“Cars are no longer the same ...” - say motorists. This is probably the only common opinion that makes fans of European, Japanese, Russian and even Chinese stamps. Modern marketing leveled everyone: both designers and talented engineers. The main thing now is sales growth, and quality and comfort can be left at the mercy of dealers, even if they figure it out. On the example of the Volvo XC60 2009 onwards. we find out how the products Swedish brand corresponds to these realities. So go ahead, on the lift!
"Swede" "Japanese" is not a brother
We met Sergey, the owner of a 2009 SUV-class car, through a catalog of ads. Still, a model with a 2.4-liter "diesel" and a mileage of almost two hundred thousand kilometers is not found on the road every day. It turned out that our hero thought the same a year ago, so he went shopping all the way to Mogilev. At that time, both the condition of the car and the price of $16,000 completely suited Sergey.
« I am not the first owner of thisVolvo, he admits. — Until March 2017, it was operated by another person who drove about 160 thousand km. After me, the figure on the odometer rose to 184 thousand km. My runs are usually small. I work close to home, I don’t have a dacha, I don’t like fishing and hiking in the forest. In another year, I can’t skate even 15 thousand km».
Almost the entire driving experience of Sergey fell on the products Japanese car industry, for the most part Mazda brand. The man is familiar with sedans of various years of production, one of which he even ordered from America. After another addition to the family, our hero moved to a larger model - a crossover. After him, Sergey decided to change the brand, and Volvo seemed to him the most interesting in terms of price / quality ratio on the "secondary market".
« The equipment here is clearly not top-end, but not basic either. Typical driving bells and whistles for , such as lane control and blind spots, are absent, and the seats are still regulated in the old fashioned way, by hand. But a panoramic roof is provided, there is a separate climate control, well, standard cruise control, heated front seats, heated mirrors. Have a function emergency braking when the car at low speed stops itself and puts the automatic transmission into neutral. If you do not know about this and do not read the testimony of the on-board computer, then you can even get scared. There is also a function of assistance during ascent and descent. But for me this is irrelevant, because I don’t get out into the mountains, and in Minsk the landscape is mostly flat”, - lists Sergey.
The owner really likes the presence of all-wheel drive, even though he only needs the function of transmitting torque to all four wheels in winter, when he has to get out of snowdrifts. As for the dynamics, Sergey in absentia christened the Swedish diesel sluggish and was pleasantly surprised by his peppy character after 2000 rpm.
« Up to 2000 thousand revolutions, the engine, of course, is dull, but when the turbine is connected, the car drives differently. with 2.3 liter gasoline engine Of course, she behaves more smartly, but she also has a consumption of 20 liters in the city. And here in combined cycle comes out 9.5 liters, and on the highway in general about 7 liters," the man claims. True, in harsh urban conditions, when the car is driving with a cold engine, the XC60's appetite increases to almost 11 liters. But here Sergey cannot do anything: his place of work is located only three kilometers from the parking lot.
Among the main advantages of his car, the owner notes high-quality sound insulation. " The doors are so heavy that it takes effort to close them., - says Sergey. — " The carpet "on the hood lid is also very serious. The trunk is also insulated. The "Japanese" were not around here. Although I know that even on such machines people make an additional "shumka". But then you don’t hear the engine at all". In addition, Mazda, in the eyes of its former fan, loses in terms of comfort and smoothness on the road.
A spoon of tar
Of course, we understand that even behind the fattest plus lies a fly in the ointment, which pushes owners to sell their cars. IN this case significant disadvantage is the high cost of the XC60 in maintenance. Not to say that something constantly breaks in the car, rather the opposite: to replace the Swedish crossover, the owner always put quality spare parts with a good working resource. But the cost of those is, as a rule, more expensive than that of classmates.
« In short, after buying the car and its subsequent diagnostics, I immediately changed the oil in the automatic transmission and the engine, and also all the filters- recalls Sergey. — All this cost me $ 300, that is, twice as much asMazdaCX7. Then I bought summer tires and changed the battery. Then I replaced the silent blocks with rear suspension. When the computer gave an ignition error on the fourth cylinder, I replaced all five glow plugs with a set. This was followed by the replacement of two wheel bearings. Although the right one was still intact, I was not used to waiting for something to break. After that, the heating of the right mirror failed. I had to buy a new one: it was winter, and given function came in very handy. Then changed drive belt with all rollers in the motor».
