➖ Unreliability (many problems with electronics)
➖ Suspension
pros
➕ Manageability
➕ Light
➕ Ergonomics
➕ Design
Advantages and disadvantages of the Volvo XC90 2018-2019 in a new body identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Volvo XC90 petrol and diesel with automatic and all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
What's new: A) the presence of a series electronic systems or the possibility of installing them B) good engine in terms of playfulness / fuel consumption B) Air suspension — a thing for an amateur, I personally do not believe in pneuma from experience with other brands D) Ergonomics of the driver's seat in my opinion is better than the previous model.
Then there was one disappointment ... A) The first thing that caught my eye was no geometric cross-country ability B) The salon became shorter in length according to my subjective impressions C) The trunk is also significantly smaller, and the width was especially affected D) There was just a huge amount of oak plastic in the car.
Andrey Bragin, review about new Volvo XC90 2.0 (320 HP) AT 2015
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1. It is noisy on the slate, but there is no particular shaking! On the road average speed 100-120 km / h holds the road fantastically, you almost do not feel the speed.
2. On good asphalt but on a winding road - a mixture of a wild mustang, which you need to keep on corners and an airliner going to take off! In turns included like a glove! Straightforward acceleration is effortless and almost instantaneous! The box is not felt (well, maybe a little on the first jerk after the turn).
3. Autobahn is a fairy tale! The “dynamic” mode, which surprised me, was only 2,500 rpm at a speed of 170 km / h! at a speed of 225 km / h - 3,100!
Optics! damn... that's a song! What the machine does is indescribable - some kind of “robocop”! Well, okay, when he just goes from far to near, but when he became everything to me road signs to snatch and separately illuminate for a moment, then I thought that I would just get out of the car and kiss her - this is such a class! Yes, and from the far to the near, too, not quite to the near - it remains distant, only somehow sharply down and to the right ... So to speak, modestly eyes down .. and instantly into the distance! Visibility like day! Wide and distant illumination and another beam fumbles like a powerful flashlight behind the wheel!
What is dissatisfied with: the trouble with connecting to the phone, as to a modem for using the Internet. It connects, but the Internet traffic does not pass. Passed once, but not the second time. The dealer will “reflash” or take something from the software supplier and install it for me.
Victor, review of the new Volvo XC90 2.0 diesel (225 hp) AT 2015
Exterior. In my opinion, in the design of the front, and the rear, too, Volvo has surpassed all crossover manufacturers. It looks aggressive, and at the same time calm and peaceful. LED headlights look perfect on this car. The car is proportional and harmonious, unlike many classmates, it does not look bulky, despite almost 5 meters in length and 2 widths.
The organization of space, ergonomics and even a certain revolutionary character are also amazing. interior decoration auto. Only 8 buttons on the front panel! The rest is on a 9.3-inch tablet on the front. You can figure it out in 2 hours, whoever used the iPad or another tablet at least a little will grab everything on the fly.
I have my first car air suspension. Prior to that, went only to the spring. On the Internet, there are many claims of owners specifically to the Volvo XC90 pneumatics. They are partly true, while the car has almost no rolls and rocking, the car holds the road very clearly. There are no nods when braking, there is no roll at all when driving. The car accurately holds the trajectory in the corners.
Volvo has a smooth and powerful pickup from the bottom, and you are always sure that overtaking will be safe. There is always enough power reserve. Acceleration (especially in dynamic mode) is amazing.
Review of Volvo XC90 2.0 (320 HP) AT 2015
The overall impression is good. Everything is beautiful and everything is functional. Comfort is excellent. Manageability — excellent. Outwardly, everything is fine. Pile of electronic auxiliary systems helping the driver.
The declared by Volvo reliability. Half a year of operation of the car had not passed (hit 16,000 km), when one fine day the car began to refuse to drive (a drop in engine speed, driving in low gear, turning off the front camera and failure of the dashboard).
Everything seemed to be corrected at the service, but the sediment from this remained. I did not expect this from such "reliability".
Maxim Novikov, Volvo review XC90 2.0D (225 hp) automatic transmission 2016
Ergonomics and everything else — super! It is impossible to compare with the old one - everything was completed to the mind in at its best(I went to the "old" 7 years).
There are many advantages, namely, in comparison with the build model, this is the interior and ergonomics of the driver (everything moves smoothly and confidently, especially the switches for all turns, there is a pleasant feeling of quality factor).
