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

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014–2017 Volvo XC60 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 valve and cooler soot clogging

Engine warning light, hesitant response, uneven idle, or reduced willingness to pull cleanly.

How to check

Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate gently through the lower gears once warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£889

2High Likelihood

DPF regeneration and oil dilution problems

DPF or engine warning light, cooling fan running on, high idle, engine continuing to run after switch-off, or oil level rising between services.

How to check

Drive until warm, then stop and switch off normally.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

3High Likelihood

Front/rear springs and dampers wearing out

Knocks over bumps, bouncy ride, uneven stance, or vague body control on rough roads.

How to check

Drive over a few small bumps and uneven surfaces at town speed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£499

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 Manual

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 Manual, 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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