Volvo P3 Buyer's Guide - 2008-2018 (S60, V60, XC60, S80, V70, XC70) - Models, Engines, & Options
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2024
- ►To the unfamiliar, it's difficult to keep up with Volvo's chassis naming scheme and the massive amount of options available for each. How do you make an informed purchase without fully understanding what you're getting? Well, you're in luck because this is our Volvo P3 Buyer's Guide.
This guide covers all of the cars and their options that make up the Volvo P3 chassis. This list is long, with years ranging from 2008 all the way to 2018. The models included are:
Volvo S60
Volvo V60
Volvo XC60
Volvo V70
Volvo XC70
Volvo S80
Join Jacob Maller, FCP Euro's resident Volvo addict, as he helps us demystify the models, options, suspension, and engines of the Volvo P3 chassis.
00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Used Market
02:25 - Models Breakdown
10:22 - Engines Available
13:17 - Options & Features
16:06 - Suspension Options
16:30 - Headlight Options
16:53 - Interior Comforts
17:23 - Brake Options
17:42 - Wrap-Up
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The reason that the 5 cylinder engines ended up in the end of the P3 runs was because Volvo didn’t have an awd transmission ready for the 4 cylinder engines so in order to have awd models they used the 5 cylinders
I have one of those, 2016 V60 T5 AWD. Coming from a 1999 S70 with a 5cyl was pleased it was still offered at the time.
You could get the 2015 S/V60 T6 3.0L in AWD just not the 2.0L T5 8 speed.
@@thatsonebadhatharry8610 correct you could also get the T5 5 cylinder in awd too.
I actually appreciate the prrr of the 5cyl in the cold over the 2.0.
Proud owner of a '16 S60 Polestar, they're a dream to drive. I love how subtle yet powerful they are, hardly anyone expects a Volvo to look or sound as great as it does. Uber rare and lowkey sleeper status, it's an amazing daily driver.
My dream car ❤️🙌That's a beast
An amazing daily driver for sure! We'd love to get our hands on one for a project car...
Correction. Proud owner of a S80 V8, they're a dream to drive. I love how subtle yet powerful they are, hardly anyone expects a Volvo to look and sound as great as it does. Uber rare and lowkey sleeper status, it's an amazing daily driver 😁
Lol. And expensive to fix
Proud owner of a ‘16 XC60 T5 here!!! Nothing to complain about this awesome platform.
Thanks for making the P3 Volvo video. Nobody talks about this gen Volvo. I have 2013 S60 R-design and it has been very good used car for 2 years.
You're welcome! It's true, the P3 Volvos don't get the love they should!
We just got a 2015 V60! I love it. It’s a great car for me and my daughter to run errands and go to appointments
Glad you love your V60, Haleigh!
Just picked up a 2016 xc60 3.0t r design platinum. With a polestar package. Upgraded from a 2002 c70 HT. Very excited
This is an exemple of content I expect from FCP. Excellent clip this is. More please.
Happy to hear it, Alofzico!
Bough a P3 back in May 2021. S60 T6 AWD with 42k miles. 1 owner mint condition. Can't wait to do some upgrades this spring.
I currently drive a V70 2005 d5 (163hp variant) and it is very smooth to drive, bit sluggish at times to get going from a stop but its also very predictable which makes it nice to drive.
I recently had my neighbours 2011 s80 D5 twin turbo to work on (full detailing process) and he told me to go for a little joyride before beginning work (He's an older guy who's super nice) and so i did, man..I did not expect it to be so much smoother than my v70, pair that with the increase in power it felt awesome to drive with, bumps in the road also were nowhere near as noticeable as on my v70. The only gripe i had with it was that my right knee was leaning against the center consoles edge and since it's the "waterfall" style it was rather uncomfortable.
Another thing was the automatic shifter with the "manual" mode being on the right side rather than left, what's up with that? Not a major thing but it definitely feels more normal to have it be on the left side.
Great video! I’m a big fan of the P3 cars, I currently have a 2017 V60XC and we have had several others in the family. They have generally been very solid and reliable, and I prefer the driving dynamics to those of the P2 cars.
