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 346 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Volvo XC60
A 2023 Volvo XC60 typically advertises at €40,000 and a 2018 one at €26,500, so it loses roughly 8% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. Most for sale are hybrids (58%); diesels are 42%. The 2.0 hybrid is the most common engine (58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €69,900 | 5k km | 38 |
| 2025 | €59,950 | 20k km | 35 |
| 2024 | €49,950 | 72k km | 39 |
| 2023 | €40,000 | 119k km | 50 |
| 2022 | €39,950 | 90k km | 27 |
| 2021 | €35,000 | 119k km | 18 |
| 2020 | €30,950 | 133k km | 14 |
| 2019 | €27,950 | 115k km | 15 |
| 2018 | €26,500 | 143k km | 20 |
| 2017 | €19,950 | 95k km | 40 |
| 2016 | €14,950 | 193k km | 17 |
| 2015 | €12,450 | 187k km | 20 |
| 2014 | €10,950 | 212k km | 10 |
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% | |
| 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).
Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Tyre tread depth gaugeWiper blades for the Volvo XC60Bulbs for the Volvo XC60
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 | 163 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€200 | 118 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts and upgrades for the Volvo XC60
Parts for the Volvo XC60 on eBay.ie
New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.
Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →
Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →
Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →
Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →
BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →
BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →
OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Treemonster86, CC BY-SA 3.0; Tharish, CC BY-SA 3.0; Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wesha, Public domain; Mib18, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0; Arp, Public domain.
Upgrades for the Volvo XC60
Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →
Floor matsMade to fit the Volvo XC60See on eBay.ie →
CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →
Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →
Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →
Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →
Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Keystones, CC BY-SA 3.0; Butterhimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sunnyboy122, CC0; https://www.flickr.com/photos/banoootah_qtr/, CC BY 2.0; Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0; Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.