EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Volvo XC60 II
2017–now · Volvo XC60 2
2
engines covered
3
known faults
55,169
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
15
official recalls
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The Volvo XC60 II has been built since 2017.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 3 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 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: tyres and wheels (5.5 %), lights, wipers and visibility (3.5 %), brakes (3.2 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel)
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
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
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel) 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 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| 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: 55,169 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.2 % | 3.2 % | 4.1 % | 4.1 % | 2.7 % |
| Suspension | 0.1 % | 0.7 % | 2.5 % | 3.9 % | 4.1 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.4 % | 1.1 % | 1.3 % | 1.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.3 % | 5.5 % | 6.0 % | 7.0 % | 4.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 2.5 % | 3.5 % | 5.5 % | 8.3 % | 8.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.7 % | 1.0 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.3 % | 0.5 % | 1.1 % | 1.9 % | 3.2 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (15). 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.
- Brakes / ABS / ESP BCM2 SW – Safety Notice23/06/2025 · R/2025/211
- Fire risk SPA1 Cell Modules24/03/2025 · R/2025/117
- Brakes / ABS / ESP BCM2 – Push Road05/11/2024 · R/2024/446
- Seat belt Seat and Seat Belt Torque11/03/2024 · R/2024/124
- Brakes / ABS / ESP There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.24/01/2023 · R/2023/025
- Engine / loss of power A software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine27/10/2022 · R/2022/313
- High voltage / charging Thrust bearing in turbo charger might not be robust enough18/10/2021 · R/2021/360
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system18/09/2021 · R/2021/331
The other recalls (7) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Volvo XC40 2017–Volvo XC60 I 2008–2017Volvo 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