Should you buy a used Volvo S60 2000 - 2009? Pros and cons, maintenance costs and common problems of the Volvo S60 1. Transmission problems Engine reliability
I bought a 2003 Volvo S60 in May of 2003. The absolute BEST car I have ever owned. I put over 346,000 miles on it thus far and the engine still purrs, the transmission shifts without 'help', the AC still works perfectly and the Catalytic convertor still passes emissions standards. The only unexpected repair was a wiper motor and fan blower motor. The rest is maintenance; tires, brakes, ball joints, struts, engine mounts, timing belt, etc. -- all wear items. I do all my own work including mount and balance tires. I recently bought a 2006 S60 AWD- I'll be the 3rd owner of this vehicle. This 2006 seems to be really nice and well cared for- ride beautifully. I'll use the 'newer' 2006 on occasion as I know I'll need a 'backup' car while I start doing more preventative maintenance on the 2003. BTW- ZERO body rot / rust on both these vehicles. Drive safe everybody.
I love this car i have the s60 2003 t5 at 230km but in the last 4 months iv had to replace the fuel pump valve, the crank sensor wire under the car, the pnp switch, the radiator, the alternator and now the throttle body is giving me issues...what is going on? how is everyone else here having a good time?
I have 2002 s60 T5 had it 17 years and wont part with it, I fix everything myself and parts in the uk here are cheap enough. Most things that break on this car are easily repaired by yourself easy to work on TH-cam has some great vids to help with most things .If your looking into buying one just like with any other car check it over make sure its been cared for mines 20 years old this year and still looks brand new
Just bought my self a 2004 (04) s60 2L turbo petrol as my second car, drinks a decent ammount but i love it especially when you unleash the 180bhp haha Feels like a rocket ship compare to my old 1.2 corsa
Had my S60 T5 2003 model for 5 years and is the most reliable car have ever owned. Very fast and comfortable. Will not replace it with any bland Japanese car
The most reliable car I've ever had engine-wise. Mine has zero rust. Parts are very expensive though. Things I had to repair in 7 years: Turbo blown (found cheap one from the car grave), replaced rubber turbo hose 2x,Instrument Cluster needed soldering repairs, Alarm is not working, had to replace pulleys. But I guess, it's normal for a 2003 car that I've driven for 7 years and 360.000 km.
346,000+ MILES on my 2003 S60. Engine runs smooth, transmission shifts when it's supposed too. slight rust near rear window - AC still works and NEVER any downtime with this car other than normal wear & tear. I do my own maint; timing belt, tuneups, brakes, etc. Did have an issue with wiper motor and heater fan motor. Simple and inexpensive fixes (thank you ebay). Good luck everybody- drive safe. Oh- I DID have an issue with instrument cluster @120K; that sucked and Volvo was zero help even though it was indeed, manufacturer defect with 2001-2003 S60s. That cost me $300 and I wasn't happy. STILL- the best and most reliable car I've ever owned.
2004 S60. I. broke remote key shell when starting vehicle. Lost the transponder in the process. Fixed by Volvo dealer with free towing. Great car that still runs well with minor issues.
Ultimately the best car I've ever had. The most comfortable, reliable, the best build quality ever, superb audio, equipment and still has a unique style. New cars are funny with a bunch of cheap tablets everywhere, poor engines and bad seats.
I have an 2002 mod 2.0 T AUT gone just 235000 km,very good and great car!! The engine is superb and no big problems at all!! Never change a winning team.
I love this car i have the s60 2003 t5 at 230km but in the last 4 months iv had to replace the fuel pump valve, the crank sensor wire under the car, the pnp switch, the radiator, the alternator and now the throttle body is giving me issues...what is going on? how is everyone else here having a good time?
It all goes out eventually, I have an 03 s80 I bought in November it’s almost at 200,000 and I had to buy a new catalytic converter right off the bat and my heater core just went out last week. Not cheap but once fixed they’re ready to go for another 100,000 or so miles.
I have a 2000 volvo s60 and It's fast so dad bought this car and is was 2.4 Diesel so it can go up to 160 mph and It doesn't make this car any more and it can beat slow car And everyone don't drive this car and it stop .
Trottlebody, on the 2.4 pertol versions go bad. The intrument cluster. The lock for starting the car is a problem. Power steering has some problems. C.v axels go bad. Boot joints go bad. And remember. It is stil a expensive car to run. Parts are expensive. And it realy not an economic car to drive. Dont get me rong. I love my S60. Its a great driving car
i owned a 2006 volvo s60 2.5T for 6 years ago best car i ever own never had a problem whit that volvo. 3 years later i bought 2012 mercedes w204 c180 most boring car i ever owned no power at all 156hk 1.8L i sold that mercedes 5 months ago and going now to maybe buy another s60 2.5T 2005 Summum Package .