Twin-boost engine. Razor! Again, compared to the old one, that one could only take off from the bottom, from the start, and at 120 km / h the dynamics are less sharp, and this one is a bullet! The steering wheel turns differently - softly and smoothly, but with a share of tangible elasticity, and this elasticity commands respect.
Once I started the car, but the instrument display does not light up, and the car wants to drive only at such a low speed. Well, I got to the garage, I called the officials in Krasnoyarsk, where they took it, the manager Yuri (an intelligent man) advised me to remove the negative terminal from the main battery (by the way, there are two of them in the new one) - well, like restarting the car (his computer). And so I did, there is nothing wrong with that - the computer is like a computer! Since then there have been no problems.
Alexey Kovalenko, review of the Volvo XC 90 2.0D (225 hp) with a gun in 2016
Brand new full set. For such a short period of operation, serious disadvantages were revealed that are incompatible with the cost of this car. The first thing I would like to start with is the suspension. Despite various modes, easy to use, for 8,000 km of run the suspension knocks on the rebound.
Secondly, there are failures in electronics. For example, "lack of access key" despite the fact that it is to the right of driver's seat; “window washer operation error”, although when using it everything works properly; "Parking brake error", and the machine itself turns on parking brake without my command.
The most unpleasant mistake was the arbitrary opening of all the windows of the car (with the exception of the roof). On one of three such occasions, it was raining outside. As a result, the interior of the car was flooded with water.
Thirdly, with the automatic closing of the trunk lid, the roar is, as when the lid of the trash can is slammed shut.Review of Volvo XC90 2.0d (225 HP) AT 2016
Volvo XC90 is produced to this day, since 2002, there is a suspicion that this car very successful and reliable even on secondary market, now we will understand this in detail.
All Volvo cars XC90 are going to Swedish city Gothenburg and sold worldwide. Despite the fact that with us, a huge number of cars were sold in Canada and the USA, so it is highly likely that when buying this model in the secondary market, you will get a car brought from America.
The body is completely galvanized, so the machine is perfectly protected from corrosion. The only thing that spoils appearance this car - chrome finish that begins to peel off over time.
There is a sunroof on the roof of the car, the drainage of which can become clogged, this is dangerous because the upholstery of the ceiling and pillars will deteriorate, and water that gets on the floor can disable the longitudinal and lateral acceleration sensor (BCS), which is located under the front passenger seat. In addition, it may happen that audio system and wipers will start to fail, this means that you need to check if water has accumulated on the engine shield, where the central electronic control unit (CEM) is installed. So that the machine does not completely turn off, it is urgent to eliminate this water. This problem can occur in models released before 2005. Later, the sealing of the electronic unit was reinforced. By the way, a new CEM will cost about 1000 euros.
Post-styled cars manufactured after 2006 have their own peculiarities - at a car wash, you need to wash the parking sensors installed in the bumpers as gently as possible. A powerful jet of water can damage the sonar seals, after which the parking sensors will fail. If these seals are still in place, they must be reinforced with sealant.
Volvo cars that are over 7 years old can have a lot of little annoyances like jammed lock buttons in the door trim - the doors close but the buttons stick out like the doors are open. There are times when the spring in the ignition lock bursts over time - because of this, the key does not return after the engine has started. A new ignition lock costs about 280 euros, so in order not to pay this money, there are specialists who will fix this problem without changing the lock. And the worst situation jammed steering wheel lock if it's worn out. Here you will have to buy a new steering block for 800 euros and pay for a tow truck if the steering wheel gets stuck away from the garage.
Another unpleasant little thing can be a failed SAS sensor. This happens after about four years. This sensor monitors the steering angle, and when it is not working, the car goes into emergency mode, which turns off rear drive, system shuts down dynamic stabilization And maximum speed engine are limited. Therefore, you will have to change this sensor in order to drive normally.
Engine and its features
The electrical equipment of the motor is quite reliable. Sometimes it happens that the relay-regulator from charging system, its replacement will cost 210 euros. The alternator is mounted low enough on vehicles with a V8 engine, so after about 100,000 km. may appear extraneous noise due to dirt that got into the bearings. This little thing can be eliminated - just clean the generator and re-lubricate the bearings.
