That’s not entirely correct. The 2005-2007.5 V8 XC90s suffered from higher risk of balance shaft failure. The cause was found to be when owners would hose down the engine bay, allowing water to settle into the valley of the engine where the balance shaft is half-exposed. Water would rust the bearing and cause the engine to skip timing, sealing its fate. A new unit would cost around $15K. But if properly looked after, and if the engine received the drain hole fix (performed by Volvo dealers), this issue is pretty much nonexistent.
Ah right. Interesting, thanks for the extra detail. I knew about the problem of imbalance but didn’t know there was a preventable cause. Nice one, Cheers Guy
In fact I think even the information I had was skewed as I’d been told they had a crank shaft balance issue which caused engine failure but from what you’re saying there was nothing wrong internally with the engines at all, good to know. Chinese whispers eh!? :- )
Thank you both for the information. We are going to leave this comment pinned so others that have heard similar or are wondering about this can find this info easily 👍
My husband and I just purchased a fully loaded 07 XC90 3.2 and we are in love, even on day 4. We know it's quite early, but after seeing all the crash test vids and we're completely blown away. Our future family will be extra, extra safe!!
I've had an '04 that kept my daughter safe when she hit a moose last spring, and a '10 that I am currently driving. Believe me when I say, that your love will only deepen with time. They are the best family vehicles out there, bar none.
@@Fern635 agreed. Within the first month I told my hubby that I could see us keeping our current one, then adding a newer one in the future. Unfortunately, on the 21st, I list experienced a rear end collision. Must admit, even though the car that hit me was totaled, my damage was very minimal. Upon impact she bent the exhaust tips a bit and cause she her front bumper went underneath, when she back out, she loosened then undercarriage/bottom bumper plate. The same plate that would cover a hitch, but the panel across the entire bumper. Hopefully none of our park assist sensors are broken. If they are, oh well....they'll get fixed sometime next year, when there's availability for appointments lol 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Picked up 09 XC90 V8 RD with 75,000 miles, I let the wife drive it and she fell in love with it. After a couple weeks after, she now has her own 09 XC90 V8 RD with 80,000😂 Volvo for life❤️
As a long time owner of a 05 V8 (13 years now) I must say that the V8 is a nice car to have, seems more reliable then the other petrol versions due to the yamaha engine and better gearbox. But those years didn't came without cost to maintain it, as writing it's at the Volvo dealer for new shocks and rods (400K KM on the car) But the alternator is one that fails on a bunch of V8's as i'm told, replacement did cost around 1500 euro at that time. Also on the V8 you can get a strange rattle noise, sounding as if it's comming from the exhaust, but actually it's a little screw what holds the intake valve in place, easy fix hard to find. Suspension... clacking noises from the front end.. but that's a widely common thing with Volvo's all over, those come from engine mounts, rod and other suspension parts, very costly to find the right part to replace, haha But overal..... if you are in for a used XC90, my advice is to look for a V8 with full service history, then you might have a good car for a few years (yup they are getting old) Stay away from the early new models 2014 up to 2019 (the T8 ones). As for me, i hope to get another 100K KM on my V8 before thinking to trade it in. Hope this helps for a new XC90 buyer seeing this video.
@@abdulazizsaleh9567I don’t own one but looking for one atm I grew up in a Volvo xc90 awd v8 one of the most comfortable vehicles I’ve had the pleasure of being in when I got to the age of 16 I worked on it and started driving it around, had great power, throttle response and it had all the luxurious options that where offered in 2005 which was actually very nice, the vehicle held up nice but this car isn’t the same without the v8 Yamaha engine 315hp awd for a 4,800pound vehicle was so easy to navigate can’t wait to buy another been on the search all week now!
My 2005 XC90 T6 has 190K miles and I've replaced in the past 6 months (she's had some off-road action and adventures): the driveshaft, rack & pinion steering, upper & lower engine torque mounts, alarm module, and windshield. The only real issue I had was water in the driver's area floor due to clogged sunroof drain tubes. I consulted UA-cam and fixed the problem within 30 minutes. I used a 2' section of weed trimmer line inserted into a cordless drill to gently "roto-rutter" the drain tube (Clogged with a few dead bugs and muck). Problem solved. Besides that, this car has been a great addition to my Volvo line-up: XC60 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid, V60 Cross Country. Perfect for towing a utility trailer, going to the nursery, beach, and lumberyard. Great value for what I paid for it. Keeping it until the wheels fall off!
I just bought a 2013 XC90. The blind spot alert and the heated seats don't work, but i love this truck more than any vehicle I've ever owned. Im finally comfortable the whole drive ❤
My '04 2.5T had problems with the headlamp/gas flap control switch and the traction control (it would think that I was slipping when I wasn't), and the awd was gone long before I got it. Still a great car though. My teenager hit a moose with it and walked away with only a few scratches on her hand, so it won my respect and loyalty based on that alone. My '10 3.2L 6-cyl so far has been absolutely flawless and needed nothing other than standard maintenance.
Great to hear it stood the ultimate test of keeping your family safe 👍 We can name every fault and positive aspect of a car in our guides but all fall far behind getting everyone home. All the best with the 3.2
I've owned my 2003 D5 XC90 with the 5-speed automatic tansmission for a couple of years now. I had the dreaded "anti-skid service required" message. This is usually either the yaw sensor or the steering angle sensor (SAS) in the clock spring. Mine was the module for the Haldex unit in the the rear differential (aka the DEM). Mine was beyond repair so I had to get a reconditioned unit. The transission hasn't given me a moment's bother (I use my XC90 for towing) but I've changed the fluid a couple of times. It is possible to fit aftermarket parking brake shoes as long as they have the chamfer in the shoe lining like the genuine ones do. The parking brake is difficult to get workng properly but one thing that helps is to replace the solid H pieces with adjustable ones which helps with the adjustment of the shoes. There is a genuine Volvo part that will fit that was used on a non-P2 vehicle but aftermarket ones are available. The central electric module (CEM) on mine packed up when the car had been running for just short of 3 hours. I ended up getting it repaired and it has been fine ever since. ABS problems are usually the sensors or the pickup rings. I had the rear bearing on the bevel gear (transfer box/transfer case) collapse making a rubbing sound. I ended up getting a used one on eBay. I got a price from a local dealer and the guy I spoke to said the used one is a better bet as they're generally quite bulletproof. The air quality sensors for the HVAC are prone to failure. New ones are stupidly expensive but I found a used genuine sensor on eBay for £20 and they're not too difficult to change. All the work I've done my XC90 has been featured on my own channel.
My father has an XC90 2006 V8, we are Brazilians and I found this video very interesting, here it is kind of difficult to find some parts and when we find it it is very expensive, other than that it is an excellent car, strong and comfortable, very good for long trips. Great video! (sorry if the english translation is wrong)
mine is from 2008( 182HP) , got now 265K Kilometers. Leather interior is fine. minor scars (got a replacement leather on one seat... which sucks, quality is rather low also if its orig.Volvo) super happy with the car. no bigger issues. normal wear.
Why wouldn't you buy a broken XC90 especially the V8 models? I bought my 2005 XC90 V8 for $1300 with 212k miles on the clock. It Ran poorly but shifted fine. All I asked the seller was if it made any knocking sounds from the engine bay. She sent me a video. It didn't. I drove an hour out to get it. No, it wasn't in pristine condition. The headliner sagged, the CEL was on, the sunroof didn't work nor the passenger power seat. It was dirty and grungy there were small things that were broken but, I was hopeful. After some spark plugs (which were easy to do) and 2 used junk yard coils (I picked up all 8 from another V8 XC90), the engine purrs like a kitten. I drained and filled the trans 4 times to get all the old fluid out. Know it shifts better. I replaced the radiator, refelted the headliner, fixed vacuum leaks, added a trans-cooler from the T6 XC90's, replaced sway bar links, ball joints and lower control arms, headlight assemblies, lift supports. I'm the process of replacing a dead relay on the CEM and replacing/rebuilding the siren control module with parts from a junk yard one. You're probably thinking, "Man! All that sounds expensive, hard and complicated! What if I told you, I don't have DICE/VIDA. I didn't use special tools and most of these jobs were done during a Saturday afternoon every weekend. So, $1300... With all the parts, I'm invested ~$2200. In this very capable, peppy SUV. You can't beat that! Yes, there are about ~30 hours of my labor in this SUV. If I had to put a dollar amount to my labor, it'd be $25/hr. That $750 dollars in labor! So, we'll say $3k all-in. That's still not bad for a 5 passenger (and yes, i know it can sort of seat 7...) V8 AWD SUV! I tried to find something better than this for the money and have yet to do so even with all the time and money I have in this rig! I plan on buying more of these since they're cheap, relatively easy to fix (if you don't have to put a motor or trans in one...) and sell for $3k-5k at the end of the day in good shape. If you find one for ~$1500 BUY IT! FIX IT! (SELL IT! If you're inclined to do so...) Or enjoy your V8 AWD Luxury SUV! They are beasts in the snow and for the money, you can't buy anything cheaper and equally capable! Well... not a luxury SUV or truck within the last 20 years or so... That doesn't need major engine/trans work or is rusted out (GM/Ford/MOPAR), or out of reach and outside of budget (Toyota/Nissan) or outrageously expensive to repair (Jaguar/Land Rover/BMW/Audi/Mercedes).
