EngineHigh
D-series diesel DPF and EGR blockage on short-run cars
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for regeneration warnings and inspect the EGR service history
- Typical repair
- DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
Is the 2010–2026 Volvo S60 reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
3.4/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Volvo S60 rates 3.4 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 4 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, transmission and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 4
- Medium
- 4
- Low
- 0
Weak points cluster around engine, transmission, electrical, suspension.
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TransmissionHigh
Automatic gearbox harshness where fluid has never been changed
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Feel for flare or shunt between low gears
- Typical repair
- Automatic gearbox service or rebuild · £350–£3,000
EngineHigh
Auxiliary belt tensioner failure leading to belt snapping and potential timing belt derailment on VEA 2.0-litre engines.
- Typically appears
- 50,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Start the engine from cold and listen for a high-pitched squeal or chirping from the offside engine bay. Shine a torch down the side of the engine to check the auxiliary belt for fraying.
- Typical repair
- Timing / wet belt kit + water pump · £450–£1,100
Body and ElectricalHigh
Blocked sunroof drains causing water ingress into the cabin, which can corrode the Central Electronic Module (CEM) and cause multiple electrical failures.
- Typically appears
- 4-6 years
- What to inspect
- Press your hand firmly into the front passenger footwell carpet to check for dampness. Inspect the A-pillar fabric and headlining for water tide marks.
- Typical repair
- Electrical diagnosis & module repair · £120–£900
ElectricalMedium
Sensus portrait screen freezing and rebooting
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Start from cold and let the screen boot fully
- Typical repair
- Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
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