The V8 engine has an unusual design, it has a camber angle of 60 degrees, usually in V-engines, the camber angle is 90 degrees. So, the Volvo engine turned out to be compact, this made it possible to achieve high performance passive safety. This design required the introduction of a balance shaft, which costs about 260 euros. It also causes some problems after 90,000 km., Because, its bearings are quite weak, oil channels- narrow, it happens that they clog. If something starts to tap in the engine, then it has come replacement time top support mounts, which costs about 150 euros. But if a squeak appears, then it is necessary to change the drive belt guide roller attachments. This must be done as soon as possible, because this roller will soon jam and the belt will break.
Most engines are turbocharged five-cylinder B5254T2 and six-cylinder B6294T. For them, extreme heat is a sore subject, because ignition coils burn out, each of which costs about 65 euros. The thermostat also cannot be called reliable - it sticks in the closed position, in which the coolant flows in a small circle, bypassing the radiator. A new thermostat costs 150 euros. For cars that are more than 7 years old, the intercooler pipes dry out and need to be replaced.
IN winter time it is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the oil separator of the crankcase ventilation system, because if the oil separator becomes overgrown with deposits, there is a risk that crankcase gases under pressure will squeeze out the camshaft seals.
Sometimes, due to the fault of the CVVT system valves, which supply oil to the valve timing adjustment clutch, need to repair the cylinder head. These valves are very sensitive to the amount and degree of contamination of the oil, to change them you need to spend about 160 euros. There are also cases when the clutch itself fails, which will cost about 280 euros. All this leads to an unscheduled opening of the cylinder head.
In general, according to the plan, after 150,000 km. the valves begin to knock, so you have to open the cylinder head and start adjusting the gaps. Since there are no hydraulic compensators, the adjustment is carried out by selecting the thickness of the pushers.
In addition to CVVT, engine problems are caused by pressure drops in fuel line. The reasons for these drops are that the fuel pump filter, which is located in the tank, is easily clogged. Moreover, this filter cannot be changed separately, it can be washed if desired, so as not to change the pump, which costs 300 euros.
After 2007, the turbocharged 6-cylinder engine was written off and an atmospheric 6-cylinder engine was installed instead. cylinder engine B6324S, the volume of which is 3.2 liters. This engine is considered the most reliable gasoline engine for the Volvo XC90.
The diesel engine is considered even more reliable - the D5244T engine with 5 cylinders differs in that it requires quality fuel, as well as every 50,000 km it is necessary clean the crankcase ventilation system and swirl flap assembly. And after 100,000 km. run to clean the exhaust gas recirculation system.
The weak link in the diesel engine is the electric drive of the turbocharger pressure regulator, the replacement of which will cost 190 euros. The resulting backlash on the axis of the motor is the reason that bypass valve fires a little late, thereby creating high blood pressure from which there is a serious load on the impellers of the turbocharger. This may lead to what needs to be done turbocharger repair or replace it with a new one, which costs approximately 1100 euros. When exactly the motor can fail is unknown, there are cases that this happens after 60,000 km, and it happens that even after 200,000 km.
Transmission
The most trouble-free gearbox is considered to be 6 step mechanics M66, it is equipped with a 5-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. True, very few cars were produced with such a transmission.
Among the automatic transmissions, the Aisin-Warner TF-80 with 6 steps is considered the most reliable. In a pair to this machine go diesel engines, as well as a new gasoline 3.2-liter engine and an 8-cylinder 4.4-liter engine. To quickly disable this machine it is enough to take a heavy trailer in tow or arrange off-road rides.
There is another automatic transmission - a 5-speed Aisin-Warner AW 55, which comes in tandem with 5-cylinder gasoline engines. It is less reliable, in the early versions of this box, the valve body overheated and then failed. Already after 30,000 km, the box was repaired under warranty.
In 2003, Japanese developers proposed more than reliable version- AW 55-51, in which there is an additional oil heat exchanger. So, the improved XC90s now do not suffer much from overheating, and this updated box will be able to work at least 200,000 km, unless, of course, change gear oil every 60,000 km. and once a year to clean the radiator responsible for cooling.
And finally, most unreliable box the 4-speed GM 4T65E is considered, the design of which is already quite outdated and it is difficult for it to work together with turbocharged B6294T engines. Very often, it requires replacement after 90,000 km of run, just along with the timing belt.
As a rule, at the beginning hydraulic unit fails, a new one costs about 1000 euros. After the valve body has broken down, kicks will appear when shifting gears.