Do not hesitate to buy, i bought my second xc90 2.4 Diesel D5 2004 year. The first one is still driving cause i gave it to my Uncle and has over 450.000km and is wonderful, nothing from the issues has been shown till today. I boguhty sexond one now with 404.000 km and i can say this car runs better and smoother than many new cars ive had between these two. And also forgot yo mention, not even a lamp i had broken :) only maitenence which i had the first one at 200.000 km I can say nothing but tell u if u want safe car and not lose koney juat buy D5 Diesel 2.4 and wont make mistake. Stau safe Grretings
@@HansAgroTV auto, do not hesitate! Just do regular service on the automat as well, all of the three i've got never had any issue with transmission. Stay safe
@@HansAgroTV well depends on what you like better. XC90 is bigger massive, xc60 is not small at all as well. XC90 i'd say 8.7liter per 100km and it doesn't move from there not less not more city or highway doesn't matter however u drive wherever u go... I find it very very nice. we talk about normal filter and oil transmission service. All i talk about it's from mine experience
Recently bought the fully loaded XC90 Executive D5 (2011), as a weekend and tourer car. Only had 62,000 miles and well maintained. My first time in owning an automatic, and I am loving it.
I bougt D5 (2006) last year in March for 6,5€. For now I have already spent same amount on repairs, but... this was a tired car, man! I got it with 293k kms, so shouldn't have been expecting something like a brand new. Anyway, there are several things: common seats are garbage, they are well made and leather is very good, but they are very, very inconvenient - when turning, you fall off your seat. The only decent seats are R-design. Also, as every old car, it demands attention and regular service. Despite all these repairs I made, I still do not regret bying it very much. Maybe a bit. :)
Yes we can't recommend the T6 as we found constant issue in our research that didn't appear limited to a particular year of production, however if its the one you want we hope you find a good one and it treats you well 😁
@@themilesdriven I heard some people said it too, especially the transmission issue, thank you for your information! Great video by the way! So informative! 💯💯
Thank you for your concise review of all the model types for these 1st Gen XC90 s. I came across one that was in pretty good shape except it had a failed transmission for only $600.. however, your review gives me some paws as it is a t6. Thank you for the heads up.
I just bought a 2012 T5 AWD with all of the services from the dealer, when I bought it was slow as hell but that changed when I installed a downpipe and a tune and now it’s faster than a v8 (also have a 07) and consumes way less petrol.
Great vid. I own a 2004 model. Parking brake failures are very common. Hard to adjust and the overall built is not good. My mechanic says it is a very common problem with parking brakes (the ones that are used by foot to apply). Otherwise great car.
Great video! Thank you for researching all of this. Only thing I would add about 3.2 litre is the breather boxes tend to clog up right around 100,000 miles (you'll know it because they'll be a high pitch whistling noise coming from engine bay). When I was at dealer, they said it was pretty common (all Volvo forums I checked afterwards validated that as well). Other than that small issue, I concur with your opinion on the reliability of the 3.2. Have a '13 XC90 with 153k and it's been nothing but reliable. Not going to trade it anytime soon!
My car just died Monday and I've found a used XC90 with either the 2.9 t6 or the 3.2, and this has been very helpful to watch in my decision to buy it! Unfortunately it's an 04, but if it's got that 3.2 I may well still roll the dice on her!
We owned a 5 cyl D5 2012 model for the past 8 years. We miss it dearly after recently being written off :( Apart from a terrible turning circle, I could find no fault with it whatsoever. It was probably the most reliable car I've owned in the past 35 years of driving / owning cars. It really is the best family car with a decent sized boot. It was fairly simple and easy to do basic yearly maintenance myself.
In Europe the most popular engine is the D5. Owners can tell that the less problems are with the 163 hp diesel, however its gearbox (5 speed) is less reliable than the 6 speed. The 185 hp engine has some common issues (swirl, egr) but it’s still a good engine if its problems are solved earlier by the previous owner. I was told that all cars with automatic gearbox can have problems with the handbrake because people usually just don’t use it. Because of the rare using it just can get broken. So if you drive an automatic car, you have two options. Use the parking brake usually or never use it. (Btw if you don’t park on a hill, putting the gearbox selector in P could be enough to hold the car)
Some great information, just a note that the 5-speed is used on early D5 models, but the 6-speed is introduced quite early on so if you're looking for one of the earlier production years you can still have a 6-speed auto 👍
You can adjust the p-brake. Take of the side cover left side and you find the adjustment nut there. I find the wire getting stretch and garage love to tell you that you need to change the breakes due to the week parking breake, when the only need (usually) is just to trim the adjustment. Love you video! Greetings from Oslo Norway
Wonderful review but the 23.9 MPG figure mentioned for the T5 had me in stitches (or maybe those were real tears - I'm getting about 14 on my well-maintained '05 T5).
😄 we thought it sounded optimistic, but we quote manufacturer figures in all our videos to keep a level (if sometimes optimistic) playing field. Thanks for the comment 👍
Iget about 18-19. A friend whom I thaled into one (and found it for him) gets about the same. That is a combined figure with slightly more highway than city. That is the same as my PT Cruiser which weighs almost a ton less. SO I consider it pretty impressive.
My dad bought a 2004 with the T6 last year. I think 150k on it. He's needed 2 batteries, headlights fixed and everything clunks. It needs a suspension overhaul. But the thing starts everyday. Even in the -36 weather we've been having.
2008 volvo xc90 only issue was rear bearings and drive axle but because the first owner put a chines brand axle that is why it broke I had replaced with made in sweden drive axle. .no engine or transmission problems only things worn out with time the tie rods brakes ..and di just oil change spark plugs keeps and running so well 120k miles
Here is XC90 D5 Sport owner. Common issues: parking brake, steering wheel sensor, water leaking models with roof rack, swirl flaps... Otherwise, car is very powerful and most secure...
my 2.5t awd has around 440,000 kms. The biggest money I spend on her at a volvo dealer are a haldex contol unit and a front bevel gear broken at the same time at around 200,000 kms(never do a fluid change .,Around 280,000 kms. she had 1 of 2 exhaust valve of first cylinder broken.Last week ,I have just paid for the same thing,1 of 2 exhaust valve of a fourth cylinder broken. Now an original a/t trans has a fluid leak on a right side. I dont know if she is worth a money but she is good. Im in Thailand. i heard about a stuck piston ring problem on a d5 model from a mechanic .
I got a 2003 T6 with 140,000 km done. My uncle gave me the car and said AC didn't work.. little did I knw the hell I would go through for 3 months fixing this car.. REM burnt, CEM has its own agenda.. to the extend that the car would turn the indicator off n on it's own, including the headlights. Then power steering hose burst, after fixing that the power steering pump started leaking.. when it rains pray.. I believe mine came with what I call as "furniture mode", as the car stops being a car and its just a giant chair while u are broken down somewhere.. BUT!!! When it works its a dream to drive.. now I see why Jeremy Clarkson had 3 😂
clunks a plenty on xc90 due to the P2 platform really is sedan centric, so lots of wear and tear for engine mounts and suspension parts. some comes with rear nivomats are something special too, very elegant solution. AWD by haldex works really well but please keep it maintained. There's even an upside down fuel sensor when you somehow tip the car over it'd cut off fuel supply. I got a final year model from Japan 2011 XC90 V8. Love it.
Unfortunate that the V8 model wasn’t discussed more in this video. The V8 is incredibly smooth, and the TF80SC 6-speed gearbox is equally as smooth and robust if serviced regularly and maintained as per the manufacturer spec. I average 14L/100km (20mpg) with my 2007 V8 Sport. That is with the vehicle also being driven in a “sporty” manner with occasional quick starts, tiptronic gear usage and heavy-foot. The 2007+ V8 is considerably more reliable in long term as the early V8’s had a fatal balance chart bearing flaw that is extremely intrusive to repair due to the entire intake needing to be removed to access the shaft. The V8 is by far the best option for those looking to maximize power to the wheels while not totally sacrificing fuel economy.
