Below Average Reliability

2020 Volvo XC60 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (SPA) · 2.0L Drive-E T5 AWD 247hp / 2.0L Drive-E T6 AWD 316hp / 2.0L T8 Twin Engine PHEV AWD 400hp · $30,000 - $47,000

Known Issues — 2020 Volvo XC60

CRITICAL

T6 turbo oil return line seeping

CRITICAL

T8 PHEV battery degradation

MODERATE

Sensus infotainment freeze

MODERATE

Sunroof drainage tube blockage

MINOR

Wireless CarPlay connectivity drops

MINOR

Rearview camera lens fogging in cold weather

What to Inspect

  • Check T6 turbo return line for oil seepage
  • On T8 — test EV range and DC fast charging capability
  • Test Sensus infotainment for freezing
  • Inspect sunroof drainage
  • Test wireless CarPlay connectivity
  • Verify rearview camera clarity in cold

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil change (synthetic)every 10,000 miles$120-$160
Spark plugsevery 45,000 miles$200-$320
Brake fluid flushevery 2 years$100-$150
Transmission fluid serviceevery 50,000 miles$250-$380
Coolant flushevery 50,000 miles$150-$220
T8 PHEV battery inspectionevery 40,000 miles$150-$300

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