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Unexpectedly nice car, with expensive needs
Eric, 10/09/2018
2015 Volvo V60 T5 Drive-E 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
IGNORE THIS INTRO, this all headed south starting at 110,000 miles.
I have the V60 T5 Drive E. 2.0T . E is for economy, and for highways it really works, good for an easy 3 to 5 mpg increase if you let it work and keep the speed reasonable. Actual RPM at 70 MPH is under 1800, wow for a 4 cylinder to run that relaxed is amazing. Very high quality feel to everything in the car, the … plastics don't feel cheap, don't rattle, and have great texture. You have to watch the rear brakes, the electronic emergency brake eats the inside pad. I bought the car in 2018 with 66,000 miles on it, and it's over 91000 now. no issues (that changed at 110k) . The Leather is really nice, but it is ungodly HOT, and stays that way for the entire drive. Air conditioning is slow to cool the car, once cool, it does well, but its annoying that it can't cool it down before I sweat into the seats. Nav system is unusable it is so cumbersome to program, but the audio system is amazing. I can bluetooth my phone to the car and use it's navigation app or stream music. I really love this car, BUT alas, no great handling powerful fuel efficient ride can justify the ongoing maintenance nightmare she has turned into.
I bought her with 66k on the odometer.
At 110,000 she started burning $8 quarts of oil, often twice between oil changes, was told nothing to see here, normal at that mileage.
At 142k she failed on a 600 mile drive. I learned that oil burning is a result of a clogged PCV system that caused oil from recirculated crank case gasses to be sucked into the engine intake and burned, a failure that is well known but not talked about.
At the same time, I lost the thermostat assembly, which is not a $6 part any more, it cost $220 and requires the intake be removed to replace it. $560 total.
143k I lost 2 mass air flow sensors. $750 to replace, the sensors were over $300, for a $30 part on most cars.
At 150k scheduled maintenance cost me $1100 for timing belt and water pump. Don't fall for the water pump at timing belt change, it's electric and easily replaced when it starts failing. Pump is $720 from Volvo, yes, for a water pump, thank goodness there ARE aftermarket pumps ($380 to $580)
At 156k, idle racing issues started, engine was running at very high RPM with revving. First part needed was a purge valve, small simple solenoid, $154.
At 158k, they still aren't done fixing it, Still racing and revving. Now its a valve cover vent and air intake vent that broke. Because crank case gasses STILL aren't being recovered correctly and the pressure blew out the these cheap plastic vents.
This car was a new drive train for 2015, no long term high mileage test results were available when I bought her.
Turns out, like many European cars, the hype is in the luxury appointments and handling, not the reliability. I stuck it out with my little sport wagon because I really do LOVE this car.
Alas, I drive 600 miles a week, and no matter the love affair, when she starts stranding you constantly, it's time to part ways.
I hope your Volvo experience is better. Get her PCV system inspected regularly for clogging.
I suspect that is where all my failures are coming from, that ventilation of the internal pressure failed, and it found every weak spot it could to escape.
FAQ
What is a good price for a used 2015 Volvo V60?
- According to Edmunds.com's True Market Value calculations, the retail price of a used 2015 Volvo V60's most popular trim, the T5 Drive-E, in great condition with 96,000 miles on its odometer, is $16,153. Prices vary by trim, region and options included.
What engines are available for the 2015 Volvo V60?
- The 2015 Volvo V60 comes with Volvo's new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (T5 trim level) that's part of the automaker's Drive-E family of engines and has an output of 240 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Additionally, there is the T6 R-Design model, a performance-oriented version that comes standard with a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine rated at 325 hp and 354 lb-ft.
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