Thanks for the comment 😁 you may be interested to have a look at the pinned post by another commentator referring to the balancer shaft as several commenters under that post about the reliability of early V8 engines 👍 either way we won't argue with preferring the V8 in any car 😁
I am looking into getting one of these SUVs with the V8 and for my understanding i wanna get one thats 2007 and up because if the balance shaft issue the older models had
I have an 08 executive with the V8. Its only used to tow a bassboat. I do regular fluid changes. Only thing so far was the Haldex AWD pump went. I also fixed mysaelf, but i think it would be close to $1000 usd. But 90k miles, and just a pleasure to drive!
Man i miss the P28, grew up with family working at Torslanda, needless to say i have been in a lot of different Volvo’s. 1:54, I know that road. No the 2.5 is not named “T5”, it is the B5254T or simply called “the modular 5 cylinder”, the cylinder walls cracking is mainly due to heat which ether cooks the block or pre detonation. “The safe limit” for the 2.5 is around 300-ish horse power, shim or sleeve the block if you want to go further, and if you live in hotter climates, make sure it has sufficient cooling. The modular 6 cylinder, B6294S (2.9) and B6294T (T6) had the horrid GM 4T65 transmission, which didn’t work so well and is a case of when and not if it will blow, good engines though, but you should avoid them for the transmission. The Diesel engine (2.4D / D5) that is the i5d engine. The 3.2 is a Ford short i6 and i hate it. The B8444S Yamaha V8 had issues with the bearings on the balancing shaft, this mainly effected earlier models, but don’t use a power washer on the engine, doing that might make the water get down to the balance shaft bearings and cause issues. Might also be worth mentioning that water tends end up in the spark plug holes on the modular engines (both the 6, 5 and 4) if your washing your engine, which will stop you from being able to start the engine, if that happens just pull the coil packs and blow the water out of the holes with compressed air.
Love my MY11 V8 executive, valve cover and timing cover issues (re seal and gaskets) at about 150,000km, and power steering reco besides that oh and transmission fluid refreshes my volvo has been bulletproof
Here an oener of an XC90 2014, D5 200cv. Buyed with 315.000 kms. Problems you forgot to mention, very common with Aisin gearboxes, the "jolt" when you engage the D on the transmission. Somentimes it does, sometimes not. Problems of the transmission valves. Another issue is when you are running smooth between 3rd and 4th gear and changes gear, instead of descend to 1500 rpm, the car increases RPM slightly to 1700 RPM and then go down 2 seconds later to 1500 RPM. The transmission fluid should be changed every 80.000 kms no matter what Volvo says. And last but not least, the DPF and Haldex are weak and expensive points.
Good video, diff bearings are prone for whining on later versions, diff shared with the Freelander 2 and some Evoque models. These use a Ford designed diff rather than the original Volvo unit found in early models.
I concur... my 2006 xc90, with 85k miles, recently started the diff whining., 2k miles later - the noise seems stable - and only happens between 50-60mph (for me at at least)
@@mahon257 yes mine was the same between 50-60 whining, but also between 20-30 whining and vibration which made it a nightmare around town, 2010 with 148k miles. A diff rebuild made it a different car to drive! Still having issues with the haldex unit but hopefully that'll be sorted soon!
Thanks for this useful video. We were really dreaming of an XC90 years ago as a family car, where we need 2 kids in their seats and an adult to sit in the second row. I think that's a doable thing. But my problem is that I'm 6ft 5 tall with long legs and when I set the driver's seat for me there wasn't much room left behind me. I don't know if I didn't spend enough time with that as we just popped into a dealership where there was on available but had to go for an appointment or is it really the case. Now got a 100 series LC, but I really want it off the road to fix all existing and avoid upcoming (especially corrosion) issues. Will need something reliable spacious powerful motor for the family and also to occasionally tow our 5 berth single axle caravan. Quite like the 5 pot diesels but fancy a V6 petrol too. We are staying in Scotland. Please guys say and tell me that it's worth another look and that the previously mentioned height and space issues are actually non existing. PLEASE 😁 I love these machines so much.
@lászló Mike Miles is also very tall and the XC90 is comfortable but the same issue that passengers don’t have much legroom behind him. Have you tried the Audi Q7 (buyers guide coming soon) or would you consider Land Rover? The Discovery 3/4 (we already have a buyers guide on our channel) legroom is quite good as the driver sits straighter so a bit more space in the back 👍
@@themilesdriven my problem with the disco 3 is that the 2.7 diesels had crankshaft problems and as far as my sources aren't wrong there were also problems with oil pressure as the auto box was trying to keep revs low for lower fuel consumption and somehow there wasn't enough oil pressure at low revs that caused damaged too. 4.4s were BMW engines too, again as I've heard not the most reliable. Regardless of these problems I'd still love one of them, not sure if long term owners could confirm these issues or not. My budget isn't too big now so q7 is not in the game, disco 4 is out too, might try the 3. I know it's plenty room there as I sat in a few but all had dodgy past so didn't go for any of them.
It would really be worth checking out our buyers guide for the Discovery if you are considering it. BMW 4.4 is used on the L322 Range Rover to 2005, the discovery 3 gets the 4.4 JLR unit. It’s pretty robust but very rare in the U.K., unfortunately yes the 2.7 crankshaft issue is an understandable concern. On the budget the XC90 is worth a second look to see if the space is acceptable as few direct competitors on this age will have 3 rows and reasonably good space as such a competitive price 👍
3.2 L six is what I have. Pretty smooth, very boring. No fuss. For a car like this that is not particularly exciting it’s not a bad idea. It started gobbling up a quart of oil every 5000 miles after I hit 100,000 miles. It is what it is.
@@themilesdriven for sure man. Google 3.2 oil consumption. It’s a well-known problem but I mean it’s got 100,000 miles on it so it’s not like it’s young.
I just bought my second XC90, have had an XC70 in between. The parking brake on the '90 is dire- only Volvo supplied pads work, and then only barely. My big issue with these cars (XC70 is the same running gear) is that there is no way of knowing if there is a problem with the AWD until you need it. Which is when I discovered my '90's didn't work, and was an expensive fix (Haldex pump I think). The 70's also now doesn't work, so I think that maybe this should have been given more attention in the video? Brilliant cars otherwise though.
Leaks in older cars. Sunroof drains. Water under seat from blocked AC, deteriorated silicone on heater blower cover under cowel and rear lights. Engine mounts. Handbrake. Haldex system is naff. Fails if not over maintained.
I have a 2005 XC90 2.5T wth 410K miles on it. The only real issue I've had: Had to replace the long axle shaft twice, 4 sets up front struts and 2 altenator rebuilds. Everything is has just been wear and tear.
So are you guys saying these older ones are almost like Honda Toyotas? I have a “brand new “ 250k Acura TL that only needs routine maintenance, still quiet and sounds new
The Acura TL (Honda Accord in the rest of the world) is a very different car, although a good vehicle the platform is not comparable to the XC90 which is built on a larger frame (S80/V70) than a Acura TL/Honda Accord. The additional weight, capability, and running equipment on the XC90 will make it more expensive to own than a saloon/sedan. 👍
@@mrc79 It's the best car I had ever.... Every problem can be solved... This Car made to be Tank😅..Not only Regular Car ... Volvo worth all the maintenance cost..and last forever...
I currently driving ford everest 1st gen 2006 tdi 4x4, because its so durable as work car and family car. May i know your recomendation to volvo suv that similar or better durable than my everest? Thank you before
If you need to stick with a diesel engine i have seen XC90 D5's with over 200,000 miles and an XC60 in Sweden with 400,000KM (250k miles) that was still running (albeit in need of an overhaul). But i would look for 2007 onwards if possible, and try and find one with an owner that has done at least one gearbox oil service in its lifetime, if anything is going to go, a gearbox with 150k old oil in it would be my pick assuming other service items are done, wheel bearing at that kind of mileage would also be an upcoming costly service 👍
It is not the shape or safety of these cars that was at issue was it.What needs included has to be the newer 2014 etc. V60 etc. versions that suck oil while Volvo basically disown them, like many years before when certain versions of the 240 range were junk...It is the engines, the transmissions and reliability thereof...A disgrace that Volvo have let this take place. I own a 2014 XC70 2.5T AWD, never getting rid of it, and have owned 3 others models. As my able mechanic fixes the issues on my XC 70, it is coming back to being an altogether amazing vehicle, I do it happily...Volvo for life, as long as you search for truly reliable models.