To answer the question of why the RNC T5 appeared in 2016 XC70 T5 AWDs, you are correct that it was due to supply. Volvo was phasing out both the 5 and 6 cylinder engines in 2016 and due to low supply of T6 engines and high supply of T5 engines we got a one year only special. At least that’s what they told us Volvo dealer employees!
Thanks, Cor! Good to have that theory confirmed! We definitely appreciate the improved turning radius of the P3 cars when compared to the P2s.....
I have a 2012 XC60 T6 with bending xenon lights, 4C suspension, and almost nothing else. Not even a backup camera or sensors. I drive it for rideshare and it has 220,000 miles. Minimal repairs, the most expensive being both front axles at 155,000. Best car I've ever had!
That's certainly an unusual spec, Alexander! Very cool!!
Love this in-depth information and content. I own two SPA platform cars and I'm longing to see more DIY maintenance, especially when it comes to the transmission and other AWD components maintenance. Hope to be able to see those soon (and if you need a vehicle to work on, you can use mine LOL)
I've owned a manual Volvo V70 2,5FT 2011 R-Design since 2015 and i love it, It's so reliable and powerful! Still runs and feel great. I Will not replace it for many years!
Awesome Video! We just bought a 2015.5 XC60 T5 Drive e. Such a composed car, and well ahead of its time!
Thank You! Enjoy that XC60! Definitely ahead of its time!
Had that S60 “L” Inscription and liked it, definitely great value for money. All the bells and whistles on it; heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise, harman kardon…
As a tech, working on the P3 chassis isn’t too bad, but some things are a real pain.
The radiator for example is a much bigger job, about double the labor of a P2. The wheel bearings require a shop press, which is a huge pain compared to simply bolting on a hub on a P2 car.
More routine stuff like the cabin filter and fuel pump got a bit harder as well, but nothing worth sweating over.
Great cars all around and some very nice improvements like beefier components (thicker threads and 17mm vs 13mm hex on the tie rods made for easier alignments, for example… stronger control arm bushings and seemingly stronger ball joints too).
The 6-speed auto will last if its fluid is changed on a semi-regular basis. The later models especially.
Thanks for the insight, Rob! P3's are definitely tough cars. We would imagine also adding an upgraded oil cooler to the 6-speed auto could help with long-term longevity.
I own a 2008 D5 XC70 with manual transmission. Love that car! Its the best Ive ever owned and it fills my car guy space aswell with its nice inline 5 sound!
Lovely car Nikulas! Wish we got manual transmission P3's here in the United States.
Excellent video. I've been hoping for this one for a while now. So thanks.
Thanks, Erin! You're very welcome!
Hell yeah! Been waiting for this since the P2 Buyers Guide. Would love to see a P80 Buyers Guide even though the cars are roughly all the same.
Very important differences between 94-96, and 98-99 huge differences are there. I like the 98s the best.
I have owned a few P80 cars, but I find it fascinating how the 7 series (P90) car model ran all the way from 1982 to 1998 with many facelifts and even renames (700, 900, S/V90) but remained to be a 700 series underneath. It was an incredibly strong 90's car, even though it was originally developed in the 1970's! So that would be my personal favourite. There is a lot of knowledge shared on tackling issues for both the P80 and P90, and pretty much every issue is well-known now. So I think it would be more appropriate to call it an owner's guide rather than a buyer's guide.
@@laportlaportlaport The wife's 960 is built like a tank!
We can definitely do a P80 buyers guide one day!
that was a bucket load of information to remember. well done, and thanks!!
I own a 2010 S80 V8 Executive...such a great vehicle! Bought it before the pandemic, so it's worth way more than I paid. Hope nothing major breaks.
Hello, Do you still have this car in your possession? Do you want to sell? Please let me know. Thank you.
@@onyebuchiebuka1454 Unfortunately, no I don't have it anymore. I sold it last year.
sold the new ish family suv few months ago and randomly stumbled on a 08 p3 xc70 D5, decided to buy it, allthough it was much older than i really liked.. man what a fckn car.. i live in northen europe right outside of the artic circle, it tackles deep snow and mountain passes at amazing level, the d5 motor is brilliant
Great video, shared it with my subscribers and they loved it!
