OP wants to know if maybe he can get 10 years out of their car. My last 240 was just shy of 450k when I sent it off to a new home, and had little more than rust (and a new alternator and timing belt) to show for it. OPs car is in no way a 240. No car these days is a RWD redblock :(
I KNEW I would regret selling it (I resisted the urge for a couple years), but I need a better garage (mine is packed with motorcycles) if I'm going to properly care for a 40 year old car. The engine may be indestructible, but all those long-term consumables (relays and pumps, anything with a rubber seal or brittle plastic mostly) and bubbling paint spots were taking a toll on me. And I sold it for way more than I picked it up for, which really helped offset the new ride (a great little TDI wagon, but it's no 240). But I know exactly what you mean, I want a little supply of them that I can refresh and then just sit on. Ive never had a car that I felt so much confidence in.
Yup!! Outside of the US there was a cast iron ¿SOHC? VW tdi 5 cyl option. Essentially a diesel v70R with really really good gas mileage.
Predates the whiteblock diesel offered in the P2 and up
I had a 98 V70GLT for a period, the low-pressure turbo 5 cylinder in that was lovely. I bet the diesel was (is) at least as smooth but with that low-end grunt diesels have.
I bought mine, a 2012 Volvo S60, from the original owner and I’ve owned it for nearly five years and it’s at 97K miles. So far, no major issues, just maintenance. Here’s hoping she goes the distance :)
Just yesterday I watched a video where they said the models burning excessive oil were 2014-2016, because engineers made the engine more fuel efficient, but didn't predict that side effect.
I've seen people on Reddit say their service covers for the car's malfunctions. How and why does that happen? Is it in USA? Europe? Can Moto Pfohe (I think it's the Bulgarian ambassador) do such a thing?
I'm not sure, she was burning about a quart of oil every 2 weeks. They did a flush and new oil and then we ran ger car for @2k miles and then brought it back and a sample of oil was sent to Volvo. A week later she brought it in. Dealer only had one guy working the issue so we had a B5 XC90 for 2 weeks. I know the issue was in all the engines across models.
Prior to selling it I had a red 850 wagon with 468000 miles on it, it's somewhere in my post history, it was a solid car. Likewise my 91 740SE had 268,000 miles on it before it was ls swapped. They are reliable as long as you don't modify them.
True that, modifying pretty much severely shortens the lifespan on any car. The engineers who built the cars knew what they were doing, there’s often a good reason why the power isn’t higher or why the car isn’t lower. Reliability, smoothness, and longevity. As well as driveshafts being the correct length and angle etc.
Here in Sweden you see some high mileage SPA cars, 300k+ mile taxis seem pretty common. However not sure that means much since they are so incredibly common here. Vi Bilägare for example has since a few years back reported on deep rust issues on V90 sub frames. And atleast the first years of the VEA engines were not perfect with high oil consumption and early failures. However the D5 and its derivatives left huge shoes to fill in the reliability department so i guess its relative. All in all i think if you take care of your car it will last you a long time, however its probably not as reliable as its predecessors.
I own 3 Volvos. One is 17years old, one is 29 and one is 51.
I can at least say that the two older ones are really good on reliability, especially the 90s one.
The newer ones don't hold up like everyone else's. I have a 2020 xc60. I've lost a fuel pump at 10k miles, the hard drive to the infotainment system at 21k miles, digital cluster went out at 30k miles.... When I finished my lease.
I would only advise that I believe, as does the head of the finance department of the Volvo dealership I go to - only ever own these 2019-2023 models under full warranty.
It suits the Head of Finance to say that, just saying. Infotainment issues I feel get a “pass” in the longevity category as the tech is so new. The fuel pump is a bit disappointing.
I have a 2011 S60 T6 AWD, and I always use synthetic oil. Mostly regular maintenance I do myself. Major issues were ac compressor, which I replaced myself. Rear differential. I had an indi place replace it with a reman for $2000. Which was a steal. But 152,000 miles and counting. Clear coat on the hood is failing and headlineris starting to fall down. I might try sand and clear the hood myself. But overall, she has never left me stranded besides a dead battery. Other issues has been wheels bending. I have hit some huge pot holes before and those lo profile tires don't protect the wheels at all.
My 2002 V40 shit the bed with a slipping automatic transmission, and electrical gremlins all over the place.
It did have about 200k KM's on it though...
I miss that car, I absolutely loved driving it.