P2.cars feels great compared to the newer volvos (I own a p2 Volvo S80 and a P3 V60) but cmon, it is 2024 and these are getting really really old and prone to several obscure probles....still people are desperate to buy one of these.. I don't get it.. I think the good compromise is the P3 XC60 of you want something 'tank like' and 'younger' technology.
I have a 2007(or 2008 I always mix it up )xc90 3.2 v6 I have 108k miles and I have squeaky breaks, my oil temp has never moved and when I roll up my window with the automatic feature it comes back down
My 2007 3.2 V6 XC90 has a transmission problem and many electrical problem. Transmission issues- In automatic drive mode when shifts into 3rd gear it slips and feels like someone has hit me from behind. When in manual shift mode, I'm able to time the shift and mostly avoid the harsh change in gears. Electrical issues- many error codes that pop up after being "fixed" especially evap and trans. The rear light bulb warning goes on and off even with new bulb. Also, the all-wheel drive warning goes on for a few days to weeks when stearing wheel is turned all of the way right or left. Bought it in 2018 for $3500 US with 143,000 miles currently about 155,000 miles now. Is it worth it to spend the money for the repairs needed?
Have you had an auto electrician look at the vehicle? A variety of these issues sound as though they could be electrical problems, for example your rear light unit may be suffering corrosion at the connectors. Transmission issues could be a faulty module or damaged wiring confusing the system, Do you know if the transmission oil or the transmission module have ever been changed? Ultimately, as with any mechanical issues, unless you know the exact cause for your problems and a price from a local repair shop it is nearly impossible to calculate whether it is worthwhile 👍
There are 2 Volvo XC90 3.2 235hp At, one from 2008 with 168000km, and the other from 2011 with 144000km...wich is it better? Ofcourse i will see both with my mechanical. Thanks.
Im looking at a 2008 XC90 V8. I'm very hesitant because I bought a 2005 XC90 a few years back and was unaware of the issue with the transmissions dropping out! I'm researching like crazy cuz I want another one. It's got 150,000 mi on it and All the maintenance has been done at the Volvo dealer. She's only asking $7,500 for it. What do you think? Thanks!
If you cover higher mileage then the D5 could be the best option, otherwise the 3.2. However if you have both available then buying on condition (depending on how common they are) may be the way to go 👍
@@themilesdriven thank you very much I appreciate the input I have just started a young family so I need something safe and to stop me from driving like a dick haha but I do cover alot of miles so I think the diesel will be the car for me thank you again amazing review by the way covers every you need to know very well 👍
The 2.5 TDI Touareg does feel quite laboured and a bit slow (but this is relative depending on what you drive now), given a straight choice between the two the Volvo would be our pick. Not just for speed but overall road handling and interior feel. The only note would be the VW interior stands the test of time really well whereas the XC90 can suffer with tired looking leather seats ect but if you find a well kept one this shouldn't be a problem. If you would prefer the VW for any reason then it is worth considering the 3.0TDI We have a buyer's guide on the Touareg coming up very soon, although it will likely be the second generation 👍
the TOUAREG is actually better, but the problem is, that VW is unable...or not willing to build normal engines. 2.5 is toooo weak, 3.0tdi...just forget it....and the rest too...
@Adam Murphy. Are you referring to the 6-cylinder inline motor? If so this is covered at 7:20. The only V-configuration engine on the MK1 XC90 we are aware of is the V8, all the other motors are in-line 👍
Could you confirm with the seller the type of engine.?The XC90 does not have a factory V6. It has either a V8 or inline-6. It may be they have advertised a V8 model incorrectly? If it is the 3.2 inline-6 these are generally considered good engines and with routine maintenance have been seen to get to 200,000+ miles
@@themilesdriven Year 2008 Make Volvo Model XC90 Body Style Sport Utility Mileage 110,222 Engine 3.2L L6 DOHC 24V Fuel GAS Transmission AUTOMATIC Color Ice White Interior Off Black
Great to hear we have viewers in Sweden having spent several summers and winters near Gävla we know Swedes love their Volvos (and Saabs!) and yes, the 2.5t does differ from the T5, the information in the video is for the 2.5t, we just wrongly referred to it as T5 in our script and video but the info in the video should still be useful 👍
You didn't mention that the V8 engine is a grenade and should be avoided before 2008.
Thanks for you r comment. We've pinned it so others can see this is something to look out for 😁
That’s not entirely correct. The 2005-2007.5 V8 XC90s suffered from higher risk of balance shaft failure. The cause was found to be when owners would hose down the engine bay, allowing water to settle into the valley of the engine where the balance shaft is half-exposed. Water would rust the bearing and cause the engine to skip timing, sealing its fate. A new unit would cost around $15K. But if properly looked after, and if the engine received the drain hole fix (performed by Volvo dealers), this issue is pretty much nonexistent.
Ah right. Interesting, thanks for the extra detail. I knew about the problem of imbalance but didn’t know there was a preventable cause. Nice one,
Cheers
Guy
In fact I think even the information I had was skewed as I’d been told they had a crank shaft balance issue which caused engine failure but from what you’re saying there was nothing wrong internally with the engines at all, good to know. Chinese whispers eh!? :- )
Thank you both for the information. We are going to leave this comment pinned so others that have heard similar or are wondering about this can find this info easily 👍
My husband and I just purchased a fully loaded 07 XC90 3.2 and we are in love, even on day 4. We know it's quite early, but after seeing all the crash test vids and we're completely blown away. Our future family will be extra, extra safe!!
Great to hear, all the best with your new purchase 😁
I've had an '04 that kept my daughter safe when she hit a moose last spring, and a '10 that I am currently driving. Believe me when I say, that your love will only deepen with time. They are the best family vehicles out there, bar none.
@@Fern635 agreed. Within the first month I told my hubby that I could see us keeping our current one, then adding a newer one in the future. Unfortunately, on the 21st, I list experienced a rear end collision. Must admit, even though the car that hit me was totaled, my damage was very minimal. Upon impact she bent the exhaust tips a bit and cause she her front bumper went underneath, when she back out, she loosened then undercarriage/bottom bumper plate. The same plate that would cover a hitch, but the panel across the entire bumper. Hopefully none of our park assist sensors are broken. If they are, oh well....they'll get fixed sometime next year, when there's availability for appointments lol 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
@@themilesdriven thanks! 😊
Hello. May I asked what you paid for your XC90. I'm currently looking at an 2011 XC90 R design 3.2
Picked up 09 XC90 V8 RD with 75,000 miles, I let the wife drive it and she fell in love with it. After a couple weeks after, she now has her own 09 XC90 V8 RD with 80,000😂 Volvo for life❤️
Thanks for the comment 😁
I have volvo xc90 3.2 2006 with 200,000+km and it has had some little problems everywhere else except in the engine. It's amazing machine!
As a long time owner of a 05 V8 (13 years now) I must say that the V8 is a nice car to have, seems more reliable then the other petrol versions due to the yamaha engine and better gearbox.
But those years didn't came without cost to maintain it, as writing it's at the Volvo dealer for new shocks and rods (400K KM on the car) But the alternator is one that fails on a bunch of V8's as i'm told, replacement did cost around 1500 euro at that time. Also on the V8 you can get a strange rattle noise, sounding as if it's comming from the exhaust, but actually it's a little screw what holds the intake valve in place, easy fix hard to find.
Suspension... clacking noises from the front end.. but that's a widely common thing with Volvo's all over, those come from engine mounts, rod and other suspension parts, very costly to find the right part to replace, haha
But overal..... if you are in for a used XC90, my advice is to look for a V8 with full service history, then you might have a good car for a few years (yup they are getting old)
Stay away from the early new models 2014 up to 2019 (the T8 ones).
As for me, i hope to get another 100K KM on my V8 before thinking to trade it in.
Hope this helps for a new XC90 buyer seeing this video.
How you feel driving it? Is it nice comfy...
@@abdulazizsaleh9567I don’t own one but looking for one atm I grew up in a Volvo xc90 awd v8 one of the most comfortable vehicles I’ve had the pleasure of being in when I got to the age of 16 I worked on it and started driving it around, had great power, throttle response and it had all the luxurious options that where offered in 2005 which was actually very nice, the vehicle held up nice but this car isn’t the same without the v8 Yamaha engine 315hp awd for a 4,800pound vehicle was so easy to navigate can’t wait to buy another been on the search all week now!
