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Jan 24th, 2020, 21:02 | #1 |
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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
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Jan 24th, 2020, 21:36 | #2 |
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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.
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Jan 24th, 2020, 22:34 | #3 |
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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.
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Jan 25th, 2020, 00:23 | #4 |
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thanks both, that is useful.
I am set against an electric handbrake but maybe its because I am living in the past !
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Jan 25th, 2020, 05:36 | #5 |
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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
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Jan 25th, 2020, 08:21 | #6 |
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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.
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Jan 25th, 2020, 08:27 | #7 |
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I don’t understand why you think the P2 V70 is unreliable - it is not.
The mechanicals and electrics are as close as makes no difference to the mk 1 S80/XC90. The electric handbrake on the p3 v70 probably is statistically much cheaper to maintain over the life of the car than on the the XC90. Unless you like doing handbrake turns the electric variant is more effective. Around 1 in 20 XC90 sold in the UK was manual. During the last few years of production manuals were not available.
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I'd be interested as to how and electric motor pulling cable is cheaper to maintain that a lever pulling a cable, particularly as the switches in the cabin are prone to falling apart and requiring replacement.
I also actually prefer electric handbrakes, I just cannot see how they'd be any cheaper to maintain or repair when they're mechanically more complex and the additional componentry costs £90 each for the parts, and there are two of them, plus fitting. |
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The XC90 is based on the S80 but with heavier suspension parts .
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Also on the Volvo cars there are no cables or linkages with the electric handbrake (unlike the halfway house bodge on the post 2004 Discovery), the motors are built into the rear caliper and operate on the piston directly. The electric handbrakes have no maintenance overhead on top of keeping the service brake in good condition. If anyone has time on their hands I'd challenge them to pick 5 x 2009 or older XC90's for sale on Autotrader and run the registration number thought the government MOT history website and just see how many times the parking brake has resulted in a fail or advisory. Then compare that to 5 x 2007-2009 V70's. EDIT: Try finding a 10 year old XC90 where the parking brake isn't mentioned on any of the MOT's...
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