2008 Volvo S60 (P2)
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Common Problems & Reliability
The 2008 Volvo S60 (P2) has 2 known issues. 1 of these are classified as serious faults that could be expensive to repair. 1 are moderate concerns worth inspecting before purchase.
AW55 automatic gearbox flare and valve-body wear
SeriousFive-speed automatics can flare between gears, thump into drive or slip once warm if fluid changes have been ignored.
Symptoms: RPM flare on upshift, Harsh engagement into drive...
Est. repair cost: £600–£2,000
PCV system blockage and oil leaks
ModerateFive-cylinder petrol engines build crankcase pressure when the breather system blocks, pushing oil out of seals and making the engine smoky or sweaty.
Symptoms: Whistling from dipstick area, Oil leaks around cam seals...
Est. repair cost: £250–£650
Buying Tips for the 2008 Volvo S60 (P2)
- ✓Geartronic cars should shift cleanly from cold and stay smooth once hot; flare or a thump into drive is a proper warning sign
- ✓Five-cylinder petrols need proof the PCV system has been renewed before crankcase pressure pushes oil out of seals
- ✓Watch the instrument cluster carefully during the whole drive because intermittent DIM faults are common and annoying
- ✓A well-kept D5 or 2.4T with evidence of suspension work is usually a better used buy than a cheap performance-looking car on old parts
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