It does not matter which gearbox is installed in the XC90 - it is necessary with regularity check the connection point angular gear , which is rendered as a separate node. This is where the first leak starts. transmission oil. Besides, corner gear contains one more unpleasant feature - the connecting sleeve wears out a lot, so that the torque does not reach cardan shaft already after 100,000 km. run, the car becomes just front-wheel drive.
Even the cardan shaft may require replacement, since the exhaust system is not well located next to it, whose high temperature has a devastating effect on the cardan - grease burns out in CV joints. If the car starts ringing while starting off, this means that the cardan shaft may soon come to an end, and if you immediately clean and lubricate the hinges, you will be able to avoid the expensive purchase of a new cardan shaft, which will pull on 1200 euros. By the way, after about 8 years of operation, due to the heat, there is a high probability that the anthers of the CV joints will crack, their replacement will cost 140 euros.
In cases where rear wheels do not spin when spinning cardan shaft, the reason may be in the Haldex coupling, which is located in front of rear axle. The oil pressure sensor is considered main reason current situation, its cost is 130 euros. In cars manufactured before 2009, it is often necessary to change a failed oil pump for 290 euros. And the weakest point in the XC90 is the DEM control unit, which is located on the clutch housing, it is afraid of dampness and costs about 1900 euros.
Suspension and its reliable design
As for the suspension in the XC90, it is quite strong. The front MacPherson stabilizer struts can easily withstand 80,000 km. It happens that a frightening sound of metal on metal appears, but there is nothing to worry about - this is a design flaw, you just need to put the rubber supports between the shock absorber cups and springs in place.
On cars manufactured before 2004, insufficiently thick mounting bolts were used, so it often happened that bushings of silent blocks of the front levers were broken. But over time, this problem was fixed - thicker bolts were already used, so 100,000 km. has become commonplace, now the rubber bands of the hinges are the first to fail.
30.10.2016
– unique car, its history began in 2002 and continues to this day. The car has a large number of fans who have already changed several generations of the XC90, because they do not see an alternative to this car. So what is the secret of such popularity: in design, comfort, or maybe in reliability? In this and many other things now and try to figure it out.
A bit of history:
All-wheel drive Swedish car "" was first presented at the International Auto Show in Detroit, in 2002. Mass production The car was launched in 2003. At the heart of the SUV was the platform on which the sedan was built. VolvoS80". The range of XC90 engines of the first years of production consisted of a five-cylinder gasoline engine with a 2.5-liter turbocharger (210 hp), as well as a 2.9-liter six-cylinder turbo engine (270 hp). Diesel was introduced power unit 2.4 (163 hp). The first restyling of the Volvo XC90 was carried out in 2006. In the same year, the manufacturer increased the power of the turbodiesel engine to 185 hp. and stopped installing a 2.9 petrol engine. It was replaced by an aspirated 3.2-liter (234 hp), and the flagship V8 4.4-liter (315 hp) also appeared. In 2012 presented updated version XC90, having carried out another restyling dedicated to the anniversary of the model. At the end of 2014, Volvo began production of the second generation XC90.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Volvo XC90 with mileage
The paintwork of the body does not cause any complaints, also, there are no problems with corrosion resistance. But on machines that are poorly restored after damage in an accident, you can find pockets of corrosion. On cars that spend the night in an unguarded parking lot, thieves often remove rear-view mirrors (the cost of a new one is 150 USD) and headlights (original 900 USD, pieces for a used one ask 100-200 USD).
Power units
All Volvo XC90 engines different drive The timing, for example, for a 2.5 and 2.9 turbo engine is belt-driven (replacement interval every 100,000 km, or every 5 years), for aspirated 3.2 - chain (chain life is not limited). On the very first cars, the main problems are associated with electronic control units, for example, the fan control unit often fails, as a result, the engine overheats. The unit can only be changed when assembled with a fan and will cost 200-350 USD, but you can also find it separately for 50 USD during disassembly. Ignition coils, for cars with the most popular 2.5 liter engines, do not like high temperature and when operating the machine in a hot climate, they burn out quickly enough. Also, in the heat, the thermostat fails very quickly.
The turbine is considered the weak point of turbo engines on many cars, but not in the case of the Volvo XC90, since here the turbocharger practically does not bother the owners; the need for its repair arises mainly on machines before restyling. Old turbo engines, on a run of more than 160,000 km, begin to eat up oil, from 300 grams per 1000 km. To fix the problem, you need to replace valve stem seals(such repairs will cost from 100 to 400 USD, depending on the chosen service). According to the owners, the 3.2 engine is considered the most trouble-free, but it still has a couple of minor flaws. The first is an oil leak due to an unfinished oil separator of the crankcase ventilation system, the second is that the connections between the pipes of the cooling system are rather weak, in case of a rupture, the generator is flooded with antifreeze. Diesel engines have also proven to be trouble-free units, and most likely because of this, many owners recommend buying a used Volvo XC90 with diesel engine. The nozzles in them go for a long time - 150-200 thousand km, replacing one will cost 100-200 USD.
On cars manufactured before 2005, a common problem with the failure of the fuel pump, or rather its control unit. When choosing a car older than five years, you need to pay attention to the condition of the radiator, since by this time it wears out and needs to be replaced (the cost of a radiator is 100-150 USD).
Transmission
Volvo XC90 can be either with manual or automatic transmission. Paired with a 2.5 engine, a five-speed automatic transmission manufactured by " Aisin", which after 2005 was replaced by a six-speed one of the same company. Also, a six-speed automatic transmission was installed in tandem with a 3.2-liter aspirated. Transmission Japanese made copes well with its tasks if it regularly changes the oil (every 60,000 km), but it gets along better with the 2.5 engine. In a pair of power unit 2.9 is installed automatic transmission company "". mechanical transmission any of the engines can be equipped, but cars with mechanics are practically never found on the secondary market.
The automatic transmission is very afraid of slipping and overheating, especially for instances of the first years of production, since after restyling the manufacturer began to install an additional radiator to cool the oil in the box. Often, the owners blame the oil leak from under the drive seals, the reason is the wear of the differential bearing seat. Most often, owners of cars manufactured from 2003 to 2005 face automatic transmission breakdowns, the reason is friction clutch wear, overheating of the valve body. Fortunately, these boxes are maintainable, but repairs are expensive 1000-1500 USD.
All-wheel drive is connected using a clutch " Haldex". During the operation of the car, you need to remember that the clutch, like automatic transmission gears, does not like slippage. There is a pump in the mechanical part of the clutch, and if the oil is not changed regularly in the clutch housing and gearbox (every 50,000 km), it does not take care of even 80,000 km, and the cost of replacing it will be 250-350 USD. The electronic differential unit controls the connection of the clutch, unfortunately, its resource is not much more resource pump life. The main reason for failure is that it is located directly under the bottom. Also, due to the unfortunate location and due to the high cost of the block, it is often stolen from cars that spend the night on the street. And if the block is broken or stolen, you will have to fork out for 400 USD. 
Driving performance Volvo XC90 with mileage
Operating experience has shown that the Volvo XC90 suspension is comfortable and very strong, and if you operate the car without extreme loads, then suspension repairs will have to be done no more than once every 100,000 km. Only stabilizer struts can fail, but they, on average, serve 60-70 km. External CV joints run 120-150 thousand km. The original CV joint is sold only assembled with a shaft and will cost 300 USD, not the original - 100-150 USD. Front shock absorbers have a resource of 100-150 thousand km, replacing one costs 70-150 USD. Original rear shock absorbers Volvo XC90 has not simple, but “gold”, since for a pair you will have to pay 800-900 USD. But such a price has its own explanation - such shock absorbers maintain a constant ground clearance regardless of vehicle load.
The rear wheel bearings take care of 100-120 thousand km, they change as an assembly with the hub, they ask for 100-200 USD for replacement. The front ones take care of 130-150 thousand km, a new one costs 80-150 USD. The stabilizer bushings can last up to 120,000 km, they change as an assembly with the stabilizer. steering rack on pre-styling cars it is rather weak and can start knocking after 50,000 km. After restyling, the manufacturer finalized this unit and increased the resource to 150-200 thousand km. The price for a new rail fluctuates in the range of 350-650 USD, for repairs they ask for 50-100 USD.
Outcome:
the first years of production has a fairly large number of shortcomings. In addition, today they have high mileage, so when choosing such a car, you need to understand that it may require serious financial investments at any time. A large number of after restyled cars were imported from Europe and America, it cannot be said that these are very bad options, you just will not be able to track their history, and given the decency of most sellers, the consequences can be very sad. Therefore, most the best option for the purchase there will be a car, bought in the official dealer center. And if, during the diagnostics, servicemen do not reveal serious shortcomings, then such a car will give you a lot of positive emotions from operation. Volvo XC90 recent years release is considered one of the most reliable cars in the secondary market.
Advantages:
- High quality paint finish.
- Resource and reliable power units.
- Good driving characteristics.
- Build quality.
Flaws:
- Often there are failures in electronics.
- Increased interest of thieves in body parts.
- With an irregular oil change in the Haldex, the all-wheel drive pump flies.
- High fuel consumption up to 18 liters per 100 km.
- There are very few cars with manual transmission.
- High maintenance and repair costs.
Big and high-quality crossover for only $8000? Yes exactly. Prices for the Volvo XC90 of the first years of production today start from this amount. That is, for the money with which you can buy an "empty" new "state employee" Russian assembly, we get an old, but expensive SUV with good equipment, spacious interior and all-wheel drive. But is the game worth the candle?
Engine
For manufactured since 2002 year Volvo The XC90 was originally equipped with turbocharged gasoline engines R5 2.5 and R6 2.9. In 2005, a naturally aspirated V8 4.4 was added to them, and in 2007, the model was also equipped with a naturally aspirated L6 3.2. Of the features - for the safety of the driver and passengers, all engines under the hood are located transversely and in the event of an accident they go down. There is only one diesel in the range - R5 2.4. Let's start with him.
The diesel engine is reliable and unpretentious. Since 2005, diesel engines have received additional device for directing gases to afterburning - the so-called swirl damper. The blades coke and break, the damper itself tends to leak, and the thrust disappears. Until 2010, there were only these diesel engines, then other versions appeared without them. The price of troubleshooting is $260 and two hours of work. WITH particulate filters, if you drive normally, everything is fine too, you can not cut it.
The engine stands on one conventional pillow and two vacuum ones. The last time in 5-7 years they fail. The rear one costs $30, the front one costs $15-20.
Gasoline engines take care of 200-300 thousand km without problems. And then on long runs just need to lift the cylinder head and change the gasket. gasoline engine on "dismantling" costs about 700 dollars in the collection. In which case it is easier to change the engine. But there are nuances...
Problems 4.4 V8 - oil leaks. The motor is very hardy, will ride to the last. But if you do not do everything wisely, then you can get into the money. Some kind of gasket can leak for 100,000 rubles. Or maybe you have to climb deep into the engine. You start to disassemble - something else is found. The motor is complex: four ignition advance clutches, a balance shaft ... Repairs can cost $ 2,000. There are practically no replacement parts when ordering spare parts for this motor, basically only the "original". Good specimens with this engine are rarely on sale: those who love fast driving. But there is no “wow” effect from it: this motor is “strangled” in order to withstand the 6-speed “automatic” Aisin. The engine just allows you to drive confidently enough, but not fly. Consumption? Some owners claim average consumption at the level of 14-14.5 liters per "hundred".
The most unreliable option is a 2.9-liter straight-six with two turbines. A very controversial motor. Oil pump everything is the same as that of the 2.5-liter engine, and there are already two turbines plus an extra cylinder. The pump performance is not enough. Turbines are cooled with oil and antifreeze. Cooling is also inefficient. The oil pipes to the turbine often get coked. Mediocre cooling and oil starvation are two reasons why these engines fail quickly. In addition, six cylinders are placed across, they simply could not shove the "five-step" there, they put a 4-speed American "automatic" GM. There are questions about this box. Few transmissions. Let's say the engine spins up to 3000 rpm, then it drops to 1500 - there is a blow to the box. And the shafts in it are not on bearings, but on bushings - physical wear of the body occurs. Once this "machine" can be repaired, the second - I'm not sure. The differential is on different levels with a "razdatka", so a chain transmission was used to connect them. This is another node that can break. And, by the way, it often breaks down ... Therefore, everyone out loud strongly recommends not taking the 2.9-liter version of the Volvo XC90.
2.5 liter turbocharged Gas engine has no such problems. It is repairable and reliable unit. Available with a 5-speed "automatic" or 6-speed "mechanics".
"The 3.2-liter naturally aspirated engine is technically interesting. Yes, it is reliable, but the maintainability is terrible. The engineers had to solve a difficult task: in engine compartment transversely place a 6-cylinder in-line engine together with a 6-speed "automatic". Because of this, a complex system of gas distribution mechanism was used, and the location of attachments was also tricky.
In general, if it becomes necessary to repair this motor, then the procedure will cost a pretty penny. But it is not particularly necessary to repair it - a reliable engine.
