/autumn is plenty wet (like in finland) I recently bought a 2012 ocean race xc60 with the d3 engine (loving it!) but it had tons of rust on the rear of the car (Bottom that is). Nothing majorly serious *yet* but if i left it as it is for another 2-5 years there would be holes in some spots of the chassi. Also had the rear rightside spring broken on 2 spots which is apparently common on the xc60s but its very easy to replace.
In Canada, I bought a 4.5 year old 2015 V60 AWD T5 with only 23,500 km on it. Just off lease. Immaculate except for alloy rim rash. Essentially the same car as the XC60. I feel I am well ahead of the game. Original cost would have been $46K Cdn vs $24K Cdn paid. Shop around, people! This is my 5th Volvo.
So in a nutshell typical euro car great to look at great to drive performs well very comfortable but if it starts getting issues it will send you broke top review as always note your residence mechanic had a Peugeot on the hoist no doubt it's up for a couple K in repairs
All 4 Cylinders petrol variants until the 2015 MY are mated with the terrible Ford Power-shift Dual Clutch Transmission. Best to purchase a post 2015 model with the 8 speed automatic, or buy one of the 6 & 5 Cylinders with the 6 speed auto.
Floating centre console is the best thing about Volvo interiors. Fell in love with them back when the C30 and S40 came out. What happened to the Peugeot on the hoist?
I have a 2013 diesel towed a 1700kg caravan across Australia in 2019 . Great car now 156k and feels and looks as good as new.Have turbo hoses failed. A direct result from towing. I also have a C70 convertible which is also a great car.
MY12 T6 R-Design with Polstar upgrade excellent car, very quick for an SUV, comfortable to drive and great choice for a family and it quite different to other spec XC60. Had mine for around 6 years now and its been great, only thing done to it was replaced the front CV shaft due to broken CV rubber boot and also the wheel sensor on the same side. Apart from that no other issues at all. Also I would recommend replacing the engine oil and filter every 5000kms rather then 15k kms it will prolong the life of your engine and you will get better fuel consumption as well. About the fuel consumption you are looking around 15-16L/100km in the city driving, mixed driving its around 11-12L/100kms and on the highway you can get around 7.5-8L/100km mind you this is from T6 R-design with Polstar tune. For other common issues which I haven't yet experienced would be the boot power lifters failing quite often, the transmission will do hard shifting after a long drive when shifting between N to D or R (I believe fluid change and ECU re-learning should resolve this issue) and also the PVC system membrane failing which is easy to replace.
We bought a 2015.5 T5 (5 cyl) Platinum XC60 new, halfway through the 2015 model year, when Volvo upgraded the XC60. They ditched the Ford-made 3.2 engine and replaced it withe the Volvo-made 5 cyl. Much nicer engine. More low-end torque, very peppy, and the Volvo 5 cyl is renowned for it's reliability and toughness. ... We've had the car for 7 yrs, and have had no problems with it at all. Only regular maintenance. Volvo only kept the 5 cyl on the XC60 through the 2016 model year when it was replaced with the 4 cyl. ...... My mother thinks it's a nicer car than her Lexus. I agree. And my mother's Lexus hasn't been as reliable as my XC60
My 2011 had backup camera issues with the blue screen and flickering along with a few issues mentioned in the video, no the less, i still love this vehicle so much and always think of getting the 2022 model.
Good review, mate. Greetings from Shah Alam, The home of Volvo in Malaysia. The global sales of this XC60 model still went strong for 10 years old SUV. Final year sales in 2017/18 surpassed the the 1st year sales in 2009. The external design of this model is evergreen for SUV & the trademark taillight is oustanding till today, hence, i own both this XC60 & V40. My easy choice, safety 1st & substance over form. Btw, same generation SUV, Lexus, BMW & Merc here in Malaysia, price much higher than Volvo minus basic advance safety features. You pay premium price for form only.
Same in the Philippines, BMW, Porsche and Audi all are poverty pack specials, none have the safety tech like adaptive cruise, lane keep assist etc. For European brands, only Volvo and Alfa sell cars here with those features. I guess they think the owners sit in the back seat only.
