Volvo XC60 buyers guide Gen 1 (2009-2017) Avoid buying a broken Volvo XC60 (Cheap D4 3.2 D5 T5 T6)

Volvo XC60 2009-2017 Buyers guide review for 2.0T, 2.5T, 2.9 T6, 2.0 D3 2.0 D4, 2.4 D5, 3.2 Si6 6-Cylinder. Avoid buying the cheapest broken Volvo XC60 with a lot of problems and find a reliable used Volvo XC60 that can go off-road and on-road without breaking the bank and with the best engine. Avoid the mistake of buying a cheap automatic Volvo XC60 with common faults as a project and attempting to fix it. This buyer's guide covers the 1st generation used Volvo XC60 from 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 including facelifts and refresh models in all trims from S to Executive, and R-Design, as well as the Sport and SE Nav models. Owners and buyers looking for a guide on what to look out for may find our guide useful and if you are considering first generation Volvo XC60 or a competitor like a Range Rover Sport or BMW X3 of the same age then don't forget to check out our other videos. The D5 engine will be popular with European buyers but the 3.2 and T6 2.9 will also have markets that have high demand, especially the USA.
The common problems discussed in our buyer's guide to the XC60 include wheel arch rust and repair, Haldex issues, and rear springs and trailing arms. Recall malfunction on Volvo XC60 are listed in our guide for further information on the good and bad years to buy.
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[@pieterbarkhuizen8960]

2010 xc 60 Volvo is one of the best cars EVER made. At 183k miles mine is not yet run in! Reminds me of the 122 s Amazon and p544., and B18's. Totally awesome cars!

[@the_dovla]

Here is a proud owner of the XC60 2.4 D5 AWD 205hp Rdesign. Very beautiful and reliable car. Love it!

[@oris247]

really nice to hear- Im thinking of getting a ten year old one to mooch about in with occasional long trips- I presume you recommend? I need something with character but some smoothness. I like a characterful engine.

[@smiIingman]

About to purchase a 2012 xc60 d3 awd ocean race version in absolutely flawless condition despite it having 350tkm on the clock. Super stoked

[@the_dovla]

@@smiIingman enjoy it bro

[@the_dovla]

@@oris247 go for it dude. Volvo offers two engines in that models - 2.4 and 2.0 (I'm talking about diesels), both are 5 inline cylinders and they are awesome but I prefer stronger versions.

[@wenz9099]

Proud owner of a Volvo V50 D5 2007 model 220 000km still drives like a dream...i love my car on long trips and very reliable for the age

[@davewhittleston2963]

Just got a 2016 r-design nav-lux 2.4 D5. Not got all the bells and whistles, but plenty there. Great nic, full Volvo service history, 60k miles. I’ve booked it in for a cambelt service (£1079, ouch). Hoping to look after it and keep for a number of years. Great car 👍

[@jazzmandan7056]

Well done! 2010 XC60 owner 🇨🇦. Solid vehicle, a real tank but not perfect. Had issues with the sunroof. Known issue, Volvo was pursued in US (North America for this) to no avail. Cost me about 2000$ to repair 🤨. Heated mirrors burned out as did the brittle wiring to them. My 2003 Honda Odyssey both heated mirrors still functional. For a ‘Nordic’ vehicle this is a HUGE fail in my books. Suspension (notably coil springs) back and front are somewhat sub-par. I don’t off road but have had vehicles whose suspension has lasted much longer. Perhaps issue was the shocks.. Suspension overall; 🫤 Handling is good however. T6 R design 20 inch wheels but $$$$$$$ for replacement tires. Using 17 rims for winter use, much smoother ride with higher sidewalls and less expensive for tires. I feel every crack in the road with my 20’s. Parts can be expensive, but the service has been very good (it has to be!! 😉) Shop around for parts. I do most of my maintenance but I know when I’m beat and have a garage do the work. Bigger oil pan on the T6 because of the turbo charger so oil changes are $$$$$.. which is why I do them myself. I save about half on a 150$ oil change..Cheers! ✈️

[@ralphharrison6622]

i just bought a 2013 xc60, and havent been able to give a proper review yet, due to the condition of it. (i posted a video series titled "volvo project) so far, i love it, very clean design, plenty of room, and the engine seems strong, considering its clocking 201k miles on the odometer. great video review, im actually glad i watched this!

[@kenjones102]

I can confirm the wheel arch rusting on the 2012 model (3.0 liter inline 6 turbo), specifically on the fenders. Had one replaced and will do the other as it has started to rust.

[@mikeirwin8142]

I have a D5 2012 model year and the problems been, split intercooler pipe and rear Valdez unit. However, the most serious that occurred last month was total brake failure! Luckily the car was parked and when I went to start it I was met with a myriad of warning lights. It would appear that the master cylinder seals had failed allowing the servo to injest the brake fluid. Parts took four weeks to arrive and the repair has taken over six weeks as the Volvo dealer has struggled to rectify excessive pedal travel.

[@rodneywooten2802]

Recently purchased a 2016 Platinum T6 Drive-E AWD with 45k from a one owner. This is my first Volvo as I have mostly dealt with BMW, Mercedes, and some US models. We are excited and believed we got a good price and product as of now. I did not want to over invest so when I found this I felt it was a good start. I will keep you updated. I did by a 5yr 60k extended warranty from dealer which has worked well for me with my BMWs. We will see on that too.

[@rakanishu531]

Incredibly detailed and comprehensive buyers guide. Loved it. Keep this work !

