Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2010–2018 Volvo V60. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Engine warning light, reduced power, hesitant acceleration, or limp mode after repeated short trips.
Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate gently and then more firmly once warm.
£1,300
May have no obvious symptoms before failure, though some cars show burning smells, warning lights, or poor running.
Use the VIN to confirm recall completion.
£1,200
Steering may suddenly feel much heavier if assistance drops out, sometimes with warning messages.
Drive at low speed and make several normal turns after the car has fully started and all warning lights have cleared.
£250
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2010–2018 Volvo V60, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually