Hi all, new forum member, going through the process of buying a 2012-13ish D5 xc60.

I've just had a pre-purchase inspection (Safe Buy) done in Melbourne and need some help interpreting the info if anyone can help.

It looks generally clean and well looked after (178k km) but has thrown up these error codes (see photo) and I'm wondering if any of these are critical or possibly expensive, or can be easily (relatively cheaply) resolved by Voldat etc.

other issues flagged by visual inspection:

needs attention: suspension bushes/control arm bushes, driver side heater, turbo minor leak, cam belt general aging: Drive belt/tensioner, engine mounts, transmission mounts, driveshaft and boots, rear diff/tail shaft, manifold, sway bar/torsion, steering arms, ball joint, shocks

if anyone can have a guestimate if possible about how much to factor in for repairs...the general aging stuff is prob ok, but the needs attention stuff might cost me.

i'm a lay person re cars so just need to rely on the advice of voldat or another indie.

on another note, Voldat have quoted 750 for cam belt but the RACV guy who the seller is going to use for the RWC has quoted 520. Is it safe to go to a general RACV mechanic for that work or is the lower quote indicative of them not knowing what they're doing?

I'm pretty set on a D5 xc60 so just need to find the right one. I'm gonna do the p* tune and other things over time as well as put in a sub and do some other bits and pieces. Any thoughts on whether this example is worth a gamble really appreciated. Really loving the threads and knowledge here, thanks to all experts for their sharing.

How much is car?

Seems like a lot of expensive issues.

Call Mark at Berry Motor Group, he can advise plus point you towards other cars most likely, he knows where they all are.

If doing lots of city driving get a T6.

Ok, thanks Snoopy. Have been enjoying your posts in other threads.

Asking 18, would feel ok offering 17. I had already factored in 1500 for cam belt and transmission flush. Possibly also need the haldex service, but not sure what any of those codes mean and if there's other substantial work.

Going to be doing east coast, Nullarbor and lots of beach visits, plus love the sound of the D5 so pretty sure it's the version for me.

Thanks for the tip re Berry, I'll give them a call.

Man, not worth 8K......

It's old.

Graham Berry's XC90V8 is up for sale, don't be scared of V8 as on distance it gets good mileage and ITS WAY LESS MONEY than a clapped put old xc60.

Really, that's crazy money.

Call Mark and Graham NOW

Haldex will need the input bearing done so it's not cheap at all.

Stuff behind dash like heat on one side not working big cost.

If the gearbox decides it doesn't like a flush you may as well scrap car.

It's just way too expensive man, don't do it.

Les

Haha ok. Well it's competitive against everything else that's on the market re kms year and price. Yeah don't want something as big or thirsty as the xc90. I like the power to weight and torque of the D5 xc60, the xc90 felt very sleepy in comparison.

I hear you re this car though. Maybe it's madness buying in the current market, but there's nothing avail under $16k with around 170k km.

Better off with a Kluger in that case, Volvo when older require money spent.

For what you want to do it's a safer bet.

V8 sound is a gazillion times better than a Massey Ferguson sound.....

We have S80D5 and had tested a V8 version, wish we didn't wait to test other cars the V8 would have been a lot better.

Missed out on V8.....

And,when interest rates go up, expect car prices to plummet.

No V8 Volvos on Carsales. Ok, Kluger 2013 200k km V6 for $19k I guess is an option, they just seem to suck compared. I just came from a diesel Alfa Giulietta lol so don't want to totally give up that diesel punch. I can have a look at the kluger. Not sure if used car market will crash, maybe a slow decline but not convinced there'll be huge changes in price necessarily.

Graham's V8 won't be on general market.

Ask Mark, I told him you will call.

Plus you get the BMG warranty which NOBODY matches, I'm amazed what they honour. (And I don't even like them much! True!)

Haha ok. I'll call them today. Thanks for your input Snoopy

Btw, the T6 has way better low down urge than the D5.......

    That haldex code generally means the dem module is faulty so would be an expensive repair eg $3k ish

    The rest of the codes are most likely stored from a low/flat battery, I wouldn't be concerned about.

    Genuine cam belt kit with pulleys/tensioner is $400ish so the cheaper quote is obviously not a complete kit or low quality parts.

    Aux belt and tensioners are part of the 180,000km10/yr service

      Ex850R

      Btw, the T6 has way better low down urge than the D5.......

      I'm a bit worried about the range though with the amount it drinks. I've driven one T6 and it didn't feel as spritely as the D5, I will revisit though.

      timbo

      That haldex code generally means the dem module is faulty so would be an expensive repair eg $3k ish

      The rest of the codes are most likely stored from a low/flat battery, I wouldn't be concerned about.

      Genuine cam belt kit with pulleys/tensioner is $400ish so the cheaper quote is obviously not a complete kit or low quality parts.

      Aux belt and tensioners are part of the 180,000km10/yr service

      Awesome, thank you Tim

            timbo

            That haldex code generally means the dem module is faulty so would be an expensive repair eg $3k ish

            The rest of the codes are most likely stored from a low/flat battery, I wouldn't be concerned about.

            Genuine cam belt kit with pulleys/tensioner is $400ish so the cheaper quote is obviously not a complete kit or low quality parts.

            Aux belt and tensioners are part of the 180,000km10/yr service

            Ahh!

            Plus likely failure of A/C compressor and alternator at this age.

            D5 will need de-coking as well.

              leffi

              https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/210303#Comment_210303

              I'm a bit worried about the range though with the amount it drinks. I've driven one T6 and it didn't feel as spritely as the D5, I will revisit though.

              https://ozvolvo.org/discussion/comment/210304#Comment_210304

              Awesome, thank you Tim

              When you click the gear selector over to sport mode it's better.

              Ive got a TDI Tuning box and it snaps your head back.....

              Fuel economy on par with our D5 as she drives around town.

              Long distance won't be too differ6, it is a 5cyl diesel.

              Turbo lag on our D5 is horrible compared to seamless torque instantly in T6.

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