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  • Volvo XC90 - Tyre choice 26 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    About to replace 4 tyres on our XC90. At tyreshopper there is the choice of two different premium brands at only £1 price difference. So which would be better.... Continental Cross Contact UHP (CT CR/Cont UHP) or Bridgestone BR D33's. Retailing at £662 for x4..... or any other
  • XC90 - reduced waiting list? 1 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    Picked up my new XC90 this morning and have been behaving like a kid in toy shop all day. This car has exceeded all expectations. For the benefit of anyone put off by long waiting lists, the salesman reckons that Volvo are really starting to push these cars through to the UK in greater numbers
  • Family Car - XC90 or Discovery Sport 17 Jul 2024 (Forum)
    narrowed it down to X5, VW All Space, XC90 and Discovery Sport of cars we liked within our budget. We wanted all 3 baby seats to fit across the middle row and it turns out surprisingly that the X5 and VW All Space couldn't accommodate that. That leaves the XC90 and Discovery Sport
  • Volvo XC90 (2002 - ) - D5 - 163bhp or 185bhp 20 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    I am about to purchase a Volvo XC90 (D5), but i dont want the earlier 163BHP engine as i am told it is a little too slow and has no pull. How do I know whether I have the newer, more powerful engine or not before I buy? having not driven them before, I have no idea what to compare against
  • Volvo XC90 2005 Xenon lhd/rhd 17 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    I have been living in Germany & shortly will return to UK, along with my lhd XC90 with the old (fixed) bi-xenons. I see from this site that the (new) directional bi-xenons are switcheable for lhd/rhd. But what about the old ones? I tried my Volvo garage but they were unhelpful. Do I need to go
  • Volvo XC90 (2002 - ) - 04 2.4 D5 engine durability 14 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    I have a Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic which I bought new in June 2004 and which has covered 35,000 miles. I read the recent auction report on this site that stated that an XC90 price reflected the common problems and expense with injector failure. A look at the car by car whats bad section revealed
  • Volvo XC90 Roadtest 9 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Interesting to read about the new petrol engines, but the (even beefed up) 5cyl diesel must struggle? Surely this car is crying out for the Ford/PSA 2.7L...
  • Volvo XC90 - Updating Volvo XC90 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Hi- We bought an 04 plate XC90 in Feb 2012 with 65000 miles for £10k. It's been a great car and fairly trouble-free apart from suspension work (bushes, arms, ARB links, etc) which I suspect are down to a combination of age and the godawful roads around these parts. It's
  • 2015 xc90 v Q7 v X5 28 Jan 2022 (Forum)
    Hi Any advice on a choice between these large SUVs with 7 seats?  Would you go diesel or petrol?  I realize the q7 of that age are only...
  • XC90 - General Grabber tyres perishing 17 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Tread blocks of 2 year old tyres perishing. Have done 20,000 fairly gentle miles so happy with wear but can get tip of fingernail under some of the...
  • VW Tourag or Volvo XC90 ? 9 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    Hello all. I am looking at replacing my 5 yr old Seat Alhambra with either new SUV (possibly the new Peugeot 4007 or Citroen C Crosser) or, alternatively getting a 2-3 yr old quality SUV such as the Tourag or XC90. I tow a caravan and need a fairly heavy tow car. If I went for the new Pug
  • vovo xc90 d5 awd 2003 - cambelt tensioner 10 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    I have been reading previous reviews regarding the disintergrtion of cambelt tensioners on xc90 can anybody let me know what there outcome was?  My story briefly is: bought a 2003 xc90 with 64400 miles and was given a 28 day warrenty by the garage.  On day 30 returned the car due
  • volvo xc90 D5 - using coolant 28 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Volvo xc 90 D5, using coolant, no contamination of oil or coolant, no roasting, warning light indicates low coolant level, no evidence of leaks, any...
  • Volvo XC90 (2002 - ) - Steering wheel switch 28 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    The Volvo forums are fine, but somehow the backroom is a much calmer place to sit and chat! Anyway, I have discovered a four way rocker switch on the...
  • Volvo XC90 - Car not starting on test drive 27 Feb 2019 (Forum)
    Hello Folks, In the market for a XC90 with a budget of up to 20K. Went for a test drive today to a Volvo dealer to try a 14 plate 36000 on the clock vehicle. The car won't start so they had to jump start it (took a few attempts), the car was then left running for 10 minutes
  • Volvo XC90, Landrover Freelander, - Freelander 2 v. Discovery 3 v.XC90 v. Touareg 19 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Dear All  I am looking to sell my Ford Kuga Titanium and use some of the money to buy a 4x4, I cannot however decide between the following: Landrover Freelander 2 Landrover Discovery 3 Volvo XC90  VW Touareg I am looking to spend
  • Volvo XC90 (2002 - ) - 4x4 wheel balance and track 27 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    My Volvo XC90 has a nasty habit of using up expensive 18inch Continental Contacts,the first set lasted 15k and the second are now getting close at 30k with one n/s rear distinctly dodgy and wearing all on the outside.Last set fitted by Volvo dealer, now closed and nearest 20miles. Dealer claimed
  • Volvo XC90 - Rear Shocker ! 4 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    Just found out we need new rear shock absorbers for our 2007 XC 90 (75,000 miles). Volvo are asking £884.40 for the parts and £110 labour....
  • 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 - Please Help with this Popping Noise 2 Jan 2022 (Forum)
    Hi, I'm getting this strange popping noise coming through the intake manifold in my 2007 XC90 D5 engine. I don't hear this noise when I open the oil filler cap- it only comes though air intake hose. Its really loud in cold start! Please watch these two YT videos
  • Volvo XC90 - Seat belts on MoT 29 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    I've just bought an '03 Xc90, and the third row of seats' seat-belts are frayed at points - doubtless owing to a dog chewing at them at some point. I am confident the webbing is not so compromised as to prevent it from restraining folk in the event of a sudden stop or worse, but am
 

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