First Time Volvo Buyer

Captain9 · Aug 4th, 2022, 23:48

Hi, pleased to join the VOC.
I am based in Birmingham UK, and looking for a Volvo XC60. No doubt lots to look out for but the obvious would be a great help. I understand for my budget circa £10k and mileage no more than 100,000 there will be numerous to choose from. But really looking for a good experience and many years happy motoring. My mileage is circa 5000 to 8000 per year.

Thank you, Paul

Pidgeonpost · Aug 5th, 2022, 06:30

Hello and welcome. I'm new to Volvo myself, and for a 15 year old car the experience has been good so far. Good luck with your search, lots of helpful people on the forum.

MikeIOW · Aug 19th, 2022, 10:51

Can't help you with a car, although mine is exactly the sort you might hope for: here's some data to help:

I bought it new in 2014 - FWD D4 Auto, diesel.
Whatcar tells me it is worth perhaps £10-11k
Fully loaded:

winter pack (heated everything!), adaptive cruise control (which is *amazing*)
active high beam headlights (also amazing - leave the kerb on main beam whilst dipping for cars on the right, for example).
8-speed auto - very relaxing drive, I do recommend it. I did Polestar it a few years ago for a little extra urgency when desired It was much cheaper than trading the car in!
Even have a button to lower the rear headrests (handy for clipping the ears if the kids are misbehaving!).

Currently at 92k miles - just had The Expensive service - cambelt (which is £400-600 depending on dealer!). Worth making sure that is stamped up, or knocking perhaps 600 off for it.
That service for me also needed new front discs/pads, as well as MOT - all-in came to almost a grand

....but I new it would, and it has cost relatively little over the years.

The DC (diamond cut) wheels are a PIA - after a few years, they inevitably tarnish as water bubbles through - I would only go with regular alloys, given a choice. That said, you are near https://www.citywheelrefurbishment.co.uk - I had them refurb some old bubbling alloys, and they did a brilliant job at a very fair price!

Our XC60 has served us very well: we are 3 years into owning a Kona EV, & that is our main car, doing 80% of our runs. We generally get around 35mpg, but can drive carefully and get nearer 40.

It now does around 4-5k pa (used for a variety of long/ski/tip/kids-moving runs).....& whilst we feel we should change a car, I suspect we may hold onto the Volvo forever!
Every now & then I look at replacements, but a similar XC60 (or 90 - even more capacity for tip runs!) just costs so much more....

Good luck - they are very fine vehicles!

cam · Aug 20th, 2022, 05:46

Hi Paul and welcome mate.

Pidgeonpost · Aug 20th, 2022, 06:27

Welcome along! I'm new too - some helpful folks around these parts.

Rob76 · Oct 21st, 2022, 12:53

Road tax £30; paid £6.5k; cambelt water pump and engine oil change done before purchase; mileage 101k.
I do the same mileage a year as you. My V60 1.6 is good at accelerating under about 60 but is a little sluggish at higher speed. Motorway cruising is returning about 63mph around town 53mph.I put an alert on my phone from auto trader and was first in a long queue. Good bargain. Year 2013

ushes · Nov 14th, 2022, 10:52

Just seen this ad, my car is for sale now in the sales section?
Please get in touch if interested

Steve

Aug 4th, 2022, 23:48	#1
Captain9 New Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2022 23:48 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Oldbury	First Time Volvo Buyer Hi, pleased to join the VOC. I am based in Birmingham UK, and looking for a Volvo XC60. No doubt lots to look out for but the obvious would be a great help. I understand for my budget circa £10k and mileage no more than 100,000 there will be numerous to choose from. But really looking for a good experience and many years happy motoring. My mileage is circa 5000 to 8000 per year. Thank you, Paul

Aug 5th, 2022, 06:30	#2
Pidgeonpost Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 06:51 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Gloucester	Hello and welcome. I'm new to Volvo myself, and for a 15 year old car the experience has been good so far. Good luck with your search, lots of helpful people on the forum. __________________ V70 D5 SE Lux MY 2008

Aug 19th, 2022, 10:51	#3
MikeIOW Premier Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 15:56 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester	Can't help you with a car, although mine is exactly the sort you might hope for: here's some data to help: I bought it new in 2014 - FWD D4 Auto, diesel. Whatcar tells me it is worth perhaps £10-11k Fully loaded: winter pack (heated everything!), adaptive cruise control (which is amazing) active high beam headlights (also amazing - leave the kerb on main beam whilst dipping for cars on the right, for example). 8-speed auto - very relaxing drive, I do recommend it. I did Polestar it a few years ago for a little extra urgency when desired It was much cheaper than trading the car in! Even have a button to lower the rear headrests (handy for clipping the ears if the kids are misbehaving!). Currently at 92k miles - just had The Expensive service - cambelt (which is £400-600 depending on dealer!). Worth making sure that is stamped up, or knocking perhaps 600 off for it. That service for me also needed new front discs/pads, as well as MOT - all-in came to almost a grand ....but I new it would, and it has cost relatively little over the years. The DC (diamond cut) wheels are a PIA - after a few years, they inevitably tarnish as water bubbles through - I would only go with regular alloys, given a choice. That said, you are near https://www.citywheelrefurbishment.co.uk - I had them refurb some old bubbling alloys, and they did a brilliant job at a very fair price! Our XC60 has served us very well: we are 3 years into owning a Kona EV, & that is our main car, doing 80% of our runs. We generally get around 35mpg, but can drive carefully and get nearer 40. It now does around 4-5k pa (used for a variety of long/ski/tip/kids-moving runs).....& whilst we feel we should change a car, I suspect we may hold onto the Volvo forever! Every now & then I look at replacements, but a similar XC60 (or 90 - even more capacity for tip runs!) just costs so much more.... Good luck - they are very fine vehicles! __________________ Introducing Stormy!: XC60 D4 2.0 (+Polestar) SE Lux Nav auto: Stormtrooper White , tints, heated & parking everything, DSP & more Gone Electric! Kona 64kWh - £50 each if you join Octopus Energy - I will donate £25 to your charity, msg me!

Aug 20th, 2022, 06:27	#5
Pidgeonpost Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 06:51 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Gloucester	Welcome along! I'm new too - some helpful folks around these parts. __________________ V70 D5 SE Lux MY 2008

Oct 21st, 2022, 12:53	#6
Rob76 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:46 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Kings lynn	Road tax £30; paid £6.5k; cambelt water pump and engine oil change done before purchase; mileage 101k. I do the same mileage a year as you. My V60 1.6 is good at accelerating under about 60 but is a little sluggish at higher speed. Motorway cruising is returning about 63mph around town 53mph.I put an alert on my phone from auto trader and was first in a long queue. Good bargain. Year 2013 Last edited by Rob76; Oct 21st, 2022 at 12:55. Reason: add year

Aug 20th, 2022, 05:46	#4
cam Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:12 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	Hi Paul and welcome mate.

Nov 14th, 2022, 10:52	#7
ushes Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 18:40 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunderland	Just seen this ad, my car is for sale now in the sales section? Please get in touch if interested Steve

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