Volvo S60 (P2)
The P2 S60 is one of the more characterful used Volvo saloons: comfortable, quick enough in the right spec and usually durable, but gearbox behaviour, crankcase breathing and dashboard electronics separate the good cars from the tired ones.
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Common Faults & Reliability
These are the most common documented problems for the Volvo S60 (P2), sorted by their typical impact and frequency.
AW55 automatic gearbox flare and valve-body wear
high severityFive-speed automatics can flare between gears, thump into drive or slip once warm if fluid changes have been ignored.
PCV system blockage and oil leaks
medium severityFive-cylinder petrol engines build crankcase pressure when the breather system blocks, pushing oil out of seals and making the engine smoky or sweaty.
DIM cluster failure
medium severityThe driver information module can lose gauges, warning messages or backlighting, making the S60 feel more broken than it really is.
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