2003 to 2014 Volvo XC90 Buyers guide - How to buy the right one
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- This is my consolidated guide on everything you should know about the Volvo XC90. They are amazing SUV's and I would highly recommend that you purchase one if you're in the market for a similar vehicle!
Volvo XC90 Saftey Features:
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)
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WHIPS (WHiplash Impact Protection System)
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ROPS (RollOver Protection System)
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I designed the XC90 first prototype in Paris for the Detroit Show.
Seriously?! I have so many questions for you
Great car !!!!
Is it wow great
Nicely designed car .it has aged very well.
@Jim Bob Very heavy safe car, The only fault I don't like is the 6 cylinder version had substantial transmission problems and I think this put a lot of people off, 5 cylinder version didn't have the same problem...I don't know about the V8. Also very heavy on tyres and brakes but then you'd have to expect that given they are so heavy....It's a shame they weren't designed with a conventional engine configuration and rear wheel drive with haldex on the front wheels and a duel range gearbox....would have been awesome......
Protect this man at all cost. You are invaluable, sir.
Best comment ever. Thank you kind stranger!
@@HMNLT best answer ever too !
Additional info/corrections for prospective buyers:
1. The tail lights with the LED bar did not show up till WAY after '07 -- 2011 I believe. '07 was when they switched to square indicator lights from the round ones on '06 and prior. That was also when the upper edge of the rear bumper first became painted, along with the painted mirror caps that have indicator lights.
2. The "alarm module" you mention is not actually the alarm -- just the siren. The battery in the module fails, leaks, and destroys the circuit board. You'll probably know about this BEFORE the message shows up, as it makes the alarm siren prone to randomly triggering itself. A software flash can remove the alarm function (and thus the message) entirely for cheaper than replacing the siren if that is your style.
3. Clogged sunroof drains (the prime cause of the sunroof issue) is much worse than just failed a-pillar fabric. If left unaddressed it leads to water accumulating in the footwells, often taking expensive modules like the yaw rate sensor or floor-mounted amplifier with it, not to mention causing mildew in the carpet foam.
4. Some XC90s were prone to a leaking plenum as well -- the bit right under the wipers. This led to water intrusion on the CEM (central electronic module) -- a big big expensive deal. Keep an eye out for damp front footwells at all times.
5. Control arm bushings (and those on the rear trailing arms though this is less dangerous) are not solid rubber -- they have air gaps on two sides. Once they crack, the car stops tracking straight. This is a legitimate safety issue and a ~$800 bill to fix.
6. The official Volvo timing belt interval is 120K mi or six years, not 80-90K. The whiteblock 5/6 cyl engines are interference motors though, so best to change it early (along with idlers/water pump/tensioner since those are actually what causes belt failure) unless you want valve on piston contact. Same goes for the 2.9L T6 -- early is better than late. The 2.9L T6 is NOT the same engine as the 3.0L T6 (B6304T2 and B6304T4) offered in the P3 platform cars like the later XC70. Very, very different. That motor has more in common with the 3.2L (B6324S) and has a timing chain, but was never offered in the XC90 sadly.
7. PCV SYSTEM -- YOU FORGOT THE PCV SYSTEM. On the 2.5T and T6 cars, the crankcase breather system is incredibly prone to clogging with oil sludge. This causes excessive pressure and can lead to burning oil, blown cam seals, etc. Replacing it involves removing the intake manifold. It is easily a day of DIY if you are not experienced, and a solid $1K at a shop. Every single "whiteblock" Volvo motor suffers from this issue. You can test by putting a glove over the oil filler cap with the engine running. If it fills with air, PCV is clogged. Using synthetic oil and changing regularly helps prevent this. Some cars go well over 150K without needing a PCV service, others are totally clogged at 80K. Change. Your. Oil.
8. The evap system vacuum hoses on the 2.5T and T6 motors are made of a non-reinforced rubber which likes to disintegrate. Cheap fix with silicone hose but hard to get to some of them under the intake manifold.
9. I have only seen one door actuator fail out of the three P2 Volvos I have owned. The interior piece of the door comes off quite easily on the XC90 -- no need to remove the door. Very simple fix, used parts widely available.
10. FRONT SPRING SEATS AND STRUT TOP BUSHINGS -- this is a MAJOR failure point on XC90s. Ironically, the struts usually last longer than these components do, but replacing them essentially means removing the struts, making it sensible to replace both at the same time. Complete failure of a strut top mount can send the top of the strut through the hood. Looking at them visually can reveal cracks before this happens. Failing spring seats usually results in a creaky front end.
11. Power steering racks in the early models are prone to developing play in the pinion gearset. There are two types, speed adaptive assist and regular fixed assist. Speed adaptive is wonderful but was a premium option.
12. Ignition coils on the 2.5T and T6 like to go bad around 150K usually and are somewhat expensive. If you don't change spark plugs every 30-40K (OE Volvo plugs use copper electrodes I believe), they fail even sooner, causing a severe misfire. Whiteblocks are picky about plugs -- mine ran terribly after I switched to NGK Iridium.
13. The 4T65EV transmission used in the T6 can be helped along significantly by performing regular fluid changes (about 30-40K miles, but hell, ALL auto gearboxes should get this treatment) and switching to synthetic fluid. An additional transmission cooler will help extend fluid life. $45-100 on a "shift kit" from Transgo or Intense Racing will also help the 4T65 live a much longer life by shortening shift times substantially, thus reducing clutch and band wear. Otherwise the T6 is a superb motor, potentially my favorite of all (though the 2.5L has a soft spot in my heart but is slow at SH** without some mods and a tune).
14. Early V8 models also suffered from occasional valve body issues with the TF80-SC gearbox.
Overall the XC90 has been a peach to own in my experience. This isn’t meant to scare you off, just inform you/correct some issues with the video. The XC90 needs regular maintenance -- do NOT BUY one thinking that they are "cheap luxury sounding cars." Better than a similarly aged BMW, Mercedes, or Audi? Probably. Cheaper if you have some mechanical acumen as well. Likely cheaper parts than other luxury euro brands too, but regrettably many XC90s lived pretty neglected lives as family haulers and got beat to hell, denied the maintenance that they needed. If you get a good one, prepare to be blessed by a pretty trouble-free car. It is unlikely that many or all of these issues will manifest at the same time, and as long as the previous owners took care of the car, many of these service items (suspension stuff, timing belt, etc.) have likely already been replaced. Just buy a well looked after XC90 with service history, you’ll be fine. I’ve averaged less than $750 a year in maintenance, which is so much cheaper than a new car.
I have a -12 xc70 w nonturbo 6cyl and debating selling to get xc90 bc of bigger hauling capacity. Pbly a '11-'14. Do you rec against this given the xc70 is running fine and everything works at 145k?
@@minorthreat5276 IMO the P3 XC70 is generally a nicer car in terms of interior comfort/ride/quality. The XC90 was essentially the exact same car from 2003-2014, minus some minor interior/exterior changes, tech upgrades and different drivetrain options. It gets pretty terrible gas mileage too, averaging about 18 combined MPG, 16 (frankly less) in the city, and barely 22 on the highway. XC70 gets about 25 mpg on the highway. Plus it’s the same engine in a car about 800 lbs heavier…so that’s a major downside if you care about performance.
If you take the storage capacity specs at face value, the XC90 nets you about 13 more cubic feet of cargo space, from 72.1 in the XC70 to about 85 cubic feet in the XC90. If you don’t already have a roof box, this capacity difference could easily be made up by adding one, they can often be found used for fractions of their original price.
For those reasons, the XC90 feels like more of a sidegrade to me and in some ways actually a downgrade. Sure, there are a few perks, but overall you are getting an older platform and it shows IMO.
@@phishphood423 thx a lot for your response. Yesterday I was driving my xc70 and the ac was great it was running smoothly and I used it to unload some stuff into storage before washing it. It has many options that i value as well as a trailwr hitch for my bike rack. Realize it's a great car and a little extra capacity is not worth it. Your message helps me to feel confident the right thing to do is to keep it. If it craps out on me later maybe I'll consider the bigger 90.
Oh man, is the Pcv really $1k to replace? I thought it would be like $450. I don't positively remember what my mechanic quoted for the Pcv, or if I just misremembering him quoting me at all.
Another thing is once my S60's engine got close to 200k miles, or perhaps the age of the car (~15+ years old), we had to replace leaky oil seals (maybe this is typical for any engine)
And also the cam hubs which are part of the variable valve timing may need to be replaced depending on their condition, but they are very expensive from Volvo (apparently only Volvo sells them). I don't remember exactly but I think it cost us $400-600 each just for parts and my car had two of them, and because they had some play/wear visible, they would likely have leaked oil in the future. So of course it makes sense for us to replace when we're already in the engine bay and it doesn't cost much labor to install them. The new cam hubs should last another 200k miles if the engine isn't driven hard, my mechanic said.