My 2005 XC90 T6 has 190K miles and I've replaced in the past 6 months (she's had some off-road action and adventures): the driveshaft, rack & pinion steering, upper & lower engine torque mounts, alarm module, and windshield. The only real issue I had was water in the driver's area floor due to clogged sunroof drain tubes. I consulted UA-cam and fixed the problem within 30 minutes. I used a 2' section of weed trimmer line inserted into a cordless drill to gently "roto-rutter" the drain tube (Clogged with a few dead bugs and muck). Problem solved. Besides that, this car has been a great addition to my Volvo line-up: XC60 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid, V60 Cross Country. Perfect for towing a utility trailer, going to the nursery, beach, and lumberyard. Great value for what I paid for it. Keeping it until the wheels fall off!
Nice collection 😁 great to hear your T6 is going strong 👍
Thank you ... great comment 👍🏻
Any other Volvo's that you had?
How do u dealth with the 4 speed gm trannys? Their notorious for breaking down
I just bought a 2013 XC90. The blind spot alert and the heated seats don't work, but i love this truck more than any vehicle I've ever owned. Im finally comfortable the whole drive ❤
2008 3.2 straight 6 cylinder engine and as mentioned in the video is the most reliable of all.
I’ve just crossed 150,00 miles in my 2008 V8 Sport. Car hasn’t skipped a beat and I love it.
Thanks for the comment. Glad to hear yours is going strong 😁
Let me knoe if you wanna sell it 😏
My '04 2.5T had problems with the headlamp/gas flap control switch and the traction control (it would think that I was slipping when I wasn't), and the awd was gone long before I got it. Still a great car though. My teenager hit a moose with it and walked away with only a few scratches on her hand, so it won my respect and loyalty based on that alone.
My '10 3.2L 6-cyl so far has been absolutely flawless and needed nothing other than standard maintenance.
Great to hear it stood the ultimate test of keeping your family safe 👍 We can name every fault and positive aspect of a car in our guides but all fall far behind getting everyone home. All the best with the 3.2
For me!! The best SUV!!! I love my Volvo XC90 2007.♥️
Good to hear 😁
I've owned my 2003 D5 XC90 with the 5-speed automatic tansmission for a couple of years now. I had the dreaded "anti-skid service required" message. This is usually either the yaw sensor or the steering angle sensor (SAS) in the clock spring. Mine was the module for the Haldex unit in the the rear differential (aka the DEM). Mine was beyond repair so I had to get a reconditioned unit. The transission hasn't given me a moment's bother (I use my XC90 for towing) but I've changed the fluid a couple of times. It is possible to fit aftermarket parking brake shoes as long as they have the chamfer in the shoe lining like the genuine ones do. The parking brake is difficult to get workng properly but one thing that helps is to replace the solid H pieces with adjustable ones which helps with the adjustment of the shoes. There is a genuine Volvo part that will fit that was used on a non-P2 vehicle but aftermarket ones are available. The central electric module (CEM) on mine packed up when the car had been running for just short of 3 hours. I ended up getting it repaired and it has been fine ever since. ABS problems are usually the sensors or the pickup rings. I had the rear bearing on the bevel gear (transfer box/transfer case) collapse making a rubbing sound. I ended up getting a used one on eBay. I got a price from a local dealer and the guy I spoke to said the used one is a better bet as they're generally quite bulletproof. The air quality sensors for the HVAC are prone to failure. New ones are stupidly expensive but I found a used genuine sensor on eBay for £20 and they're not too difficult to change. All the work I've done my XC90 has been featured on my own channel.
Love your channels xc90 stuff Parknest❤
@@samgrieg2542 Cheers
Great video! Just sold my 2008 XC90 V8 Executive last week. Very reliable & comfortable car.
Everyone we spoke to for the video said something similar, Volvo really got comfort and reliability right with the XC90
My father has an XC90 2006 V8, we are Brazilians and I found this video very interesting, here it is kind of difficult to find some parts and when we find it it is very expensive, other than that it is an excellent car, strong and comfortable, very good for long trips. Great video!
(sorry if the english translation is wrong)
Thanks for the comment 👍 we have a friend of the channel who is also from Brazil so great to hear our videos are being seen over there
My also. Good car, stronger and luxury
Reinaldo, could you share where you buy the parts in Brazil?
mine is from 2008( 182HP) , got now 265K Kilometers. Leather interior is fine. minor scars (got a replacement leather on one seat... which sucks, quality is rather low also if its orig.Volvo) super happy with the car. no bigger issues. normal wear.
Why wouldn't you buy a broken XC90 especially the V8 models? I bought my 2005 XC90 V8 for $1300 with 212k miles on the clock. It Ran poorly but shifted fine. All I asked the seller was if it made any knocking sounds from the engine bay. She sent me a video. It didn't. I drove an hour out to get it. No, it wasn't in pristine condition. The headliner sagged, the CEL was on, the sunroof didn't work nor the passenger power seat. It was dirty and grungy there were small things that were broken but, I was hopeful. After some spark plugs (which were easy to do) and 2 used junk yard coils (I picked up all 8 from another V8 XC90), the engine purrs like a kitten. I drained and filled the trans 4 times to get all the old fluid out. Know it shifts better. I replaced the radiator, refelted the headliner, fixed vacuum leaks, added a trans-cooler from the T6 XC90's, replaced sway bar links, ball joints and lower control arms, headlight assemblies, lift supports. I'm the process of replacing a dead relay on the CEM and replacing/rebuilding the siren control module with parts from a junk yard one.
You're probably thinking, "Man! All that sounds expensive, hard and complicated! What if I told you, I don't have DICE/VIDA. I didn't use special tools and most of these jobs were done during a Saturday afternoon every weekend. So, $1300... With all the parts, I'm invested ~$2200. In this very capable, peppy SUV. You can't beat that! Yes, there are about ~30 hours of my labor in this SUV. If I had to put a dollar amount to my labor, it'd be $25/hr. That $750 dollars in labor! So, we'll say $3k all-in. That's still not bad for a 5 passenger (and yes, i know it can sort of seat 7...) V8 AWD SUV! I tried to find something better than this for the money and have yet to do so even with all the time and money I have in this rig! I plan on buying more of these since they're cheap, relatively easy to fix (if you don't have to put a motor or trans in one...) and sell for $3k-5k at the end of the day in good shape.
If you find one for ~$1500 BUY IT! FIX IT! (SELL IT! If you're inclined to do so...) Or enjoy your V8 AWD Luxury SUV! They are beasts in the snow and for the money, you can't buy anything cheaper and equally capable! Well... not a luxury SUV or truck within the last 20 years or so... That doesn't need major engine/trans work or is rusted out (GM/Ford/MOPAR), or out of reach and outside of budget (Toyota/Nissan) or outrageously expensive to repair (Jaguar/Land Rover/BMW/Audi/Mercedes).
I’m with you, I don’t like throwing my money away. Keep doing you!!! You are on point!! Smart man.
Do not hesitate to buy, i bought my second xc90 2.4 Diesel D5 2004 year.
The first one is still driving cause i gave it to my Uncle and has over 450.000km and is wonderful, nothing from the issues has been shown till today.
I boguhty sexond one now with 404.000 km and i can say this car runs better and smoother than many new cars ive had between these two.
And also forgot yo mention, not even a lamp i had broken :) only maitenence which i had the first one at 200.000 km
I can say nothing but tell u if u want safe car and not lose koney juat buy D5 Diesel 2.4 and wont make mistake.
Stau safe
Grretings
Hi, which one is better between manual or auto
@@HansAgroTV auto, do not hesitate! Just do regular service on the automat as well, all of the three i've got never had any issue with transmission.
Stay safe
Thanks sir...last questions... which is better btn xc60 and xc90. What is fuel economy of xc 90? what kind of service on transmission. Thanks
@@HansAgroTV well depends on what you like better.
XC90 is bigger massive, xc60 is not small at all as well.
XC90 i'd say 8.7liter per 100km and it doesn't move from there not less not more city or highway doesn't matter however u drive wherever u go... I find it very very nice.
we talk about normal filter and oil transmission service.
All i talk about it's from mine experience
Ok sir i get you very well. can you compare the ground clearence between the two
Hv a 12 XC70 3.2 (nonturbo) w 155k miles. Runs perfect. No issues whatsoever.
Recently bought the fully loaded XC90 Executive D5 (2011), as a weekend and tourer car.
Only had 62,000 miles and well maintained. My first time in owning an automatic, and I am loving it.
Awesome! Enjoy your new car 😁
I’m after one I have 3 small children and I’m after a 2010 , 2011 one a d5
Great choice, all the best of your car search 😁
Just bought a 2011 d5 executive today. Such a great car
Just bought my dad the 2005 T6 with 194k miles on it. So far so good. Slight oil leak but runs great. Fingers crossed.