Our hero briefly takes a breath, and then continues: “ I even change the oil more often than it should be in "diesels", that is, every 8 thousand km. For some, this is a very short period, but for me it can stretch up to six months, so it’s not a pity. But now the state of the machine is close to ideal, in my opinion. But I don’t even remember how much money I swelled here. The "Japanese" are much cheaper to maintain, and this came as a surprise to me».
To them, darlings, Sergey is now planning to return. But not for the sake of economy, on the contrary: the man says that he is ripe for a more aggressive car. The object of his dreams at the moment is the 2nd generation with a 5-liter engine with 400 hp. With.
« I have long wanted such a car, and after the saleVolvoI will have the opportunity to purchase it. I want to get aesthetic pleasure from the car. And the XC60 looks more like workhorse. It is quite comfortable and safe. But I want more drive. Besides, I’m not worried about fuel economy yet, so I’ll calmly take a double appetite.i”, explains Sergey.
On the lift
Once in the Bosch-Service repair area, the black Volvo XC60 immediately attracted attention. On the background Japanese crossovers with swollen sides, he looked like a stately, portly wolf. Even tall ground clearance did not prevent him from pressing against the floor for the jump. A couple of minutes of fussing under the wheels, and now our iron hero is already rising up, exposing his belly covered with anticorrosive. Heavy diesel unit dangerously heels the car forward, so they decided not to raise it too high.
« I did not do any additional procedures. Sergey comments. — The finish is original and has been preserved. Many people say,Volvono longer the same, doing nonsense. I have nothing to answer to thisXC60 — my first car of this brand. ButMazda6, which I brought from the States, after our four winters began to rot so that I had to digest the thresholds and the bottom of the doors. I spent $1.5 thousand on this alone, so that it could be sold. And here there are almost 200 thousand kilometers and not a single "beetle"».
« You painted the front right door and fender, - Mikhail, who is already familiar to us, remarks, critically examining the body. — On the second door, the varnish was sprayed, but it is clear that the color is native. Looks like they just color corrected it. Most likely, there was a long scratch on this side, which was eliminated. Otherwise, all the load-bearing elements of the body are even, which indicates the absence serious accidents in the biography of this car».
« That's right, the owner agrees. — When buying, I wasted the entire body with a thickness gauge. Left-hand side showed 120 factory microns, and the right one - 240. But the quality of the painting is good, there are no "pies" of putty. If, nevertheless, I leave the car for myself, I will definitely do the polishing, and then I will cover the body liquid glass. It then looks chic, and additionally protects against chips.».
Mikhail spends some time under the bottom of the car, half covered with wheels. Then he returns with "trophies": " I see that the rubber buffer of the lower front left spring is damaged. Because of this, on the hung wheels, the spring does not compress as it should. Damage occurred due to wear of the front left bearing. When loaded, it wedges. So, it is transferred to the spring greater moment twisting, which, in turn, led to damage to the buffer. The problem is not critical, but in the future it will lead to premature wear of the spring and its breakage. Already now she is twisting on a suspended suspension, although she should not. In addition, when turning the wheels, rolling and seizing of the bearing are felt.».
« Tube fogging was also detected fuel line the mechanic continues. — Most likely, in the fuel supply unit, namely at the connection where the plastic part goes into the reinforced hoses. But there is nothing critical in this. Just gotta take note».
When the crossover returns to its original position, we all line up at the hood. " The car was not specially prepared for sale, - says Sergey, nodding at the dusty engine. — Because people usually get scared when they see a clean engine compartment, and immediately think that something is wrong with the car. And she's all right. I pour good oil -MOTUL 0 W-thirty. Only five and a half liters goes into the engine».
« But on the turbine itself there is fogging, - Michael notices. - Plus, traces of oil are visible on the pipe. This means that in addition to air, the turbine also pumps oil from the ventilation crankcase gases. Or, from the bearings of the turbine lubrication system, oil enters the cold part. Oil gets into hot part, but there it burns with exhaust gases. And from the cold part, together with air, it re-penetrates the cylinder. And it's not good anymore».