We appreciate the share DriveLife!
Thank You!
I recently purchased a 2017 Volvo XC60 T6 R design and I’m in love. Perfection.
Good choice!
@@fcpeuro I’m curious as to why VOLVO recommends chasing the oil every 10,000 miles. There’s no physical dipstick and I’m sure this high revving engine uses oil. What if it runs one quart low or more? Won’t the engine damage itself? I can’t seem to get the electronic dipstick to work on the electronic cluster.
Yes! So excited to see my car in the background!
Thanks for bringing it by!
Proud owner of my V70 2,5FT, which I've Polestar optimized to 260+hp when riding on ethanol, best buy I've ever made. Making some subtle modifications to incorporate the Rebel Blue and all black exterior. Polestar Badge in the black logofree grill and on the back end. Planning to add some blue to the interior in the future.
I own Volvo S60 2012 D3 and in 5 years, it never left me stranded, even after taking 2000km+ trip across the Europe. Yeah, at its age it costs some in yearly maintenance costs, but so does any car.
I've recently upgraded to XC60 2022 Recharge T6 and I love it even more. Never been in more comfortable car!
I have a 2017 S60 D4 with BSR. 270bhp/391 ft-lb and 44mpg us. The perfect car with the fuel prices of today.
I wish they offered a diesel in the US. Count yourself lucky!
2018 Polestars also were numbered. The build # was located on the door sill instead of the steering wheel.1500 units built worldwide for 2018. 2015 and 2016 had the lowest production numbers.
Thanks. One of the few RUclips videos of this nature that I could watch all the way through without wondering how much longer it would be. Especially liked that you mentioned the difference in turning radius from P2 vs. P3. I totally skipped over the P2 when I bought my P3 because of that. Also very happy that you mentioned the 2015 mid-year cutover, AKA 2015.5 model year.
One thing: my 2016 XC70 has a rear-brake bias. Always more brake dust on the rear wheels than front. I am surprised how much better this handles and how much more luxurious this feels compared to a 2000 V70 CC I almost bought.
Loving my XC60 D5 2013, only regular maintenance and a wheel alignment in 9 years 😍
Incredible, Carl! Love to hear that!
Awesome video. Really interesting to see the different engine variants offered in the US compared to Australia.
Here in Australia, I absolutely love the twin turbo D5 Diesel engine on my 2012 P3 XC60. Develops HEAPS of torque @ 440Nm and is super reliable too 👍🏼
My wife made me buy her a 2015 D5 Polestar XC70 - I'm used to a Ford Ranger, and love the XC70.
Thanks, Steve! We always get the short end of the stick when it comes to Diesel's here in the United States 😞.....would absolutely love a twin-turbo D5!
@@fcpeuro Not so much anymore in Europe. They are killing the diesel with the environmental craziness...
i have that twin-turbo D5 in my XC70, model year 2012, amazing thing indeed. it needs a bit of maintenance in around 250000 km of age, timing belt replacement and head gasket too, but other than that, the only costs it needs is the normal running costs for tires, breaks and oils.
my first Volvo a 2011s60 D5 auto 2.4 twin turbo just had it a year, been driving over 50 years work at BMW and this s60 is the best car ever , had 60 mpg out of it and in sport mode its just wow the sound of that 5 cylinder is to die for
A video I've been waiting for long time
One major segment missing from this video is common problems.
Used buyers will want to know that owners of the Short Inline 6 (si6)/ Si6 + turbo (si6t) engines (my 2014 s60 t6, polestar tuned) report excessive oil consumption.
Volvo's issued TSBs on testing for and replacing problematic piston rings, but did NOT issue recalls to fix it. (I see some posts from pissed off owners in forums)
That oil problem should be IMHO a class action suit. We aren't talking about an unknown problem or an inexpensive solution.
Love these buyers guides! I’m still holding out hope that we’ll get a newer quirky sedan with a cool shifter and interesting color scheme.
Thanks, Stacy! We'd love to see another manual transmission Volvo stateside, one can only hope....
