2004 Volvo XC90 T6 review from North America
"Safe, fun to drive, least reliable car I've owned despite having owned 3 other Volvos"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
6 Disc CD changer locked up and had to be replaced.
Cable in rear seat broke and seat wouldn't fold down.
Transmission seized at 45,000 miles. Coolant leaked into the transmission. Transmission was replaced.
Brake pads and rotors wear very quickly. (Roughly every 15,000 miles).
Dealer couldn't pinpoint cause of mildew smell in the interior of the car. Only occurred after rain or a car wash.
General comments?
The car has great handling, steering, and decent power.
It's also very comfortable, but the rear seats are suited for children under 12.
Gas mileage is poor. On average: 13/14 miles in town and 17/18 on freeway. Combination of hwy/town: 15mpg.
The tires wear quickly on this vehicle. The stock michelins wore out in 22,000 miles. I even added air to balance the wearing on the outside of the tire. Tried Pirelli scorpions next and these are worse. Tires are nearly bald at 20,000 miles. Pirellis are terrible in the rain too. (I live in northern california).
It's hard to see out of the rear windows and the pillars in the front windows are huge blind spots for pedestrians.
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| Poorly engineered with major malfunctions. Other than that it looks nice and has a comfortable ride |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45200 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2008 |