Parts for your 2010 Volvo Xc60-Head gasket

2010 Volvo XC60 Head Gasket — What It Does and When to Replace It

Based on technical sources including Volvo VIDA (factory service and parts information), the Volvo Genuine Parts Catalogue for MY2010, and independent workshop references such as Haynes/Autodata, the 2010 Volvo XC60 absolutely uses a head gasket. All available engines for that year — the petrol 3.0L T6 (B6304T), the 3.2L SI6 (B6324S), and the 2.4L five‑cylinder D5 diesel (D5244T variants) — feature a multi‑layer steel (MLS) head gasket clamped by torque‑to‑yield head bolts between the cylinder head and engine block.

The head gasket’s job is simple but critical: it seals combustion pressure while keeping coolant and engine oil in their own passages. That lets the XC60 hold strong compression for power and efficiency, prevents fluids from mixing, and keeps the temperature stable on long Kiwi and Aussie drives. The MLS construction is designed to handle the heat cycles and boost loads seen on the T6, and the sustained torque of the D5. On the D5 diesel, gasket thickness selection is engine‑specific (graded by notches/holes) to match piston protrusion — a point any competent workshop will check during repairs.

It isn’t a routine service item like oil or filters, so there’s no scheduled “head gasket service.” Longevity comes down to keeping the cooling system spot‑on: the correct Volvo‑approved coolant mix, a healthy thermostat, water pump, radiator fans, and no airlocks. Avoid overheating at all costs — that’s the quickest way to upset an MLS seal. For the D5, stay on top of the timing belt interval