The 2017 Volvo S60 is a late-second-gen sedan running Volvo's Drive-E 4-cyl turbo (T5) or twin-charged T6, mated to the Aisin 8-speed automatic. Compared to the new XC60 launching the SPA platform, the S60 is a known-quantity P3 platform car with mature mechanicals. Watch for PCV diaphragm failure, water pump, and Sensus quirks.
A mature platform overall. The main weak points are the Drive-E PCV diaphragm (oil consumption surge if it fails), water pump leaks around 90K mi, and the older Sensus 1.0 system.
PCV diaphragm in the cam cover can rupture, causing a vacuum leak, rough idle, and sudden oil consumption. Common 60K-100K mi; fix is a new cam cover or PCV repair kit.
View P0171 Diagnosis →Drive-E water pumps weep coolant at the front of the engine around 80K-110K mi. Replacement is involved; do timing belt at the same time if interval allows.
Run free diagnosis →The horizontal "Sensus" pre-refresh head unit freezes or loses Bluetooth pairings. Software updates fix many cases; full head-unit replacement is rarely needed.
Run free diagnosis →Sunroof drains plug with debris and water finds its way into the front carpet. Annual drain flush prevents wet carpets and electrical headaches.
Run free diagnosis →Blower motor squeals when wet. Often resolved with a cleaning or filter replacement.
Run free diagnosis →Front lower control arm bushings wear by 80K-110K mi, causing a clunk over bumps. Common Volvo wear item.
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A late-cycle, mature P3 sedan with known wear items and a great chassis. T5 trim is the sweet spot. Get a pre-purchase inspection focused on PCV and water pump. Strong value vs. comparable German sedans.
Yes - one of the better years of the second-gen S60. Drive-E mechanicals are mature, Sensus 1.0 software is settled, and depreciation makes it a value buy.
Expect $600-900/year in routine maintenance. Plan ahead for PCV diaphragm and water pump as scheduled-replacement items. Lifetime non-routine cost typically $2,500-4,000 to 150K miles.
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If your 2017 S60 is throwing a check engine light, these are the codes most often associated with the problems above. Click any code for full diagnosis steps and typical repair costs.
Above average for the segment. The Drive-E powertrain is mature and the Aisin 8-speed is durable. Watch PCV diaphragm and water pump.
PCV diaphragm failure on the Drive-E engine, which causes a vacuum leak and a rough idle, often around 60K-100K miles.
Drive-E 4-cylinders use a wet timing belt running in oil. Volvo specifies replacement around 100K-150K miles depending on TSB updates.
T5 is the smarter buy - simpler turbo-only setup. T6 adds a supercharger and complexity for modest gain.
A few including a fuel-line recall on certain VINs. Run the VIN through NHTSA before buying.
200,000+ miles with maintenance. Drive-E engines and the Aisin 8-speed are durable; rust and electronics are the eventual limits.