Should I buy a 2014–2017 Volvo XC60 2.0 Diesel Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2017 Volvo XC60 2.0 Diesel Automatic. 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 carbon blockage

Engine light, hesitant pull-away, low-rev stutter or occasional restricted-performance warning.

How to check

Start from cold, let it idle, then drive gently at low revs through town speeds.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

2Moderate Likelihood

DPF regeneration oil dilution

Oil level rising unexpectedly, overfilled-oil warning, cooling fan running after switch-off or the engine staying busy after short trips.

How to check

Look for these signs: Oil level rising unexpectedly, overfilled-oil warning, cooling fan running after switch-off or the engine staying busy after short trips.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

3High Likelihood

Front suspension bush wear

Knock over small bumps, vague steering feel, uneven tyre wear or a slight wander on poor roads.

How to check

Drive over a few small bumps and then hold a steady line on a typical uneven road.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 7.6% (477 failed / 6,316 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.3% (4,885 failed / 43,169 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 14.3% (8,044 failed / 56,067 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 17.5% (8,583 failed / 48,970 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 19.8% (6,836 failed / 34,511 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 21.2% (4,259 failed / 20,066 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 23.2% (2,370 failed / 10,231 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 24.1% (1,134 failed / 4,698 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 23.9% (479 failed / 2,008 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 23.9% (171 failed / 714 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014–2017 Volvo XC60 2.0 Diesel Automatic

Volvo XC60 buying questions

Is a 2014–2017 Volvo XC60 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014–2017 Volvo XC60 2.0 Diesel Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Volvo XC60 (2014–2017)?

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 XC60?

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.

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