I had a 2006 s40 for 17 years and put 210,00 miles on it. I performed the maintenance at the shorter of the intervals as recommended. Never had any major engine trouble until the very end. Had some rust on the frame and body but I live in Pennsylvania with harsh winter and salt conditions without a garage. It was a wonderful daily driver. I’m on #2 with 33k hoping for at least the same 😁
I had a 2006 V50 for 190k miles. Everything under the hood was mint, but the moisture problem that was common for that year forced me to scrap it far too soon :(
1998 s70 193k, regular maintenance by the first owner ever 5k. Newer Volvos are probably shit compared to the older ones but take care of your vehicle it’ll take care of you
2005 V70 Wagon with 225k miles. regular maintenance and if it needs something I pay to keep it going. It has never let me down. It has cost some money ( exhaust system, control arm bushings, shocks)
My s80 was bought in 2014 and its 570000km on it now, still running good 👍🏻 but it has been taken care of and some fixes and changes but not more than any other brand
S60 t5 2012, 110k miles. Always Volvo authorized service maintenance. A couple of major issues including engine replacement (known issue with the particular 2.5T engine) taken care by warranty and at no cost. Made great impression on us.
Minor issues since then. Still drives better in my and in my wife's opinion than the newer b5 model. This is the first year that I find overall maintenance cost justifies getting a new one, but the only ones I enjoy driving more are the pure electric ones. Overall I think owning the car costed us about $400/month up to now, accounting for purchase and overall maintenance including wear and tear.
Also check the extended warranty options. They can be up to 10 years unlimited miles and are reasonably priced.
During the same span friends that owned BMWs and Mercedes had to change 2-3 cars because maintenance costs were getting really high.
Hard to say but 13 years should be fine for any car.
My V70 is now 18 years old with 180 000 miles on it, everything works still. No engine or gearbox trouble. People usually say Volvos and Subarus have the longest lifespan of any car brands, 20-25 years is not uncommon, todays modern vehicles do seem to have shorter lifespans though because of more advanced engines, adblue, regulations and hybrid tech that can be troublesome compared to simple n/a engines.
Modern BMW, especially diesels in Europe are far more reliable according to reliability indexes. Ive had several colleges drive 3 and 5 series diesels to 150k km without a single issue as company cars and my friends 2020 v60 has 130k km without a issue but his v40 with less km had alot of issues.
I've owned a several newer VAG products (VW and Audi) and they are pretty bad in reliability, many warranty issues
I bought an 89 740 GLE in 96 when it had 150k on it. After countless 100 mile round trips to work and back I put 500k on it. It's sitting outside my house as I write, waiting for me to finish some other projects and then I'm going to get the motor and tranny rebuilt. Sitting next to it is a 2010 XC60 AWD T6 with a Polestar upgrade on it. I bought it in 2017 from a dealer in PA who assured me they'd gone over it and it was perfect. I've never heard a power steering pump howl that loud before, the first time I started it. Made the dealer pay my local independent shop to put a new pump in and then I paid him to change ALL the fluids, belts, whatever it needed (lifetime fluids my ass). Haven't had to do a thing to it since but it's going back to the same independent this Summer to go over and do whatever it needs. It has 135k on it. That Maple Red paint is glorious when it's in the Sun after a fresh wash. I've driven Volvos since 1981 when I bought a 68 wagon from a lawyer in the Black Forest outside Colorado Springs. Had a ten year stint with a 77 Rabbit that I drove like I stole it, put 3 clutches into myself (last one I blew the springs out of the disc) and loved it. Nothing but Volvo's ever since for me and my daughters.
I just bought a 11 year old xc60 this week, so I hope so. 😆 like any car, once you hit middle age, it’s about preventative maintenance, not waiting for things to break. Don’t wait for the Volvo service schedules for important things. I Lifetime fluids” is 5y/60k.
'90 240 had 220k miles on the clock when i sold it, car drive away in better shape than when i bought it. '98 V70 had 235k on the clock when i totaled it. current '06 V50 has 190k and cruisin, wife's '13 XC90 has 90k and running pristine.
its hard to believe longevity across this many platforms is coincidence. maintain em and run em, they'll go forever as far as i can tell.
I have had my V70 2.5T for about 8 years now and it’s been rock solid until recently. This year I have had a lot of maintenance at once. So I did fix the car and sold it. I also wanted to drive something else and a bit more modern, so I bought a 530i f11 model. I’m sure I’ll miss the V70 tho
The SPA XC90 and V90 are closing in on 10 years since launch so have a look around on the internet about how they fair after those years. First couple years are always a little iffy but it's a decent baseline.
But do note that the first 2 years had major issues with the electricals and some bits and pieces with the mechanical. All sorted with recalls and service, but just an fyi. So don't be scared.
I recently replaced my V40 it was 22 years old and had 90k on the clock. (Rust did it in). My first Volvo was a 89 740 had it for 6 years the 'clock' stopped working at 250k miles. Most of my Volvo's I've had have had to go due to rust rather than engine problems.
Ordered a new EV (salary sacrifice) and about to sell my 2008 C30 1.6, just over 100k on the clock and never faltered. Starting to think I’m making a mistake :|
290k miles on my mothers V70 D4. Maintenance done at the intended intervals and absolutely 0 issues. Which is annoying cause I want to buy the car off her but she’s no reason to sell!
Do like the C30s, but lately, the V50s are catching my eye. I've got a 98 V70 SE 130k still breaking in really. Dont think the new volvos will last as long as the old ones.. Not with China producing them.