Great to hear! All the best for the next 100k 😁
I bougt D5 (2006) last year in March for 6,5€. For now I have already spent same amount on repairs, but... this was a tired car, man! I got it with 293k kms, so shouldn't have been expecting something like a brand new. Anyway, there are several things: common seats are garbage, they are well made and leather is very good, but they are very, very inconvenient - when turning, you fall off your seat. The only decent seats are R-design. Also, as every old car, it demands attention and regular service. Despite all these repairs I made, I still do not regret bying it very much. Maybe a bit. :)
Just bought a 2012 r line and seeing this video has confirmed everything i was thinkin. Great cars great video
My dream car! I hope soon I'll buy myself this XC90, wish me luck 🤞
Great to hear, best of luck in your search 😁
@@themilesdriven I have a plan to get the 2007-2010 T6 but you said in the video that should avoid the T6 😆
Yes we can't recommend the T6 as we found constant issue in our research that didn't appear limited to a particular year of production, however if its the one you want we hope you find a good one and it treats you well 😁
@@themilesdriven I heard some people said it too, especially the transmission issue, thank you for your information! Great video by the way! So informative! 💯💯
Thank you for your concise review of all the model types for these 1st Gen XC90 s.
I came across one that was in pretty good shape except it had a failed transmission for only $600.. however, your review gives me some paws as it is a t6. Thank you for the heads up.
Great to hear the guide helped 👍
Got a '08 V8 Sport in May and this thing is a powerhouse!
Considering picking one of these up this weekend
I just bought a 2012 T5 AWD with all of the services from the dealer, when I bought it was slow as hell but that changed when I installed a downpipe and a tune and now it’s faster than a v8 (also have a 07) and consumes way less petrol.
Sounds great, some good tips there for others with the 5-cylinder 👍
Great vid. I own a 2004 model. Parking brake failures are very common. Hard to adjust and the overall built is not good. My mechanic says it is a very common problem with parking brakes (the ones that are used by foot to apply). Otherwise great car.
Thanks for the comment and the helpful information 😁
Is it a parking brake and also emergency stopping brake?
Great video! Thank you for researching all of this. Only thing I would add about 3.2 litre is the breather boxes tend to clog up right around 100,000 miles (you'll know it because they'll be a high pitch whistling noise coming from engine bay). When I was at dealer, they said it was pretty common (all Volvo forums I checked afterwards validated that as well). Other than that small issue, I concur with your opinion on the reliability of the 3.2. Have a '13 XC90 with 153k and it's been nothing but reliable. Not going to trade it anytime soon!
Great to hear yours is going well, and thanks for the info on the 3.2 motor 👍😁
@@themilesdriven question does the 3.2 liter in-line 6 have a timing chain or belt?
@Charles Rodriguez its a timing chain with a service interval of 'check or replace' every 10 years 👍
@@themilesdriven i figured. Thanks!
@@charlesrodriguez7984 it’s recommended to change around 105,000 mi.
My car just died Monday and I've found a used XC90 with either the 2.9 t6 or the 3.2, and this has been very helpful to watch in my decision to buy it! Unfortunately it's an 04, but if it's got that 3.2 I may well still roll the dice on her!
Which one did you end up getting???
We owned a 5 cyl D5 2012 model for the past 8 years. We miss it dearly after recently being written off :( Apart from a terrible turning circle, I could find no fault with it whatsoever. It was probably the most reliable car I've owned in the past 35 years of driving / owning cars. It really is the best family car with a decent sized boot. It was fairly simple and easy to do basic yearly maintenance myself.
In Europe the most popular engine is the D5.
Owners can tell that the less problems are with the 163 hp diesel, however its gearbox (5 speed) is less reliable than the 6 speed.
The 185 hp engine has some common issues (swirl, egr) but it’s still a good engine if its problems are solved earlier by the previous owner.
I was told that all cars with automatic gearbox can have problems with the handbrake because people usually just don’t use it. Because of the rare using it just can get broken. So if you drive an automatic car, you have two options. Use the parking brake usually or never use it. (Btw if you don’t park on a hill, putting the gearbox selector in P could be enough to hold the car)
Some great information, just a note that the 5-speed is used on early D5 models, but the 6-speed is introduced quite early on so if you're looking for one of the earlier production years you can still have a 6-speed auto 👍
You can adjust the p-brake. Take of the side cover left side and you find the adjustment nut there. I find the wire getting stretch and garage love to tell you that you need to change the breakes due to the week parking breake, when the only need (usually) is just to trim the adjustment. Love you video! Greetings from Oslo Norway
We had a 2008 XC90 3.2 traded in at my work with 410,000 kilometers. Still ran well. I still wonder to this day what they traded it for lol.
Wonderful review but the 23.9 MPG figure mentioned for the T5 had me in stitches (or maybe those were real tears - I'm getting about 14 on my well-maintained '05 T5).
😄 we thought it sounded optimistic, but we quote manufacturer figures in all our videos to keep a level (if sometimes optimistic) playing field. Thanks for the comment 👍
Iget about 18-19. A friend whom I thaled into one (and found it for him) gets about the same. That is a combined figure with slightly more highway than city. That is the same as my PT Cruiser which weighs almost a ton less. SO I consider it pretty impressive.
Clear and concise...Good video...well done and keep up the good work.
Comments like this make the hard work and time we put into the channel worth it. Thank you 👍
@@themilesdriven I'm only telling the truth 👍
My dad bought a 2004 with the T6 last year. I think 150k on it. He's needed 2 batteries, headlights fixed and everything clunks. It needs a suspension overhaul. But the thing starts everyday. Even in the -36 weather we've been having.
-36 🥶 it just shows the Swedes built this thing to last 😁
2008 volvo xc90 only issue was rear bearings and drive axle but because the first owner put a chines brand axle that is why it broke I had replaced with made in sweden drive axle. .no engine or transmission problems only things worn out with time the tie rods brakes ..and di just oil change spark plugs keeps and running so well 120k miles
Here is XC90 D5 Sport owner. Common issues: parking brake, steering wheel sensor, water leaking models with roof rack, swirl flaps... Otherwise, car is very powerful and most secure...
What year?
@@1-SmallStep 2008
Great review...looks like we are about to be the owners of a 2008 3.2l (".)
my 2.5t awd has around 440,000 kms. The biggest money I spend on her at a volvo dealer are a haldex contol unit and a front bevel gear broken at the same time at around 200,000 kms(never do a fluid change .,Around 280,000 kms. she had 1 of 2 exhaust valve of first cylinder broken.Last week ,I have just paid for the same thing,1 of 2 exhaust valve of a fourth cylinder broken. Now an original a/t trans has a fluid leak on a right side. I dont know if she is worth a money but she is good.
Im in Thailand.
i heard about a stuck piston ring problem on a d5 model from a mechanic .
I got a 2003 T6 with 140,000 km done. My uncle gave me the car and said AC didn't work.. little did I knw the hell I would go through for 3 months fixing this car.. REM burnt, CEM has its own agenda.. to the extend that the car would turn the indicator off n on it's own, including the headlights. Then power steering hose burst, after fixing that the power steering pump started leaking.. when it rains pray.. I believe mine came with what I call as "furniture mode", as the car stops being a car and its just a giant chair while u are broken down somewhere.. BUT!!! When it works its a dream to drive.. now I see why Jeremy Clarkson had 3 😂
Some cars really do make you want to keep them going, even when some larger bills arrive. The XC90 certainly seems to be one of them 😁
clunks a plenty on xc90 due to the P2 platform really is sedan centric, so lots of wear and tear for engine mounts and suspension parts. some comes with rear nivomats are something special too, very elegant solution. AWD by haldex works really well but please keep it maintained.
There's even an upside down fuel sensor when you somehow tip the car over it'd cut off fuel supply.
I got a final year model from Japan 2011 XC90 V8. Love it.
Great information 😁
Unfortunate that the V8 model wasn’t discussed more in this video. The V8 is incredibly smooth, and the TF80SC 6-speed gearbox is equally as smooth and robust if serviced regularly and maintained as per the manufacturer spec. I average 14L/100km (20mpg) with my 2007 V8 Sport. That is with the vehicle also being driven in a “sporty” manner with occasional quick starts, tiptronic gear usage and heavy-foot. The 2007+ V8 is considerably more reliable in long term as the early V8’s had a fatal balance chart bearing flaw that is extremely intrusive to repair due to the entire intake needing to be removed to access the shaft. The V8 is by far the best option for those looking to maximize power to the wheels while not totally sacrificing fuel economy.
