Volvo Review - Most unrealiable & most problematic car I ever owned

[trento]

Of cos u r entitled to disagree. But it’s a fact the gearbox parts have this lifespan. Even for torque converter auto, the gearbox last about 150k.

Perhaps u should have research into s60 more thoroughly before buying.

I tend to disagree that gearbox has to be changed in this type of timeframe.

 

[Ghost777]

Speaking as a Volvo owner, a S60 T4, the car has been extremely unreliable. Nightmare driving it. Fully maintained by sole agent but yet all the following failures.

My car in the 4th year, had a major engine breakdown & needed replacement. Before that, there were cases of engine oil leaks, changes of gaskets etc.

After the engine was replaced, immediately, the clutch totally failed and needed total replacement.

And shortly after, the gearbox failed and needed total replacement, all within a short 1.5 years!

Basically, I went back to sole agent around 10 times and the longest that I have to leave the car there is around One to one and half months.

It was a nightmare, totally painful.

My patience has finally run out.

That is why diesel car cannot be trusted. Problem comes.. very headaches.

 

[Dolphin]

That is why diesel car cannot be trusted. Problem comes.. very headaches.

Mine is a turbo petrol. T4 version. Not diesel

 

[Athany]

Mine is a turbo petrol. T4 version. Not diesel

Diesel and petrol gearbox same model?

 

[trento]

Diesel and petrol gearbox same model?

volvo dual clutch gearbox is made by Getrag. not sure diesel and petrol same gearbox but petrol confirm is dual clutch.

like vw, volvo does not make the gearbox. the dry clutch (which i think is fitted on the s60) has a higher wear rate compared to a wet clutch.

 

[Dolphin]

I see all volvos on the road all looking silky good. Maybe TS unlucky.

I am sure if you see my car on the road, you will think it’s silky good too on the outside...

 

[Athany]

volvo dual clutch gearbox is made by Getrag. not sure diesel and petrol same gearbox but petrol confirm is dual clutch.

like vw, volvo does not make the gearbox. the dry clutch (which i think is fitted on the s60) has a higher wear rate compared to a wet clutch.

Diesel D2 model uses ford engine. I doubt diesel and petrol uses same GB. Diesel rpm lower, doesn't use high rpm to archive max HP. Anyone can confirm?

 

[HMAN]

Don't boliao la....

What us wrong with you ?

Sent from Google PIXEL C using GAGT

 

[sinicker]

S60 D2 driver here, into my 4th year currently. no major problems thus far, i am aware of the diesel battery problem. Of course the resale value bites, so i will wait until the right time to sell.

COE 78K here

That is very high COE bro... Myself 66k COE to 34k COE I'm so glad I've changed.

 

[mel1888]

That is very high COE bro... Myself 66k COE to 34k COE I'm so glad I've changed.

Yea i got shite 75k COE too. Glad I have changed hopefully to 32 COE.

TS i think ur maybe one of the few thats hit with so much issues. Lemonic car.

 

[trento]

Yea i got shite 75k COE too. Glad I have changed hopefully to 32 COE.

TS i think ur maybe one of the few thats hit with so much issues. Lemonic car.

tats the engine side. the dual clutch dry gearbox is a known high wear rate item. of cos, ppl tend to mistake that as a problem but it's actually wear and tear.

 

[trento]

Diesel D2 model uses ford engine. I doubt diesel and petrol uses same GB. Diesel rpm lower, doesn't use high rpm to archive max HP. Anyone can confirm?

guess so. very rarely see diesels use dual clutch gearbox

 

[Leave No Men Behind]

Ts
Might well either go to other ws, else get rid off then.

Not the money issue but the hassle really zzzzzz

 

[Dolphin]

Ts
Might well either go to other ws, else get rid off then.

Not the money issue but the hassle really zzzzzz

Yes a lot of hassle!

 

[TopGun]

Gearbox failure at such mileage is certainly not usual. The last it happened to VW, warranties had to be extended.

 

[trento]

The dry clutches typically last 80-100k. Also our city traffic shortens the lifespan.

Mechatronic units around 100k. Extend warranty doesn’t mean it’s not normal. Simply means AD do out of goodwill.

Gearbox failure at such mileage is certainly not usual. The last it happened to VW, warranties had to be extended.

 

[Dolphin]

If that’s true, who in the right mind will buy such cars, every 80-100k to spend $6000 (full price) for a clutch and $13000 (full price) for a gearbox due to “wear and tear”? It’s madness. For the past 20+ years, I only have to change oil for my other cars & nothing else, & some surpasses these numbers at 150,000km mileage.

 

[trento]

Ppl who like the drive and don’t mind the cost, or at least r aware of it.

The clutches cost about 2k. Mechatronic unit about 3k.

The past 20 years i assume u had a different type of gearbox

If that’s true, who in the right mind will buy such cars, every 80-100k to spend $6000 (full price) for a clutch and $13000 (full price) for a gearbox due to “wear and tear”? It’s madness. For the past 20+ years, I only have to change oil for my other cars & nothing else, & some surpasses these numbers at 150,000km mileage.

 

[Dolphin]

Ppl who like the drive and don’t mind the cost, or at least r aware of it.

The clutches cost about 2k. Mechatronic unit about 3k.

The past 20 years i assume u had a different type of gearbox

Hmmm. You sound like some workshop promoting repairs

 

[stylechap]

Hmmm. You sound like some workshop promoting repairs

Put it nicely
He's overly passionate about cars, take it with a pinch of powder or his 1/1000 cents worth