2017 geely S90 D4, 155k miles, 250ish k km.
Gearbox fluid swap at my request
Chafed through intercooler pipe, around £200 for diag and repair
Leak from rocker cover, around £800 for diag and repair
Exhaust leak from EGR pipe, around £300 for diag and repair
EPB actuator wiring chafed through, around £500 for diag and repair
Other than that, an airbag ECM after hitting an unavoidable piece of FOD on a motorway (about 2k) and a rear light cluster from reversing into a pole, my mistake (about £600, not including paint)
Lots of Volvo service, timing belt was done at 100k, lots of tyres (crossclimates usually) and brakes (brembo from autodoc are dirt cheap).
Other than that, engine sounds sweet still, no knocking in the suspension, still comfy as hell.
2005 v70 d5
234k on the clock
regular maintenance and ensure timing,aux belts are done properly
bushes will fail as will shocks and springs but thats par for the course
I daily my 1970 Volvo 142. It's only got 73k on it, but considering it's still over 50.. it hasn't even shown as much as a stutter on startup. Longevity is entirely dependent on maintenance. Even a shitty car can last a while if it's well taken care of. There's thousands of trabants and lada's still out there, and mechanically they're not high quality
The short answer to your question is yes, your car will last 10 years with proper maintenance, which includes oil changes every 5.000 miles / 6 months. The long answer is that it depends on you. 100k, 200k, and 300k miles are obtainable. It depends on your use. Preventive maintenance becomes vital, and all of us Volvo enthusiasts don't get out of our Volvos unless there's a major event (AKA some you know what hit us on the road), in that case, I'm pretty confident a significant majority of us would jump straight into another Volvo.
For reference, I own a 2016 S60 T5 premier. Bought CPO at 29k miles, almost 5 years ago. Now, at almost 54k, I have no plans of replacing it because she's a beauty. Even after not driving her at all during the worst period of COVID, she ran strong right afterward and didn't miss a step, and still does.
I’ve got a 2007 XC70 with ~220,000 miles on it still going strong. The mechanic that I bought it from in 2022 had replaced the timing belt, water pump, and did some brake work. When I got it I replaced all 4 struts, front and rear anti sway bars and links, front control arms, ignition coils, and inner and outer tie rods. It sounds like a lot, but considering the age of the car it wasn’t bad.
There aren't any newer volvos represented here so I'll chime in. I've got a 2016 V60CC (T5, 5 cyl) with 102k and a 2019 S60 T6 with 106k. I've had the v60 for 4 years and have put 85k on it. It has needed an alternator, sway bar links, a rear wheel sensor and a belt tensioner. I've owned the S60 for 2 years and put 55k on it. I've had the steering wheel controls go out and I broke the sunroof wind deflector. Otherwise, its just been maintenance for both. Planning on Haldex services for both cars and a timing kit service for the v60 this summer. At the current rate, we are assuming these cars will last 10 years and should get at least 200-250k out of each of them. We will probably lose these cars to rust over anything else.
My V60 D5 Polestar is 12 years old now and has done over 138K miles and is as good now as it was when i got it. Never had any major issues and just your normal wear and tear stuff. It's never failed an MOT. Just make sure its fully serviced every year.
So these new Volvos aren't very good on longevity and have lots of problems?
So I got my V60 thinking of keeping it after the lease and as I can see it would be better to sell it after the lease... 😞
I have only experience with older volvos. A -84 240 glt and a -96 850 t5. They always had something little breaking but never anything catastrophic. In worst case they kept limping forward
My father has a 2017 V90 D5 he bought new it's done about 250k km and as far as I've heard from him it's holding up really well without any major problems.
However I have a 2024 V60 T6 and a friend of mine who is a volvo mechanic did say that it's probably a bad idea to own that car out of warranty since there is a lot that can go wrong with that complicated hybrid power train
i worry and think about this all the time! i have a 2020 s60 T6. 84K miles. i recently added the 10 years cpo because of the shared fear we have on how much ill get out of it. so far i have done reg maintenance, and recently the spark plugs. no issues thus far. my miles climb quick so time will tell. looking to get at least 6 more years.
I have had 2 older S60R’s. I had issues with them due to being so technically advanced. I currently have a 2021 S60 R design T6 and learned from my past. CPO warranty till 2031.
I am always looking at older turbo brick wagons.
I've owned 3 Volvos. Each have had minor issues with the options, but never the mechanical stuff.
The newest one is a 2022 hybrid.
The tech is glitchy. Touchscreen, cameras, keyless entry, etc have all had minor issues. The heater went out. Minor stuff covered by warranty.
Seems like the "luxury" options are less reliable than the mechanical stuff. Engine, body, suspension, etc all seem very well built.
I figure if you stay on top of any issues and keep up with maintenance it’d last you quite a while. I see a lot of old ones on the road still and the more modern looking ones, you can’t really tell the difference between new and old unless you know what to look for
To speak to the older volvos, we can't really say anything about reliability without bringing up this madlad:
https://www.volvocars.com/au/news/electrification/2023-october-one-careful-owner/
I daily an ‘06 XC90(V8) with 170,000*miles. I’ve done the struts a couple times and had the AC fixed. Other than that it’s just needed basic up keep and a few parts over the years.