Thanks for the comment 😁 you may be interested to have a look at the pinned post by another commentator referring to the balancer shaft as several commenters under that post about the reliability of early V8 engines 👍 either way we won't argue with preferring the V8 in any car 😁
You're right it's a fantastic engine!!
I am looking into getting one of these SUVs with the V8 and for my understanding i wanna get one thats 2007 and up because if the balance shaft issue the older models had
I have an 08 executive with the V8. Its only used to tow a bassboat. I do regular fluid changes. Only thing so far was the Haldex AWD pump went. I also fixed mysaelf, but i think it would be close to $1000 usd. But 90k miles, and just a pleasure to drive!
Man i miss the P28, grew up with family working at Torslanda, needless to say i have been in a lot of different Volvo’s.
1:54, I know that road.
No the 2.5 is not named “T5”, it is the B5254T or simply called “the modular 5 cylinder”, the cylinder walls cracking is mainly due to heat which ether cooks the block or pre detonation. “The safe limit” for the 2.5 is around 300-ish horse power, shim or sleeve the block if you want to go further, and if you live in hotter climates, make sure it has sufficient cooling.
The modular 6 cylinder, B6294S (2.9) and B6294T (T6) had the horrid GM 4T65 transmission, which didn’t work so well and is a case of when and not if it will blow, good engines though, but you should avoid them for the transmission.
The Diesel engine (2.4D / D5) that is the i5d engine.
The 3.2 is a Ford short i6 and i hate it.
The B8444S Yamaha V8 had issues with the bearings on the balancing shaft, this mainly effected earlier models, but don’t use a power washer on the engine, doing that might make the water get down to the balance shaft bearings and cause issues.
Might also be worth mentioning that water tends end up in the spark plug holes on the modular engines (both the 6, 5 and 4) if your washing your engine, which will stop you from being able to start the engine, if that happens just pull the coil packs and blow the water out of the holes with compressed air.
Some great information 👍
Love my MY11 V8 executive, valve cover and timing cover issues (re seal and gaskets) at about 150,000km, and power steering reco besides that oh and transmission fluid refreshes my volvo has been bulletproof
Great to hear your experience 👍
But selling it now to buy a Toyota crown majesta Urs206 model
Here an oener of an XC90 2014, D5 200cv. Buyed with 315.000 kms. Problems you forgot to mention, very common with Aisin gearboxes, the "jolt" when you engage the D on the transmission. Somentimes it does, sometimes not. Problems of the transmission valves. Another issue is when you are running smooth between 3rd and 4th gear and changes gear, instead of descend to 1500 rpm, the car increases RPM slightly to 1700 RPM and then go down 2 seconds later to 1500 RPM. The transmission fluid should be changed every 80.000 kms no matter what Volvo says. And last but not least, the DPF and Haldex are weak and expensive points.
This is a great video thank you. I’m in the market for a d5 in the Uk with budget to stretch to the later models, fingers crossed I find the right one
All the best on your car search Bruno 😁
Good video, diff bearings are prone for whining on later versions, diff shared with the Freelander 2 and some Evoque models. These use a Ford designed diff rather than the original Volvo unit found in early models.
Thanks for the comment, some great info 👍
I concur... my 2006 xc90, with 85k miles, recently started the diff whining., 2k miles later - the noise seems stable - and only happens between 50-60mph (for me at at least)
@@mahon257 yes mine was the same between 50-60 whining, but also between 20-30 whining and vibration which made it a nightmare around town, 2010 with 148k miles. A diff rebuild made it a different car to drive! Still having issues with the haldex unit but hopefully that'll be sorted soon!
@@hoggmotorsport cheers Neil.. good info.. if mine gets worse might go for the rebuild option too !
I have an 05 white T6
I love it.
2006 Volvo xc90 3.2 has a common issue with Alternator pulley bolt coming lose, but is an easy fix.
4:42 my heart almost stopped!
Love it! Great video!!
Thank you for the comment 👍
Thanks for this useful video. We were really dreaming of an XC90 years ago as a family car, where we need 2 kids in their seats and an adult to sit in the second row. I think that's a doable thing. But my problem is that I'm 6ft 5 tall with long legs and when I set the driver's seat for me there wasn't much room left behind me. I don't know if I didn't spend enough time with that as we just popped into a dealership where there was on available but had to go for an appointment or is it really the case. Now got a 100 series LC, but I really want it off the road to fix all existing and avoid upcoming (especially corrosion) issues. Will need something reliable spacious powerful motor for the family and also to occasionally tow our 5 berth single axle caravan. Quite like the 5 pot diesels but fancy a V6 petrol too. We are staying in Scotland. Please guys say and tell me that it's worth another look and that the previously mentioned height and space issues are actually non existing. PLEASE 😁 I love these machines so much.
@lászló Mike Miles is also very tall and the XC90 is comfortable but the same issue that passengers don’t have much legroom behind him. Have you tried the Audi Q7 (buyers guide coming soon) or would you consider Land Rover? The Discovery 3/4 (we already have a buyers guide on our channel) legroom is quite good as the driver sits straighter so a bit more space in the back 👍
@@themilesdriven my problem with the disco 3 is that the 2.7 diesels had crankshaft problems and as far as my sources aren't wrong there were also problems with oil pressure as the auto box was trying to keep revs low for lower fuel consumption and somehow there wasn't enough oil pressure at low revs that caused damaged too. 4.4s were BMW engines too, again as I've heard not the most reliable. Regardless of these problems I'd still love one of them, not sure if long term owners could confirm these issues or not. My budget isn't too big now so q7 is not in the game, disco 4 is out too, might try the 3. I know it's plenty room there as I sat in a few but all had dodgy past so didn't go for any of them.
It would really be worth checking out our buyers guide for the Discovery if you are considering it. BMW 4.4 is used on the L322 Range Rover to 2005, the discovery 3 gets the 4.4 JLR unit. It’s pretty robust but very rare in the U.K., unfortunately yes the 2.7 crankshaft issue is an understandable concern.
On the budget the XC90 is worth a second look to see if the space is acceptable as few direct competitors on this age will have 3 rows and reasonably good space as such a competitive price 👍
Good video but the music is distracting and hideous. I liked the reference to best engine / gearbox options
3.2 L six is what I have. Pretty smooth, very boring. No fuss. For a car like this that is not particularly exciting it’s not a bad idea. It started gobbling up a quart of oil every 5000 miles after I hit 100,000 miles. It is what it is.
Good to hear it has been a reliable motor. The oil usage is interesting and a helpful note for people looking to buy, thanks for adding the info 👍
@@themilesdriven for sure man. Google 3.2 oil consumption. It’s a well-known problem but I mean it’s got 100,000 miles on it so it’s not like it’s young.
Mostly due to bad piston ring, which is costly to fix. IMHO a quart per 5k miles is not bad at all. Does it get worse?
@@jinfan775 has not gotten measurably worse, no. Every car I’ve ever had started to burn oil like this after 100,000 miles.
quite an interesting video. I wonder which version to look better - 2004 or 2007 ..
Dal 2007 è stato fatto il retailing. Fari posteriori migliori. Mascherina più evidente ok 2007
@@marcorinchi5150 Grazie, quindi il 2007-2009 sarebbe ancora meglio
@@McAmber si.
I just bought my second XC90, have had an XC70 in between. The parking brake on the '90 is dire- only Volvo supplied pads work, and then only barely.
My big issue with these cars (XC70 is the same running gear) is that there is no way of knowing if there is a problem with the AWD until you need it. Which is when I discovered my '90's didn't work, and was an expensive fix (Haldex pump I think). The 70's also now doesn't work, so I think that maybe this should have been given more attention in the video?
Brilliant cars otherwise though.
Leaks in older cars. Sunroof drains. Water under seat from blocked AC, deteriorated silicone on heater blower cover under cowel and rear lights. Engine mounts. Handbrake. Haldex system is naff. Fails if not over maintained.
I have a 2005 XC90 2.5T wth 410K miles on it. The only real issue I've had: Had to replace the long axle shaft twice, 4 sets up front struts and 2 altenator rebuilds. Everything is has just been wear and tear.
