Volvo V60 2012 High Mileage ?

jstone55 · Jul 12th, 2020, 20:57

Hi All,
I'm a newbie to volvo's, always loved them but never had the chance to own one. I now have the oppotunity. Its a V60, R Design, looks amazing, FSH, had a look at the mot's and only really had tyre issues, the main problem is its covered 150K, it is a Diesel. Is this okay ? There seems to be quite a few for sale, but all over 100k, I've always gone way below 100, but this is my first diesel, and looking everywhere, diesel when well looked after can last for ever.
Any help would be appreciated

JeffCooper63 · Jul 12th, 2020, 22:09

The problem isn't necessarily the engine, but all the other bits - the suspension, electrical items, just general wear and tear, but that can make ownership worrying - if it's cheap, then you'll feel like you got a bargain right up until you don't !!

DT19 · Jul 13th, 2020, 23:30

It's a Volvo, at 100k they're only just run in. If the price is right then go for it. If you can afford more then look for a lower mileage one.

Electronix12 · Jul 28th, 2020, 20:10

Just taken my V60 D5 MY2013 past 168k having picked it up at 102k.

Clutch, battery, one wheel bearing and rear shocks in that time.

Coming up to a new set of front shocks and bushes, but otherwise great!

sda2489 · Jul 30th, 2020, 16:11

Got 133k on my V60 2012 R design. Its tight as a drum and definitely not showing any signs if its mileage in the slightest....

TAG100579 · Aug 17th, 2020, 21:40

I have a 62 plate V60 D3 R Design, bought it 2 years ago with 75k, it’s done just over 130k. Aside from usual servicing, I’ve had to do timing belt, DPF and front discs with pads all round. When fitting DPF the Lamda?... sensor needed replacing but that issue was only picked up on main dealer machines. Other than that...touch wood, it’s going alright

Tannaton · Aug 17th, 2020, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstone55

Hi All,
I'm a newbie to volvo's, always loved them but never had the chance to own one. I now have the oppotunity. Its a V60, R Design, looks amazing, FSH, had a look at the mot's and only really had tyre issues, the main problem is its covered 150K, it is a Diesel. Is this okay ? There seems to be quite a few for sale, but all over 100k, I've always gone way below 100, but this is my first diesel, and looking everywhere, diesel when well looked after can last for ever.
Any help would be appreciated

If it's a Volvo engine then it should be fine.... if it's the 4-cylinder 1.6 D2 then I wouldn't bother.

columbo808 · Aug 19th, 2020, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tannaton

If it's a Volvo engine then it should be fine.... if it's the 4-cylinder 1.6 D2 then I wouldn't bother.

Ha, the 1.6 is my engine. I’ve always regretted buying it, came from a 2.0L Golf and it’s always felt so underpowered.
It’s not a great engine at all.

nobbynormal · Apr 17th, 2022, 06:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by columbo808

Ha, the 1.6 is my engine. I’ve always regretted buying it, came from a 2.0L Golf and it’s always felt so underpowered.
It’s not a great engine at all.

Well that’s answered my question. Shame

XC90Mk1 · Apr 17th, 2022, 07:05

The later 1.6 diesel is a good engine.

The issue is not so much bore wear etc. The issue is bearings, idlers, tensioner etc etc etc.

All of these you are going to fix for £xx.

As a competent home mechanic I would buy it, but if you are booking into a garage walk away!

Your callipers are likly to fail. For a competent home mechanic that’s a £20.00 fix each usually. In a independent it won’t be less than £200!

Bearings and bushes again will be £20 each but £150 at an Indi

Jul 12th, 2020, 20:57	#1
jstone55 New Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2020 00:40 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Liverpool	Volvo V60 2012 High Mileage ? Hi All, I'm a newbie to volvo's, always loved them but never had the chance to own one. I now have the oppotunity. Its a V60, R Design, looks amazing, FSH, had a look at the mot's and only really had tyre issues, the main problem is its covered 150K, it is a Diesel. Is this okay ? There seems to be quite a few for sale, but all over 100k, I've always gone way below 100, but this is my first diesel, and looking everywhere, diesel when well looked after can last for ever. Any help would be appreciated

Jul 28th, 2020, 20:10	#4
Electronix12 Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: EDI	Just taken my V60 D5 MY2013 past 168k having picked it up at 102k. Clutch, battery, one wheel bearing and rear shocks in that time. Coming up to a new set of front shocks and bushes, but otherwise great! __________________ \| MY2013 V60 D5 R-Design \|

Jul 12th, 2020, 22:09	#2
JeffCooper63 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Alford	The problem isn't necessarily the engine, but all the other bits - the suspension, electrical items, just general wear and tear, but that can make ownership worrying - if it's cheap, then you'll feel like you got a bargain right up until you don't !!

Jul 13th, 2020, 23:30	#3
DT19 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:48 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: York	It's a Volvo, at 100k they're only just run in. If the price is right then go for it. If you can afford more then look for a lower mileage one.

Jul 30th, 2020, 16:11	#5
sda2489 Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:27 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lockerbie	Got 133k on my V60 2012 R design. Its tight as a drum and definitely not showing any signs if its mileage in the slightest....

Aug 17th, 2020, 21:40	#6
TAG100579 New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2020 20:57 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Doncaster	I have a 62 plate V60 D3 R Design, bought it 2 years ago with 75k, it’s done just over 130k. Aside from usual servicing, I’ve had to do timing belt, DPF and front discs with pads all round. When fitting DPF the Lamda?... sensor needed replacing but that issue was only picked up on main dealer machines. Other than that...touch wood, it’s going alright

Apr 17th, 2022, 07:05	#10
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	The later 1.6 diesel is a good engine. The issue is not so much bore wear etc. The issue is bearings, idlers, tensioner etc etc etc. All of these you are going to fix for £xx. As a competent home mechanic I would buy it, but if you are booking into a garage walk away! Your callipers are likly to fail. For a competent home mechanic that’s a £20.00 fix each usually. In a independent it won’t be less than £200! Bearings and bushes again will be £20 each but £150 at an Indi

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