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Originally Posted by Tannaton
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The 2.4D is the 5-cylinder Volvo engine and did not have the EGR issues that some post 2015 MY 4 cylinder Volvo diesel engines had (even these have now all been fixed under a recall).
If you are looking for an auto - get is properly warm and check you can change from P to D and between D and R without any bangs or significant knocks, check all the gears shift ok with no shift shock when accelerating and decelerating.
Check all electrics - door locks, windows, buttons, etc. problems are rare but can be expensive to fix.
All usual used car checks - steering, suspension, strange noises, fluids, leaks, etc.
Unless you're handy with spanners and it's cheap - only look at cars with good history.
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Couldn't agree more with both the above comments, have had 2 Mk1 XC60's & covered must be over 100K miles in them now. So my total issues with the 2 cars
1) New Battery Required on 1st Car - It was coming up 6 Yrs Old
2) Replacement Alternator as mine developed a rumble - Replaced under used car warranty
3)New Brake Pads & Disks on Both - Wear & Tear
4) New Tyres - Again wear & Tear
5) New SRS Module - 2015MY Car there seems to be a few have had the same problem on here recently so maybe worth bearing in mind.
As mentioned above check the service history both of mine have been dealer maintained & FSH kept up to date.
Gearbox on the 5cyl is meant to be sealed for life but there's recommendations that the fluid is changed, but if the change is outside of the dealer network or specialists ensure that the correct fluid was used.
5 Cyl engine is strong & should pull well, It's a big car so don't expect it to be the most economical on short runs. On a run if your not to heavy footed you should see pretty decent returns (Mine sits at around 38 total average for mainly long motorway runs).