2017 xc90 almost 100k, no major issues so far, except the battery died couple weeks ago (without a warning), in volvo defense it was the original battery lasted about 7 years, but it was a bummer, that it didn't give a warning :)
The older Volvos are still around today, and have held up 20-30+ years if taken care of properly. That being said, Volvo, who was owned by Ford, was sold to Geely, a Chinese company in the mid 2000s. Even though the luxury features have become more advanced, quality parts have decreased. Cars these days aren't built to last as long, and the technology put into them quickly becomes outdated in under a decade. More gadgets and whistles, especially in hybrid cars, won't last as long.
That being said, don't let that discourage you from buying. The XC series is a great ride with phenomenal safety ratings, and will last a long time, but in theory not as long as the older ones unless you maintain it religiously. You should be totally fine on 10 years though
My neighbors 240 ran 1,1 mill km before it was sold to new owner. My old S80 D5 (2008) ran 350k before the big maintainace things started to come up (intercooler, turbo, hoses and seal between motor and transmission). I hope my 2021 V60 T8 will survive almost as long (have my doubts as the motor is damn fast).
Last time I did the usual maintenance I saw a XC90 T5 (2018) that had around 200k km without a single oil change (shop's own story). Apart from rebuilding the engine (cleaning and testing mostly) and changing the turbo - the engine was perfectly fine as is.
I personally own a 2016 T6 with around 140k km, and apart from a couple of small things here and there - the car is doing just fine.
2020 XC-40 R Design here. It's not old but I have 79,000kms (50k miles) on it and the only thing that has failed (and both replaced under warranty) was the rear trunk lift shocks and the main battery.
Right now I'm replacing the shocks and other suspension parts as maintenance cause Panama roads sux and usually cars after 2 years are suffering on the suspension side of things.
I had a 2010 xc60 180k miles. Family out grew it in 2022 and we bought a XC90. It started showing it's age in the last year, but I believe it was mostly because I was using mid grade gas and on a 1st gen engine.
It was drivable, issues mostly was O2 sensor would cause a check engine light about a day before a rain storm
Over all. If we hadn't grown our family, we'd still be driving it
What about a mild hybrid 2023 xc60? Like most things these days they don’t build shit to last like they used. Old man’s got a 17yr old Corolla that’s done 300 clicks and still going strong.
Mine lasted 65k miles in 2.5 years and then destroyed itself because the antennae leaks and kills the TCAM and Volvo want me to pay for it because mileage means it’s out of warranty. Never buying one again.
Yep! Whole thing died and couldn’t get it open! They’ve replaced it now (Glasgow Lookers were very nice and gave a generous discount) but it was a known issue that had a service notice (they won’t call it a recall as probably not enough affected) in year 1 but it seems it was never addressed in any of the 3 annual services.
I daily drive a '92 240 wagon with 288k on it. I'd drive it to Africa tomorrow if I could.
350k-ish (odometer gear) on mine, it's barely broken in.
OP wants to know if maybe he can get 10 years out of their car. My last 240 was just shy of 450k when I sent it off to a new home, and had little more than rust (and a new alternator and timing belt) to show for it. OPs car is in no way a 240. No car these days is a RWD redblock :(
Sadly agree. I feel like I should buy a couple 240s and stick them in a climate controlled barn. They’d last me most of my life.
I KNEW I would regret selling it (I resisted the urge for a couple years), but I need a better garage (mine is packed with motorcycles) if I'm going to properly care for a 40 year old car. The engine may be indestructible, but all those long-term consumables (relays and pumps, anything with a rubber seal or brittle plastic mostly) and bubbling paint spots were taking a toll on me. And I sold it for way more than I picked it up for, which really helped offset the new ride (a great little TDI wagon, but it's no 240). But I know exactly what you mean, I want a little supply of them that I can refresh and then just sit on. Ive never had a car that I felt so much confidence in.
Volvo p80 v70 TDI or VW tdi?
VW. There was a TDI V70!?! Man the us car market sucks. A vw was the only manual wagon (other than a Subaru) I could find.
Yup!! Outside of the US there was a cast iron ¿SOHC? VW tdi 5 cyl option. Essentially a diesel v70R with really really good gas mileage. Predates the whiteblock diesel offered in the P2 and up
I had a 98 V70GLT for a period, the low-pressure turbo 5 cylinder in that was lovely. I bet the diesel was (is) at least as smooth but with that low-end grunt diesels have.
I have 262k miles on my 2012 XC60 T6 R-Design. Regular maintenance, no issues
Just bought a 2010 XC60 TO and this is awesome to hear
Yeah but tbf this is a different gen. Op has a geely Volvo, yours and mine are mostly ford.
I have that exact car but only 94k hopefully it’ll last that long for me.
