Used 2013 Volvo XC60 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 XC60, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC60 since its last redesign.
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Dennis, 03/14/2019
2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
We have a 3.2 premium, non-turbo. Pros: best safety scores in the world, gorgeous interior (gets lots of compliments), fantastic stereo (yes, even the base stereo), roomy for people and dogs alike (and the rear seats fold completely flat), comfortable ride (despite being a CUV and having the optional larger 18" wheels), good visibility, City Safety will automatically stop the car if you don't see a pedestrian in the crosswalk (don't ask me how I found out). Cons: durability probably doesn't measure up to vintage Volvos; at 65k miles we've got intermittent noises from the blower motor and alternator, and every bump is registered with a muted "tick" from the cargo cover and door panels. Same deal with the seats: while they're still probably better than anyone else's, they're not as comfy as those in, say, an old 850. Pro-and-con: the straight-six engine. It's tuned for low-end torque so it's an absolute beast from 0-30 but then runs out of steam quickly...so the Stoplight Grand Prix is amusing but highway merging and passing are just acceptable; similarly, city MPG is frankly dismal, while highway MPG is surprisingly good.
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Attractive and fun to drive
heathholley, 07/06/2012
2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Going from a hybrid sedan to a crossover was an interesting change but I've grown to enjoy my XC60. The vehicle feels very solid, safe, and with a stance like a tiger, grips the road with amazing tenacity!
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My First Volvo OSD - Awesome!
Rogers Mom, 11/10/2018
2013 Volvo XC60 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Volvo XC60 by ordering it through Volvo's little known OSD (Overseas Delivery) option. The car made exactly the way I wanted it, I was able to get a color on that model that isn't available in the US, and interior options that also weren't available in the US. Volvo flew me and my husband to Gothenburg, Sweden to pick the car up at the factory there. We had a nice lunch there, they pulled it onto the factory showroom floor and gave us a thorough lesson on how everything works, set us up with auto insurance to drive in Europe and set us free. We drove through Sweden and Norway. The handling on the very narrow and winding roads through the Norwegian Fjords was awesome. The steaming coffee cup warning telling me I seemed tired and should stop for coffee to rest only came up once on those crazy winding roads. The car thought I was sleepy and gave me a warning! That car has great acceleration for heavy metropolitan traffic. It is so comfortable to sit in and passengers are likewise comfortable. The only complaint I have is that it could be quieter in the car. The road noise is a little louder than I'd like, but not nearly as loud as in my past cars. Other than replacing tires and a couple of batteries we have had no major repairs yet. We do stay on top of our maintenance and get that done exactly on time. We just let go of a 2004 Volvo S60 that we had for its entire "life" and it still ran great. Maintenance is the key. As far as the safety equipment, blis, etc. it works terrific and yes, it will throw on the brakes when needed. You do have to be sure that the outside sensors are clear of bugs or you might find yourself driving to a high pitched alert alarm without being able to turn it off. I had this happen and it was just a bug that splatted right smack on the sensor at the front grill. The car was sure I was about to run into something (all the way home) and it kept trying to tell me! I could not be happier with my XC60. We just got back from Europe where we picked up our second OSD, the all-new XC40. What a sweet car! I love my Volvos. I highly recommend the XC60. It has served me very well all these years and I would pick it again and again!
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Beware of Volvo!!!!!
Dennis, 09/23/2017
2012 Volvo XC60 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
33 of 44 people found this review helpful
Purchased this Volvo new and it came with a 5 yr/ 50000 mile promotional factory warranty that has just ended. Aside from scheduled maintenance volvo has either repaired or replaced under warranty the following: Battery twice ( car had to be towed in both times), plastic piece by rear seat headrest broke, plastic piece by rear seat fold down lever broke, AC condenser, gas gauge sending and receiving unit, rear back up camera, dash computer,rear hatch actuator, Windshield was leaking water inside, has now developed a bad smell they believe is mildew caused by water getting under carpet from leaking windshield so they shampooed carpet, car still smells. Based on repair history of first 5 yrs of ownership the time when the least repairs should occur it is obvious the car has issues. Now that warranty is up I contacted volvo explaining that I didn't think it fair that I find myself in a position that I pay $43000 for a car, maintain it well, has less than 50,000 miles and it appears I must sell it to avoid hefty future repairs. I asked them to recognize that this is not their best manufactured vehicle and must be outside of what they believe is acceptable. I asked they either preferably extend the warranty or if not provide a very good incentive to trade in on a newer volvo. Their first response was to tell me that if any of the repairs made broke a second time they would "consider" at that time making the repair. I asked to speak to the person making that decision so we could discuss and was told I cannot. I wrote another letter to volvo a bit stronger and low and behold I received a call from the servicing dealer (Jaguar Land Rover Porsche Volvo of Greenville). I went in and met contact at dealer. He looked at history and told me the following: The car was out of service 28 days in the 5 yrs, it had been in 11 times for service in 5 yrs, (This doesn't seem too bad however when something broke we lived with it until it was time for next scheduled service as we live about 40 min drive from dealer.) Had I had to pay for those repairs it would have cost me approx $5000. My feeling was that $5000 for repairs in the first 5 yrs was horrible this is when car should need to be repaired the least. He then told me that bringing it in 11 times in 5 yrs was below average. When I told him that Volvo cannot be proud of the repair history of this car and cannot think it is usual and customary he said that two of the repairs added to $2600 and if we separated out those two repairs the repairs history of $2400 was pretty good. While this is all going on they price my car for a trade in and give me a price of $11,000 that would be a 75% depreciation in 5 yrs for a vehicle with no visible damage inside or out with less than 50,000 miles (kbb prices median trade in as $14,000). End result is volvo obviously feels and dealer rep has expressed to me that these repairs are normal and within acceptable limits I obviously disagree. Also be aware that while volvo is responsive to emails you cannot speak directly with a decision maker they are shielded..Very frustrating..
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WOW this is a great car, fast fast fast
xc60rchicago, 10/06/2013
2013 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
8 days old today, fast grips like its on rails safe and easy to drive, feels big but its not, our 5 year old daughter loves the car as she can see out the panorama sun roof, auto climate is easy to use, do i have buyers remorse No i would buy again, i traded an 4 year old M3 and this drives better and feels stronger