2020 Volvo S60 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Known Issues — 2020 Volvo S60
CRITICAL
T6 turbo oil return line seeping
CRITICAL
T8 PHEV battery degradation
MODERATE
Sensus infotainment freeze
MODERATE
Sunroof water leak
MINOR
BLIS blind spot monitor false alerts
MINOR
Steering wheel heater intermittent failure
What to Inspect
- Check T6 turbo return line for oil seepage
- On T8 — test EV range and charge capacity
- Test Sensus infotainment for crashes
- Inspect sunroof drainage
- Test BLIS blind spot monitor on highway
- Test heated steering wheel function
Expected Maintenance Costs
| Service | Interval | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | every 10,000 miles | $110-$150 |
| Spark plugs | every 45,000 miles | $200-$300 |
| Transmission fluid service | every 50,000 miles | $230-$360 |
| Brake fluid flush | every 2 years | $100-$150 |
| Coolant flush | every 50,000 miles | $130-$200 |
| T8 PHEV battery inspection | every 40,000 miles | $150-$300 |
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