My s60 2001 2.4 d5 went about 300k km Till now. Had only problem with clutch and flywheel at about 200k km. But that was causwd by the pre owner (he drove like a maniac in a city). I went 100k in 5yrs with only that 2 problems. Bst car ever built. And it has a big soul, not like VW concern cars. Ok i forgot 1 Thing that also broke.. intercooler at about 270k km.
@@iz.FullSend Car drives great but is expensive to repair. I have a 2005. Antilock braking system costs $4500 to replace. Everything is expensive to fix. Transmission just went out at 111k. Replaced it with a used one for $2300.
@@danbev9313 😭 damn! So it sounds like these cars inevitably end up as CATs Insurance write offs.. How often would you need to repair things on this vehicle? If you don't mind my asking
@@iz.FullSend I bought my 2005 5 cylinder S60 4 years ago. So far I have replaced the transmission, struts, timing belt, water pump, ac compressor and have opted not to replace the non working anti lock braking system. Unless I was or had a mechanic as a relative I would seriously hesitate on purchasing this vehicle. Its a beatiful car and is fun to drive but will drain your wallet faster than a gold digger
@@iz.FullSend everyone’s car is different, I have a 06 s60 2.5t and it’s got 185k and it still runs fine, I only had to replace the vvt which was only $230. my friends dad also had the same car and he has 290k on it and only has had to replace the exhaust and a few other small things
I bought a 2003 Volvo S60 in May of 2003. The absolute BEST car I have ever owned. I put over 346,000 miles on it thus far and the engine still purrs, the transmission shifts without 'help', the AC still works perfectly and the Catalytic convertor still passes emissions standards. The only unexpected repair was a wiper motor and fan blower motor. The rest is maintenance; tires, brakes, ball joints, struts, engine mounts, timing belt, etc. -- all wear items. I do all my own work including mount and balance tires.
I recently bought a 2006 S60 AWD- I'll be the 3rd owner of this vehicle. This 2006 seems to be really nice and well cared for- ride beautifully. I'll use the 'newer' 2006 on occasion as I know I'll need a 'backup' car while I start doing more preventative maintenance on the 2003. BTW- ZERO body rot / rust on both these vehicles. Drive safe everybody.
I love this car i have the s60 2003 t5 at 230km but in the last 4 months iv had to replace the fuel pump valve, the crank sensor wire under the car, the pnp switch, the radiator, the alternator and now the throttle body is giving me issues...what is going on? how is everyone else here having a good time?
I have 2002 s60 T5 had it 17 years and wont part with it, I fix everything myself and parts in the uk here are cheap enough. Most things that break on this car are easily repaired by yourself easy to work on TH-cam has some great vids to help with most things .If your looking into buying one just like with any other car check it over make sure its been cared for mines 20 years old this year and still looks brand new
Same here. 2004 and it still looks new!
Just bought my self a 2004 (04) s60 2L turbo petrol as my second car, drinks a decent ammount but i love it especially when you unleash the 180bhp haha
Feels like a rocket ship compare to my old 1.2 corsa
Just bought an 03 s60 but AWD not working 😪
How do you solve the reverse shifts to third gear and must restart to go back first gear?
Had my S60 T5 2003 model for 5 years and is the most reliable car have ever owned. Very fast and comfortable. Will not replace it with any bland Japanese car
The most reliable car I've ever had engine-wise. Mine has zero rust.
Parts are very expensive though.
Things I had to repair in 7 years: Turbo blown (found cheap one from the car grave), replaced rubber turbo hose 2x,Instrument Cluster needed soldering repairs, Alarm is not working, had to replace pulleys.
But I guess, it's normal for a 2003 car that I've driven for 7 years and 360.000 km.
346,000+ MILES on my 2003 S60. Engine runs smooth, transmission shifts when it's supposed too. slight rust near rear window - AC still works and NEVER any downtime with this car other than normal wear & tear. I do my own maint; timing belt, tuneups, brakes, etc. Did have an issue with wiper motor and heater fan motor. Simple and inexpensive fixes (thank you ebay). Good luck everybody- drive safe. Oh- I DID have an issue with instrument cluster @120K; that sucked and Volvo was zero help even though it was indeed, manufacturer defect with 2001-2003 S60s. That cost me $300 and I wasn't happy. STILL- the best and most reliable car I've ever owned.
2004 S60. I. broke remote key shell when starting vehicle. Lost the transponder in the process. Fixed by Volvo dealer with free towing. Great car that still runs well with minor issues.
Ultimately the best car I've ever had. The most comfortable, reliable, the best build quality ever, superb audio, equipment and still has a unique style. New cars are funny with a bunch of cheap tablets everywhere, poor engines and bad seats.
I have an 2002 mod 2.0 T AUT gone just 235000 km,very good and great car!! The engine is superb and no big problems at all!! Never change a winning team.
