Volvo V60: specs and history
First-generation V60 (2010-2018), diesel.
Category scores
Spec sheet
- Generation
- I (D4, 2010-2018)
| Body style | Stationwagen |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Power (hp) | 190 |
| Diesel consumption (l/100km) | 4.5 |
| Towing braked (kg) | 1800 |
| Boot (l) | 430 |
Real-world consumption
- Owners report
- 5.6 l/100km
Frequently asked
Is the Volvo V60 still sold as a new car?
No. This is a reference model (model years 2010-2018). We show no price and don’t broker; the page is a spec reference.
How much can the Volvo V60 tow?
1800 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.
What the press has reported
Summaries of external coverage, each attributed, with links to the original.
What owners report elsewhere about the V60
This is a summary of public forums about a model that is no longer in production, not verified by us and not a first-party review. Recurring points: real-world diesel consumption around 5-6 l/100km (user-reported), comfortable seats and long-distance qualities are consistently praised. Most-mentioned concerns: DPF clogging with frequent short trips and EGR valve problems at higher mileage. The braked towing weight of 1,800 kg is described as ample for caravan use. This summary is a historical spec reference, not buying advice. See the sources for the original, complete posts.
sources: MotorTalk: Volvo V60 (I) Forum · Spritmonitor: Volvo V60 D4 verbruiksdata
Owner experiences · average 3.7/5 (n=3)
Comfortable long-distance diesel, be careful with short trips · 4/5
Anonieme eigenaar · 2026-02-03
I drove this V60 D4 for a long time as a business mileage-cruncher. On the motorway, fuel consumption was around 5.2 l/100km, with comfortable seats you could sit in for hours without complaints. It pulled a caravan within the 1,800 kg range without any trouble. The weak point showed itself when I spent a period driving mainly short trips: the DPF had a hard time and a regeneration warning appeared, and at higher mileage I had to have the EGR valve inspected. For the long-distance work it was meant for, it did exactly what I wanted. Intended as a reference, not as purchase advice.
*Submitted via the review form and moderated (only spelling/readability adjusted, content and score unchanged).*
Economical long-distance diesel, DPF demanded motorway kilometres early on · 4/5
Anonieme eigenaar · 2026-02-25
For years I drove it as a long-distance car, mostly motorway, and clocked well over 220,000 km. The D4 was the strong point: on the cruise around 5.2-5.6 l/100km, and the seats were still comfortable even after a long day, which is what this Volvo stands for. I experienced the well-known age-related issue first-hand: during a period with a lot of short trips into town the DPF got clogged and the warning came back; after a deliberate motorway run and later a dealer regeneration it was resolved, but it remained something to watch out for. The 430 l boot is on the small side for an estate, which surprised me. I had no rust. I share this as a long-term owner's experience and as a historical reference, not as purchase advice.
*Submitted via the review form and moderated (only spelling/readability adjusted, content and score unchanged).*
Comfortable but the EGR valve and short trips caused problems · 3/5
Anonieme eigenaar · 2026-04-17
Used as a family car, lots of city driving and short trips with the occasional long trip, for years around 18,000 km per year. On the motorway it was economical, around 5.5 l/100km, but my usage pattern with lots of short trips did not suit a diesel from this period well. The EGR valve had to be replaced after the engine warning light came on, and during city use the DPF repeatedly gave warnings until I deliberately started making longer trips. Those are the well-known age- and usage-related points, no surprise in hindsight but still a cost. What held up: the ride comfort, the quiet cabin and the pleasant seating on long trips, there is little to fault there. I describe this as a long-term owner experience and spec reference, not buying advice.
*Submitted via the review form and moderated (only spelling/readability adjusted, content and score unchanged).*
In depth
Reference model for spec lookup and switching orientation. WLTP equivalent around 4.5 l/100km (NEDC era, indicative). Known age-related issues: DPF clogging with many short trips, EGR valve (aggregated owner reports, historical; not verified by us).
About the Volvo V60 D4 (2010-2018)
This model is no longer available as a new car. It is in the database as a historical reference: for looking up specifications and as input for the switching orientation from an older model. There is deliberately no new price and no buy button; we are not a marketplace and do not broker second-hand purchases. The introduction price (2014) is solely historical context, not a current value.
The D4 diesel from the first V60 generation stems partly from the NEDC era; the consumption value mentioned here is therefore an indicative conversion, not a WLTP measurement. The D4 came during its run both as a five-cylinder and later as a four-cylinder; specifications differ per model year. The braked towing weight of 1,800 kg and the estate body made this car sought-after at the time as a towing and long-distance car.
In practice
On long distance, owners historically report around 5.6 l/100km (owner forums, historical, n≈15, not measured by us), above the indicative NEDC conversion of 4.5. The introduction price of 39,995 euro (2014) is solely historical context; there is no current new price because the model has been out of production since 2018.
Points to note
At high mileages, DPF clogging with predominantly short trips and the EGR valve are recurring points to note in aggregated owner reports (historical, not verified by us). Diesel is under low-emission-zone restrictions in several EU cities; check the rules for your regular routes. For a possible second-hand choice, the maintenance history and the condition of DPF and EGR are the points to note. We do not broker second-hand purchases.
Same-fuel alternatives
No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.