The XC40 is no sedan but definitely checks the quirky box. Super fun, visit a dealer and drive one if you haven’t tried it yet.
inscription is the trim level that is alternative to r-design. It has comfort chassis as opposed to sport chassis. The long wheel base configuration is named as L at the end of the model
One of my friends has a P3 XC70 D5 and I love it, I grew up with a P2 XC70 T5 and I'd love to get a P3 someday
Volvo definitely didn't disappoint when they launched the P3 cars!
This was a very comprehensive video. Would have liked to see some problems and weak spots discussed.
A video detailing EVERY global engine, transmission, interior, package etc. would probably be a year long. The extreme variety of the P3 chassis gives it a lot of character and means there was something for everybody.
You're not kidding about a video detailing the global market of P3's being a year long 😂. We will have some follow-up videos going over engine specifics as well as common issues to look out for.
Detailing everything probably, but adding those few diesel engines to the engine list should not be that hard. Especially their groundbraking PHEV engine they made with a diesel engine in 2013.
mine is a s80 model year 2008 with 5cyl petrol turbo 258 hp and 390 Nm with a little help from my friends of BSR of Sweden. So this engine was an option for the very first times of P3 series in Europe at least. Greetings from Greece
Greetings, Sigma! Sweet S80! We love our 5 cylinders!
Thanks a lot of the detailed description. It's been hard to find detailed drivetrain breakdown for the P3. I'm leaning towards picking up a v60 or XC60 with the T6.
Thank you for watching, good luck with the search!
I have had both 2013 Volvo V60 D4 AWD with the 2.5l 5cyl diesel engine, with polestar tuning making 215hp, and a 2011 Volvo V70 2.5FT R-Design with the 2.5l 5cyl turbocharged flexifuel engine making 231hp, both of them have been veeeeeery nice cars! :)
And previously a 2007 P2 S60 2.5T :)
That's awesome, Philip! How do you like your P3s compared to your previous P2?
Thank you thank you for releasing this I’ve been looking at a lot of videos because my dad owns a 2012 Volvo XC60 D3, 2.4D 5 Cylinders and i want it really bad later so yh thanks
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video! Would love to see a video with all the problems the P3 has, similar to the P2 video.
Same. Just found this channel that would be helpful. Just happened to be under the hood of my 08 s80 t6 and noticed an oil leak from my brake vacuum pump. Called a Volvo dealer near me and they said it’s a weak point where oil seeps through the gaskets and the updated gaskets prevent it. Now I want to figure out how to fix it on my own and any other failure points/ problems I may run into in the future
@@dannyrbailey Its super simple! You remove a bracket or two, pull the pump out and replace the 3 o-rings inside. I cleaned and re-oiled before reassembly. Ill try to link you the video I found to get it done. The seal kit is ~$50 I believe.
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Glad you liked the video, Vishal! We'll have another video going over some of the problems with the P3 chassis, thankfully it won't be a long one ;)
great video, learn a lot, only the background noise bothers very very much. Hope next time can only hear your beautiful voice. NO BACKGROUND NOISE PLEASE
Thank You, Daniel! We will do our best to minimize any background noise!
Great video, I purchased the xc60 t6 r-design polestar and love it. Wife asked me to trade it for a dodge ram, she lucky I don't trade her up for a younger model 😅
I have a 2015 v60 ocean race which i guess is h2 since it has acc, adaptive lights, and the frameless rear view mirror. I added rear and front cameras afterwards (volvo options that can be installed if you have sensus) and it’s all the car i need. I test drove the new xc40 but hate the touch screen so I’ll live with this for a while 😊
Very good video. I have 2016 V60 T5 Ocean Race model. Excellent winter car with decent tires, like a train.👍
My 2015 v60 had the oil consumption issue and led to complete engine failure. I'm involved in a class action suite now against volvo, they knew about the problem and never issued the recall for faulty piston rings.
I have an S80 V8 and loooove it. IMO the best cars of the p3 gen are the S80 V8 and S60/V60 T6 (of course Polestarts too if you can afford it). The XC70/XC90 with the T6 are also noteworthy if you can't avoid the space requirements for your family. We also have an XC70 T6 and the motor is fantastic.
