Reposting here, as I realized my first post was in the prior generation V60 forum, not for the 2019+ as I intended. Newbie mistake..LOL!
I have never owned a Volvo, but have admired them for years. Since I am not really a fan of SUV’s, but can appreciated a vehicle with expanded carrying capacity, I have really been intrigued by the Volvo V60. To me, the V60 is a very elegant and sleek looking vehicle. My assumption is the V60 would drive like a proper handling car (not top heavy like an SUV), but gives you the flexible cargo space of a SUV. Since I have never owned a Volvo, I am wondering what the ownership experience would be like once the vehicle exceeds 100K miles and 10+years old. I tend to buy used cars that are 3 – 4 years old and plan to keep them for 10 years. That said, having a vehicle that is reliable and has somewhat predictable and reasonable maintenance costs is important.
With regard to maintenance/ repair costs for the V60, I have done some digging around, and the information I have found is rather scant. However, what I have been able to find is the following:
- In general, the V60 (and Volvos) are fairly reliable
- With the V60, repairs when the vehicle hits around 100K miles can be costly, mostly it seems due to higher labor costs due to the way the engine is designed. Seems like the way the motor/ components are put together in the engine bay require lots of items to be removed before you can get to the actual area needing repair.
- I have seen many comment that it is highly recommended to get an extended warranty for the vehicle due to these higher repair costs
As background, I have been driving BMW’s for the past 20 years, and have been accustomed to paying roughly $1K in annual maintenance / repair costs during the early years of the vehicle, and around $2K per year once they exceed 10 years old/ 100K miles. And as another bit of information, seat comfort has become a big concern for me as of late. Sadly, newer BMW’s (and Mercedes for that fact) have been leaning toward seats that are hard and overly bolstered, which makes long drives rather unpleasant. I know that Volvo’s are supposed to have some of the best seats available, which is yet another reason why I am interested in the V60.
With the above in mind, I would appreciate any feedback you can provide regarding long-term maintenance and repair costs for the V60, and Volvos in general. I am especially curious to hear how the Volvo maintenance costs compare to what I have experienced with BMW’s.
Thanks!