Dr asks her patient, ‘do you exercise?’ Patient responds ‘Yes, I climb in and out of the third row seat of my Volvo XC90 several times a day - a vigorous exercise routine!’
I bought a 2011 and I love it. I am 68 years old and never had a love affair with any vehicle, until now. Best car on the road (or off) if you ask me.
The safest tank in the world. Volvo for life
Agreed!
My 2003 tank protected my wife 5 years ago then I replaced that tank with another one.
I named My 05 Tank.
Love my XC C90 D5 brilliant 👍🇬🇧
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Unbelievably good understanding of this car. Very informative.
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Thanks for your insightful talk that is well detailled, have been longing to own one, and now is the time
The XC90 LED tail lights were from 2013 and 14 , Volvo changed the design in 2007 , led lights came in 2013 , the 3.2 is an in-line 6 , not a V6 The fender flares varied with the options, starting with the V8 when it was introduced, but yes , they are great vehicles , I have a 2009 3.2 AWD, since new, I also have a 2007 V8 Sport, love it , used to have a 2008 3.2 , good luck with yours , they are safe too!!
In 2018 I bought a 2006 Volvo XC90. It need very little work and owning it for 2yrs now it has needed very little maintenance. I WILL buy another Volvo. Mine has been a good family 👪 vehicle.
Great video. I learned one or more things from the Volvo XC90. The XC90 is my 3rd Volvo cars in 6 years. I would like more of your videos on XC90 2004 model.
Thank you and 👍.
A very informative video. Great help as I am looking for a XC90 as a daily transport, your video is a great guidance to me. Many thanks! Love to see more videos from you.
This is an extremely well-done video. Very informative. It will help me make my buying decision.
Thank you so much. This video was very educational, even for a guy with 4 Volvos, and years of experience with them!
Brother, such a detailed and well researched review. Very grateful for this post as I am looking for an XC90. Best wishes from Edinburgh, Scotland.
I have a 3.2; had it for 11yrs. I have a mechanic who specializes in volvos. I've been extremely fortunate. I take her in for regularly scheduled maintenance and she's been good to me as I am good to her.
Thanks for this video man! Definitely saving it for future use.
I’m driving 5 hours this morning to pick up my first xc90, wish me luck!
How did it go?
I just bought my first XC90 (2011 R-Design) mostly in part to this video - thank you, thank you, thank you!
Wow ! Amazing review! Good quality! Nice footage and quirks! Its really like im experiencing the car! And good info! Subbed!
perfect video, full of good informations, well edited and never felt boring. Thanks a lot
Thanks man for this very simple and efficient review - take care.
Great review and fantastic information. I'm currently in the hunt for one. Thanks for all the things to look out for.
What a marvelous upload 👍💯
Clear, Concise and straight to the point,..
Thank you very much!
I'm a Subaru fan, therefore I'm thinking about start with Volvo XC90 as my first Volvo, great informative video
.I have a 2002 XC70 and am thinking of upgrading to an XC90, so thank you for this very helpful overview.
Glad it was helpful!
Love comparing the evolution of this model vs my 2017 XC90.
Saw a cheap T6 and was thinking of buying it. Glad i watched this vid first.
the way I’m watching this AFTER I’ve got the car😭😭😭 but I’ve been loving it so far
Great video! Very helpful and informative. I own a white ‘08 with a 3.2 with almost 200k. Still love it.
Me too!! First time Volvo owner at 107,800 miles. Best vehicle I’ve own so far🕎
Superb great video and very useful! Love from the UK
Very informative. Thank you.
great clear review covering a lot of bases thanks for posting
Absolutely amazing review!
Extremely good review! I will be buying a 2010 XC90 tomorrow. :)
Very informative, concise information. Well presented.
Just perches a Volvo XC90 D5 2006 with 120.000 on clock absolutely spot on and capable of road . Thank you for your time and consideration 🇬🇧👈🇺🇸👈♥️👍
Outstanding video! Very informative! Thank you!
Thank you for this video! It was super helpful, going to go look at an xc90 v8 today.
How did it turn out?
Very nice breakdown! I know just about everything there is to know about 2.4/2.5l motors, but it was nice to learn something new about all the other options
07 2.5 awd xc90 decent?
There’s an xc90 2.5I with 300000+ kms on it. It’s a Ocean race limited edition. I am thinking of buying it. Do you think that the engine might still have a life? Please suggest me
@@1manarmyguzman629 2006 was the last year for the 5 cylinder engine
I have an 07, and Love it
I have over 325,000 miles on my white 05 xc90 T6 AWD. I love the vehicle.