« The engine also has a small amount of oil. This is allowed as long as all connections air system stay dry. But, when they begin to become covered with moisture, this will already bring problems. However, for "diesels" all this is in the order of things. Repairing such things does not make sense. For all of the above, you just need to carefully observe, nothing more.", continues the mechanic.
« The motor itself is quite reliable and high-torque. This is a 5-cylinder unit that has served faithfully on many generations of Volvo models. Serious modifications were not carried out here for its entire long life. Just changed the layout a bit, some aluminum parts replaced plastic to reduce the cost of production. However, this did not affect the quality in any way. It is reliable, simple and quite cheap. Its analogues on classmates simply do not occur. Such a motor is already put on trucks today", - the specialist completes the inspection.
That, in principle, is all the shortcomings found by the employee of the service center. The pendant, according to Mikhail, is in good condition, all silent blocks are intact. Remainder brake pads is approximately 50%, the remainder brake discs- 80%. The wear and tear of both is equal. There is no play in the guide bushings of the calipers. Shock absorbers without leaks and damage. Shock absorbers are intact. Agree, a good indicator for such a run!
« ForVolvo200 thousand km traveled is not an indicator at all, the mechanic answers. — Problems here, if they appear, are closer to 300 thousand. On this run, usually everyone starts to "wool" the rear multi-link suspension. All silent blocks are changed in turn - simply because the rubber itself is drying out by this time, this is laid down by the factory regulations. WhereinVolvotoday, even modern ones, remain the most reliable cars compared to the "Germans" and "Japanese"».
« They praised it so much that it’s a pity to sell it now ...”Sergey grumbles, waiting for the auto electrician. The latter is in no hurry to show herself, but she herself computer diagnostics completed surprisingly quickly.
“The only active error we could find was a faulty engine heater, says the electrician. — This element works autonomously and is necessary in order to maintain optimal operating temperature motor at 90 Cº. In winter, the diesel unit may not warm up enough, so this thing is necessary in our latitudes (not in summer, but in winter). I advise you to inspect given element and replace it. Usually the heating elements burn out in them. The wear of a part can be affected by both time and the quality of antifreeze.».
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Volvo XC60 vulnerabilities reported by drivers on the Car Reviews service
Number of defects: 10Added: 20.11.2014. Category: In general about the car
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The car was bought as a second car in the family - for his wife. Bought this summer. The whole family is delighted with the car. Reliable, comfortable car that performs well on the road. Great car! But happiness and joy have diminished with the onset of winter. It snowed. And then the janitors so upset me! I never thought that they would be a problem. With a cold snap, clean the front Windshield became "imperceptible". No review. The whole problem is the accumulation of snow and water that forms in the compartment where the zero position of the wiper button is located. And the wipers, working, plunge into this puddle, and you understand what is happening with the glass. Well, in the end, you manually run like a fool and clean it at every traffic light. That's what upsets me the most in this car!
Added: 03.01.2015. Category: In general about the car
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Greetings, dear visitors of the site! I drive my car like an SUV, i.e. anywhere! I have a Volvo XC60. The suspension works great! The car is a beast! It is universal: you can move around the city without any problems, and you can easily pack up and take off for rest by loading everything you need in the trunk! The car is reliable! Mileage 40,000 km., And not a single breakdown happened.
I often visit my parents, and they live outside my city. That's when I break away on the track. Small cons: the brushes freeze over in winter and there is no sense from them. Doors close with pretty unpleasant sound. But in general, everything is fine! Volvo good car! Already my experience allows me to evaluate the car on its merits!
Added: 22.01.2015. Category: In general about the car
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Bought the car last spring. diesel engine, 163 horses. When I chose it in the salon, the manager convinced me that thanks to the D3 chip tuning, I can then squeeze 210 horses out of it, i.e. will be like D5. But only infa reached me that D3 will no longer be tuned. Everything was good on the test drive. Auto pulls well, economical enough, and very comfortable. Dashed not so much, but still 24,000 km. behind. There is no dissatisfaction. Nothing to complain about! I tested a lot before buying. But comfort and appearance This little girl is incomparable. Comfort and reliability are complemented by a high level of service. As cons, I can note the following: all sorts of tinsel for a car (body kits, etc.) are too expensive, handling suffers compared to BMW. At the time of writing this review, I haven't encountered any major problems.