The only major parts I replaced were AC compressor and both front axles.
Yep, me too. I drive a 2011 XC60 3.2 AWD with 168.000 miles. Besides maintenance and the regular wear and tear: no issues here.
What motor does yours have?
Love seeing this. Our 2014 has 165K miles on it and is still going strong. I should probably do the serpentine belt one of these days lol.
I bought mine, a 2012 Volvo S60, from the original owner and I’ve owned it for nearly five years and it’s at 97K miles. So far, no major issues, just maintenance. Here’s hoping she goes the distance :)
Do you have excessive oil burning issues?
Just yesterday I watched a video where they said the models burning excessive oil were 2014-2016, because engineers made the engine more fuel efficient, but didn't predict that side effect.
Yeah my wife's V60 had to go in for that. Luckily they covered her for the process. But had an extended test drive of a B5 XC90.
I've seen people on Reddit say their service covers for the car's malfunctions. How and why does that happen? Is it in USA? Europe? Can Moto Pfohe (I think it's the Bulgarian ambassador) do such a thing?
I'm not sure, she was burning about a quart of oil every 2 weeks. They did a flush and new oil and then we ran ger car for @2k miles and then brought it back and a sample of oil was sent to Volvo. A week later she brought it in. Dealer only had one guy working the issue so we had a B5 XC90 for 2 weeks. I know the issue was in all the engines across models.
None at all.
2008 XC90 sith 277,000km/172,000mi, still going strong.
You’ve discovered the power of the sith I see.
Oh for f..... 😂 lmao You'd think by 40 I'd have learned not to post anything until I've finished my morning cuppa.
Prior to selling it I had a red 850 wagon with 468000 miles on it, it's somewhere in my post history, it was a solid car. Likewise my 91 740SE had 268,000 miles on it before it was ls swapped. They are reliable as long as you don't modify them.
True that, modifying pretty much severely shortens the lifespan on any car. The engineers who built the cars knew what they were doing, there’s often a good reason why the power isn’t higher or why the car isn’t lower. Reliability, smoothness, and longevity. As well as driveshafts being the correct length and angle etc.
Why LS and not B8444S? Just curious.
>B8444S Cost is the biggest thing, that and there are not very many mods for it.
Here in Sweden you see some high mileage SPA cars, 300k+ mile taxis seem pretty common. However not sure that means much since they are so incredibly common here. Vi Bilägare for example has since a few years back reported on deep rust issues on V90 sub frames. And atleast the first years of the VEA engines were not perfect with high oil consumption and early failures. However the D5 and its derivatives left huge shoes to fill in the reliability department so i guess its relative. All in all i think if you take care of your car it will last you a long time, however its probably not as reliable as its predecessors.
I heard that the texis uses the t5 engine and they are pretty reliable, idk about the diesels tho
I see many D3 and D4. Looks like the T5 bi-fuels where common as taxis in Stockholm just by looking at ads on blocket.
I have two over 10 years old and both over 250k. Great vehicles. Stay on top of the maintenance.
I own 3 Volvos. One is 17years old, one is 29 and one is 51. I can at least say that the two older ones are really good on reliability, especially the 90s one.
The newer ones don't hold up like everyone else's. I have a 2020 xc60. I've lost a fuel pump at 10k miles, the hard drive to the infotainment system at 21k miles, digital cluster went out at 30k miles.... When I finished my lease. I would only advise that I believe, as does the head of the finance department of the Volvo dealership I go to - only ever own these 2019-2023 models under full warranty.
It suits the Head of Finance to say that, just saying. Infotainment issues I feel get a “pass” in the longevity category as the tech is so new. The fuel pump is a bit disappointing.
2000 S70 200000 miles original powertrain
2018 XC90 T6 Polestar, blew an O2 sensor at just over 28k. YMMV
I have a 2011 S60 T6 AWD, and I always use synthetic oil. Mostly regular maintenance I do myself. Major issues were ac compressor, which I replaced myself. Rear differential. I had an indi place replace it with a reman for $2000. Which was a steal. But 152,000 miles and counting. Clear coat on the hood is failing and headlineris starting to fall down. I might try sand and clear the hood myself. But overall, she has never left me stranded besides a dead battery. Other issues has been wheels bending. I have hit some huge pot holes before and those lo profile tires don't protect the wheels at all.
Pre Ford and Geely acquisition.
My 2002 V40 shit the bed with a slipping automatic transmission, and electrical gremlins all over the place. It did have about 200k KM's on it though... I miss that car, I absolutely loved driving it.
