Should I get an XC60 again?

[Dilemmas]

Good Afternoon Forum Members,

Tomorrow I was on my was to pick us a used 2015 Volvo XC60. D5 AWD Auto SE Lux. 76,000 miles. Full main dealer service history. Buying from a Volvo dealer under Volvo Selekt with a 12 month warranty. 4 total owners from new.

I was quite happy with this choice, I use to have a D4 almost exactly the same as the above 65 plate previously, that I never had issues with, but had to sell a few years ago when Covid came due to change in circumstances.

I ended up getting a 2008 Honda civic as a run around until things got better. The civic I had nothing but problems with and am at my wits end, now in a better position to make a change back.

The mechanic that came out today to finish putting something back together before I trade in, basically said I’m making a huge mistake and got lucky with my last Volvo and it will be nothing but problems…. I have asked others too who are all like it sounds risky buying a 7 year old Volvo….

Are they right in general or am I just being paranoid?

I get anyone can get unlucky and buy a lemon of car, but in general should I be okay?

[Tannaton]

I think you need a new mechanic....

I'm on my second XC60, I have a 2016 D4 (was a company car) and now a 2015 D5 (my own) it's done 146k with no major issues. I wouldn't have much else.

The Selekt warranty is a good package - you should expect to get to 150k+ with no major expense in addition to servicing.

My 7 year old XC60 has been more reliable in the last 12 months than colleagues who have had a VW Tiguan, Honda Civic, Mercedes C-Class and Land Rover Evoque all under 2 years old driven by colleagues.

[Dilemmas]

Tannaton that sounds reassuring to know!

The 4 owners was kind of putting me off but apparently the last owner has had it since 2017.

I really loved my last Volvo.

[Easington]

Originally Posted by Dilemmas

Tannaton that sounds reassuring to know!

The 4 owners was kind of putting me off but apparently the last owner has had it since 2017.

I really loved my last Volvo.

4 owners in 7 years isn't massively excessive especially the last one being 5 of those years.

It does perhaps indicate either it was registered as a demo or hire car though. This wouldn't put me off

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by Dilemmas

Tannaton that sounds reassuring to know!

The 4 owners was kind of putting me off but apparently the last owner has had it since 2017.

I really loved my last Volvo.

Probably better to think of it as 4 registered keepers....

My dad bought an XC70 as an ex-demo once which had Volvo UK and then the dealer as previous keepers - still only done 1,300 miles.

[Dilemmas]

Yes a much better way to think about it

[XC90Mk1]

I bought mine with 68k on the clock and it’s now done 125k.

It’s cost me £67 in repairs over that time. I would get a new mechanic as yours does not sound up to much.

[Dilemmas]

Yeah it threw me a bit, it’s like I’ve told you I’ve put a deposit on it and stuff, not really what I expecting to berate me

[SnineT]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mhheEuz8LA


Look into my eyes, look into the eyes, the eyes, the eyes, not around the eyes, don't look around the eyes, look into my eyes... (clicks) you're under, [get XC asap], 3, 2, 1, you're back in the Showroom.

[Dilemmas]

Thanks for the video, already put a smile on my face

To be honest it will mostly be used for small school run trips most days. But twice a year will go to Europe and usually a 2000 mile round trip and it just makes all the difference.

Lovely car