2017 Volvo XC60: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2017 Volvo XC60
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Many recalls (33)
The XC60 has had 33 recalls, from fuel gauges to fuel leaks, gearboxes jamming and airbags not deploying.
At the viewing: Ask a Volvo dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used Volvo XC60 (Mk1, 2008-2017) problems and recalls
- All engines
Parking brake that won’t release
A sensor can wrongly think a door is open, which stops the electronic parking brake releasing.
At the viewing: Release the parking brake with all doors shut.
Source: Auto Express: used Volvo XC60 (Mk1, 2008-2017) problems and recalls
- Early cars
Door locks in freezing weather (early cars)
Early cars can have locking and latching problems below freezing.
At the viewing: Lock, unlock and shut every door.
Source: Auto Express: used Volvo XC60 (Mk1, 2008-2017) problems and recalls
- All engines
Vibrations from wheels and tyres
Hard-to-trace vibrations usually come from the wheels and tyres.
At the viewing: Feel for vibration at motorway speed, and ask if all four wheels have been balanced.
Source: Auto Express: used Volvo XC60 (Mk1, 2008-2017) problems and recalls
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Other years
Every year of the Volvo XC60 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 578 | Tyres 14% |
| 2022 | 7,469 | Tyres 24% |
| 2021 | 19,548 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 23,812 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 33,485 | Tyres 27% |
| 2018 | 32,008 | Tyres 26% |
| 2016 | 43,836 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 37,637 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 26,358 | Tyres 30% |
| 2013 | 15,402 | Tyres 29% |
| 2012 | 14,571 | Tyres 30% |
| 2011 | 13,261 | Suspension 30% |
| 2010 | 12,448 | Suspension 32% |
| 2009 | 8,780 | Suspension 36% |
| 2008 | 759 | Suspension 39% |