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KeithR56 · Sep 24th, 2018, 20:29

I'm very happy with my XC60. I've owned quite a few Volvos since the 1980s (740 SE, 940 CD, S60 SE Lux, V60 SE Lux). I always buy used, high spec variants with low mileage and tend to keep them for 4 to 5 years. I've tried other marques, but always come back to Volvo. I've had the XC60 for 7 months now with no major problems to report.

The only minor niggle is the heated rear window: If the rear window is misted over in the morning, it takes a long time for it to clear. It does clear eventually, but very slowly (around 12 minutes). All of my past Volvos have been very quick to clear the windows.

I didn't really want another diesel, but I couldn't find a petrol XC60 with the spec I wanted, and the hybrids were way outside my price range. However, I find the D4 (2.0) engine and 8 speed auto transmission to be much quieter and more refined than the D5 engine I had in my V60. It's remarkably quiet when cruising at motorway speeds. I also prefer the ride of the XC60 on 19 inch wheels as opposed to the low profile tyres on 20 inch rims.

Sep 24th, 2018, 20:29	#435
KeithR56 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2023 20:46 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wigan	I'm very happy with my XC60. I've owned quite a few Volvos since the 1980s (740 SE, 940 CD, S60 SE Lux, V60 SE Lux). I always buy used, high spec variants with low mileage and tend to keep them for 4 to 5 years. I've tried other marques, but always come back to Volvo. I've had the XC60 for 7 months now with no major problems to report. The only minor niggle is the heated rear window: If the rear window is misted over in the morning, it takes a long time for it to clear. It does clear eventually, but very slowly (around 12 minutes). All of my past Volvos have been very quick to clear the windows. I didn't really want another diesel, but I couldn't find a petrol XC60 with the spec I wanted, and the hybrids were way outside my price range. However, I find the D4 (2.0) engine and 8 speed auto transmission to be much quieter and more refined than the D5 engine I had in my V60. It's remarkably quiet when cruising at motorway speeds. I also prefer the ride of the XC60 on 19 inch wheels as opposed to the low profile tyres on 20 inch rims. __________________ XC40 (MY22) Inscription B4P, Denim Blue, Blond Leather, Climate Pack, Versatility Pack, Sunroof, Rear Tints. (previously owned 2017 XC60, 2011 V60, 2004 S60, 1998 S70, 1992 940, 1989 740)