Some minor issues but it's a great looking SUV and safe and comfortable. I want to customize mine.
Extremely insightful video. You are very well-spoken and informed. Thanks for posting
Thank you for the kind words! Really appreciate it!
I'm currently in the market - great content.
The 3.2-liter engine (B6324S) is an inline-6, not a V6. Other than that, great video! 👍🏻
Also, the tail lights with the LED bar did not show up till WAY after '07. '07 was when they switched to square indicator lights from the round ones on '06 and prior.
Thank you for this fantastic video.
Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.
A well presented review, tempted to buy one….
Very good and informative video
Very helpful and detailed video. Thanks.
I love my XC90 and am at 200,000 + miles. 2nd XC90 but both as well as my V70 wagon all went through oil. Didn't appear to be burning and no signs of leakage but consistently checking the oil. All three also had ignition key issues, just wonky.
Thinkink of buying a 2010 xc90 so this vid was a great help, thanx man👍🙏
Glad I could help
Is better from 2012 up becouse have Volvo on call system
Excellent and informative. I'll hopefully be buying one of these in a few months when my lease expires. I saw how affordable they were on the used car market and was wondering about their reliability. Thanks again!
Great cars when well maintained.
Just like mine! I love my Volvo XC90
Mine has the sexier multi spoke rims..love the Ice White with "Stadium" colir interior! Beautiful car in winter
Great video!
very very thanks bro, video was a helpful for me
One comment Mate: T6 had 2.8 liter Twin Turbo engine, with timing belt. As for the 3.2, it has inline 6 cylinder engine, not V6. The only V type engine was Yamaha V8, 4.4 liter. Overall, great video, thanks!
Yes! Made some errors with configuration on displacement. Will do better to review my videos before uploading. Thank you for the constructive approach!
2.9 twin turbo but you’re correct about the other corrections
Your comment should be pinned. thank you for that because I get the I 6/V6 mixed up
Great video thank you, thinking about it seriously.
I have a 2005 with the 2.5T. Just did the oil change at 395000km last week! Later this week I plan to tow my 26' sailboat about 800km. Great car! Looking for another to replace my 06 V50 (Garbage! It's a FORD with Volvo badges.)
Tip: When the sunroof leaks sown the A pillar. Clear the blockage and lengthen the drain hoses by about 1.25". They shrink over time!
2005 t5 with 239,ooo plenty of life left in this engine.. thanks for the tip!
I have a 2005 2.5 t as well with 198,000 on in but she needs exhaust work and a steering rack a piñon, cv joint, and back springs. so I am going to sell her and get a 2008 that doesn't need anywork so they guy says woith 200k on it. and hoping it last this long.
have you had any transmission problems along the way?
Very good brief thank you. Well done!
Most beautiful suv cars ever made
Hello man thank for the updates
Thank you for pointing out the on dash defects display 😍😍😍
Worth nothing that only some messages show up here. You can have faults that are not read out as text and require a scanner -- these include missfires.
Great job! Love these cars
Very nice video sir👌
Good review 👍🏿 well detailed. Do you still own. The xc90 ?
Great video
Great video! I am going to look at a 2006 today and its good to know about the counter balance issues =)
I have three 2006 XC90’s and We love them all. Mine has 250,000 miles and runs extremely well and fast. I had it chipped and picked up a lot of HP. Surprises a lot of people and it surprised me when it hit 8000 rpm. They all have turbos. We also have a 2006 V70 SW and a lonely BMW 3 coupe. Love my Volvos especially my chipped coupe it’s performance stands out from the rest of them even the BMW.
Thanks for the info!!!!!
Well done sir! Originally I was hunting for a 2016-2018 XC90 Inscription. Sadly they are still way out of my price range! However back in September 2020 I did find and purchase a used 2013 XC90 R Design. It has approximately 114,000 miles on it. You video confirms a lot of my own findings. I am really enjoying this vehicle. It's a great value for the price! Thanks for the time and effort you put into making this video! Subscribed.
I have a 12 xc70 and thinking of exchanging for xc90 from 2012-2014 bc bigger hauling capacity. Any recs or advice? I like the better seats btw in the R design
What did you pay for it? How is holding up?
I can't remembr what I paid now. But holding up really well. Runs perfect. Did full service last year and always do reg oil changes. I'm hesitant to change to xc90 since this xc70 has been so good to me.
