What is your XC90 milage?

Ianlg · Nov 6th, 2014, 15:07

Hi All,

I just wanted to have an idea what type of mileage people have on their XC90's in this community. Please share yours.

I'm looking to buy a 2003 or 2004 XC90 & just want to have an idea of what mileage to I can get these days. Saw some ads with 150K to 200K.

davidsmith1307 · Nov 6th, 2014, 15:18

I'm currently looking at a 2003 XC90 with 165k.

She's a game old bird but I think it is fair to say she has issues. Drives nicely but has most of the usual old XC90 issues. I may well have a punt though because I fancy doing her up and I don't want to teach myself on a pricey car.

Ianlg · Nov 6th, 2014, 16:21

What are the usual issues? I became interested with the XC90 as my mate has bought a 2003 version & I really liked the way it looks & the practicality & no DPF

What do I need to look out for?

davidsmith1307 · Nov 6th, 2014, 19:16

AWD not working is the big one on the car I'm looking at.

Get underneath and try and turn the prop shaft by hand. If you can it is crackered.

Still want it though! Love them.

rich1068 · Nov 6th, 2014, 19:51

2015 D5 Exec just coming up to 5,000 miles

I've never known a car that has run in as well. Every thousand miles it's like a switch is flicked and the engine and gearbox improve that little bit more.

And if anyone wants to wait three and a half years it will be going with a full Volvo service history and no more than 40,000 miles!

ianu · Nov 6th, 2014, 22:55

54 plate D5 SE Manual. 223k - had it from new. Usual issues been and gone.
Needs a bit of TLC this year as I've been very busy and need to give it a proper detail.
Recent service items were track rod ends.
Only thing that doesn't work is the bulb for the CD eject button and the rear wiper has finally stopped. It's on the to do list :-)

Average MPG display still reads 43mpg on a motorway run.
No plans to change it anytime soon ;-)

Best car I've ever had.

Cheers
Ian.

Tannaton · Nov 6th, 2014, 16:25

I've got 141k on mine, I bought it without driving it because the gearbox was fooked. This was a risk but actually worked out ok-ish. The ish part is really down to the price of genuine Volvo parts.

The car had full history, 50% with main dealer, but still had minor issues. The bits I replaced to get it up to spec were handbrake shoes and adjusters, track rod ends, anti roll bar links, lots of bulbs. I had the alloys refurbed as they were scabby and four new tyres.

Jobs still to do are the engine mounts (common D5 problem, vibration in cabin) and I still have a creak from the n/s front suspension.

Drives very, very well though...

Shadeyman · Nov 6th, 2014, 17:38

174,000 and still pulls like a tank ...

ifzal123 · Nov 6th, 2014, 17:50

2003 D5 SE with 91k

had a few issues but overall drives superbly and handles really well

owenfackrell · Nov 6th, 2014, 17:50

190k and still getting 35mpg plus as an average. Fantastic cars.

Nov 6th, 2014, 15:07	#1
Ianlg New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2015 20:58 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: orpington	What is your XC90 milage? Hi All, I just wanted to have an idea what type of mileage people have on their XC90's in this community. Please share yours. I'm looking to buy a 2003 or 2004 XC90 & just want to have an idea of what mileage to I can get these days. Saw some ads with 150K to 200K.

Nov 6th, 2014, 15:18	#2
davidsmith1307 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2021 16:23 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire	I'm currently looking at a 2003 XC90 with 165k. She's a game old bird but I think it is fair to say she has issues. Drives nicely but has most of the usual old XC90 issues. I may well have a punt though because I fancy doing her up and I don't want to teach myself on a pricey car.

Nov 6th, 2014, 16:21	#3
Ianlg New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2015 20:58 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: orpington	What are the usual issues? I became interested with the XC90 as my mate has bought a 2003 version & I really liked the way it looks & the practicality & no DPF What do I need to look out for?

Nov 6th, 2014, 19:16	#4
davidsmith1307 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2021 16:23 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire	AWD not working is the big one on the car I'm looking at. Get underneath and try and turn the prop shaft by hand. If you can it is crackered. Still want it though! Love them.

Nov 6th, 2014, 19:51	#5
rich1068 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 9th, 2016 11:05 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sheffield	2015 D5 Exec just coming up to 5,000 miles I've never known a car that has run in as well. Every thousand miles it's like a switch is flicked and the engine and gearbox improve that little bit more. And if anyone wants to wait three and a half years it will be going with a full Volvo service history and no more than 40,000 miles!

Nov 6th, 2014, 22:55	#6
ianu Premier Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2024 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bicester View Photos By: ianu	54 plate D5 SE Manual. 223k - had it from new. Usual issues been and gone. Needs a bit of TLC this year as I've been very busy and need to give it a proper detail. Recent service items were track rod ends. Only thing that doesn't work is the bulb for the CD eject button and the rear wiper has finally stopped. It's on the to do list :-) Average MPG display still reads 43mpg on a motorway run. No plans to change it anytime soon ;-) Best car I've ever had. Cheers Ian.

Nov 6th, 2014, 16:25	#7
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 19:26 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I've got 141k on mine, I bought it without driving it because the gearbox was fooked. This was a risk but actually worked out ok-ish. The ish part is really down to the price of genuine Volvo parts. The car had full history, 50% with main dealer, but still had minor issues. The bits I replaced to get it up to spec were handbrake shoes and adjusters, track rod ends, anti roll bar links, lots of bulbs. I had the alloys refurbed as they were scabby and four new tyres. Jobs still to do are the engine mounts (common D5 problem, vibration in cabin) and I still have a creak from the n/s front suspension. Drives very, very well though...

Nov 6th, 2014, 17:38	#8
Shadeyman VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2020 23:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wolverhampton	174,000 and still pulls like a tank ...

Nov 6th, 2014, 17:50	#9
ifzal123 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2020 18:43 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Birmingham	2003 D5 SE with 91k had a few issues but overall drives superbly and handles really well

Nov 6th, 2014, 17:50	#10
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	190k and still getting 35mpg plus as an average. Fantastic cars.

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