I have a 2010 with 183,000miles. Starting at 5:46 you begin to explain the slow death of my car. I've had the sunroof leak which I let go for too long. It was actually the C pillar with me. My windshield also leaks on the top. It took out the City Safety but I live with it. Then the blower fan went so now no heat or AC. But I can't even start to tear apart the dash and get in there because you need to remove the passenger seat to do the job and mine no longer adjusts so I need to fix that first. Love this car though.
I think that might be true of pretty much any similar car in that price range, simply because technology improves over time. Can’t really compare a pretty new XC to whatever you drove 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago.
The Volvo smell is due to the materials used. Volvo interiors are tested for allergy-inducing and harmful substances so that the occupants are as comfortable as possible.
A family member of mine bought a 2012 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD 3 years ago and a year ago had an issue where it couldn’t go more than 20 km/h and was giggling unexpectedly and braked and unbraced repeatedly. This was with only 62000km. We did take it to a mechanic and checked the brakes and traction control system and couldn’t find anything so it was probably a technical issue. Apart from that it hasn’t had any major issues apart from replacing the windshield and the headlights going yellow on top.
We own two XC60s, a 2015 T6 and a 2017 T5 (4 cylinder). Seats are very comfortable but the door arm rests are very hard. Info systems are not very good. Sometimes it hangs. Apps are buggy. Just glad Volvo doesn’t make PCs. Interior on the 15 with 82k miles is holding up but the metallic exterior window trim is fading badly.
I had a 2013 XC60 Platinum and had it for 82,000 miles until I went through a divorce. It proved to be a very reliable vehicle, and the only issue I ever had with it was a sunroof switch that went out on it twice, once at about 40,000 miles and again at 63,000 miles, for whatever reason. Other than that, oil changes, tires and recommended maintenance were all I did to it. I bought it as a CPO with 4500 miles, initially, as a loaner vehicle. I'd like to purchase another one but haven't found the right deal yet in this crazy market.
Thanks for the great review! I have a 2011 XC60 D5 that's been great for many years, and now up to over 210,000 km. The five-cylinder diesel engine has so much torque- overtakes just about everyone going uphill, and yet fairly eco-friendly with 6-7 litres per 100kms. reliability has been fine- I'm a mechanical hypochondriac so it needs to be! Only problems were the air cond compressor dying shortly after the warranty expired ($2k) and now an intermittent belt squeak- yet to be resolved. with such long service intervals, its been less expensive to run than our other car, which is a subaru forester. Very tempted to trade the D5 in for the new plug in hybrid model...
Love my 2014 xc60 base model. At 95000 miles ..thinking of upgrading but no rush! Only maintenance, good gas mileage and a few sensor issues. I want to do the sensible thing and go with Lexus or Acura but should I really? Love it
I have the same 3.2 engine with 85,000 and its never been to the shop except for oil change. Lexus dash layout is not nice and clean like the 2014 XC60 and it's doors are so light. It's not as safe as Volvo. I even drove a 2017 ML350 and still Volvo drove better and was more roomy.
Volvo cars are beautiful and luxurious. I would buy one if not for two factors: (1) Volvo is owned by a Chinese company (Geely Holdings); and (2) Volvo restricts it's top speed to 113 mph. I will not spend 50K + on a car with zero speed reserve when passing on a mountainous two-lane. In 2021 I expect any 50K car to reach 150 mph.
Bought a 2013 XC60 T5 Luxury about 9 months ago. It has 67,000 kms. I FSH and it passed a pre purchase inspection with flying colours. Drives like new. My service guy insists I only use 98 RON fuel as he said this is the most common issue as using anything less will give problems.
@@m721992 It drove very nicely - supremely comfortable and was a great tourer. But! I took it in for its first service with me to some well respected Volvo people. The conversation went like this: 'so how does it go? It drives very well. How does it shift gears - smoothly? Yes, gearbox seems okay. And you've run it on only 98 RON fuel? Yes, only 98. Good, keep it for another month or two and sell it, this model is very problematic'. It was that particular motor and gearbox it apears. i took his advice and sold it not long after the service. Shame but the service manager was very adamant. He took me out the back to their back yard and showed me several Volvo sedans of the same vintage: 'see these cars - we buy them cheap for the motor and gearbox to keep XC60's on the road'. That was enough for me.