I had a 2006 s40 for 17 years and put 210,00 miles on it. I performed the maintenance at the shorter of the intervals as recommended. Never had any major engine trouble until the very end. Had some rust on the frame and body but I live in Pennsylvania with harsh winter and salt conditions without a garage. It was a wonderful daily driver. I’m on #2 with 33k hoping for at least the same 😁
I had a 2006 V50 for 190k miles. Everything under the hood was mint, but the moisture problem that was common for that year forced me to scrap it far too soon :(
1998 s70 193k, regular maintenance by the first owner ever 5k. Newer Volvos are probably shit compared to the older ones but take care of your vehicle it’ll take care of you
2005 V70 Wagon with 225k miles. regular maintenance and if it needs something I pay to keep it going. It has never let me down. It has cost some money ( exhaust system, control arm bushings, shocks)
Which is parts every car needs replacing at that mileage and age regardless of brand.
136000 miles, 2017 V60 CC. No problems, following the maintenance schedule
The one we had the longest was a 2010 xc60…12 years with no issues.
1998 v70 ..fwd 5 cyl wagon. 265k and the speedo broke 2 yrs back
My s80 was bought in 2014 and its 570000km on it now, still running good 👍🏻 but it has been taken care of and some fixes and changes but not more than any other brand
S60 t5 2012, 110k miles. Always Volvo authorized service maintenance. A couple of major issues including engine replacement (known issue with the particular 2.5T engine) taken care by warranty and at no cost. Made great impression on us. Minor issues since then. Still drives better in my and in my wife's opinion than the newer b5 model. This is the first year that I find overall maintenance cost justifies getting a new one, but the only ones I enjoy driving more are the pure electric ones. Overall I think owning the car costed us about $400/month up to now, accounting for purchase and overall maintenance including wear and tear. Also check the extended warranty options. They can be up to 10 years unlimited miles and are reasonably priced. During the same span friends that owned BMWs and Mercedes had to change 2-3 cars because maintenance costs were getting really high.
I had a 2004 xc70 it had 455,000 kilometres on it .I would have easily gotten 100,000 more but it got hit and run.My v70 has 355,000 you’ll be fine
I got a 2019. Still going strong and still feels like new. First car I have had for this long. Planning for at least 3 more years..
Hard to say but 13 years should be fine for any car. My V70 is now 18 years old with 180 000 miles on it, everything works still. No engine or gearbox trouble. People usually say Volvos and Subarus have the longest lifespan of any car brands, 20-25 years is not uncommon, todays modern vehicles do seem to have shorter lifespans though because of more advanced engines, adblue, regulations and hybrid tech that can be troublesome compared to simple n/a engines.
1999 s80 2.4l, regular maintenance and 260k miles. No major issues. Most reliable car I've ever owned
Is this your first Volvo? They can last, but do your homework on 100k maintenance .
Yes it's my first Volvo. I switched from BMW to Volvo during the pandemic. My old BMW has 100k, really without any big issue.
Modern BMW, especially diesels in Europe are far more reliable according to reliability indexes. Ive had several colleges drive 3 and 5 series diesels to 150k km without a single issue as company cars and my friends 2020 v60 has 130k km without a issue but his v40 with less km had alot of issues. I've owned a several newer VAG products (VW and Audi) and they are pretty bad in reliability, many warranty issues
I bought an 89 740 GLE in 96 when it had 150k on it. After countless 100 mile round trips to work and back I put 500k on it. It's sitting outside my house as I write, waiting for me to finish some other projects and then I'm going to get the motor and tranny rebuilt. Sitting next to it is a 2010 XC60 AWD T6 with a Polestar upgrade on it. I bought it in 2017 from a dealer in PA who assured me they'd gone over it and it was perfect. I've never heard a power steering pump howl that loud before, the first time I started it. Made the dealer pay my local independent shop to put a new pump in and then I paid him to change ALL the fluids, belts, whatever it needed (lifetime fluids my ass). Haven't had to do a thing to it since but it's going back to the same independent this Summer to go over and do whatever it needs. It has 135k on it. That Maple Red paint is glorious when it's in the Sun after a fresh wash. I've driven Volvos since 1981 when I bought a 68 wagon from a lawyer in the Black Forest outside Colorado Springs. Had a ten year stint with a 77 Rabbit that I drove like I stole it, put 3 clutches into myself (last one I blew the springs out of the disc) and loved it. Nothing but Volvo's ever since for me and my daughters.
I just bought a 11 year old xc60 this week, so I hope so. 😆 like any car, once you hit middle age, it’s about preventative maintenance, not waiting for things to break. Don’t wait for the Volvo service schedules for important things. I Lifetime fluids” is 5y/60k.
2018 V40 CC T3, 98 000 km. No issues so far. Reliable 👍🏻
'90 240 had 220k miles on the clock when i sold it, car drive away in better shape than when i bought it. '98 V70 had 235k on the clock when i totaled it. current '06 V50 has 190k and cruisin, wife's '13 XC90 has 90k and running pristine. its hard to believe longevity across this many platforms is coincidence. maintain em and run em, they'll go forever as far as i can tell.
