XC90 100k+ - How reliable?

[mattman]

We are looking for a 7 seat 4x4 and the XC90 fits the bill perfectly.

With the newer model coming out relatively soon i've been thinking about getting a cheaper used car to start with and look to upgrade later.
As we'll only be doing around 50-60 miles a week I'm thinking that over time the mileage will even out a bit, however as we will be ferrying our kids to school in a local village it needs to be reliable.

I've been looking at a few cars, typically 54 plate is with 100-110k on them for around £7500-8500.

Does anyone know how reliable these are with that sort of mileage, i've had a couple of V70's in the past but not past 60k and never had a problem.

Also - it appears "Willow Green" seems a little cheaper than the blacks/greys/silvers - any reason?

[Les84]

On a 54 I would make sure the 4x4 system is working as some around this year have problems with the splines on the diff go.

Service Kit is about £80, but if you need a new diff its around the £1500 i think.

HTH

[Twilight1]

I would consider +100k Volvo XC90 a reliable if it has been maintained per the service schedule. Pay attention to transmission oil changes, in Finland (where i live) they are recommended to change every 40k. Look of suspension clunks and rattles, as they are prone to wear. Usually a silent Volvo is a sign of good maintenance. Full Volvo service- booklet is a plus.

I would go for a 185bhp D5 model with 6- speed auto.

[y2blade]

as others have said, make sure the AWD system is as it should be

I was doing some digging as we use an XC90 for towing the horse trailer (also my sister was after one at the time)
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=660...
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=105...


fantastic car to do miles in..with or without the Trailer on the back

[Shadow R1]

y2blade said:

as others have said, make sure the AWD system is as it should be

I was doing some digging as we use an XC90 for towing the horse trailer (also my sister was after one at the time)
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=660...
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=105...


fantastic car to do miles in..with or without the Trailer on the back

First i have heard of that one, cheers for the links mate.

[y2blade]

Shadow R1 said:

y2blade said:

as others have said, make sure the AWD system is as it should be

I was doing some digging as we use an XC90 for towing the horse trailer (also my sister was after one at the time)
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=660...
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=105...


fantastic car to do miles in..with or without the Trailer on the back

First i have heard of that one, cheers for the links mate.

NP

don't let it put you off, they are a cracking car...forewarned is forearmed as they say