Such a shame you guys in America didn’t get the wonder D5 models, really make these tanks make sense. Such a smooth and powerful unit. I keep getting the anti-skid message from time to time. We have VIDA but no faults are showing
That wooden steering wheel is rare, especially with the cream airbag, I have the same wheel in my V70
Just bought my pop a 3.2awd today. What a tank.
Love these things. So solid.
Great video,thanks 🏴
My pleasure Charlie, thanks for taking the time to watch.
Very informative video, thanks!!
You did an awesome review of everything thank you Soo much for you're time I'm actually about to buy a 2005 2.5 turbo myself and this helped alot. Also I never would of know about the center console being removable 🤦♂️😂👍🏻❤️
I was wondering why it was always falling off
@@chanelsteiner4645 pull it out seat the bottom and kinda force it in I had the same problem at the drive in then relized I never clipped it back in properly
best review so for for the XC90
You can also fold the front passenger seat flat forward, which is brilliant for very long loads. Small catches at the bottom of the seat, accessed from the rear passenger footwell.
Great video, i want a xc90 now
Thanks man, this is a very informative overview of the xc90.
I do have a question, can the refreshed front bumpers of 2007 model onwards be fit onto the older models say the 2005?
2 things to note
For alarm service required message, there a software which deletes the siren from the car and will get rid of the message. So if you dont need a alarm, you can do that rather than replacing the SCM.
You are able to just get the sticker of the lettering for the steering wheel emblem rather than replacing the airbag unit.
+9
But any way your driver's airbag may be recalled. I got mine replaced under recall, so the new airbag has a new emblem. If it's peeling then I would assume it's the old airbag that needs to be replaced
Hi! thanks for the in dept-review.. I am planning to buy a 2004 2.9 T6 engine XC90.. it has 146.000 km.. seems quite neat and clean.. I ll have LPG kit installed on it... thanks..
I have an 08' xc90 with a sunroof, 286000kms and the sun roof have never leaked a drop. I do use it almost everyday in the spring, summer and fall
Thank you for the info. Going today to look at an 08 xc90 with the 3.2 . Just wanted to know what I should be looking out for. Seller is kinda vague about particulars. I don't want to waste the money on something that won't last
Excellent work, sir! I have an 2006 T5 and I've been pretty happy. Rear bearings burned up at 50 & 70K but other than that, no major repairs with 200K miles and going.
Thats great news, im looking at finding a v8 in 2009-2011
@@HMNLT How can you tell if a 2008 V8 will be good or bad with respect to the counterbalance issue you mentioned? Is it based on manufacturing date? Or do you just have to wait until it granades?
@@matthewhittaker production date, you'll want one made late 2007 and onwards. Check the vin label on the door but it's not a 100% guarantee you won't have an issue just far less likely
Possably the best SUV on the market.
Well done. You only missed the Yaw Sensor which rusts and creates anti-skid messages. This is common with blocked sunroof drains as the water gathers under the amp where the yaw sensor is.
I think that might be my issue... Thank you!
0100.. Excellent review. Getting a 2010 D5 12:20 soon.cheers😊
Even now the first gen xc90 scores well in modern crash tests. It was one of, if not the first vehicle to pass the small overlap front end test
well done review thx
Great video btw
Great info! Guess I'll get an 09 and later with a V8 if I want one
2005 t5 best year! Best model!
yo recomiendo este vehículo Volvo lo uso desde 1966 el p1800s fue el primer modelo que compre de volvo del 130 240 244 al s80 s60 s70 v70 y por último la xc90 la que uso empezando por el año 2004 hasta el 20015
nice video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
I am about to buy a Volvo 2005 but i've seen a lot of volvos with trans issues most of them comes with the 2.5t engine so i am hesitating about my purchase, cheers from Guatemala!
nice video
timeless design, looks better than todays SUV.
I agree, I do prefer the facelifted ones from 2009+ though. The body cladding is a bit offputting when not color matched to the rest of the car.
Great advice.
Hello! Great video! But i never heard about a V6 enginge??
Great vid! Thanks for that! I have been looking for answers regarding my 2012 Volvo xc90 about soft clunking or rather sudden shifting during about 30 to 40 mph. Do you know what would be causing this??
Looking at buying one of these if they are anywhere close to the xc60 in terms of safety I don't think you could die in one. I once was hit by a dodge van that was doing 95 in a side impact in a xc60 both myself and my mother walked away from that accident without a scratch. Volvo for life 👍