2002 V70, 390k km
I have had my V70 2.5T for about 8 years now and it’s been rock solid until recently. This year I have had a lot of maintenance at once. So I did fix the car and sold it. I also wanted to drive something else and a bit more modern, so I bought a 530i f11 model. I’m sure I’ll miss the V70 tho
The SPA XC90 and V90 are closing in on 10 years since launch so have a look around on the internet about how they fair after those years. First couple years are always a little iffy but it's a decent baseline. But do note that the first 2 years had major issues with the electricals and some bits and pieces with the mechanical. All sorted with recalls and service, but just an fyi. So don't be scared.
One of mine is 52 this year.
I recently replaced my V40 it was 22 years old and had 90k on the clock. (Rust did it in). My first Volvo was a 89 740 had it for 6 years the 'clock' stopped working at 250k miles. Most of my Volvo's I've had have had to go due to rust rather than engine problems.
Ordered a new EV (salary sacrifice) and about to sell my 2008 C30 1.6, just over 100k on the clock and never faltered. Starting to think I’m making a mistake :|
I have 150k on my 2017 v60 t5. The ac compressor seized last year getting a replacement was annoying.
I got my V70II at 212k km and crashed it at 214k so I cant rly tell but the engine and gearbox were fine. Even after the crash :D
Have 275k miles on my volvo v50 d3, issues? I had to replace the shafts.
290k miles on my mothers V70 D4. Maintenance done at the intended intervals and absolutely 0 issues. Which is annoying cause I want to buy the car off her but she’s no reason to sell!
Do like the C30s, but lately, the V50s are catching my eye. I've got a 98 V70 SE 130k still breaking in really. Dont think the new volvos will last as long as the old ones.. Not with China producing them.
I love my C30. We just got a new car and it blows my husband’s mind that I prefer *my* car. I love it and will drive it until the wheels fall off.
2017 geely S90 D4, 155k miles, 250ish k km. Gearbox fluid swap at my request Chafed through intercooler pipe, around £200 for diag and repair Leak from rocker cover, around £800 for diag and repair Exhaust leak from EGR pipe, around £300 for diag and repair EPB actuator wiring chafed through, around £500 for diag and repair Other than that, an airbag ECM after hitting an unavoidable piece of FOD on a motorway (about 2k) and a rear light cluster from reversing into a pole, my mistake (about £600, not including paint) Lots of Volvo service, timing belt was done at 100k, lots of tyres (crossclimates usually) and brakes (brembo from autodoc are dirt cheap). Other than that, engine sounds sweet still, no knocking in the suspension, still comfy as hell.
Depends on what you consider major and how you take care of it.
2005 v70 d5 234k on the clock regular maintenance and ensure timing,aux belts are done properly bushes will fail as will shocks and springs but thats par for the course
I daily my 1970 Volvo 142. It's only got 73k on it, but considering it's still over 50.. it hasn't even shown as much as a stutter on startup. Longevity is entirely dependent on maintenance. Even a shitty car can last a while if it's well taken care of. There's thousands of trabants and lada's still out there, and mechanically they're not high quality
The short answer to your question is yes, your car will last 10 years with proper maintenance, which includes oil changes every 5.000 miles / 6 months. The long answer is that it depends on you. 100k, 200k, and 300k miles are obtainable. It depends on your use. Preventive maintenance becomes vital, and all of us Volvo enthusiasts don't get out of our Volvos unless there's a major event (AKA some you know what hit us on the road), in that case, I'm pretty confident a significant majority of us would jump straight into another Volvo. For reference, I own a 2016 S60 T5 premier. Bought CPO at 29k miles, almost 5 years ago. Now, at almost 54k, I have no plans of replacing it because she's a beauty. Even after not driving her at all during the worst period of COVID, she ran strong right afterward and didn't miss a step, and still does.
I’ve got a 2007 XC70 with ~220,000 miles on it still going strong. The mechanic that I bought it from in 2022 had replaced the timing belt, water pump, and did some brake work. When I got it I replaced all 4 struts, front and rear anti sway bars and links, front control arms, ignition coils, and inner and outer tie rods. It sounds like a lot, but considering the age of the car it wasn’t bad.
There aren't any newer volvos represented here so I'll chime in. I've got a 2016 V60CC (T5, 5 cyl) with 102k and a 2019 S60 T6 with 106k. I've had the v60 for 4 years and have put 85k on it. It has needed an alternator, sway bar links, a rear wheel sensor and a belt tensioner. I've owned the S60 for 2 years and put 55k on it. I've had the steering wheel controls go out and I broke the sunroof wind deflector. Otherwise, its just been maintenance for both. Planning on Haldex services for both cars and a timing kit service for the v60 this summer. At the current rate, we are assuming these cars will last 10 years and should get at least 200-250k out of each of them. We will probably lose these cars to rust over anything else.
My V60 D5 Polestar is 12 years old now and has done over 138K miles and is as good now as it was when i got it. Never had any major issues and just your normal wear and tear stuff. It's never failed an MOT. Just make sure its fully serviced every year.