Where can I find this in English?
This video is on English
Damn
fuckin lmao that shit was funny
use captions it is English
😂😂😂😂
I love this car i have the s60 2003 t5 at 230km but in the last 4 months iv had to replace the fuel pump valve, the crank sensor wire under the car, the pnp switch, the radiator, the alternator and now the throttle body is giving me issues...what is going on? how is everyone else here having a good time?
It all goes out eventually, I have an 03 s80 I bought in November it’s almost at 200,000 and I had to buy a new catalytic converter right off the bat and my heater core just went out last week. Not cheap but once fixed they’re ready to go for another 100,000 or so miles.
I like your voice.
Sounds very classy
I have a 2000 volvo s60 and It's fast so dad bought this car and is was 2.4 Diesel so it can go up to 160 mph and It doesn't make this car any more and it can beat slow car And everyone don't drive this car and it stop .
Trottlebody, on the 2.4 pertol versions go bad. The intrument cluster. The lock for starting the car is a problem. Power steering has some problems. C.v axels go bad. Boot joints go bad. And remember. It is stil a expensive car to run. Parts are expensive. And it realy not an economic car to drive. Dont get me rong. I love my S60. Its a great driving car
Buy the diesel Version 2.4D5. Mine takes about 5.5L /100km 130hp. 300k km
can confirm the power steering, i've had to replace the pump,hoses and the steering rack.
@@AbsoluteUnit1337
Yea its a thing on this models. But drive like a thank. I did mine a while ago. The pump. I drive a V70 2de gen now
i owned a 2006 volvo s60 2.5T for 6 years ago best car i ever own never had a problem whit that volvo. 3 years later i bought 2012 mercedes w204 c180 most boring car i ever owned no power at all 156hk 1.8L i sold that mercedes 5 months ago and going now to maybe buy another s60 2.5T 2005 Summum Package .
Plan on buying a 03 s60 2.5t for 2500 143k for miles starting to wounded dos n donts with this car it
I'm getting a 2004 s6p 2.5t for 2600 at 165k....should I talk him down lol
I have a 2001 s60 srill working but I already change the transmisión twice those asin 55-50 are awful
What about the 2004 s60 2.5t is it a good car?
I own a volvo s60 2001 T4 ,the alarm is dead, the bootlock is a problem,the airbags also dead
How'd u know the airbags are dead tho?
@@djkasdjkasdjdjdj he doesnt
@@djkasdjkasdjdjdj he sure doesnt. XD
My s60 2001 2.4 d5 went about 300k km Till now. Had only problem with clutch and flywheel at about 200k km. But that was causwd by the pre owner (he drove like a maniac in a city). I went 100k in 5yrs with only that 2 problems. Bst car ever built.
And it has a big soul, not like VW concern cars.
Ok i forgot 1 Thing that also broke.. intercooler at about 270k km.
@@friedrichfriedrichaudio2960 my gearbox went out 125k km, blower motor twice🥲, fukin piece of shit compare to japanese builts
Useless , this is not about v60 problems. You just sum up models , engines. I can ask my 86 years old neighbour to do that.
I love my BMW
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Awful review of "problems". . . truly covered none of the problems. . . just talked about specs, twice. lol
Love the information but it’s wry hard to follow your voice. Would get more followers using a computer voice.
No he wouldn't
he would not get more followers with a robotic voice, as he learns to get better at voiceover he will be far better than any robotic voice.
Wish I could downvote this comment 100 times. Computer voices are for drone people.
It's volvo not wolwo, so you gotta spell It Volvo not UolUo
Don't be an asshole
Its a lowely car dont hesitate to buy it I Lowve it.
Awright
@@ketobodybuilder2482
Laugwing out loud, lol
Run away from this car. Take my hand and run far far away!!!!!
Whyyy??
I'm about to buy one please give me some insight !
@@iz.FullSend
Car drives great but is expensive to repair. I have a 2005. Antilock braking system costs $4500 to replace. Everything is expensive to fix. Transmission just went out at 111k. Replaced it with a used one for $2300.
@@danbev9313 😭 damn! So it sounds like these cars inevitably end up as CATs
Insurance write offs..
How often would you need to repair things on this vehicle? If you don't mind my asking
@@iz.FullSend
I bought my 2005 5 cylinder S60 4 years ago. So far I have replaced the transmission, struts, timing belt, water pump, ac compressor and have opted not to replace the non working anti lock braking system.
Unless I was or had a mechanic as a relative I would seriously hesitate on purchasing this vehicle.
Its a beatiful car and is fun to drive but will drain your wallet faster than a gold digger
@@iz.FullSend everyone’s car is different, I have a 06 s60 2.5t and it’s got 185k and it still runs fine, I only had to replace the vvt which was only $230. my friends dad also had the same car and he has 290k on it and only has had to replace the exhaust and a few other small things