Below Average Reliability

2020 Volvo V60 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (SPA) · 2.0L Drive-E T5 FWD 250hp / 2.0L Drive-E T6 AWD 316hp / 2.0L T8 Twin Engine PHEV AWD 400hp · $28,000 - $46,000

Known Issues — 2020 Volvo V60

CRITICAL

T6 turbo oil return line seeping

CRITICAL

T8 PHEV battery degradation

MODERATE

Sensus infotainment freeze

MODERATE

Sunroof drainage tube blockage

MINOR

Power tailgate rattling over rough roads

MINOR

Rear air suspension compressor failure on Cross Country

What to Inspect

  • Check T6 turbo return line for seepage
  • On T8 — test EV range and charge capacity
  • Test Sensus infotainment for crashes
  • Inspect sunroof drainage
  • Test power tailgate over rough road
  • On Cross Country — test rear air suspension

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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