EGR valve / cooler
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–900
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Volvo XC60 I
2008–2017 · Volvo XC60 1
3
engines covered
9
known faults
72,707
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
41
official recalls
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The Volvo XC60 I was built from 2008 to 2017.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Oil consumption (2016–2018): it usually appears at 80,000–160,000 km and costs €0–4,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (8.4 %), suspension (6.6 %), tyres and wheels (5.8 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering. It fails less often than average on: brakes, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) | Diesel | Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA A5/B5 / C2 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo | 0W-20 / 0W-30 · Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| T4 / T5 (VEA petrol) | Petrol | Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo | 0W-20 · Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)
Crankcase breather (oil trap) clogging
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil leaks from seals, crankcase pressure
Fix: Replace oil trap / breather
€150–400
Turbo actuator
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–800
D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel)
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
T4 / T5 (VEA petrol)
Oil consumption (2016–2018)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Low oil warning
Fix: Dealer consumption test; piston rings
€0–4,000
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Geartronic (Aisin / GM)
Aisin TF-80SC harsh shifts / valve body
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh 2–3 / 3–4 shifts, flare
Fix: Fluid flush; valve body
€300–1,500
PowerShift MPS6 (wet, Getrag)
MPS6 fluid & clutch wear
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough shifts when the fluid is old
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km
€200–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 72,707 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.9 % | 3.8 % | 4.3 % | 4.9 % | 5.7 % | 6.1 % |
| Suspension | 1.5 % | 3.5 % | 6.6 % | 8.6 % | 11.0 % | 12.7 % |
| Steering | 0.6 % | 1.8 % | 2.6 % | 2.5 % | 2.6 % | 3.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.9 % | 4.6 % | 5.8 % | 6.5 % | 7.0 % | 7.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.1 % | 5.4 % | 8.4 % | 11.0 % | 14.0 % | 17.1 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 0.4 % | 0.7 % | 1.4 % | 2.3 % | 3.8 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.5 % | 0.9 % | 1.4 % | 2.0 % | 2.6 % | 2.6 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 166 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (41). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Visibility Front wiper arm securing nuts may be incorrectly tightened25/08/2020 · R/2020/246
- Engine / loss of power There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components16/07/2020 · R/2020/210
- Engine / loss of power There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system08/07/2020 · R/2020/205
- Seat belt Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point01/07/2020 · R/2020/192
- Fire risk The engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform07/10/2019 · R/2019/180
- Doors / locks / lids The tailgate lifting arms may freeze25/01/2019 · R/2019/023
- Fuel system Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose04/01/2019 · R/2018/377
- Electronics / software Possible software issue in the vehicle connectivity module (vcm)12/11/2018 · R/2018/314
The other recalls (33) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Volvo XC40 2017–Volvo XC60 II 2017–Volvo XC90 I 2002–2014Volvo XC90 II 2014–Volvo XC70 II 2007–2016
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026