Thinking of buying an 05 XC90 2.9 petrol

Mark1barnes · Oct 3rd, 2020, 18:24

Hi guys,

As title describes I’ve seen one of these with low miles, 63k!

I have no experience at all of these...Anybody Know anything about the year/type I describe?

Thanks in advance.

Mark

S60D5-185 · Oct 3rd, 2020, 20:01

If it's a 2.9 petrol it's a T6 and the gearbox on these is made of chocolate.

Only XC90 in the range with a GM gearbox and it's simply not up to the job.

Personally I wouldn't touch one no matter how nice the car is.

If you do intend going ahead make sure that you have a long test drive and get the gearbox thoroughly warmed through as it will then show any issues.

Do a search on XC90 T6 do get a better overview.

The 2.5 and 3.2 petrol are not fitted with this gearbox and are a much safer bet as are all of the diesels.👍

Tannaton · Oct 4th, 2020, 00:05

^^^^ what he said.

In all probability you would be better looking at any other model with twice the mileage on.

Mark1barnes · Oct 4th, 2020, 13:46

Oh dear - I didn’t check in with the forum and went full steam ahead and bought it!!!

If the worst happens and the auto box goes, what is the kind of figure for a replacement? Are these known for any other issues? I’m already contemplating reselling!

Mark

S60D5-185 · Oct 4th, 2020, 19:36

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/xc...missions-fail/

Friendly · Oct 4th, 2020, 20:00

Looks like it would be worth finding a good warranty for it if you are going to keep it.

Bonefishblues · Oct 4th, 2020, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Friendly

Looks like it would be worth finding a good warranty for it if you are going to keep it.

Inconveniently, most (all?) warranties have a 15 year vehicle age cut-off.

Mark1barnes · Oct 4th, 2020, 23:32

I bought this from a client who had bought a new car.... thing is, they are loaded (multi millionaires), so I’m very doubtful if they are even aware an issue exists...

Like I say, I can only hope I’m one of the lucky ones.... but if not, what kind of price would an independent charge for a replacement?

S60D5-185 · Oct 5th, 2020, 02:48

Probably around £3k from prices I have seen quoted by others previously.

If you have bought it cheap and it's fault free you may be lucky because some have been.

That said, the general consensus with that GM box is not if it will fail but rather when.

The T6 engine is nice though. 👍

mjg1966 · Oct 6th, 2020, 11:13

I think the old adage of, 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' can come to mind here.

Just enjoy the thing until or if it fails - you must have liked the car to buy it in the first place! If we made every decision based on the bad things that COULD (a very overused word in the press these days which effectively has no meaning other than raising a discussion over probability) happen we would never get out of bed in the morning.

The XC90 is a brilliant car and the best all-round package I have owned. You made a good decision and the gearbox could fail just like every other component the car is made of.

Best of luck with it - enjoy!

Oct 3rd, 2020, 18:24	#1
Mark1barnes New Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Walton on Thames	Thinking of buying an 05 XC90 2.9 petrol Hi guys, As title describes I’ve seen one of these with low miles, 63k! I have no experience at all of these...Anybody Know anything about the year/type I describe? Thanks in advance. Mark

Oct 3rd, 2020, 20:01	#2
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	If it's a 2.9 petrol it's a T6 and the gearbox on these is made of chocolate. Only XC90 in the range with a GM gearbox and it's simply not up to the job. Personally I wouldn't touch one no matter how nice the car is. If you do intend going ahead make sure that you have a long test drive and get the gearbox thoroughly warmed through as it will then show any issues. Do a search on XC90 T6 do get a better overview. The 2.5 and 3.2 petrol are not fitted with this gearbox and are a much safer bet as are all of the diesels.👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Oct 4th, 2020, 00:05	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 21:53 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	^^^^ what he said. In all probability you would be better looking at any other model with twice the mileage on. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Oct 4th, 2020, 19:36	#5
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/xc...missions-fail/ __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Oct 5th, 2020, 02:48	#9
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Probably around £3k from prices I have seen quoted by others previously. If you have bought it cheap and it's fault free you may be lucky because some have been. That said, the general consensus with that GM box is not if it will fail but rather when. The T6 engine is nice though. 👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Oct 4th, 2020, 13:46	#4
Mark1barnes New Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Walton on Thames	Oh dear - I didn’t check in with the forum and went full steam ahead and bought it!!! If the worst happens and the auto box goes, what is the kind of figure for a replacement? Are these known for any other issues? I’m already contemplating reselling! Mark

Oct 4th, 2020, 20:00	#6
Friendly Junior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2023 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Halifax	Looks like it would be worth finding a good warranty for it if you are going to keep it.

Oct 4th, 2020, 23:32	#8
Mark1barnes New Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Walton on Thames	I bought this from a client who had bought a new car.... thing is, they are loaded (multi millionaires), so I’m very doubtful if they are even aware an issue exists... Like I say, I can only hope I’m one of the lucky ones.... but if not, what kind of price would an independent charge for a replacement?

Oct 6th, 2020, 11:13	#10
mjg1966 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 08:27 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Lizard	I think the old adage of, 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' can come to mind here. Just enjoy the thing until or if it fails - you must have liked the car to buy it in the first place! If we made every decision based on the bad things that COULD (a very overused word in the press these days which effectively has no meaning other than raising a discussion over probability) happen we would never get out of bed in the morning. The XC90 is a brilliant car and the best all-round package I have owned. You made a good decision and the gearbox could fail just like every other component the car is made of. Best of luck with it - enjoy!

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