Added: 29.12.2014. Category: In general about the car
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Everyone good day! When I bought a Volvo xc60 car, I tried to find out everything that they write, what they say about it. So I am sharing with you what I have learned. Volvo has a radiator grille with large meshes. And since the radiator plays an important role in the car, I immediately installed protective grille to the radiator. I installed it myself, it took no more than an hour and a half, although before that I had never done anything like that. But now my radiator is not afraid of anything, and such trifles as dirt, small pebbles, insect corpses now do not bother me as much as before. This is how I secured my car, and I advise everyone who cares about a car to install protection for themselves and a lot of problems will disappear by themselves. Good luck to everyone on the road!
Added: 23.11.2014. Category: In general about the car
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In my possession Volvo xc60, diesel, 163 horses, automatic transmission 6 steps, four-wheel drive, Momentum grade, red. Choose from a variety of cars, but it was he who sunk into my soul. And after a test drive, in general, all doubts disappeared, I bought it. Paid for it a little more than two million rubles. The car looks like a haughty predator. I like keyless access to madness, and most importantly very convenient. driver's seat also worthy of all praise. Noise isolation is excellent. Super review. Bluetooth works great, without interference and excess noise. The dynamics are good, the suspension adapts to the driving style. As for off-road, the car goes through all the difficulties with a bang, of course, within reasonable limits, I don’t risk driving off-road at all, but at least it goes through clay, sand, mud like a tank. I love cruise control, I use it all the time. Passed zero MOT, with a run of 3 thousand km, no problems. Now the mileage is 5.5 thousand km, the same thing. Consumption from 8.6 to 9.1 liters.
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Other Volvo XC60 Facts
Many without me have already heard about an unpleasant thing - Aisinovskaya, enough reliable box, experiences kicks when switching from P to D. For many, this process is cured by a simple adaptation at the dealer (1.5-2 tr.), but there are those, including myself, who do not help such a procedure. And then they come to the rescue official dealers who developed a method for treating the problem.
I quote: "One of the most common and discussed problems with Volvo cars built on the P3 platform is, perhaps, the behavior of the automatic transmission TF-80SC/SD. The most common complaints are jerks when shifting gears, bumps when the D mode of the automatic transmission selector is turned on, a jerk when starting to move after “auto neutral” is activated ........ The manufacturer has developed technical solution to eliminate such malfunctions, this is updating the software of the TCM module and adapting the transmission. But, unfortunately, as practice has shown, this solution is not always enough ... .. The initial cause of the described malfunction symptoms are internal leaks oils in the automatic transmission. This is a kind of uncontrolled decrease in the operating oil pressure in the control lines .......... Oil leakage, according to information from VCR engineers, occurs through the junction of the C1 clutch pack shaft seal rings "....... Aisin engineers have developed a technical solution to the problem of leakage - rings with a new lock.They have been introduced into production at the factory since the 39th week of 2015........"
At first I didn't want to go to the dealer. For the replacement of these rings with an oil change and a filter inside the box, they rolled out to me something about 65 tr., therefore, armed with the Internet, I began to call companies specializing in the repair of Volvo and / or automatic transmissions. I won’t bore you with a long text, it’s easier right away - it turned out that no one had heard of such a problem, but he can offer “traditionally” to change the valve body, which is a mistake, they told me on the Volvo profile forum and this will not remove kicks. So note to everyone - you will spend complex repair components of your car, whether it is a repair of a gearbox or a motor, choose a workshop very carefully.
Two desires fought in my head - one to save money and ride with kicks, fortunately, kicks are on quick death boxes do not affect in any way (as knowledgeable people assured me), the second is to finally get proper comfort from premium car and I plan to ride it for a long time. Collecting his thoughts, called the dealer and lo and behold! I was offered to change the rings for less than 50 thousand! Without thinking for a long time, I signed up with the dealer and a day later I received the car - they changed the rings on the shaft to modernized ones, changed the oil and filter in the box. I've been driving for about a month, so far nothing kicks and korobas behaves with dignity. The problem, pah-pah, does not return anymore, so here is the case when problems of this kind are easier to solve at the dealer.
