ExhaustHigh
D4/D5 DPF and EGR faults on urban cars
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check warning lights and regen history
- Typical repair
- DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
Is the 2013–2025 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 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 exhaust, engine 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 exhaust, engine, electrical, suspension.
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EngineHigh
Timing belt service on Ingenium-era diesels
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Ask for belt paperwork
- Typical repair
- Timing / wet belt kit + water pump · £450–£1,100
Engine (2.0 VEA)High
Balance shaft bearing failure resulting in a high-pitched, supercharger-like whine that matches engine RPM.
- Typically appears
- 60,000-100,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Start the engine from cold, open the door, and rev gently to 2,000 rpm. Listen closely to the lower engine block for a distinct whining noise rising with engine speed.
- Typical repair
- Charging / power electronics repair · £600–£2,600
Body/InteriorHigh
Blocked panoramic sunroof drains causing water ingress, which can flood the front footwells and damage the Central Electronic Module (CEM).
- Typically appears
- 4-7 years
- What to inspect
- Lift the front floor mats and press your hands firmly into the carpets to check for dampness. Sniff for a musty odour and inspect the headliner corners for water stains.
- Typical repair
- Electrical diagnosis & module repair · £120–£900
ElectricalMedium
Sensus infotainment freezing and reboot loops
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Cycle every screen function
- Typical repair
- Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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