Should I buy a 2015–2018 Volvo V60 2.0 Diesel Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2015–2018 Volvo V60 2.0 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

EGR cooler and valve blockage/failure

Engine warning light, reduced power, hesitant acceleration, or limp mode after repeated short trips.

How to check

Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate gently and then more firmly once warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,300

2Moderate Likelihood

Plastic inlet manifold heat damage

May have no obvious symptoms before failure, though some cars show burning smells, warning lights, or poor running.

How to check

Use the VIN to confirm recall completion.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

3Moderate Likelihood

Power steering software recall risk

Steering may suddenly feel much heavier if assistance drops out, sometimes with warning messages.

How to check

Drive at low speed and make several normal turns after the car has fully started and all warning lights have cleared.

Estimated Repair Cost

£250

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 6.8% (183 failed / 2,708 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.8% (1,828 failed / 15,537 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 14.4% (2,777 failed / 19,265 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 16.5% (2,709 failed / 16,461 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 18.4% (2,230 failed / 12,123 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 20.5% (1,617 failed / 7,904 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 21.6% (951 failed / 4,403 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 21.3% (474 failed / 2,223 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 23.7% (240 failed / 1,013 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 25.4% (105 failed / 413 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2015–2018 Volvo V60 2.0 Diesel Manual

Volvo V60 buying questions

Is a 2015–2018 Volvo V60 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2015–2018 Volvo V60 2.0 Diesel Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Volvo V60 (2015–2018)?

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.

What should I check before buying a Volvo V60?

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.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

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