Three problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2012 Volvo S60. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the 2012 S60.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Volvo S60. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change, the contact was informed that the vehicle made an abnormal squeaking noise. The contact stated that there may be a failure with a belt or pulley. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal squeaking noise and the contact shut off the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the engine covered was removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the drive belt, timing belt, and pulley were removed and reinstalled. The mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to an unknown recall regarding the engine and engine cooling and NHTSA campaign number: 11v303000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 113,055.
Purchased this Volvo a few months ago had it for a week and it broke down while idling in my driveway it was towed to Volvo of roanoke, va. They told me the idler pulley seized up causing the vehicle to jump time. They replaced the dive belt and put the vehicle back in time and told me the vehicle was good to go. (they charged me $1,000) I dove it for a couple of days and then it broke down again on the interstate and was towed back to the same dealer. I was informed this time that the motor needed to be replaced and gave me no explanation as to why. (they said they would put a used engine in with 130k miles for $10,000) I had the vehicle towed to an independently owned Volvo repair shop to have them check it over. They also agree that the engine needs to be replaced and said that the valves are bent.
On December 24, 2015, our 2012 Volvo S60 fwd t5 engine broke down on a city street. The belt was replaced at the Volvo dealership with a standard "Volvo-belt. " mileage on the car at the time was 43843. Fast forward to August 21, 2018, the car breaks down again on city street. Current mileage is 73114. The belt again breaks. However, this time debris got into timing belt gears. This caused the engine to jump time and now valves are bent. Volvo dealership quoted $~6000. 00 to repair. Is there an underlying engine/belt problem that needs to be investigated.