High mileage S60 reliability?

[kafkaman]

I'm looking at a 2011 S60 T6 AWD with 120,000 miles (the price is well below market for an average 2011 model, as you'd expect). Normally I wouldn't even consider it with such high miles, but the reason I'm looking closely (besides the price) is that it's 1 owner, dealer-serviced with complete records, and almost all highway miles due to a daily 75 mile commute.

This will be my first Volvo of any kind, so I'm worried about the reliability of the powertrain and electrical components. Any known issues for this model year at high mileage, regardless of service history? Should I steer clear of this one?

The plan is to drive it for a few years and then eventually trade it in for a loaded CPO V60

Thanks for your help, looking forward to lurking here more often once I finally pull the trigger!

[kafkaman]

Anyone? Bueller?

[oragex]

Google up oil consumption or blown engine. Not sure the T6 was concerned. 2011 was about the first years of the new model, more prone to issues. Transmissions also were reported to act erratically on some cars. Also a few issues with the electrical steering.

I'd test the car for at least 30 minutes in traffic to see how transmission works, any hiccup and I'd pass.
Do the records talk about oil consumption, or PCV repairs.

[vivaperformance]

The early 2011 and 2012 Models had some oil consumption issues. I personally have a 2012 S60T6 and it does not burn a drop of oil in my 7500 mile oil change intervals. One way to tell right off the bat if it has consumption issues is via the dipstick color. The factory dipstick color is yellow. Cars that have been diagnosed as "oil burners" receive a longer red dipstick.

Off the side track rant...My car has been good to me and I expect it to continue to be good. These transmission have lasted well over 200K in other models so I think you will be ok if it is priced right.

Good luck!

[djtomr941]

2012 S60 T5 are the ones with the oil burning problem.