Possible XC90 purchase

m30rmf · May 7th, 2018, 07:17

Hi
Looking for another tow car after a bad experience with an X5 for 6 months, it's a 57 plate D5, althou sitting on 199k with fsh.....

I know from experience Volvo wears miles well as last V70 I owned I ran to 176k and was perfect, is 199k on xc90 just to many miles thou??????

colinbos · May 7th, 2018, 14:09

As you know, it all depends on past maintenance....

well maintained with regular oil changes and good quality part replacement,,, preferably Volvo... they will go on and on....

Many on here have over 300K+... theres a specific thread on the home page....

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=70483

So, if you know the cars provenance..... and are happy with that.... why not.

aland · May 8th, 2018, 10:36

I've had (manual) 57 plate D5 for 5 years, now on 165k miles.
The main annoying issues I've had relate to front suspension (pulling to one side, knocks, creaks etc) - almost sorted now after replacing most bushes / ball joints / swivels / shocks etc.
Engine-wise, other than normal servicing i've only had to change the swirl-flaps (common on the 185 engine). It's going to need a DMF soonish though. I think the autos are kinder to DMFs however.

May 7th, 2018, 07:17	#1
m30rmf Senior Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2021 21:28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: leicestershire	Possible XC90 purchase Hi Looking for another tow car after a bad experience with an X5 for 6 months, it's a 57 plate D5, althou sitting on 199k with fsh..... I know from experience Volvo wears miles well as last V70 I owned I ran to 176k and was perfect, is 199k on xc90 just to many miles thou??????

May 7th, 2018, 14:09	#2
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	As you know, it all depends on past maintenance.... well maintained with regular oil changes and good quality part replacement,,, preferably Volvo... they will go on and on.... Many on here have over 300K+... theres a specific thread on the home page.... https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=70483 So, if you know the cars provenance..... and are happy with that.... why not.

May 8th, 2018, 10:36	#3
aland Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Luton	I've had (manual) 57 plate D5 for 5 years, now on 165k miles. The main annoying issues I've had relate to front suspension (pulling to one side, knocks, creaks etc) - almost sorted now after replacing most bushes / ball joints / swivels / shocks etc. Engine-wise, other than normal servicing i've only had to change the swirl-flaps (common on the 185 engine). It's going to need a DMF soonish though. I think the autos are kinder to DMFs however.

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