[@powerswearingfluids]

Now this is a proper buyers guide. Whow thanks

[@themilesdriven]

We really appreciate comments like this. Thanks 😁

[@russstewart1800]

I own a 2015 T6, brother-in-law has a 2016 T5, and my wife has a 2017 T5 along with her 2010 C70!

[@perovk]

thank you for this excellent indepth buyers guide!

[@themilesdriven]

Comments like this are really appreciated, we're glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@a.modestproposal2038]

2010 T6 150k miles and just keeps going. It has needed a LOT of midlife maintenance (replace engine mounts, rusted out fenders, acc belt/pulleys, cat pipe, prop shaft, all fluids). But I was able to DIY everything for less than US$3000 and expect it to last another 100k miles. Most durable and reliable vehicle I ever owned.

[@ralphharrison6622]

i just bought a 2013 xc60 with 201k miles for only 1k dollars. it does need work, but after reading your comment, im confident that this was a good purchase.

[@Jack671975]

Love my 2009 XC60 T6. Also can go off road and do river crossing up to the top of the wheel arch with no water entering the cabin.

[@ProductofNZ]

Awesome 🙏

[@williambosworth4232]

Bought my D4 diesel in 2014 brand new!! Broke down on way home, supply too fuel pump had come off they said, it’s only covered 45,000 miles too date 2024, last year the ABS light came on, had too have new n/s abs sensor, 2 months later Abs light again, was told os sensor had failed , mechanic at Volvo said if it happens again change wheel bearing at a cost of £515, also had various warning lights appeared on dash board, had too have extensive software upgrades, I wud change it for a Honda or Toyota if I cud afford it honestly.

[@shiftyshamsk]

Have an XC60 and it's got a drive train shunt when it's really warm after an hours drive. The car drifts back when I lift the brake and then as I apply the accelerator it bangs through the car with a massive thud.

[@saran8469]

2010 XC60 centre display( navigation display) is not working. It stops at press enter/ exit. Even after pressing start it does nothing. Please help

[@julianporter5]

No mention of D3 5 cylinder in UK?

[@user-fs2yd3ky4t]

Is a 3.2 2010 xc60 with 115k miles a good purchase ??

[@adriangomez3922]

XC60 D4 2013 here!

[@madalinnicolae5594]

Any issues so far? Some hints would be helpful

[@adriangomez3922]

​@@madalinnicolae5594 I changed front suspension because one was damaged, but nothing else. This was on 2023, so with 10 years.

[@nino3068]

2017 d4 or d5 engine?

[@ar12.]

Don’t bloody expensive especially in the older ones I have a 2009 t6 looks it’s a quick car but in over a year with 180k km now it has a starting issue and the gearbox is abit jerky in sport and overall fixing it is expensive 3k in 13k km serpentine belt control arms engine mounts and more.

[@vladavasiljev]

Change the oil if you have AT. You should do it 3 times till 180k.

[@fredflintstone2077]

Volvo own 2.0 diesel 4 cylinder has been around a few years now and has good power rating and very good fuel consumption but you don't mention it. There is also a D4 2.4 AWD version contrary to what you said..

[@themilesdriven]

D4 specification for the 2.4 is listed at 11:15 we also mention the 2.0 version at the same time 👍

[@fredflintstone2077]

@@themilesdriven The video mentions the 2.0L 5 cylinder. I'm talking about the current engine. Volvo's own design (not Ford) 2.0L 4 cylinder 190bhp engine that has been in use for a long while now.

[@fredflintstone2077]

@@themilesdriven You also state that the 2.4 is badged D5 or D5 AWD and the 2.0 is badged D3 or D4. This is also not the case. There are many 2.4 AWD 5 cylinder models badged D4. We have one.

[@themilesdriven]

Yes we don’t mention engines that are not available in a vehicle we are doing a buyers guide for, but understand now that you are referring to a newer motor, we talk about the newer engine in our mk2 xc90 buyers guide 👍

[@themilesdriven]

Thanks for pointing out that we didn’t list the D4 in 2.4, you’re right. We are not saying it can’t be bought, we just didn’t list it in this guide as it is not available in all markets. As with many Volvo’s not all specifications are available in all countries, so we try to list as many as possible that are common across the world 👍

[@charlespeoples9860]

Does the Volvo require premium fuel?

[@colinbazzano]

typically, yes. however, I cannot say that’s true across all models/trim

[@fredflintstone2077]

I love buying broken Volvos cheap, especially XC60. So, you all refuse to buy them like this guy says and they will be even cheaper for me!!!!

[@themilesdriven]

We advise the Si6 model or 2.4 diesel at the end of the video due to their fantastic reliability 👍

[@fredflintstone2077]

@@themilesdriven I've never bought an Si6 but will buy any D5 that has a fault and is sensible price. The newer 2.0lL VEA DEA Volvo engined vehicle too but more choosy with them as they are far more expensive to fix at present. D5 cam rockers around £100 The new 2.0L rockers are around £1k and you get less of them too!. That is just one example.

[@themilesdriven]

Great bit of information on parts cost between the engines, certainly makes the 2.4 a good buy if keeping for the long term

[@keypoint1293]

I had a T5 S60 what a piece of junk, build quality terrible.

[@Jack671975]

My 2009 XC60 T6 is a 3.2 turbo. Would mine use the Si6 engine with a turbo?

[@themilesdriven]

Normally the 3.0 Si6 is turbocharged and the 3.2 Si6 is naturally aspirated. is your engine coded B6304T2? 👍

[@stevenchaula2041]

I have xc60 2.0 t5, running fine but transmission issues are the ones can make cry 😂, most owners in my country face transmission problems

[@mitchellhedden1978]

@@stevenchaula2041 Which country?