How much have you spent in maintenance?

2013volvoxc60 · Post by **2013volvoxc60** » 02 Jun 2020, 06:24

I have a 2013 Volvo XC60 with 97k on the odometer. So far the costs over 7 years have totaled 9768.41

The vehicle has been serviced ONLY at a Volvo dealership. Some interesting facts over these 100k miles:

1. The battery has had to have been replaced 3 times.

2. The brake lights have been replaced 3 times.

3. Vacuum pump replaced at 68k

4. Right engine mount replaced at 78k

5. Alternator replaced at 94k

6. Passenger side mirror closing mechanism screwed up at 30k

7. Left headlight bulb went out at 79k

Post by **xHeart** » 02 Jun 2020, 06:53

2013volvoxc60 wrote: ↑02 Jun 2020, 06:24 I have a 2013 Volvo XC60 with 97k on the odometer. So far the costs over 7 years have totaled 9768.41

The vehicle has been serviced ONLY at a Volvo dealership. Some interesting facts over these 100k miles:

1. The battery has had to have been replaced 3 times.

2. The brake lights have been replaced 3 times.

3. Vacuum pump replaced at 68k

4. Right engine mount replaced at 78k

5. Alternator replaced at 94k

6. Passenger side mirror closing mechanism screwed up at 30k

7. Left headlight bulb went out at 79k

Photos?

2013volvoxc60 · Post by **2013volvoxc60** » 02 Jun 2020, 07:25

Of the service records? That's a lot of photos to take and edit. I don't think I'll be doing that at this time.

Post by **xHeart** » 03 Jun 2020, 08:20

2013volvoxc60 wrote: ↑02 Jun 2020, 07:25 Of the service records? That's a lot of photos to take and edit. I don't think I'll be doing that at this time.

Your cost of maintenance $9768.41 over 7 years for the 7 items indicates it could balloon once out of warranty.

Trade-in your 2013 XC60 if you're not a DIYer.

Post by **June** » 03 Jun 2020, 09:58

Add on scheduled maintenance as some of the 7 listed items were likely warranty. June

Post by **pgill** » 03 Jun 2020, 11:17

2013 XC60

Based on the information that you provided I am assuming that you bought your XC60 in 2013 and that it was a new vehicle.

The XC60 is a P3 platform vehicle.

I own two P3 vehicles

2010 S80 (purchased used)

2008 LR2 (purchased new)

The LR2 (Land Rover) has been very inexpensive to own.

Note: the LR2 uses the same 3.2 liter 6 cylinder engine as my Volvo (and likely your Volvo as well).

During the first 4 years of ownership all maintenance was covered.

Based on your Dealership only strategy I recommend that you look into the cost of prepaid maintenance.

The Dealership is not the low cost solution.

It may be possible to help you find an independent that could take excellent care of your XC60 but I need more information like where do you live in Texas? (The closest big city is sufficient information)

How much longer are you going to keep your XC60?

Take care

Paul

Post by **pgill** » 03 Jun 2020, 11:43

Take a look at this video

Scroll forward to 14:50 for the cost break down

VW Touareg cost to get to 113,000 miles

Maintenance - $2991

Repairs - $9150

Post by **kallekula** » 03 Jun 2020, 16:11

Find a good indie mechanic, dealer is expensive.
All cars require regular maintenance to keep them running good n' safe. This is independent of how much the car cost as brand new. If you feel you can't afford the bills buy a car that is cheaper to repair/service or start bicycling. Or, spend some time researching online how to do it yourself. Always a good feeling having had something fixed yourself knowing how much moneys you saved by not taking it to the shop

configsys · Post by **configsys** » 14 Aug 2020, 08:53

At 65K miles most of my repairs were under warranty. Only things I paid out of pocket were 1. Battery, 2. Rear brake pads/discs replacement which I did myself (purchased from FCP Euro), 3. New tires and alignment.

Post by **pgill** » 14 Aug 2020, 10:58

configsys wrote: ↑14 Aug 2020, 08:53 At 65K miles most of my repairs were under warranty. Only things I paid out of pocket were 1. Battery, 2. Rear brake pads/discs replacement which I did myself (purchased from FCP Euro), 3. New tires and alignment.

Is your V70R a 2000?

Are you only at 65K miles after 20 years?

If not what has your cost been like after 65K?

3K miles per year is really low.

If you are still at 65K we need some pictures of your Volvo it must look brand new

Thanks

Paul