Volvo cars are sometimes accused of being too strict in style, evil tongues often call them "cars for pensioners", although experts can say with certainty that the Swedes also have models that can set the heat. Volvo crossover The XC60 has been living in Russia since 2008, having gone through one not very radical update, and feels quite comfortable: it has found its customers who appreciate the same safety and reliability in a car. But Swedish tanks also have breakdowns! How serious, massive and dangerous they are, AutoVestia was told in Russian representation stamps. Well, according to tradition, the owners themselves threw the reason for the questions.
Cooling fan failure
The character of the XC60 is truly Nordic, but due to not the most pleasant problems in the cooling system, the crossover can suddenly turn into a "hot Swedish guy". A malfunction may have occurred in the cooling fan control unit, due to which the cooling efficiency was reduced and the temperature of the coolant began to rise.
However, as it turned out, the problem has already been solved, and it was encountered on a very limited batch of cars in Russia. However, due to the severity of the problem, the manufacturer organized a full-fledged service campaign.
"This fault was noticed on a 2008 XC60 and a repair was carried out. service campaign to replace the cooling fan. In Russia, it affected a very limited number of cars - less than 100. As part of the campaign, the fan was replaced on these cars with a new model part. Currently, such failures are not observed," the representative office said.
Haldex clutch pump failure
Like a real Scandinavian born in a country where there is a lot of snow, the Volvo XC60 is equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive, which works on the basis of a Haldex clutch. The owners of the crossover note its stability on snowy roads And excellent cross on snow lines - no slipping, no skidding, the grip is excellent!
However, as it turned out, the Haldex should be monitored quite closely: if the second axis is included in the work with shocks, is late, allowing slippage at the start, or does not want to turn on at all, then it is worth checking how the pump feels. It often happens that it is clogged with dirty oil deposits and it crashes.
The official representation reassures: the problem was, but it was solved simply and effectively - by switching to a new generation of the clutch. This was noticed for the fourth generation of "Haldex", and on new Volvo The XC60 is now in its fifth generation of the clutch. On it, the failure of the pump is also possible, but Volvo representatives assure that this happens extremely rarely.
However, the frightening messages on the forums often refer specifically to the fifth generation of the clutch. "The HALDEX-5 pump seems to be guaranteed to fail for everyone if it is not flushed every 5-10 thousand km. Volvo has planted a big pig on the owners of cars with HALDEX-5 since 2013 model year. 'Cause the pump is slowly dying rear drive stops working, and not everyone immediately detects it. Many people continue to think that they have four-wheel drive, but in fact it gradually turns out to be only front-wheel drive, "writes, for example, motor53 user on the xc60-club.ru forum.
Shocks when switching automatic transmission
"The car is 2011, mileage is 20,000. At the end of the summer of 2012, such a parsley began: when you put it into drive, a sharp push, and then all sorts of nonsense began: either the box requires maintenance, then jolts, when the speed drops by about 40 km. I went to "Obukhov", they said, it is necessary to change the software, it will be in October. this moment The software was installed, the winter left, as it got warmer, it began. Not so obvious, but as if from heating ... I'm waiting for warmth, "said user Alex 301 on the xc60-club.ru forum.
There can be quite a few reasons for kicking the machine - in the case of the XC60, by the way, it was not the machine at all that kicked, but the same clutch when connected rear wheels, and the driver incorrectly perceived the alarming symptom. Nevertheless, the owners of this crossover also encountered kicks in the box quite often. As the officials told us, most often the problem was in the software - after flashing and adapting the behavior of the box, as a rule, leveled off.
The representative office of the brand also says that adaptation helps most often with the nervous operation of the machine, but they also mention rare cases when official dealers carried out a much more serious warranty repair. "In most cases, the problem is fixed by adapting the automatic transmission. In rare cases, the hydraulic unit or automatic transmission needs to be replaced," says Volvo.
Mirror heating fault
"Changed several times during the warranty period"... "the mirror element is a consumable"... "mirrors fold, but it's better not to touch them"... - the topic of folding mirrors turned out to be quite painful for Volvo owners XC60. Such a convenient function in winter as heated mirrors can simply stop working: when the mirror is folded, the wiring is frayed, damaged, and the system fails.
"I discovered this a few days before the end of the warranty, I don't know when it broke)))... the service said - "You probably often use folding mirrors)))... like the wiring was unsuccessfully done on this model - it breaks. ..", writes Timurik on the forum xc60-club.ru.
