XC60 - 3 years on

davidjpowell · Feb 2nd, 2018, 21:33

My time with my XC60 is nearly up. I've had it for close to three years and 84,000 miles. It's gone into retirement for a couple of weeks while I get a couple of things sorted before it heads back to the lease company.

In the time that I have had it is has needed:

2 sets of front tyres.
1 set of rear pads.
3 services
1 replacement gear selector (to stop it rattling - only a partial success).
and that is about it.

It still has the original rear tyres - I think they are legal, but will be double checking - I have a little doubt as one of them is 'stepped' - so the outer edge is more worn than the inner.. Plenty of tread on the inside - just enough on the outside.

It's heading off to the dealer for a few days while I am away - the emissions light has been coming on and off for the last couple of weeks.

The car has been off road a few times. Even though it's only 2 wheel drive, it gets about in the mud fairly well. Quiet comfortable and refined, it has been a pleasure. Oh and the sat nav is rubbish.

My only dislikes are the nav, and the parking sensors which are too slow to respond. I've picked up one wound due to this - My second wound was picked up avoiding a farm gate that would not stay properly open - the overgrown grass that I was brushing along was hiding a concrete fire hydrant marker.

The cars replacement has arrived.... so it's time to say bye to Volvo....

van1 by LRPlans, on Flickr

molsal · Feb 2nd, 2018, 23:39

Thats quite a departure from your Volvo, any chance of an interior/ dash picture? It looks very smart, love the wheels.

davidjpowell · Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:09

It is a bit different.. I've not seen the back seat of my Volvo for 18 months due to the increased kit I carry. Hopefully this will resolve that...

van up by LRPlans, on Flickr

vanup1 by LRPlans, on Flickr

HDAV · Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:15

Classed as commercial for BIK?

davidjpowell · Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:20

oh yes

iain cooper · Feb 3rd, 2018, 17:38

your XC60 certainly worked for it's money !!

mine is about the same age but 13,700 miles and had an easy life compared to yours.

your new van looks fantastic, and am sure you'll enjoy.

Iain

davidjpowell · Feb 3rd, 2018, 18:30

It has indeed Iain.

Should be a good buy for someone - although it's high mileage for it's age its the best type high mileage - long distances.....

molsal · Feb 4th, 2018, 00:20

Very smart, I hope that you enjoy it, and it offers enough comfort for your high mileage occupation.

davidjpowell · Feb 15th, 2018, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by molsal

Very smart, I hope that you enjoy it, and it offers enough comfort for your high mileage occupation.

500 miles today, and it's been just fine....

HDAV · Feb 15th, 2018, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidjpowell

500 miles today, and it's been just fine....

I did 360 in my xc yesterday that was enough for one day......

Feb 2nd, 2018, 21:33	#1
davidjpowell Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2022 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Doncaster	XC60 - 3 years on My time with my XC60 is nearly up. I've had it for close to three years and 84,000 miles. It's gone into retirement for a couple of weeks while I get a couple of things sorted before it heads back to the lease company. In the time that I have had it is has needed: 2 sets of front tyres. 1 set of rear pads. 3 services 1 replacement gear selector (to stop it rattling - only a partial success). and that is about it. It still has the original rear tyres - I think they are legal, but will be double checking - I have a little doubt as one of them is 'stepped' - so the outer edge is more worn than the inner.. Plenty of tread on the inside - just enough on the outside. It's heading off to the dealer for a few days while I am away - the emissions light has been coming on and off for the last couple of weeks. The car has been off road a few times. Even though it's only 2 wheel drive, it gets about in the mud fairly well. Quiet comfortable and refined, it has been a pleasure. Oh and the sat nav is rubbish. My only dislikes are the nav, and the parking sensors which are too slow to respond. I've picked up one wound due to this - My second wound was picked up avoiding a farm gate that would not stay properly open - the overgrown grass that I was brushing along was hiding a concrete fire hydrant marker. The cars replacement has arrived.... so it's time to say bye to Volvo.... van1 by LRPlans, on Flickr

Feb 2nd, 2018, 23:39	#2
molsal Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2021 00:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Leyburn	Thats quite a departure from your Volvo, any chance of an interior/ dash picture? It looks very smart, love the wheels. __________________ My 2019 XC60, D4 Inscription Denim Blue, Dark Tinted, Reversing Camera, VOC etc.

Feb 3rd, 2018, 17:38	#6
iain cooper Senior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2021 12:26 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: argyll and bute	your XC60 certainly worked for it's money !! mine is about the same age but 13,700 miles and had an easy life compared to yours. your new van looks fantastic, and am sure you'll enjoy. Iain __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 FWD SE LUX NAV Geartronic

Feb 4th, 2018, 00:20	#8
molsal Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2021 00:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Leyburn	Very smart, I hope that you enjoy it, and it offers enough comfort for your high mileage occupation. __________________ My 2019 XC60, D4 Inscription Denim Blue, Dark Tinted, Reversing Camera, VOC etc.

Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:09	#3
davidjpowell Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2022 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Doncaster	It is a bit different.. I've not seen the back seat of my Volvo for 18 months due to the increased kit I carry. Hopefully this will resolve that... van up by LRPlans, on Flickr vanup1 by LRPlans, on Flickr

Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:15	#4
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Classed as commercial for BIK?

Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:20	#5
davidjpowell Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2022 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Doncaster	oh yes

Feb 3rd, 2018, 18:30	#7
davidjpowell Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2022 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Doncaster	It has indeed Iain. Should be a good buy for someone - although it's high mileage for it's age its the best type high mileage - long distances.....

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