Totally agree! The V8 is a blast, especially if you open up the exhaust a bit and let it sing!
@@fcpeuro roar* 😁
7:30 I don't know about overseas export models, but over here in Europe the later 2.0 T6 polestar models are also numbered, not on the steering wheel but on the sill panels. I've seen one myself from 2018 that said ENGINEERED BY POLESTAR XXX/1500 there.
The Volvo models of this platform had many body stampings that couldn't be made by the Ford suppliers for the other brand versions due to Volvo not relaxing some standards. 3.2 engine production ended and the 2.5T that was used all along in the rest of the world outside North America was the easy emissions certification substitution. Drive-E 2.0 4 cylinders were not at full production yet and AWD components were available at the time.
As a proud owner of 2014 XC60 with 3 2 Engine that has been zero issue with 64k miles, I wonder why a safety conscious company like Volvo did not put a backup camera on this car. For comparison, my 2005 Prius had a backup camera with touch display screen 9 years earlier than this luxury car.
Volvo isn't a luxury car, more like a Volkswagen. SAAB and Volvo were at the most premium light, quite like Volkswagen.
Phaeton not considerd.
@@Ce0ammer Given that in 2014, the XC60 had an starting price of over $34k, I would consider it a luxury segment compared to VW or Toyotas that are lower price. Again for a car that boasts about safety and costs over $34K, having no backup camera in 2014 is shameful.
Could you guys please do a video on replacing the turbo oil feed line on bmw n20 engines. I have a 328i f30 2013 and I fear that it may not have the updated check valve feed line.
I have a V60 Rdesign D4 2018. Realy nice car! Love it ❤
7:00 It was actually Cyan racing that made the S60 polestar with the 500hp 6cyl "concept" car
7:38 Other models also got numberd. It stood on the list under the front doors
11:25 the V70 olso got the 2.5T
Thanks to much for the overview 👍 makes me appreciate my 2016 platinum T5 with inline 5 and explains why everyone thinks it has the drive E 🤣🤣
Absolutely, Jason! Hope we helped clear up some confusion with the 2015-2016 T5 models!
Yes more Volvo content! :)
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Informative video. I am looking to buy a used Volvo to leave in my wife's country Romania for the 2-4 months a year that we are over there. I think S60 or V60 or V70. I want a Manual Transmission would love AWD but would settle for FWD. What are my options. I don't see that discussed in this video the transmission options. I previously owned in the California a 2009 S60 2.4T in automatic. Very solid but eventually I sold it for a 2013 Audi 5 Quatro Turbo with Manual, which is my current daily driver. Any suggestions much appreciated.
What are the sportiest anti-sway bars and shocks available from Volvo™ (not aftermarket) for a P3 XC70?
It's a real shame that diesels arent popular in the states. The 2.4D, D4 and D5 are pretty much Volvo's best engines. Great video!
It is a shame. Really wish we got the Diesel engines here!
The visual showing 2.0 4 cylinder that represented the T5 Drive-E was incorrect though. That’s a 1999cc Ford Ecoboost that Volvo called GTDi; and was introduced into the P3 as the 2.0T (203hp) in 2010, and as the T5 (240hp) in 2011 for other markets. It saw service in all P3 models except the XC70.
My favorite will still be the RN and RNC blocks. They gave Volvo its character since the 850. Here in Singapore, the RNC is extremely reliable, compared to the Si6 T6. Though the latter had minimal engine issues, its parts weren’t lucky. It was plagued with issues such as weak aircon compressors (that fail before 60,000miles), weak alternators (around 70,000miles) leaky brake vacuum pumps (also failing before 60,000miles), degrading ignition wirings (that break like twigs around 75000miles) and the timing chain guide that cracks (around 90,000miles). These issues barely surfaced on the RNC block, and also because it ran a timing belt instead. I’d take the 5 cylinder anytime! 😆
Nevertheless, awesome video!