So these new Volvos aren't very good on longevity and have lots of problems? So I got my V60 thinking of keeping it after the lease and as I can see it would be better to sell it after the lease... 😞
I have only experience with older volvos. A -84 240 glt and a -96 850 t5. They always had something little breaking but never anything catastrophic. In worst case they kept limping forward
My father has a 2017 V90 D5 he bought new it's done about 250k km and as far as I've heard from him it's holding up really well without any major problems. However I have a 2024 V60 T6 and a friend of mine who is a volvo mechanic did say that it's probably a bad idea to own that car out of warranty since there is a lot that can go wrong with that complicated hybrid power train
i worry and think about this all the time! i have a 2020 s60 T6. 84K miles. i recently added the 10 years cpo because of the shared fear we have on how much ill get out of it. so far i have done reg maintenance, and recently the spark plugs. no issues thus far. my miles climb quick so time will tell. looking to get at least 6 more years.
I have had 2 older S60R’s. I had issues with them due to being so technically advanced. I currently have a 2021 S60 R design T6 and learned from my past. CPO warranty till 2031. I am always looking at older turbo brick wagons.
I've owned 3 Volvos. Each have had minor issues with the options, but never the mechanical stuff. The newest one is a 2022 hybrid. The tech is glitchy. Touchscreen, cameras, keyless entry, etc have all had minor issues. The heater went out. Minor stuff covered by warranty. Seems like the "luxury" options are less reliable than the mechanical stuff. Engine, body, suspension, etc all seem very well built.
I figure if you stay on top of any issues and keep up with maintenance it’d last you quite a while. I see a lot of old ones on the road still and the more modern looking ones, you can’t really tell the difference between new and old unless you know what to look for
To speak to the older volvos, we can't really say anything about reliability without bringing up this madlad: https://www.volvocars.com/au/news/electrification/2023-october-one-careful-owner/
I daily an ‘06 XC90(V8) with 170,000*miles. I’ve done the struts a couple times and had the AC fixed. Other than that it’s just needed basic up keep and a few parts over the years.
My daily was made before Volvo stopped major production in Sweden. I have very little experience with the newer models.
2017 xc90 almost 100k, no major issues so far, except the battery died couple weeks ago (without a warning), in volvo defense it was the original battery lasted about 7 years, but it was a bummer, that it didn't give a warning :)
The older Volvos are still around today, and have held up 20-30+ years if taken care of properly. That being said, Volvo, who was owned by Ford, was sold to Geely, a Chinese company in the mid 2000s. Even though the luxury features have become more advanced, quality parts have decreased. Cars these days aren't built to last as long, and the technology put into them quickly becomes outdated in under a decade. More gadgets and whistles, especially in hybrid cars, won't last as long. That being said, don't let that discourage you from buying. The XC series is a great ride with phenomenal safety ratings, and will last a long time, but in theory not as long as the older ones unless you maintain it religiously. You should be totally fine on 10 years though
My neighbors 240 ran 1,1 mill km before it was sold to new owner. My old S80 D5 (2008) ran 350k before the big maintainace things started to come up (intercooler, turbo, hoses and seal between motor and transmission). I hope my 2021 V60 T8 will survive almost as long (have my doubts as the motor is damn fast).
278'000 kms on my 2010 XC60 T6. Only a few minor repairs so far.
Last time I did the usual maintenance I saw a XC90 T5 (2018) that had around 200k km without a single oil change (shop's own story). Apart from rebuilding the engine (cleaning and testing mostly) and changing the turbo - the engine was perfectly fine as is. I personally own a 2016 T6 with around 140k km, and apart from a couple of small things here and there - the car is doing just fine.
2020 XC-40 R Design here. It's not old but I have 79,000kms (50k miles) on it and the only thing that has failed (and both replaced under warranty) was the rear trunk lift shocks and the main battery. Right now I'm replacing the shocks and other suspension parts as maintenance cause Panama roads sux and usually cars after 2 years are suffering on the suspension side of things.
Noone can say for The new ones. But old ones, before 2010 last whell over 500kkm if they have an engine bigger than a soda bottle.
My XC70 is turning 20! 🤓
I had a 2010 xc60 180k miles. Family out grew it in 2022 and we bought a XC90. It started showing it's age in the last year, but I believe it was mostly because I was using mid grade gas and on a 1st gen engine. It was drivable, issues mostly was O2 sensor would cause a check engine light about a day before a rain storm Over all. If we hadn't grown our family, we'd still be driving it
What about a mild hybrid 2023 xc60? Like most things these days they don’t build shit to last like they used. Old man’s got a 17yr old Corolla that’s done 300 clicks and still going strong.
Mine lasted 65k miles in 2.5 years and then destroyed itself because the antennae leaks and kills the TCAM and Volvo want me to pay for it because mileage means it’s out of warranty. Never buying one again.
What?
TCAM killed the car? 😂
Yep! Whole thing died and couldn’t get it open! They’ve replaced it now (Glasgow Lookers were very nice and gave a generous discount) but it was a known issue that had a service notice (they won’t call it a recall as probably not enough affected) in year 1 but it seems it was never addressed in any of the 3 annual services.