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Volvo XC60 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo XC60, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2008 onwards
- Symptoms
- First XC60: rear lights and indicators, oil leaks that grow with age, axle springs, failing Haldex clutch, jerky dual-clutch gearbox, central locking and batteries; risk of engine damage on the 205 hp diesel. Second XC60: front lights and oil leaks.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD’s 2026 TÜV report, rust is no issue and the current XC60 scores well.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryVolvo C30 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo C30, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2006–2013
- Symptoms
- Driveshafts, rear axle bushes, gear-shift gate and the diesels’ particulate filter.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, many cars are in poor condition; these parts fail often.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryVolvo V40 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo V40, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2012–2019
- Symptoms
- Springs and dampers wearing out (springs breaking even on young cars) and batteries failing more than expected.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, the suspension wears quickly because of the car’s weight; there were also recalls, including for deforming intake manifolds.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryVolvo S60 / V60 (2010–2018) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo S60 / V60 (2010–2018), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2018
- Symptoms
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), brake wear, assistance-system and air-conditioning faults, and suspension and axles at inspection.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, these are the points to watch on this S60/V60.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryVolvo S60 / V60 (2018 onwards) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo S60 / V60 (2018 onwards), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2018 onwards
- Symptoms
- The Sensus infotainment (up to mid-2022), some engine and gearbox oil leaks, and driveshafts worn more than average.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, the V60 otherwise ages well.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryVolvo V70 / XC70 (2007–2016) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo V70 / XC70 (2007–2016), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2007–2016
- Symptoms
- Worn steering and brakes, faulty automatic gearboxes, air-conditioning compressors and EGR valves.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, these are the last V70’s typical faults.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryVolvo S90 / V90 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo S90 / V90, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2016 onwards
- Symptoms
- The electronics sometimes cause problems; the chassis is only average.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryVolvo XC40 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo XC40, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2017 onwards
- Symptoms
- AdBlue management on the diesels, some quality defects and fiddly infotainment; recalls for the seat-back locks, emergency-call software, brake hydraulics and high-voltage cut-outs.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
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View full entryThe plug-in hybrid battery stops charging because of the on-board charger (XC90 T8)Electrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- On-board charger: Volvo XC90 (II) T8 plug-in hybrid
- Period mentioned
- 2015 onwards
- Symptoms
- When plugged in, the high-voltage battery does not charge.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, when the hybrid battery stops charging, the on-board charger is often to blame.
- Check for the garage
- Try another cable and charging point; at the garage, read the faults and check the on-board charger before the battery.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryVolvo XC90 (2015 onwards) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo XC90 (2015 onwards), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2015 onwards
- Symptoms
- Turbo from about 150,000 km, oil leaks (sometimes large), air suspension compressor, the T8’s on-board charger and infotainment faults.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD; software updates sometimes fix the infotainment.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryVolvo XC90 (2002–2014) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Volvo XC90 (2002–2014), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2014
- Symptoms
- The D5 turbo (mainly when remapped, but also on 7% of untouched cars; sometimes before 100,000 km) and the front suspension ball joints, which suffer from the weight; the diesel’s timing belt must be changed on time.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD, driving style and maintenance matter more than mileage; the T5 and T6 petrol engines depend on them too.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.