Used 2005 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews
Used XC90 for sale
Good Family Car
JJ, 07/30/2010
2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The car has served my family well since we bought it new. We avoided the T6 after reading the transmission horror stories. Engine is sufficient for most situations, but lacks power for highway passing. It drives and handles like a car. Gas mileage is average (16/22 mpg). Good looks outside and a very functional interior. Good cargo space with 3rd row folded down. 3rd row isn't useful and cuts 2nd row leg room. Seats are very comfortable for long trips. Dealer maintenance isn't cheap after the first 3 years which were free. Had a couple of unexpected repairs after warranty ($1,200 total). Not as reliable as a Honda, but not as bad as a BMW/MB. I'd consider buying the next generation XC90.
Do NOT buy a Volvo
Never again, 11/12/2009
2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My T6 is in the shop for a replacement transmission, now in order to get any warranty they say they must replace the DEFECTIVE radiator. The cost started out at an estimate of $4800 soon it will be over $7000? All of this at just over 100K miles. One should expect at least 150K miles from a car costing nearly $50K new. VOLVO has no Heart no soul and is not built well at all.
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new jersey, 02/17/2010
2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought our xc90 new. Have had a multitude of problems two wheel bearing hubs rear, steering rack, drive shaft, tie rod ends and two transmissions. Funny thing is my mother bought the same car at the same time and had all the same problems and is going for transmission number 3. good luck to all of us who got stuck with the t-6 nightmare!!!!!
Great bang for the buck vehicle.
Larry, 02/03/2017
2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Tough to beat a volvo. Outside the little s40, ever seen one rust out? Few and far between. We have a couple xc70, both over 300,000. This xc90 we just bought, for a steal, has 175,000 on it. Serviced it out with timing belt, water pump etc, and it as good as new. Love our volvos.
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Nothing but problems
volvoalabama, 09/24/2006
2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had nothing but problems with my 2005 XC90, and they are still ongoing. The main issue is a continuous start problem, but the front door locks have broken, the door pull has come loose, the carpeting has come loose, the CD changer is broken, the DVD player raises and lowers unexpectedly while driving. The dealer can't figure out the start problem. I have to pay for rental cars, lose time from work, and experience the general frustration of not being able to depend on a car. I won't buy another Volvo.