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Volvo V60 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Volvo V60 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 167 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Volvo V60
A 2023 Volvo V60 typically advertises at €40,950 and a 2018 one at €16,950, so it loses roughly 16% of its value a year at that age, faster than most cars. At the NCT, the 2013–2018 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (49% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 350k km.
Check a Volvo V60's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Volvo V60 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €62,950 | 9k km | 8 |
| 2025 | €49,000 | 20k km | 11 |
| 2024 | €47,950 | 5k km | 9 |
| 2023 | €40,950 | 71k km | 8 |
| 2022 | €28,950 | 157k km | 15 |
| 2021 | €29,000 | 118k km | 12 |
| 2020 | €30,000 | 97k km | 7 |
| 2019 | €22,000 | 94k km | 7 |
| 2018 | €16,950 | 129k km | 22 |
| 2017 | €15,750 | 108k km | 29 |
| 2016 | €13,950 | 108k km | 11 |
| 2015 | €8,750 | 228k km | 12 |
| 2014 | €8,000 | 230k km | 5 |
| 2013 | €7,000 | 178k km | 7 |
Volvo V60 NCT pass rate
How often Volvo V60s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81% | 80% | |
| 2019 | 75% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 81% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 55% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 54% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 46% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 58% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 50% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 42% | 42% |
Most common reasons a 2018 Volvo V60 fails: steering & suspension (6.4% of tests), emissions (6.4% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (4.3% of tests), wheels & tyres (4.3% of tests).
Common Volvo V60 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€270 | 46 |
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€270 | 42 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€200 | 5 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Volvo V60
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Volvo V60
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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