Volvo V60, 155 (USA / CAN)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Volvo V60, 155 (USA / CAN) uses brake fluid with a capacity of 0,4-0,6 liter. Service intervals include checking at 10000 miles/ 12 months, changing at 40000 miles/ 36 months, and changing at 10000 miles/ 12 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
V60 2.0 T5 AWD (2016-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 36 months
V60 2.0 T5 AWD (2016-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
V60 2.0 T6 AWD (2016-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 36 months
V60 2.0 T6 AWD (2016-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
V60 2.0 T5 (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 36 months
V60 2.0 T5 (2015-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
V60 2.0 T6 (2015-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 36 months
V60 2.0 T6 (2015-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
V60 2.5 T5 AWD (2014-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 36 months
V60 2.5 T5 AWD (2014-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
V60 3.0 T6 AWD (2014-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles/ 36 months
V60 3.0 T6 AWD (2014-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,4-0,6 liter
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The hydraulic brake system capacity across all Volvo V60 configurations covered in the 2014-2018 period is specified as a range of 0.4-0.6 liter. A range rather than a fixed value reflects the variation that occurs depending on the current fluid level at the time of service, since brake fluid reservoirs are topped off rather than fully drained and refilled during routine maintenance.
  • Under normal use conditions, the V60 hydraulic brake system calls for a fluid check every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. The change interval is set at 40,000 miles or 36 months. The time-based limit of 36 months is significant for brake fluid because the fluid absorbs moisture over time regardless of mileage, which lowers its boiling point and can reduce braking performance.
  • Under severe use conditions, the change interval for the hydraulic brake system drops to 10,000 miles or 12 months across all listed configurations. Severe use typically involves more frequent or intense braking events, which accelerate fluid degradation through heat exposure and moisture absorption.
  • The 2.0 T5 front-wheel-drive variant covers model years 2015-2018, while the all-wheel-drive 2.0 T5 AWD enters the specification range a year later, starting with 2016-2018. Both share identical brake fluid capacity and interval figures across normal and severe use conditions.
  • The 2.0 T6 front-wheel-drive variant spans 2015-2017, whereas the 2.0 T6 AWD is listed for 2016-2018. Despite the difference in drivetrain and model year range, the brake fluid specifications remain uniform between the two at 0.4-0.6 liter capacity with the same check and change intervals.
  • The 2.5 T5 AWD and 3.0 T6 AWD are both listed for 2014-2016, representing the earlier engine configurations in the V60 lineup for the US and Canadian markets. Both carry the same 0.4-0.6 liter capacity and identical service intervals as the later 2.0-liter variants, indicating no engine displacement effect on brake system fluid specifications.

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