Transmission
Versions with a 4-speed "automatic", as we have already found out, should be avoided. Further, in terms of reliability, the 5-speed "automatic" proved to be the best. After it comes the 6-speed. Formally, these boxes are maintenance-free. Their declared resource is 200-250 thousand kilometers. But it is recommended to change the oil every 20,000 kilometers. It happens that at around 30,000 km, the oil begins to darken, and darken quickly. Therefore, it is optimal to change the oil in the "machine" every 20,000. mechanical box transmission is reliable. But there is a nuance in it - a two-mass flywheel ...
In a system of complete Volvo drive The XC90 uses an oil-filled Haldex multi-plate clutch. The electronic unit reads information about the speed of rotation of the wheels of the car, engine speed, load on it, status brake system and in a fraction of a second can transfer torque to the rear wheels to eliminate slippage.
The main problem here is not technology, but people. The owners simply forget to change the oil. The principle is as follows: the pump creates pressure and thereby compresses the friction clutches, the friction clutches are developed. Therefore, be sure to change the oil and filter. Often owners forget about this filter, dirt gets into the pump, it fails. A new pump costs 400 euros, a replacement pump costs about 250 euros. "Used" pumps can be found for 100-150 euros, but it's better not to install them. In order not to come to the point of replacement, better time change oil at 30-40 thousand kilometers. The oil itself costs $35, the filter is $35, and the replacement is $50.
It is very harmful to slip if the front and rear axles are on different types pavement. There is a sharp connection of the rear axle - at this moment the all-wheel drive bushing may break. Its cost is $ 200, the replacement work is $ 50. That is, you can fly in $ 250 simply by using the all-wheel drive system incorrectly. At competent operation with all-wheel drive in the XC90, there are no problems.Chassis
rear multi-link suspension in this model, one might say, unkillable. There are practically no complaints. It happens that two parts need to be replaced - the front silent blocks trailing arm on each side. And that's not the fact that you have to change them. You also need to change the stabilizer links. Non-original racks cost about $40 each. They are shorter than the front ones, but for some reason they cost twice as much.
The front suspension is classic McPherson. It is weaker than the rear, but structurally simpler, so it won’t pull much money out of the owner. Weak spots - thrust bearings and front shock absorbers. Rear suspension very strong, front - average in reliability. wheel bearings change only with the hubs, but the need to replace them occurs about once every ten years. The steering uses hydraulic booster. Reiki can tap after 200,000 kilometers, but they are maintainable, $ 220 issue price. Generally chassis reliable.
Body
The body is completely galvanized. The XC90 is a classic representative of the indestructible Volvo. If the car was slightly beaten, but then well restored, there will be no problems with rust. But if the car was in a major accident, then there may be problems with body repair: power elements so strong that it is almost impossible to "pull" them. Though it's gotta get in really serious accident. Usually, if someone drives into a Volvo, then his car is in the trash, and the "Swede" only has to change the bumper and headlight. Tank, not a car.
We also note a very thick layer of factory corrosion protection. It even seemed as if the body of this instance was further processed, but no. Ride this car will really be a long time.
Salon and electrics
There is one problem in the cabin. The fact is that the Volvo XC90 has a supporting structure, so the off-road interior is characterized by a slight creakiness. That's all. The electrics are predominantly Bosch. Thick harnesses, wires do not break. Very rarely do you need to do something electrically. Electricians almost never look for some phantom faults. Body and electrics - the most strengths models. And in general, the car is reliable.
Website verdict
Of course, it is more reasonable to buy a new Russian state employee. And the consumption in it will be less, and operation is cheaper, and new car I still have a new car. But if you want something more, then the Volvo XC90 is quite an option. For $ 8000, of course, it is unlikely to be able to purchase good copy, but for $ 10.000-12.000 and above there are quite options ...
Volvo is a car that has been produced for the thirteenth year in a row. And finally, his successor appears, but in this article I would like to elaborate on the operational capabilities old car, and around the world. A used Volvo XC90 will be our test car.
minion of fate
The Volvo XC90 has a fairly rich and successful market history. Immediately after the debut, resting on the laurels of the winner almost until its sunset. What are the reasons for such popularity and how did it seem to be not too expensive crossover so many years to hold out on the conveyor?
To begin with, the answer to the question suggests itself. If the car did not leave the assembly line for so many years, then there was a demand for it. That's the reason why they didn't release a successor. The Volvo XC90 did an excellent job despite the constant updates and upgrades of competitors. Today, when a replacement has been prepared for the old champion, a massive release of these same minions of fate on the market is expected. Volvo XC90 - crossover, which is remembered only the best.
