Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2016 Volvo XC60 2.4 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Jerky upshifts, a pause before drive engages, revs rising without matching acceleration, or a gearbox warning after the car is fully warm.
Start from cold, drive gently through town, then continue until fully warm and include a steady 50-70 mph stretch.
£1,200
Soot or engine warnings, poor performance, frequent fan running after shutdown, rising fuel use, or reduced power on hills.
Drive until warm, then accelerate steadily through the mid-range and let it idle for a minute after stopping.
£700
Musty smell, misted windows, damp headlining, wet footwells, water in the boot well, or random electrical faults after heavy rain.
Use the ventilation, then drive normally and pay attention to cabin smell and window misting after the car has been closed up.
£400
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2016 Volvo XC60 2.4 Diesel Automatic, 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