I believe the Drive-E and Ford 2.0T engines were separate altogether
@@benjamindoyle668 Yeap. The Ford engines were used extensively as the 2.0T and T5 in several regions alongside the RNS engine before the Drive-E was released. There was also an Ecoboost 1597cc T4 and T3 used in the S/V60. It was the transitional time too when Volvo stopped using nomenclatures such as 1.6D, 2.0T, 2.5T, etc, and switched to just T2 to T6, or D2 to D6.
All Ecoboost engines were eventually replaced in mid 2014 with the 4 cylinder 1969cc and 1498cc Drive-E (or VEA) engines. The 1498cc was short lived, and was eventually succeeded by the 1477cc 3 cylinder VEA engines.
Good catch, Nikos! We'll try and correct it!
@@NTLovesMusic Everything absolutely right. Can agree with you on everything. Do you work on Volvo because you are so well informed?
There’s just something special about the In-line 5 cylinder turbo… it’s by far my favorite engine.
Hello, great video!!! Question for you folks. We have a 2016 xc60 fully loaded purchased new from a Volvo dealer in Montreal and have been dealing for the past 5 years with the front passenger side fender paint peeling / flacking. Car has never been accidentes and we are the original owners. Every time we bring the car in for servicing at the dealer, we bring this to their attention and they say to wait till it gets worst before putting in a Clain for warranty coverage. Now, the driver side is starting to bubble and make no mistake, none of this started with rock chips. Any suggestions of known issues you can share? Aside from that, this véhicule has been amazing! Thank you and I have pics if you’d like
I own a 2011 V70 D5 with only 37000 miles on it. Not the most modern but it does a really great job of a versatile machine that will go about its business and I would think for many, many years to come.
Love to hear it, John!
I’m glad this was made
We're glad we made it! 🙂
Hi guys, what a video. I’ve found an 8yr (2014) one owner S80 T6 with 138K miles which is above average. It appears to have terrific service history but wondering if you could suggest a link or resource how to better prepare me to inspect if it’s a BUY or to RUN at this mileage. It’s condition and relatively young age are attractive for me. appreciate any tips!!
Very excited for this as I am recent owner of a P3 era car
Which P3 model did you recently pickup, Anil!
@@fcpeuro2013 xc60 t6 R-design
I have a '11 s60 t6 with 283k when I bought it. got it for 2k and runs really well and interior is still in good shape and hardly any rust considering it was a Vermont car. So far it's been good to me but having some trans issues I need to get diagnosed soon.
That's some serious mileage! Glad to hear the body holds up well to corrosion and that the interior is durable! What transmission issues have you been having? Has the car had regular trans fluid changes? I would imagine adding an upgraded oil cooler could help improve trans life in the long term.
@@fcpeuro a hesitation going into first and occasionally bangs into second, also a very rare shudder. I unsure about the fluid being serviced but i’m bringing it to a volvo shop down the road from me.
i’m sure the fluid is just low and dirty but you never know.
So should i look for the r design platinums with the 6 cylinder or the twin charged 4cylinder? Which engine is more reliable?
yes, i will agree the XC60 was a hit. it was such a huge hit that there's a swedish tank in our garage.
I have a 2014 S60 with the 4 cylinder VEA engine which is really rare and it already had the facelift that you mention for 2015. And FYI I live in México and her we got the T3 and T4 also and the T6 range was the same as the US, the T5 consist of 3 engines two four cylinder one being the volvo one, and the other being the one used in the focus ST in fact the whole drivetrain was ford even 6 speed dual clutch transmision, and finally the 5 cylinder everyone knows. For T4 we got two four cylinder engines one being the 2.0l volvo engine everyone know right now but with les power, around 170hp, and again a Ford drive train this time being the one used in Ford Fiesta ST with the 1.6 turbo.
Thanks for the insight, Mario! Looks like the Mexican market got similar options to the European market P3s. In the United States, we only got a select few engine options.
In Europe we also have 1.6D and 2.0D diesel engines that were made by PSA and they also came with manual transmission.
Very jealous of Europe's available Diesels and manual transmissions....if only we got them here in North America!
I love Volvo's I remember when the hot hatch C30 polstar came out!