The Swedes have shown that they know how to make cars, aiming initially at quality. Although this was their first experience of creating a crossover, the Volvo XC90 turned out to be extremely balanced. vehicle. Interestingly, unlike most modern SUVs, including eminent SUVs, the Swede has a peculiar and different image. The crossover was positioned at the same time in the luxury car segment. To achieve this, great strength was needed. If we add to all this great design, excellent interior finishes and obvious reliability, a real bestseller grows in front of us.
Modifications and engine range
Volvo XC90 was always produced in a five-door 5/7 version seats. Initially, the crossover was aimed at where only cars that can seat seven (a kind of family option) and endowed with a large eight-cylinder engine are respected. But this model found a place not only on the other side of the ocean. And here in Russia, it came to the taste of many.
Initially, five-cylinder units were installed on the Volvo XC90. In particular, such an engine on gasoline with a volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 210 liters enjoyed good success. With. 153-powerful was also not bad diesel variant from 2.4 l. It operated a turbocharger, which perfectly interacted with 5 manual transmissions and automatic transmissions. As for the 6-speed automatic transmission, it appeared only in 2004.
Fans of the inline six-cylinder 2.9-liter twin-turbo engine received only 4 automatic transmissions manufactured by GM.
Already at the end of 2004, a 4.4-liter eight-cylinder unit appeared - quite powerful and interacting in tandem with 6 automatic transmissions.
A wide selection of used Volvo XC90 on the Russian market
, full power accessories, climate control and much more.Breaking down used versions
Now about the engine range. Under the hood of the XC90, you can most often see five- and six-cylinder engines. Although 5V motors are the most common, they do not tolerate heat well and this causes ignition coils costing from 2500 rubles to fail. The thermostat also jams in such versions over time (6 thousand rubles). The intercooler pipes may also dry out over time, and in winter, due to oil separator deposits, the camshaft cuffs may fail. Such engines do not have a hydraulic compensator in the valve drive, but they still need to be periodically adjusted for every 150 thousand km, which costs about 4,500 rubles. On the old Volvo XC90, the fuel pump mesh, which is located in the fuel tank, will also clog. It is not necessary to change it, but you can clean it yourself. But it also happens that there was a driver who was not versed in technology, who himself did not follow anything. In this case, the build-up of deposits on the gas pump grid will turn into real cement over time and you will have to buy not just a grid, but new pump worth 8500 rubles and more.
| Year of issue | 2002 | 2010 |
| body type | station wagon | station wagon |
| Length/width/height, mm | 4800/1900/1740 | 4800/1900/1740 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2860 | 2860 |
| type of drive | full | full |
| Trunk volume, l | 480-1560 | 480-1560 |
| Volume fuel tank, l | 72 | 72 |
| Weight, kg | 1900/2256 | 1980/2330 |
| checkpoint | 6 manual transmission / 5 automatic transmission | 5 manual transmission |
| engine's type | gasoline, R5, turbo | turbodiesel |
| Working volume, cm 3 | 2521 | 2401 |
| Maximum power, l. With. | 210 | 163 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 210 | 185 |
| Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, s | 9,5 | 12,3 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | 8,9/14,6 | 7,5/11,9 |
The six-cylinder version looks better and more reliable. Here the generator may fail (the price of a new one is 14.5 thousand rubles).
As for the Volvo XC90 with an eight-cylinder unit, bearings wear out by the 100,000th run. balance shaft. At the same time, the guide roller of the attachment drive belt also fails.
The diesel 5-cylinder engine also looks more reliable. But he is too demanding. In addition, he imposes strict requirements on the driver regarding cleanliness. The owner of this version will have to flush the dampers and the crankcase ventilation system every 40 thousand kilometers. And that is not all. Every 100 thousand run, it will also be necessary to clean the EGR gas recirculation system. The electric motor also fails on such versions over time, as a result of which the turbocharger may also fail.
As for the suspension, we will devote a separate paragraph to it. It is made in this Swedish crossover completely independent and durable. Stabilizer struts and those rarely require replacement up to 80 thousand kilometers. Even on the first modifications of the Volvo XC90, the bushings of the silent blocks of the front levers were broken, but after the modernization, more powerful bolts for fastening these elements began to be used, thereby successfully solving the problem. As for the rubber bands of silent blocks, they also last a long time.
