2005 Volvo XC90 V8 review from North America
"I really like my XC90 V8"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Broken cup hold cover.
Rear bearing failed, but these were covered by the warranty.
OEM tires wore quickly (23K miles)
General comments?
My XC90 V8 has been really great so far.
The performance of the engine is super. It has great pickup especially at highway speeds. The car is really fast from 50 to 70 for example. The ride is a little stiff, but you feel in control even when the vehicle is full.
The AWD works very well. I drive this in challenging snow conditions almost every winter weekend. The traction control and Winter mode are great. You have to try really hard to get this to misbehave.
We can get a lot of people and gear on this SUV. All the seats (except Driver's) fold flat, so it is very configurable.
The XC90 is comfortable without overdoing it. The interior follows the rule of "less is more"
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2008 |