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<h3 dir="ltr">Potential engine fire</h3>

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/volvo">Volvo</a> is presently in the process of recalling around 70,000 cars in the UK fitted with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, over potential engine fires. There isn't a fix at the moment, so owners are being told to pay attention to any unusual smells coming into the interior, if the engine warning light illuminates, or if the engine hesitates under acceleration.<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/volvo-recalls-70000-uk-cars-over-fire-fears/n19820"> Read our news story on this for further information</a> or contact Volvo directly on 01628 854 210.

<h3 dir="ltr">Software issue</h3>

A problem was found with the vehicle connectivity module (VCM)&nbsp;that&nbsp;sends location information to the emergency services after a collision. It applies to cars constructed between 3 March 2017 and 30 October 2018. Any&nbsp;Volvo dealer should be able to&nbsp;perform a software update to fix the issue.

<h3 dir="ltr">Tailgate lifting arm</h3>

There was an issue with certain early examples built up until 26 October 2018 where the tailgate lifting arms could freeze in cold weather. Contact your local Volvo dealer to find out if your car is one of those affected, because the arms will need to be replaced to solve the issue.&nbsp;

<h3 dir="ltr">Braking issue</h3>

In March 2020 Volvo&nbsp;recalled nearly 750,000 vehicles worldwide amid concerns that their autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems are faulty.&nbsp;

The fault -&nbsp;affecting 736,430 cars,&nbsp;56,368 of which are in the UK -&nbsp;was identified by Danish motoring body FDM during a road test in late 2019.&nbsp;The emergency brake on a Volvo XC60 consistently failed, meaning that the car did not automatically apply the brakes as expected when driven towards a special test pillow that normally would engage the system.&nbsp;The affected cars are safe to use: the regular braking system in these cars is not affected by the AEB issue and has full functionality. It's worth checking that this recall has been applied to the vehicle you're looking at.&nbsp;

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This generation of XC60, in petrol form, finished in 13th place out of 21&nbsp;cars in the large SUV class in our most recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-what-car-reliability-survey-large-suvs/n23405">What Car? Reliability Survey</a>, while diesel variants ranked 18th.&nbsp;Volvo as a brand finished in 19th place out of 30&nbsp;manufacturers in the same survey.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-what-car-reliability-survey/n23397"> What Car? Reliability Survey</a> pages for more information.

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Volvo is now a true rival to the likes of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, offering an alternative take on premium executive cars to a rapidly growing fanbase.

After a string of strong launches – notably with the Mk2 XC90 and XC60 SUVs – it struck gold in early 2018 when it launched its smallest SUV, the XC40. When our testers compared the car with its rivals, they concluded that it was the best launch of the previous 12 months, earning it our coveted overall Car of the Year Award.

The good news is that, like many car makers, Volvo now uses the same structure underneath most of its cars – so if they get it right on one model, it usually bodes well for the rest. That’s the case here, with Volvo’s subsequent saloon and estate launches complementing the SUVs and making for a generally extremely appealing line-up.

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The Volvo XC60 is a great&nbsp;used buy. It's&nbsp;classy inside, roomy and well equipped.

Used Volvo XC60 2017-present

<h3>MPG </h3>

On paper, the most economical XC60 is the T8 390 hybrid. Its claimed average fuel consumption is 134.5mpg according to the older NEDC test, and corresponding CO2 output is a low 49g/km. If you travel a longish distance, you won’t get anywhere near that figure, but in theory this is one fast and thrifty SUV. The D4 is the most popular option and this records a claimed figure of 54.3mpg under the older NEDC test, and 47.9mpg under the newer and more realistic WLTP tests, while the T5, with four-wheel drive, records a best average claim of 39.2mpg under the NEDC test.

The 2.0 diesel mild hybrid, known as the B4D, claims an official 46.3mpg under the newer WLTP tests, which is identical to the figure claimed for the B5D version.&nbsp;

<h3 dir="ltr">Road tax</h3>

All XC60s of this generation will be registered after the tax changes of April 2017, so the annual tax will be the flat rate, and boosted by a supplement charged to cars costing more than £40,000. The current rates are £155&nbsp;per&nbsp;year for all petrol and diesel cars, £145 per year for all hybrid cars, and £335 per year for the luxury car tax. To find out more about the current<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2021-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153"> road tax costs, click here</a> for further information.

<h3 dir="ltr">Servicing</h3>

When your XC60 needs a service, the prices are reasonable compared with its German rivals and you can opt for a number of servicing plans that let you spread the cost and pay by direct debit.

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The Volvo XC60 is a great used buy. It's classy inside, roomy and well equipped

You’re going to need around £21,000 to get into an XC60 of this generation. For that money, you’ll get a 2017 car with a reasonable&nbsp;mileage for the year and a full history, bought from a franchised dealer. Spend between £22,000 and £28,000 to secure you a good 2018 car, with a choice of engines and trims. You'll usually have to pay more for the hybrid versions, though – T8 cars, for example, start at around £30,000. Good 2019 models also start at around £30,000, while 2020 cars demand around £1000 more at least. The 2021 and 2022 XC60s go for upwards of around £35,000.&nbsp;

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The best seller is the 2.0 D4 diesel, and this is the one we’d seek out. It’s punchy enough, reasonably economical and relatively refined. Momentum trim has all that you would need, if not actually want, so we’d keep it simple and try to find one of those at a reasonable price.

