VERDICT · SAME DRIVE-E FAMILY, COMBINED TURBO AND SUPERCHARGER
Volvo S60 (Drive-E) T6
is it a safe used buy?
The high-output T6 option on this S60 generation — the same combined turbo-and-supercharged engine covered on the XC90's engine page, here in a sport sedan.
GENERATION3rd gen, T6 (2019–2023)
ENGINET6
POWER316 hp
USED PRICE$24,000–33,000
How the engine fits this car
The high-output T6 option on this S60 generation — the same combined turbo-and-supercharged engine covered on the XC90's engine page, here in a sport sedan.
Genuinely strong performance, with the added mechanical complexity that combination brings.
Volvo S60 (Drive-E)-specific pros and cons
This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.
WHAT HOLDS UP WELL
- Drive-E engine family's reasonably solid documented track record applies here
- Genuinely strong, immediate performance versus the standard T5
- Shares its engine with the related XC90, detailed on that shared page
- Strong manufacturer warranty coverage on most model years
WHAT TO WATCH
- Combined turbo-and-supercharged design adds mechanical complexity worth factoring in
- As a comparatively newer engine family, long-term high-mileage data is limited
- Purchase price runs higher than the standard T5
- Supercharger belt condition is worth checking as part of routine service
Pricing on the used market
Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 30,000 mi
$29,000–33,000
Lower-mileage, often still under warranty
30,000–60,000 mi
$26,000–29,000
Sweet spot, minimal additional risk
60,000+ mi
$24,000–26,000
Still a confident buy with documented maintenance
Pre-purchase checklist for this generation
Ask for documented oil change history.
Ask about supercharger belt condition as part of a routine service check.
Beyond general maintenance history, there's little else specific to flag.