Average Reliability

2021 Volvo XC60 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (SPA) ยท 2.0L Drive-E B5 AWD mild hybrid 247hp / 2.0L Drive-E T6 AWD 316hp / 2.0L T8 Twin Engine PHEV AWD 400hp ยท $34,000 - $52,000

Known Issues โ€” 2021 Volvo XC60

MODERATE

T6 turbo oil return line seeping

MODERATE

T8 PHEV battery capacity reduction

MODERATE

Sensus infotainment freeze

MINOR

48V mild hybrid system calibration faults

MINOR

Pilot Assist lane centering over-correction

MINOR

Sunroof wind buffeting at highway speeds

What to Inspect

  • Check T6 turbo area for oil seepage
  • On T8 โ€” test EV range
  • Test Sensus infotainment for crashes
  • Check 48V mild hybrid for fault codes
  • Test Pilot Assist on highway
  • Test sunroof for wind buffeting

Expected Maintenance Costs

Service Interval Cost
Oil change (synthetic) every 10,000 miles $120-$160
Spark plugs every 45,000 miles $200-$320
Brake fluid flush every 2 years $100-$150
Transmission fluid service every 50,000 miles $250-$380
Coolant flush every 50,000 miles $150-$220
T8 PHEV battery inspection every 40,000 miles $150-$300

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