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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 468 for sale right now.
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 | 37 |
| 2025 | €59,950 | 20k km | 31 |
| 2024 | €49,850 | 57k km | 38 |
| 2023 | €40,950 | 117k km | 57 |
| 2022 | €41,000 | 87k km | 30 |
| 2021 | €35,950 | 110k km | 25 |
| 2020 | €30,950 | 133k 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, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 88% | 80% | |
| 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% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Volvo XC60 fails: wheels & tyres (4.8% of tests), safety equipment (3.3% of tests), lights & electrics (2.1% 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 | ~€270 | 186 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€270 | 116 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Volvo XC60
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
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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