TransmissionHigh
Automatic gearbox harshness where fluid has never been changed
Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000
Inspect · Feel for flare or shunt between low gears
2010–2026 Volvo S60 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Volvo S60 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £350–£3,000
- Top three risks, from
- £720
- Worst case, everything
- £10,300
The single priciest documented job on the 2010–2026 Volvo S60 is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,870–£10,300 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineHigh
D-series diesel DPF and EGR blockage on short-run cars
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check for regeneration warnings and inspect the EGR service history
ElectricalMedium
Sensus portrait screen freezing and rebooting
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Start from cold and let the screen boot fully
SuspensionMedium
Front lower arm bushes worn on UK roads
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen for clonks and check for wandering under braking
EngineHigh
Auxiliary belt tensioner failure leading to belt snapping and potential timing belt derailment on VEA 2.0-litre engines.
Timing / wet belt kit + water pump£450–£1,100
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.
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.
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
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.
BrakesMedium
Rear pads and electronic parking brake actuator wear
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Apply and release the parking brake and check rear pad thickness
Locks and SecurityMedium
Door lock actuator failure causing doors to refuse to lock or unlock, often triggering a deadlock fault.
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Use the key fob to lock and unlock the car three times in rapid succession. Pull every exterior and interior door handle to ensure all latches engage and release correctly.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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