Looking to buy - query

[Alpine]

Hello

I am looking at changing my S70 to another Volvo as I've had it 3 years and fancy a change.

I've been looking at the second generation V70 model ('00-'07) but it has a pretty awful reliability reputation, and the later model ('07 +) has en electric handbrake which I want to avoid

Does the XC90 have the same reputation as the 2nd gen V70? Or is it based more on the S80?

And does it have an electric handbrake? I thought it did but then on some photos I have looked at (on Autotrader) I think I can see a foot brake by the clutch / brake.

I guess a manual XC90 is pretty rare?

cheers

[Chunk11]

Hi,

Yes the manual xc90’s are very rare and with regards to the handbrake it’s
probably the most hated thing by all and yes it is a manual foot brake!
If maintained properly, genuine parts used and it is used regularly instead of the vehicle just being put into park then it is pretty reliable but there are a lot of threads about the handbrake being ineffective normally due to lack of use or because genuine parts weren’t used.
There are adjusters that can be fitted aswell if required.

Can’t comment on which car it is based on but I have had a 57 plate for 4 years and it’s been very reliable. Cars pre 2006 had issues re awd and a few other bits and pieces so if you can go for an 07 plate onwards not that they are perfect but more of the common issues had been ironed out for want of a better phrase.

[Tineca]

Had an s80 with electric handbrake and is no problem at all. I even changed the rear pads myself. Got a 12 xc90 now. Absolutely brilliant. Handbrake doesn't bother me. The turning circle is the only negative and the 27mpg around town.

[Alpine]

thanks both, that is useful.

I am set against an electric handbrake but maybe its because I am living in the past !

[4x4]

I have a manual XC90 with the foot operated parking brake and it’s not a problem if the brake is adjusted and working properly

[Tineca]

The electric handbrake takes a little getting used too but is fine. Imagine facing down and being parked on a hill. There is a car parked in front so you have to reverse uphill. Put the car in reverse and lift up the clutch and the handbrake will come off automatically. If you went into 1at to pull forward the handbrake would not come off automatically you would need to take it off manually. It's a bit clever.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Alpine

Hello

I am looking at changing my S70 to another Volvo as I've had it 3 years and fancy a change.

I've been looking at the second generation V70 model ('00-'07) but it has a pretty awful reliability reputation, and the later model ('07 +) has en electric handbrake which I want to avoid

Does the XC90 have the same reputation as the 2nd gen V70? Or is it based more on the S80?

And does it have an electric handbrake? I thought it did but then on some photos I have looked at (on Autotrader) I think I can see a foot brake by the clutch / brake.

I guess a manual XC90 is pretty rare?

cheers

I don't know where you get your information from , The 2000 - 2007 V70 is a fine reliable car ..

The XC90 is based on the S80 but with heavier suspension parts .