Can confirm, t6 is the only way to go for a P3. Can swap to a manual on these with m66 and all a shifting gear from a euro with the manual option. Programming ECM and CEM to play nice you're on your own though... KTM (iirc) claims to be able to do it for about $25k start to finish all expenses included. I'm planning to attempt to swap my t6 XC60 in the next year or two with help from a notorious Volvo tuner.
Would love a manual swapped 3.0T6 V60 Polestar! Or, how about V8 swapping a P3 V70 R-Design with a manual, that would be cool too! 25k is a hefty price tag for that, certainly a lot more difficult than manual swapping a P80 or P2.
Great information but I agree, the background music makes it hard to focus
If you think this collection of engines is confusing, wait until you see how many different engines they offered in the EU. They had a whole range of diesel with overlapping and switching numbers and also a bigger range of petrol engines, with the same switching of engine designations. I tried to find out which engines the used in the S80 over the years and I'm still not sure I have the whole list.
2016 xc70 was also called t5 classic platinum, that's why they went with the 5 cylinder
In the EU we have very different motors. I have for example a very rare end 2015 V70 T5 Bifuel in summun line, that combines CNG and GAS. It is very economically because our gas is very expensive. It is also buildt with 4Z T5 and 8 Speed Automtaic(245PS). Its was only sold in sweden.
But also nice video thx.
Hey so I just got a 2012 S60 T6 and I've been doing quite a bit of research on how to maintain it well and for oil changing the name Liquid Moly keeps coming up. Is this oil for some reason better than the Castrol synthetic that I've used on all of my previous cars? And if so, why?
I would like to ask you for advice. I would buy a Volvo V60 and currently there are in the offer from 2018 D3 150hp with 145,000 miles and from 2016 D2 120hp with 95,000 miles. Can you recommend which one would be a better choice? Thank you!
Thanks, awesome video!
You're welcome!
Great stuff finally volvo fans represented. Please do one of the diagnostics for the engine 🙂
Thanks, Wayne! We definitely plan on it!
i just purchased my 2009 xc70 t6 with 82,000 miles for $8000
i am in love!
I recently sold my 2014 v60 D5 with a 5 cylindre diesel. Diesels were more common then gas cars here in sweden at the time as the government were pushing it as a more enviromentally friendly alternative. Then after a few years the prices are raised so now we have the most expensive diesel anywhere in the world (8.56usd/gallon today). It also had four-c. I looked up the prices on replacement shocks and holy crap were they expensive. Well over 1000 usd (10 000sek) a piece. Which as far as i understand would need to be replaced in pairs making it even more expensive. Fortunately I had no major issues with the car for the few years I owned it other then a belt breaking.
It didn't scare me too much though, as I upgraded to an XC90 with just as expensive air suspension. I'm keeping my fingers even more crossed this time.
How are you liking the new XC90?
My coworker has a beautiful P2 era S60 R, I think he’s got fantastic taste in cars. Minor, clean, mods (light suspension stiffening, increasing boost slightly) and very good tires, and honestly it’s a beast of a sports sedan. Grip for days and that 5-cylinder roar is really something.
I’m going to go test drive an XC70 T6 this morning. I think it’s way cooler than an SUV. 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for sharing!
Hey no problem, my buddy recommended you guys for quality parts and quality information and I bought the car. So anything it might need, I’ll be ordering from you guys. 👍
Was there any Sensus updates, especially Bluetooth? This head unit doesn't like any of my phones. Slow to connect, sometimes disconnect
Just for FYI: T6 for a v70 swap is a significantly better choice than a v8. It was the choice I made and I have zero complains or second thoughts about. Also, converting an xc70 to a v70 is easier than engine swapping, which is also how I created mine.
Surprised you called the XC60 ride comfortable. I have a 2015.5 and it is especially firm, transmitting all the bumps. What would you recommend as the right wheel and tire size to have a smooth ride? Would you change out any suspension components to aftermarket parts?
That was more a chassis/engine guide, than a buyer's guide. I want to know the trouble spots when I'm buying one of these.
We'll have another video going over specific trouble spots. There was definitely a lot to talk about as far as explaining the chassis and engine options. Thankfully the trouble spot video will be a lot shorter as these P3 cars are pretty solid!