Unless you enjoy a harsh ride - avoid the R-design
Why?
the 3.2 was also released in europe and my dad has one in latvia
A great car for everything from Riga traffic to the Ainaži countryside 😁
Great video
Thanks for the positive feedback, we really appreciate it 👍
I was wondering the v8 was the perfect beast with unstoppble Power
So are you guys saying these older ones are almost like Honda Toyotas? I have a “brand new “ 250k Acura TL that only needs routine maintenance, still quiet and sounds new
The Acura TL (Honda Accord in the rest of the world) is a very different car, although a good vehicle the platform is not comparable to the XC90 which is built on a larger frame (S80/V70) than a Acura TL/Honda Accord. The additional weight, capability, and running equipment on the XC90 will make it more expensive to own than a saloon/sedan. 👍
@@themilesdriven yes different class for sure. I just think the Volvo sounds like a money pit, the more I research itn
@@mrc79
It's the best car I had ever.... Every problem can be solved... This Car made to be Tank😅..Not only Regular Car ... Volvo worth all the maintenance cost..and last forever...
I currently driving ford everest 1st gen 2006 tdi 4x4, because its so durable as work car and family car. May i know your recomendation to volvo suv that similar or better durable than my everest? Thank you before
If you need to stick with a diesel engine i have seen XC90 D5's with over 200,000 miles and an XC60 in Sweden with 400,000KM (250k miles) that was still running (albeit in need of an overhaul). But i would look for 2007 onwards if possible, and try and find one with an owner that has done at least one gearbox oil service in its lifetime, if anything is going to go, a gearbox with 150k old oil in it would be my pick assuming other service items are done, wheel bearing at that kind of mileage would also be an upcoming costly service 👍
It is not the shape or safety of these cars that was at issue was it.What needs included has to be the newer 2014 etc. V60 etc. versions that suck oil while Volvo basically disown them, like many years before when certain versions of the 240 range were junk...It is the engines, the transmissions and reliability thereof...A disgrace that Volvo have let this take place. I own a 2014 XC70 2.5T AWD, never getting rid of it, and have owned 3 others models. As my able mechanic fixes the issues on my XC 70, it is coming back to being an altogether amazing vehicle, I do it happily...Volvo for life, as long as you search for truly reliable models.
Forgot to mention Yamaha made the V8 in Japan and Aizin made the transmission in Japan, fairly important
The 3.2 inline six does a problem, after 200,000 miles the ignition coil packs go bad
We have a 2009 xc90
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the 2.5t engine was not called a t5, it was a low pressure turbo. t5 engine were either 2.3 or 2.4l.
P2.cars feels great compared to the newer volvos (I own a p2 Volvo S80 and a P3 V60) but cmon, it is 2024 and these are getting really really old and prone to several obscure probles....still people are desperate to buy one of these.. I don't get it.. I think the good compromise is the P3 XC60 of you want something 'tank like' and 'younger' technology.
would you reccomend a 2005 163 hp over a 2007 185 hp?
No. Migliore il 2007 185 cv
Ha il restailing
I have a 2007(or 2008 I always mix it up )xc90 3.2 v6 I have 108k miles and I have squeaky breaks, my oil temp has never moved and when I roll up my window with the automatic feature it comes back down
My 2007 3.2 V6 XC90 has a transmission problem and many electrical problem. Transmission issues- In automatic drive mode when shifts into 3rd gear it slips and feels like someone has hit me from behind. When in manual shift mode, I'm able to time the shift and mostly avoid the harsh change in gears. Electrical issues- many error codes that pop up after being "fixed" especially evap and trans. The rear light bulb warning goes on and off even with new bulb. Also, the all-wheel drive warning goes on for a few days to weeks when stearing wheel is turned all of the way right or left. Bought it in 2018 for $3500 US with 143,000 miles currently about 155,000 miles now. Is it worth it to spend the money for the repairs needed?
Have you had an auto electrician look at the vehicle? A variety of these issues sound as though they could be electrical problems, for example your rear light unit may be suffering corrosion at the connectors. Transmission issues could be a faulty module or damaged wiring confusing the system, Do you know if the transmission oil or the transmission module have ever been changed?
Ultimately, as with any mechanical issues, unless you know the exact cause for your problems and a price from a local repair shop it is nearly impossible to calculate whether it is worthwhile 👍
Can you retrofit the massaging seats to theae if they dont have it? Or wont the ventilation work??
Can you retrofit ventilated seats to cars that didnt have them new?
Are there any solution for the T6 model transmission/gearbox failure?
Unfortunately we didn't find any reports of any 'fix' although some owners reported getting nearly 100,000 miles before failure/repairs 👍
Change the fluid every 60k miles and my 2009 3.2 still runs well at almost 190,000 miles. Also recommend premium for performance
There are 2 Volvo XC90 3.2 235hp At, one from 2008 with 168000km, and the other from 2011 with 144000km...wich is it better? Ofcourse i will see both with my mechanical.
Thanks.
4:01 ...I 23.9MPG , my metric brain says: error
😁 for our friends using metric that's 10.16km/litre 👍
Convert it with google 😂
@@mooauto2388 it is an option, but that would make this video less enjoyful
Im looking at a 2008 XC90 V8. I'm very hesitant because I bought a 2005 XC90 a few years back and was unaware of the issue with the transmissions dropping out! I'm researching like crazy cuz I want another one. It's got 150,000 mi on it and All the maintenance has been done at the Volvo dealer. She's only asking $7,500 for it. What do you think? Thanks!
1s the CC 90, 2014 have a sealed transmission?
What if my country has the d5 and the 3.2 ? Which should I go for ?
If you cover higher mileage then the D5 could be the best option, otherwise the 3.2. However if you have both available then buying on condition (depending on how common they are) may be the way to go 👍
@@themilesdriven thank you very much I appreciate the input I have just started a young family so I need something safe and to stop me from driving like a dick haha but I do cover alot of miles so I think the diesel will be the car for me thank you again amazing review by the way covers every you need to know very well 👍
Great to hear the video helped and we greatly appreciate the kind words 👍
What the problems with the 2003model ?????
I Thinking about xc90 2.4D or touareg2.5tdi r5 ph1- What do you Think
The 2.5 TDI Touareg does feel quite laboured and a bit slow (but this is relative depending on what you drive now), given a straight choice between the two the Volvo would be our pick. Not just for speed but overall road handling and interior feel. The only note would be the VW interior stands the test of time really well whereas the XC90 can suffer with tired looking leather seats ect but if you find a well kept one this shouldn't be a problem.
If you would prefer the VW for any reason then it is worth considering the 3.0TDI
We have a buyer's guide on the Touareg coming up very soon, although it will likely be the second generation 👍
the TOUAREG is actually better, but the problem is, that VW is unable...or not willing to build normal engines. 2.5 is toooo weak, 3.0tdi...just forget it....and the rest too...
what about the 2008 XC 90 V6 does this have any major problems I should be looking at ?
@Adam Murphy. Are you referring to the 6-cylinder inline motor? If so this is covered at 7:20. The only V-configuration engine on the MK1 XC90 we are aware of is the V8, all the other motors are in-line 👍
@@themilesdriven It has a 3.2 v6 XC90 Sport do you think this was a good choice? It has 110,000 miles and they are asking just under $6000.00
Could you confirm with the seller the type of engine.?The XC90 does not have a factory V6. It has either a V8 or inline-6. It may be they have advertised a V8 model incorrectly? If it is the 3.2 inline-6 these are generally considered good engines and with routine maintenance have been seen to get to 200,000+ miles
@@themilesdriven Year 2008
Make Volvo
Model XC90
Body Style Sport Utility
Mileage 110,222
Engine 3.2L L6 DOHC 24V
Fuel GAS
Transmission AUTOMATIC
Color Ice White
Interior Off Black
Yes this is the 3.2 I-6 that we cover in the video at 7:20. Look out for the common issues, otherwise nice choice 👍
When did the d5 switch to 6 speed box
Problem with transmission???
The rust images at 3:19 and 3:24 are not images of a Volvo.
Yes they are 👍
@@themilesdriven NO, the rust images are NOT pictures of a Volvo.
Issues with exhaust . Is terrible
You missed the engine 2.5t petrol
Hi, see time stamp 3:48-4:44. We referred to it as T5, but you are correct that it is simply called 2.5t in this application.😁
@@themilesdriven In Sweden we have t5 and The 2.5t in Sweden called low pressure turbo. Not the same. I live in Sweden,
Great to hear we have viewers in Sweden having spent several summers and winters near Gävla we know Swedes love their Volvos (and Saabs!) and yes, the 2.5t does differ from the T5, the information in the video is for the 2.5t, we just wrongly referred to it as T5 in our script and video but the info in the video should still be useful 👍
So what I've learnt my 2005 is not worth keeping
We also have our other buyer's guides to help you out if you are looking to change 😁
I'll take it! 😆