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Volvo XC60 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Volvo XC60 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 477 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Volvo XC60
A 2023 Volvo XC60 typically advertises at €40,950 and a 2018 one at €26,500, so it loses roughly 8% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. At the NCT, the 2010–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 hybrid is the most common engine (61% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a Volvo XC60's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Volvo XC60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €78,250 | 0k km | 38 |
| 2026 | €69,900 | 5k km | 38 |
| 2025 | €59,950 | 20k km | 35 |
| 2024 | €49,950 | 58k km | 43 |
| 2023 | €40,950 | 117k km | 55 |
| 2022 | €40,000 | 87k km | 31 |
| 2021 | €35,950 | 110k km | 25 |
| 2020 | €31,500 | 114k km | 20 |
| 2019 | €27,950 | 123k km | 17 |
| 2018 | €26,500 | 143k km | 27 |
| 2017 | €19,900 | 105k km | 65 |
| 2016 | €14,900 | 193k km | 31 |
| 2015 | €11,900 | 187k km | 30 |
| 2014 | €10,950 | 207k km | 15 |
Volvo XC60 NCT pass rate
How often Volvo XC60s 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 | 87% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 82% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 83% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 78% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 58% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 55% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 52% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 49% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 45% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 45% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 42% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 38% | 34% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Volvo XC60 fails: wheels & tyres (4.6% of tests), safety equipment (3.1% of tests), lights & electrics (2.2% of tests), steering & suspension (1% of tests).
Common Volvo XC60 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
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.
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.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€200 | 181 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€200 | 117 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Volvo XC60
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 XC60
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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