IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
16 City / 21 -22 HWY
Horsepower
235 -281
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cassidy B
It is a good, safe car. It is everything that I wanted in a car.
Very reliable, safe, comfortable leather seats. I enjoy the smooth drive that it has. I like the way it drives. The performance is one of a kind. Even though the car is second hand I have no performance or car issues at all. One of the things I enjoy about the car is that I do not have trouble driving in traffic.
accountCircle Judy B
Give it a try. You will love this car!
I love my Volvo. I have had only a few problems with the car. I bought it brand new and received. 5 years free maintenance. I have around 99,000 miles on my car. I have drove it on all sorts of trips. Plenty of room in the car. I have a sunroof which I would not get in my next car. Had a little trouble with drain getting stopped up and caused leaking on the inside front windshield. In the time I have had that, I have replaced the breaks and something under the car. I will tell you this. After the free warranty ran out on my car, I found maintenance at the dealership to be extremely high. To cut cost I found places in my area that work on Volvo's and let them to maintenance on my car. I have saved a ton of money by doing this research. Oil changes tire rotation. Are a few of the maintenance items I have done outside the dealership. Overall I love my car and would recommend to everyone to test drive this car. It is supposed to be one of the safest cars on the road.
accountCircle Patti I
Positive notes on a Volvo XC60
Outside of normal repairs, tires, batteries, etc., my car has been very reliable. It has many safety features on it that are just now available on other makes of cars. Blind spot warning system and the lane roaming system are invaluable. I love the integrated cruise control, which automatically slows my speed when a car pulls in front of me and then resumes my speed when it is safe to do so. I love the heated seats and love that the rear passenger seats are also heated. There is plenty of legroom, front and back and plenty of storage in the back. Having the ability to fold down part or all of the back seats for hauling large items is an added plus. Mileage is average about 20 mpg, and the ride is smooth and comfortable. I did have to have the rear differential parts replaced, but luckily I had an extended warranty on the car, so the repair cost was fair. I do the recommended maintenance on the car and have had to replace the tire sensors on the two front tires. Also had to have the rear hatch lock replaced due to a malfunction. All in all, this is the best car I have ever owned and would buy another in a heartbeat. I have had some friends purchase this model after I did because of my positive feelings about it. The service department bus also very helpful, always explaining what needs to be done, and following up on service. I love everything about this car.
accountCircle Rebecca O
Great bible until the end
Lots of expensive repairs when it broke down at the end of its life cycle but before with warranty was the best car we had! Reliable and safe and comfortable. When our car started to have a lot of issue and expensive repairs we decided to switch to a newer model that had a warranty and bigger space.
accountCircle Jennifer O
This vehicle has an exceptionally comfortable ride.
The xc60 has a very smooth ride and a lot of get up and go! The interior is very nice with full leather. The seats are the most comfortable of any car. It has been very reliable and other than regular maintenance I have had no issues. I would definitely recommend this car!
accountCircle Sara R
Great car! Takes me where I need to go no problems.
The mirrors stopped folding in automatically. It's great. Seat coolers would be awesome. Love the car overall. Great drive, acceleration and breaking. Smooth. Feels great. Comfortable. Have driven it across the country twice, it holds up really well. Booster seats in the back of you have kiddos. Would recommend absolutely!
accountCircle LIVINGSTON C
Love the design and reliability. The built-in booster seats are great for the kids. The trunk space is a bit limited though.
Volvo for life. Volvo stands for safety, and with a family of 4, we want to be able to travel with a peace of mind.
accountCircle Melissa P
My Volvo xc60, a pleasure to drive.
I really love my car, it is very comfortable to drive, and has a lot of features that make driving safer and more convenient. I love the backup sensors, they give me an added level of security when I am having to reverse. The only thing I do not love about driving my vehicle is expensive to maintain, as it holds more oil than any other vehicle I have driven, causing oil changes to cost more than double what they have in previous vehicles.

Volvo XC60 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.2L
235 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0T
281 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0T R-Design
281 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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2010 Volvo XC60 Owner Reviews

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4 stars 26%
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accountCircle Cassidy B on March 29, 2021
It is a good, safe car. It is everything that I wanted in a car.
Very reliable, safe, comfortable leather seats. I enjoy the smooth drive that it has. I like the way it drives. The performance is one of a kind. Even though the car is second hand I have no performance or car issues at all. One of the things I enjoy about the car is that I do not have trouble driving in traffic.
accountCircle Stella M on March 27, 2021
Safe low maintenance SUV!
Very safe and easy ride however it does not have good pick up. Lots of alerts to help you drive safe and warning signals. However, these typically need to be turned off at the dealer. Regular mechanic doesn't have the machine to turn the warning alerts off.

Ranks #1 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2010 Volvo XC60 has an average owner rating of 4.74 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 7 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2010 Volvo XC60 has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2010 Volvo XC60 A Good Car?

Yes. It is drives well and is reliable and comfortable. It is stylish and quick even though it is heavy.
Jennifer O.
Yes very reliable would definitely buy another Volvo. I like the 6 cylinder turbo makes long trips very comfortable and you do not feel like a liability on the road.
Sue L.
Amazingly so. I currently have 150,000 miles on the car and it runs so well I have trouble believing it.
Brittany J.
Yes! Very reliable and comfortable. Gets around great in the snow and very good hatch space. I love the leather seats
Meredith M.

How Reliable Is The 2010 Volvo XC60?

It is very reliable. The gas mileage is not great. I wish it was cheaper to repair because it can be expensive.
Jennifer O.
My only complaint would be the brake light bulbs seem to burn out fast, have had to replace the bulb so many times.
Sue L.
The car is very reliable. With the exception of normal maintenance, I have had no trouble at all. I would hope my next car would be so reliable. I've had several Volvo's and all (with the... Read More
Luz L.
No problems thus far! We have driven it for 90000 miles and only need regular maintenance. Great car!
Sean L.

Is The 2010 Volvo XC60 A Good Value?

Sort of. It is safe and reliable but can be expensive. I bought the vehicle used to make it affordable.
Jennifer O.
I bought used so it was a good value for me at the time. I do not think I would buy new would look for preowned.
Sue L.
As I remember, I paid about $40K for it. Since I've driven it regularly for almost 10 years, I'd say it was an extremely good value -- it averages to a purchase cost of only $4K per year.
Shekinah J.
The car was 29000 lower for a European car but more expensive compared to American or Japanese cars!
Robert K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2010 Volvo XC60 fuel filter location?

Answer: There is no external fuel filter in the 2010 Volvo XC60. It is located in the fuel tank with the fuel pump module. You would have the replace the fuel pump assembly.

What are some of the 2010 Volvo XC60 transmission problems?

Answer: Owners of the Volvo XC60 complain of transmission problems that include hard shifting between 1st and 2nd gears and slow movement when reversing. Engaging drive when backing out can take several seconds and...

Does the 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2010 Volvo XC60 t6 has the benefit of a timing chain, rather than a timing belt, to keep its system running smoothly. With a belt, it would need to be checked and changed for wear and tear every 10,000...

What kind of oil does the 2010 Volvo XC60 use?

Answer: Depending on configuration, Your 2010 Volvo XC60 may have one of three different engines. The turbocharged 3.0 liter 6 cylinder will use 7.8 quarts of SAE 0W-30 full synthetic motor oil. BotH3.2L engine options...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety