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jamie1131 · Jun 18th, 2018, 08:16

Hi,

Previous Volvo owner here looking to get back into the brand. I sold my 2007 XC90 last year as it was burning horrendous amounts of oil.
This time I'm looking for a V60 for my wife to drive. Budget is £8000 so we seem to be looking at cars 2011 or 2012 with anywhere between 50,000 and 70,000 miles. We aren't interested in anything with more than 70k as it will be doing 20k/year so the miles will rack up quick.

Engine wise, it will have to be a diesel, probably looking at the 1.6.

Ideally it would be a manual and have heated leather seats (her demands, not mine!) colour isn't important and it doesn't need to have big wheels but it does need to be in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with no gaps in the service history and probably a new MOT.

What problems should I be looking out for when I view any potential cars?

Jun 18th, 2018, 08:16	#1
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	Looking for a V60, what to watch for? Hi, Previous Volvo owner here looking to get back into the brand. I sold my 2007 XC90 last year as it was burning horrendous amounts of oil. This time I'm looking for a V60 for my wife to drive. Budget is £8000 so we seem to be looking at cars 2011 or 2012 with anywhere between 50,000 and 70,000 miles. We aren't interested in anything with more than 70k as it will be doing 20k/year so the miles will rack up quick. Engine wise, it will have to be a diesel, probably looking at the 1.6. Ideally it would be a manual and have heated leather seats (her demands, not mine!) colour isn't important and it doesn't need to have big wheels but it does need to be in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with no gaps in the service history and probably a new MOT. What problems should I be looking out for when I view any potential cars?