Official dealers made repairs and replacements of various elements of the mirror without any problems, and now the problem has been fixed. As they say in Volvo, similar cases were only on the first batches of cars, even before restyling. There are no problems with mirrors on new cars.
Of course, the owners of rival classmates can gloat and stay in complete confidence that they definitely made the right choice and bought the most reliable and hassle-free car. But perfect cars does not exist, and the fact that your favorite model has not yet appeared in this section means only one thing: we just haven’t got to it yet.
Should I pay attention to used Volvo XC60?In the early 2000s, it was bad form for automakers not to have a compact crossover in their range. The segment grew by leaps and bounds, and was ready to absorb all new models in large quantities. Volvo was a bit late with the premiere of its XC60, but it “shot” right on target, finally getting rid of the image of the manufacturer of “cars for pensioners”.
A bright, dynamic, well-controlled crossover instantly won the love of a relatively young audience. The model started immediately with no alternative all-wheel drive, but with different power units: 2.4-liter turbodiesel and 3.0-liter petrol turbo engine. Volvo's traditionally rich range of safety systems set the car apart from its competitors. A little later, a year and a half after the official start of sales, a front-wheel drive version appeared with 2.0-liter units on different types fuel. Volvo tried to experiment with robotic transmissions, but a large number of warranty claims forced the company to abandon powershift boxes in favor of hydromechanical machines.
The Swedes did not hesitate to offer new engines and upgrade old ones. Over time, there was a lot of confusion with the designation of engines: for example, on secondary market under the D3 index, both a 2.0-liter (163 hp) and a 2.4-liter (181 hp) diesel engine can be hidden. The T5 nameplate does not make it possible to unambiguously determine whether it is under the hood of the car gasoline unit a volume of 2.0 liters (245 hp), or 2.5 liters (249 hp). Far from new, and therefore very reliable 2.5-liter turbo engine, namely a 163-horsepower diesel engine, was used by the "people's love". By the way, when buying diesel modifications, you need to be careful. Drive belt auxiliary units it was previously prescribed to change every 120,000 km, but after repeated cases premature wear and the gap manufacturer decided to cut the term by two. So if there is no documentary evidence of replacing the belt, and the mileage is already rather big, think about this procedure. The EGR valve can also cause trouble, the replacement of which costs a penny. If the channels are dirty, the valve stops closing - the engine does not receive the right amount of air and starts to work intermittently. The services offer Alternative option repair - flushing the valve. But no one will give a guarantee that after it everything will work perfectly, and how much such cleaning will last is also unknown.
It is recommended to change the oil in diesel modifications every 10,000 km. Incidents generally happened with oil: for example, information about a too high level often appeared on the dashboard. Many did not believe on-board computer: the level can decrease, but increase ... Everything turned out to be simple: fuel got into the lubrication system. The manufacturer reacted quickly by correcting software- dealers made changes for free, although there may be copies left that did not pass this service campaign.
However, sometimes problems occur not with the main internal combustion engine, but with the auxiliary one - starting preheater. Fuel burns in it in the same way, channels become clogged in the same way. If the heater stops working, at least cleaning will be required (about 6,000 rubles from the dealer), as a maximum, of course, replacement of elements (for example, nozzles). It is recommended to monitor the cleanliness of the radiators. A constantly running cooling fan is a clear reason to postpone all business and go to the service station. And " little blood"It's unlikely to get rid of it. If, for example, on the XC90, the radiator has large cells that can be blown through compressed air, rinse with water from the device high pressure, then with the "sixties" this will not work. The right approach involves the dismantling of radiators, which will require a partial disassembly of the front of the car (remove the bumper, headlights). But the suspension (structurally quite simple) gives practically no reason for criticism. Up to 100,000 km, the need for repair is unlikely; later, shock absorbers, tie rods, and hinges can traditionally fail - it all depends on the manner of operation.
It's time to take stock. Volvo XC60 is a very comfortable crossover with good off-road capabilities for this class and a wide range of security systems. But, like all high-tech products, it requires careful handling and timely quality service - only then it will serve for a long time and without fail.
