Known APK problem
Volvo V60 I / S60 II: steering
On the Volvo V60 I / S60 II the APK inspector finds steering problems 3.0× as often as on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 3.4%, against about 1.1% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Play or leaks in the steering rack, tie rods or power steering.
How to check it at the viewing
Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.
Ask the seller: Has any work been done on the steering rack or tie rod ends?
By age
Share of inspected Volvo V60 I / S60 IIs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | V60 I / S60 II | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 – 10 years | B | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3× |
| 11 – 12 years | A | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1× |
| 11 – 12 years | B | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2× |
| 13 – 15 years | A | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1× |
| 13 – 15 years | B | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.0× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 13–15 years
| Model | Steering | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo V60 I / S60 II | 3.4% | 3.0× |
| BMW 3-serie E90/E91 | 0.5% | 0.4× |
| Volvo V70 III / XC70 II | 1.6% | 1.3× |
| Škoda Octavia II | 0.3% | 0.3× |
| Opel Insignia A | 0.2% | 0.2× |
| Toyota Avensis III | 0.2% | 0.2× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Volvo V60 I / S60 II often have steering problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a steering defect on 3.4% of inspected Volvo V60 I / S60 IIs, against about 1.1% of all cars of the same age (3.0×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the steering on a used Volvo V60 I / S60 II?
Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know