xc90

[ickyrsesc]

Hi Boys and girls this is my first post on here just want to say hi to everyone my name is Icky and i have been a vovo owner for many years but as well as been a addicted petrol head i also own three mk2 escorts anyway i own a 68000 MILE 2005 V70 D5 SE IN GOLD and my wife has a 2004 39000 MILE C70 T5 GT which we have just offered as part ex for D5 xc90 executve on 55 plate with 120,000 miles full vovo service history, that we pick up next week could anyone advise on what potential faults to look out for before collection.

Icky

[JimG]

Hi Icky,

Welcome to the forum.

The main issues with the pre 2007 models include failed AWD systems due to a failed splined shaft and wheel bearing failures.

One way of checking the AWD is by getting underneath and trying to rotate the rear drive shaft by hand.

You may notice uneven tyre wear around the shoulders of the tyres to. This is almost always due to misalignment (www.alignmycar.co.uk), too low tyre pressures (we recommend inflating to the eco pressure, around 38psi) or a faulty tyre. Many members have had the most problems with the standard fit Continentals and soon change them.

If you look in the XC90 section there are some really good posts on tyres and the AWD faults. In the Articles section there are some good How To Fix guides too.

Best of luck.

Jim.