Common Problems with the
2017–2018 Volvo S60 (P3)

We've identified 2 known issues that can affect the 2017–2018 Volvo S60 (P3). 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

Known Issues

Serious

Moderate

Minor

The 2017–2018 period has 1 more issue than the Volvo S60 (P3) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

VEA / Drive-E Oil Consumption

SeriousEngine

Some later four-cylinder cars can use oil heavily because of piston-ring or crankcase-breathing issues, and ignored consumption can lead to major engine work.

Most affected: D4 VEA, T3 Drive-E, T4 Drive-E

Estimated cost: £500–£3,500Affects: 2014–2018Often appears around: 40k-100k miles

Typical symptoms

•Frequent low-oil warnings
•Regular top-ups between services
•Blue smoke or fouled plugs in worse cases

What to inspect before you buy

✓Ask directly about oil usage
✓Inspect the service record for oil-consumption tests or engine work
✓Check the dipstick and level from cold

Front Suspension Bush and Top-Mount Wear

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

The S60’s weight and UK road use wear front bushes, links and top mounts, gradually turning a refined saloon into a clunky one.

Most affected: All S60 P3 variants

Estimated cost: £200–£550Affects: 2010–2018Often appears around: 60k-120k miles

Typical symptoms

•Clonk over potholes
•Vague steering feel
•Uneven front tyre wear

What to inspect before you buy

✓Drive over broken roads
✓Inspect front tyre shoulders
✓Check MOT history for repeat suspension advisories

Buying Tips for the 2017 Volvo S60 (P3)

✓If it has Powershift, treat missing fluid-change history as a price-changing defect rather than a small service omission.
✓Late Drive-E and VEA engines deserve direct questions about oil use and top-ups, because some owners have faced expensive piston-ring work.
✓A suspension knock on an S60 is rarely just a cheap drop link by now, so budget properly if the front end feels loose or noisy.

2014–2016 Volvo S60 (P3)