Our favourite<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/volvo"> Volvo</a> XC60:&nbsp; 2.0 D4 Momentum

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all passengers</li> <li>Large boot with lots of clever storage solutions</li> <li>Good fuel economy and running costs</li> <li>All-round comfort</li> <li>High-quality interior finish</li></ul>

We define a large SUV as anything longer than 4.5 metres. These cars aren’t usually particularly cheap to buy or lease, so in return we expect a roomy cabin, a lengthy list of standard equipment and excellent cruising refinement. A few models in this class are two-wheel drive, but the vast majority have four-wheel drive for at least a modicum of off-road ability.

The Mazda CX-5 is firmly road-focused, but its 2.0-litre petrol engine is a strong, refined performer, making it looks good value for less than&nbsp;£25k. If you can stretch the budget a fair bit, the Audi Q5 provides a combination of comfort, driving prowess, quality and space that's hard to beat. Unlike some rivals, it can't be had with seven seats, though.

A more affordable, yet well-equipped alternative is the Peugeot 5008. It’s more than capable of coping with family life&nbsp;– and all versions have seven seats as standard.&nbsp;

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This is one big SUV and, despite the standard reversing cameras, it’s always worth checking the front and rear extremities for any scuffs or dents picked up in supermarket car parks or on the school run. Also look out for kerb damage on the alloy wheels. Check the seats all slide and fold as they should and any electrical operation on the tailgate.

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/xc60/4x4/used-review/n17383">first-generation&nbsp;XC60</a> was an immensely popular large SUV that stayed in production for more than nine years and actually sold more in its last year on sale than it had in any year before. It echoed the upmarket feel of its larger, seven-seat sibling, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/xc90/4x4/used-review/n17382">XC90.</a>&nbsp;

Not wanting to ruin a successful formula, this second-generation version retained&nbsp;the mini-me feel of the contemporary (and also immensely popular) seven-seat <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/xc90/4x4/used-review/n838">XC90</a>, just as the first generation car did. It even sits on the same platform and uses the same engines as the&nbsp;XC90.

However, it’s longer, wider and lower than that first&nbsp;XC60 and its well-proportioned design oozes class inside and out. There's a Scandinavian-style feel to an interior that’s flooded with light and loaded with leather, and which gives the car the premium touches it needs to survive at this high altitude.

Under its elegant bonnet, there’s a good choice of engines: the range starts with a 188bhp D4 diesel and a 188bhp 2.0 T4 petrol model. Add in a 251bhp T5 turbo four-cylinder petrol model and a 307bhp T6 petrol, before rolling in a 232bhp D5 diesel and culminating with a 387bhp and a 400bhp-plus T8 plug-in petrol-electric hybrids. There are front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options.

An update in 2019 introduced a range of petrol and diesel mild hybrid engines, designated with a B. The B5P is a 248bhp petrol, the 2.0 B4D a 194bhp diesel and the B5D a 232bhp diesel. There's also a powerful 298bhp B6P petrol.&nbsp;

There are three trim levels:&nbsp;Momentum, R-Design and Inscription. Entry-level Momentum trim gets all the essentials: climate control, keyless start, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers and heated leather seats. R-Design is more popular, mainly because you get sportier styling, bigger wheels and tinted windows. You also get sports suspension, which does result in a slightly firmer ride than the standard car, but it brings tidier handling, too. Range-topping Inscription trim has an even more upmarket interior and fully electric seats.

A Pro pack can be added to each trim and brings different luxuries depending on the trim, including – among other goodies – an electric driver’s seat, a heated windscreen and LED foglights.

On the road, the XC60 gets along well with any of its engine options, although the gearbox can initially seem a little hesitant. The diesels offer plenty of low-down grunt, while the mild hybrids in either form offer plenty of punch. The hybrid versions are&nbsp;real flyers, with acceleration times to rival any sports car’s. The petrol options are notably smoother than the diesels, but you’ll pay for that extra refinement when you go to refuel the car.

Where the car doesn’t fare so well is in corners taken quickly, where, despite light and accurate steering, the XC60 doesn’t feel as eager to turn in as an<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q5/4x4/used-review/n889"> Audi Q5</a> does. That said, grip levels are high and the handling is generally safe and predictable. As far as its ride goes, it’s pretty good on the standard steel suspension, smothering smaller urban bumps well. However, it can get caught out by larger potholes and speed humps, and does feel a little fidgety next to one or two of its closest rivals. On the optional air suspension, the ride is much better, cushioning the occupants on nearly every surface except harsh broken irregularities and deep potholes. But this is an expensive option and one that, if taken up, could add to the cost of your used car.

The XC60 has&nbsp;a lovely interior of rare plushness and style. The driving position is superb, thanks to plenty of adjustment in the steering wheel and the comfortable and supportive driver’s seat. Visibility is excellent, while the dashboard design, and its surrounding areas, is smart, logical and bereft of buttons, since most have been replaced by the iPad-style 9.0in touchscreen that dominates the central portion of the dash. This looks great, but swiping and pressing some of the smaller icons can be frustrating.

When it comes to interior quality, Volvo can now count itself among the best in the business. That the XC60 is as classy and elegant inside as the more expensive XC90 is seriously impressive. The liberal use of woods and metal, especially on range-topping Inscription trim, lends the interior a light and airy feel. There’s plenty of space both front and rear, and the boot is a good size and shape, even if in terms of outright capacity it’s a little down on the volumes offered by some of its rivals.

On top of that, Volvo hasn't forgotten about its roots, because the XC60 has some of the most advanced safety features in the class. It scored the maximum five stars from Euro NCAP’s safety tests, with a brilliant 98% adult occupant safety score and 95% for safety assists.

If you're interested in buying a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/volvo/xc60?used=true&amp;nearlynew=true&amp;postCode=tw1%203sp">used Volvo XC60</a>, or any of the other cars mentioned here, please check out our used car classifieds site <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">here.</a>&nbsp;

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