Can’t help but compare the 3.0T to the n54/n55. What’s the Volvo 3.0T easily modded?
Love it! Ive got an '11 s60 t6 AWD. I would love if yall could make a service guide for the READ unit. I cant find much info on it anywhere, and it seems like if your READ unit goes out, your motor is toast. Are there any preventative measures we can take to ensure the health of the unit? I have a rattle around the area, and I am not sure if its the unit itself, the alternator, the alternator pulley, or one of the one-way clutches. I think that could help a ton of us out. I was so excited when I saw you guys made a P3 buyers guide!
Thanks, Brandley. We can definitely put that on our radar!
@@fcpeuro thanks y'all! You're the best!
No use in making that guide. The motor replacement is indeed a better approach! Nobody and I mean nobody bothers replacing a READ anymore with how cheap used motors have gotten.
Forgot to add, as for preventative measures, change your oil every 5k and use quality oil as FCP of course offers handily.
The good news is READs almost never fail!
It's my understanding that the reason the last year of the XC70 got a 5 cylinder engine and was noted as the "XC70 Classic" was to use up parts. This is what I've heard from a Volvo tech rep. From what he said Volvo had a number of left over 5 cylinder engines and other parts. For example, if you look at those cars they actually are fitted with park cameras and IHU's (display screens) that were standard on early P3 models. Comparing an XC70 Classic to another of the same year you would not find those same parts and find ones more fitting of the time. The more you know!
Very interesting. Makes sense really. Thanks for the insight, Jared!
Help! Trans oil cooler line leaking at the trans oil cooler. Both are gone (lower and upper) 2015 S60 T6 RD, 91k flawless miles...
I agree with you that the reason T5 5cylinder engine became available on xc70 in 2016 is the fact that they knew they will not be able to sell anymore of T5(5cyl) shortly due to tightening emission standards and mass hysteria of 4cyl turbocharged engines taking over VAG. I purposely bought 2016 xc70 due to my trust in 5cyl engines. I am just surprised why such decision was not made since the very start. Nothing against 3.2 or T6, but it is more costly to maintain and more parts to break. Hard to imagine average volvo owner taking their xc70 to the track(unless you like to replace collar gear)or to try to collect all the speeding tickets.
I own an S80 T6 3.0 Turbo which is very rare in Germany. Only 4 of them were sold in 2015.
Nice video. Love my XC70 2015 1/2 drive E fwd. I kept my 2004 XC70 all-wheel drive for the nasty weather. I was interested in your comment that the front wheel drive is good in the snow with the Right tires. Are you talking about full on winter tires? Or a good all season?
A good all season will do the trick.
Thanks, Gwen! We always recommend a proper set of dedicated winter tires for best performance in the snow, especially for two-wheel-drive cars, but even for AWD cars! It really depends on how much snow you get in your area.
Just bought a 2017 XC60 T5 Dynamic with 79K on it. Will this be reliable? What maintenance can I expect soon?
do you know why we never receive the option to have a sub woofer installed from the factory? it is a serious sound system improvement
The P3 here in Europe was available with the 2.5l turbo engine and manual transmission.
We're definitely jealous of Europe's manual transmissions!
I adore my 3 pretty Swedes ! All S80's - 2005 2.5T (Inga), 2011 T6 (Zelda) and I just added a 2007 V8 (Ilsa). One more car (maybe my Dad's Saab if he'll let me have it) and hubby will be forced to pay for alternative parking for his Highlander !
As someone who works at a Volvo dealer I will say to avoid buying a 3.2 or drive-e T6. If you can find a well maintained 3.2 then you’ll be alright but most 3.2’s I see come through the dealer are not maintained and falling apart. The drive-e T6 models are not very reliable because they are not able to handle the power. 3.0 T6 models are the best to go with. The 5 cylinders in these cars pretty unanimously have oil consumption problems but otherwise are great.
You'd recommend the 3.0 T6 over the 2.4 D4/D5?
@@ash3rr we haven’t gotten diesels in the US in Volvo cars since like 1990