2005 Volvo XC90 Review

Name: 2005 Volvo XC90 Review
Brand: Volvo
Price: 2422 USD
Rating: 4.4 (214 reviews)

Price Estimate: $2,422 - $3,889

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Safe as a bank vault, plush ride, solid performance from V8 model, feels smaller than it is, high-quality interior materials, ample cargo room.

Cons

Turbocharged T6 engine not well suited to SUV duty, third-row seating takes up too much second-row space.

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Easy to drive and easy on the eyes, Volvo's first foray into the SUV arena has everything it needs to compete in this highly competitive category.

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2005 Volvo XC90
2.5T 4dr SUV
$3,495
fair price
$130 above market
- 202,341 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 15 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- CJ Auto Sales (271 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Pine Island, MN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1CZ592951148826
Stock: 1595WWAA
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-28-2025
2005 Volvo XC90
T6 4dr SUV
$7,261
- 100,895 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 14 City / 19 Hwy MPG
- Wolf Ford of Alliance (382 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
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Located in Alliance, NE
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: Yes
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: YV1CZ911651191675
Stock: TT066
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-08-2025

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Cost to Drive

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$269/mo

$180/mo

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Volvo XC90 Owner Reviews

4.4

214 reviews

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V8 Engine Is Prone to Catastrophic Failure

jdcarcollector, 03/05/2011

2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Last week, our 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 'died' in an intersection. The dealer explained the engine had a 'catastrophic failure' and was "dead". I was told the battery was dead and there is no compression -- air blew through the engine. I asked how this could possibly have happened to a car that has undergone every Volvo dealer service, including one just 45 days ago. The dealer was …

Solid and safe family transport

JCC, 10/26/2010

2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)

It won't win any races, but it rides and handles beautifully for its weight and height. The seats are the most comfortable of any cars I've owned. Going down the highway, the car tracks straight and feels solid. Exterior design is classy, and interior design is highly functional and efficient. The car is easy to drive and park, though the second row leg room is tight to make room for the …

Transmission needed

Bill, 03/31/2010

2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)

Always had Volvos and this was our first SUV/crossover. Bought used with 55k miles and at 62k needs transmission with a 7K quote. It doesn't have tow package so it was babied by previous owner. Thankfully the dealer is helping make good on this awful vehicle. Test drove others and felt skipping in trans...so never again will we purchase an XC90. And the mpg is among the worst in the …

Good, Safe SUV

Gary, 02/20/2010

2005 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

I have driven this car every day for the last 4.5 years and through 80k miles it has been a reliable and decent car. I can't say I love it, but I don't dislike it either. Compared to our BMW X5, it is capable and OK to drive, but not a performance vehicle by any measure. It is very comfortable for long road trips for a family of 4. It tows our 3000 lb boat with ease. V8 seems to go …

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2005 XC90 Highlights

Trim:

2.5T

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$35,290
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$269/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	21.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the XC90 include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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