Bit noisy

Desseardo · Apr 3rd, 2020, 16:54

Recently Brought a 2011 XC90 and absolutely love everything about it, but I’m still amazed how noisy the engine is in the car, even on tick over. I would have thought it be more refined, especially by 2011! Otherwise I still happy with it.
The car is a one owner, mint condition always serviced by Volvo.

Regards Jamie

XJSDriver · Apr 3rd, 2020, 17:38

They can be a little noisy with you head under the bonnet but on the move fairly quiet; at 75mph on the motorway ours is whisper silent - quite amazed at how such a big car can be so quiet, I am sure the Pirelli tyres help plus these 5 pot engines are very good.

Dastardly Diesel · Apr 3rd, 2020, 19:20

Went out in mine today to forage for food. 70 feels and sounds like 40 does in our other car. I'm happy enough.

Chunk11 · Apr 3rd, 2020, 20:56

I know what you mean Jamie the engine does sound a little “old school diesel” or “agricultural” :-) compared to much more modern diesels (like the new bmw’s we have at work) the good news is that the trade off is excellent reliability.

Apr 3rd, 2020, 16:54	#1
Desseardo Junior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 19:31 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Suffolk	Bit noisy Recently Brought a 2011 XC90 and absolutely love everything about it, but I’m still amazed how noisy the engine is in the car, even on tick over. I would have thought it be more refined, especially by 2011! Otherwise I still happy with it. The car is a one owner, mint condition always serviced by Volvo. Regards Jamie

Apr 3rd, 2020, 20:56	#4
Chunk11 Member Last Online: Today 17:39 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manchester	I know what you mean Jamie the engine does sound a little “old school diesel” or “agricultural” :-) compared to much more modern diesels (like the new bmw’s we have at work) the good news is that the trade off is excellent reliability. __________________ Volvo XC90 2007 57 plate D5 Geartronic 135,000 miles with a Shark Performance Remap!

Apr 3rd, 2020, 17:38	#2
XJSDriver XJS Driver Last Online: Yesterday 23:00 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hitchin	They can be a little noisy with you head under the bonnet but on the move fairly quiet; at 75mph on the motorway ours is whisper silent - quite amazed at how such a big car can be so quiet, I am sure the Pirelli tyres help plus these 5 pot engines are very good.

Apr 3rd, 2020, 19:20	#3
Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	Went out in mine today to forage for food. 70 feels and sounds like 40 does in our other car. I'm happy enough.

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