Used 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Reliable and safety
Vimal, Tracy, CA, 04/27/2018
updated 11/05/2018
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Xc90 2.5t is reliable and I used it as daily driver as well As for long trips.
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Bought it new...still love it!
Leslie, 01/03/2010
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I am thrilled that we did not get the T6. The only con I have is that the tires (originally Pirelli)have been replaced twice - not unusually with an AWD SUV. The 2 things that I had a problem were was the front brakes making a bizzare sound -they put something on the brakes...fixed. The only other thing that happened was I got into the car and the engine would not turn over...dead. Something with the key. Had to have it towed to the dealer. I was hit by a mini cooper on my side door and the car did not move. I have two small children and feel very safe. Was thinking of trading it in for a newer VOLVO XC90 but after reading the other reviews(I have only 52K miles) I think I'll keep it.
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First Volvo and very pleased.
twelborn, Tulsa, OK, 05/17/2012
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful
I did not ever think that I would be a Volvo driver, but once I took a test drive in this SUV I knew that I had to have it. The comfort that Volvo offers its drivers and passengers is outstanding. Despite the smaller 5-cylinder engine, this car has spunky acceleration and I can manage decent fuel economy for this size of a vehicle if driven properly. I have only been driving it for about 1 1/2 months, but I have had no problems so far and this car was meticulously maintained with its previous owner so there are no problems that I anticipate should happen.
Won't buy another one
Nathan, 07/17/2010
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my first review of a car. We have owned the car for 2.5 years and 40,000 miles. We love the looks, size and comfort of the car. But we have had so many little issues it drives me crazy. Here is what we have fixed to date. Brakes all around, broken window switches, twice. fog light buttons were pushed in somehow, driver and passenger seat plastic trim, engine ventilation hose, headlight plastic hazed, engine torque mount, and the driver seat leather is incredibly worn and the steering wheel and shift boot leather is starting to flake. The center console wood is now faded. This for a car that is always garaged and we live in non sunny Oregon!
Best all-around SUV
RBirns, 05/04/2006
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Coming up on 3 years of ownership, so I guess this review is overdue. This is probably the best all-around luxury SUV available. Styling is just right-- not too big and boxy (Lexus GX), not too minivan-like (Acura MDX), not too feminine (Lexus RX), not to mail-truck (Mercedes ML). Looks very similar to BMW X5, which is a compliment. Ride is not as plush as a true luxury car, but better than most SUVs. Handling is very good. Acceleration with the 2.5T is ok at the low end, but highway passing needs more punch. Quality materials in and out. Only repairs were loose tie rod end (probably pothole) and dead rear wiper motor, both fixed under warranty. Mostly city driving getting 14-15 mpg.