Reliable years? How does the transmission hold up?

nquinn · Sep 14th, 2021, 22:19

Hi all,

I'm coming from a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 turbo, so as you can imagine a somewhat similar vehicle.

I sold it a couple of years ago and wanted a replacement vehicle now. A few questions for fellow S60 owners:

1. For something around 2013 or newer, which years would be more or less reliable?
2. How well do the automatic transmissions hold up? I think most are Aisin so they should be OK?
3. Any other particular issues to look out for? I am a bit concerned about overall cost of parts and maintenance for volvo vs. japanese counterparts (acura, lexus, honda, mazda)

I'm looking to avoid the T6 dual forced induction models because I don't want the cost/maintenance issues of both a turbo and supercharger.

What the T5 with a tune and AWD hold up ok? I saw that TDI has a tune that pushes it to around 298hp. There are SO many variants on wikipedia, but these are the ones I'm looking at:

T5 B5254T12 (T5 2.5 turbo) - 2013-2015 - 251hp
T6 B6304T4 (T6 AWD and R-design - 6cyl turbo only) - 2011-2015 - 300hp
T5 B6304T5 (Polestar - 6cyl turbo only) - 2014-2016 - 346hp

Any I'm missing that use only a turbo? Seems like maybe a 2015 T5 plus a tune might be the best value? Worth moving to one of the inline 6's?

Deck1ng · Sep 15th, 2021, 12:42

I thought the S60 came with only 4 cylinders?

Tannaton · Sep 15th, 2021, 17:36

I think he's got the engine list from Wikipedia which shows all options across all markets.

Deck1ng · Sep 15th, 2021, 18:44

👍 Arlington.

Sep 14th, 2021, 22:19	#1
nquinn New Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 22:30 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Arlington	Reliable years? How does the transmission hold up? Hi all, I'm coming from a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 turbo, so as you can imagine a somewhat similar vehicle. I sold it a couple of years ago and wanted a replacement vehicle now. A few questions for fellow S60 owners: 1. For something around 2013 or newer, which years would be more or less reliable? 2. How well do the automatic transmissions hold up? I think most are Aisin so they should be OK? 3. Any other particular issues to look out for? I am a bit concerned about overall cost of parts and maintenance for volvo vs. japanese counterparts (acura, lexus, honda, mazda) I'm looking to avoid the T6 dual forced induction models because I don't want the cost/maintenance issues of both a turbo and supercharger. What the T5 with a tune and AWD hold up ok? I saw that TDI has a tune that pushes it to around 298hp. There are SO many variants on wikipedia, but these are the ones I'm looking at: T5 B5254T12 (T5 2.5 turbo) - 2013-2015 - 251hp T6 B6304T4 (T6 AWD and R-design - 6cyl turbo only) - 2011-2015 - 300hp T5 B6304T5 (Polestar - 6cyl turbo only) - 2014-2016 - 346hp Any I'm missing that use only a turbo? Seems like maybe a 2015 T5 plus a tune might be the best value? Worth moving to one of the inline 6's?

Sep 15th, 2021, 12:42	#2
Deck1ng Master Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 13:04 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Yorkshire	I thought the S60 came with only 4 cylinders? __________________ Current, XC60 AWD D5 SE DRIVe 1st motor. Austin A35, indicators and heater optional. Not forgetting RTFM

Sep 15th, 2021, 17:36	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I think he's got the engine list from Wikipedia which shows all options across all markets. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Sep 15th, 2021, 18:44	#4
Deck1ng Master Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 13:04 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Yorkshire	👍 Arlington. __________________ Current, XC60 AWD D5 SE DRIVe 1st motor. Austin A35, indicators and heater optional. Not forgetting RTFM

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