Expert opinion
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Alla Martynova, head of technical department dealer center
If we take into account the totality of the main qualities that are valued in compact crossovers - good dynamics and permeability high level comfort and safety - I consider the Volvo XC60 one of the best offers in class. Just do not think that the reliability of the car allows you to forget about visits to the service in principle. If you forget to change the timing belt in time - you have every chance of encountering major problems, be too lazy to flush the radiator in the spring - it is possible that you will overheat the engine in a summer traffic jam. In general, the XC60 units have a fairly long resource, so when timely service the owner is unlikely to face large expenses. As for the suspension, up to 100,000 km, most likely, large-scale replacements will not be required, and what happens next depends on how the car was operated.
Owner's opinion
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Vorobieva Irina, 40 years old, experience 18 years
2.4 l diesel, year 2009 130,000 km
The car was bought in 2012 - well-groomed, in good condition. This is the first Volvo in the family and, I must say, quite successful. Diesel is very economical, in winter there are no problems with starting. It is easy to drive the car, and in terms of cross-country ability it will give odds to many compact crossovers(tested in the snow). It still does not require serious expenses with a run of 100,000 km - the only repair (changed suspension parts) cost 18,000 rubles. The City Safety system has helped out more than once, saving my insurance company money. By the way, CASCO is not cheap, but cheaper than, for example, on the Lexus RX. There are no shortcomings worth mentioning so far. Several times the car began to twitch on the track, and, of course, it is impossible to demonstrate this in the service. Written off to poor quality fuel. A couple of times there were problems with the door locks in the cold, but this, again, is an episodic phenomenon. I think all cars have small “jambs”, so I don’t complain too much.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modifications | 2.0TD | 2.0T | 3,0 | 2.4TD | 3,2 |
| GEOMETRIC PARAMETERS | |||||
| Length/width/height, mm | 4644/1891/1713 | ||||
| Wheel base, mm | 2774 | ||||
| Track front / rear, mm | 1632/1586 | ||||
| Ground clearance, mm | 230 | ||||
| Turning diameter, m | 11,9 | ||||
| Trunk volume, l | 490/1450 | ||||
| Entry angle, degrees | 22 | ||||
| Departure angle, degrees | 27 | ||||
| Ramp angle, degrees | Fording depth - 350 mm | ||||
| Standard tires | 235/65 R17 | ||||
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||||
| Curb weight, kg | 1726 | 1696 | 1872 | 1826/1842 | 1941 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2505 | 2270 | 2440 | 2505 | 2430 |
| Working volume, cm 3 | 1984 | 1999 | 2953 | 2400 | 3192 |
| Location and number of cylinders | 5 in a row | 4 in a row | 6 in a row | 5 in a row | 6 in a row |
| Power, hp (kW) at rpm | 136/3500 | 240/5500 | 285/210/5600 | 185/4000 | 243/6200 |
| Torque, Nm at rpm | 400/1500–2200 | 320/1800–5000 | 400/1500–4800 | 400/2000–2750 | 320/3200 |
| Transmission | AKP6 | RKP6 | AKP6 | MCP6/AKP6 | AKP6 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 185 | 210 | 210 | 205/200 | 210 |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h, s | 11,2 | 8,1 | 7,5 | 9,5/9,9 | 9,9 |
| Fuel consumption, city/highway, l per 100 km | 17,9/5,0 | 11,4/6,8 | 17,1/8,9 | 9,8/10,9 | 13,8/7,6 |
| Fuel/tank capacity, l | DT/70 | AI-95/70 | AI-95/70 | DT/70 | AI-95/70 |
| Regulations for work on maintenance for Volvo XC60 | |||||||||||
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| Operations | 12 months 20,000 km | 24 months 40,000 km | 36 months 60,000 km | 48 months 80,000 km | 60 months 100,000 km | 72 months 120,000 km | 84 months 140,000 km | 96 months 160,000 km | 108 months 180,000 km | 120 months 200,000 km |
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| Engine oil and filter* | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | |
| Coolant | . | . | . | . | . | ||||||
| Air filter | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | |
| Cabin ventilation filter | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | |
| Fuel filter (petrol) | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | |
| Fuel filter (diesel) | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | . | |
| Spark plug | . | . | . | ||||||||
| Fluid in the brake system | . | . | . | ||||||||
| timing belt | . | ||||||||||
| Accessory drive belt | . | ||||||||||
| Oil in the gearbox | . | . | |||||||||
