What is your XC90 milage?

Ianlg · Nov 6th, 2014, 15:07

Hi All,

I just wanted to have an idea what type of mileage people have on their XC90's in this community. Please share yours.

I'm looking to buy a 2003 or 2004 XC90 & just want to have an idea of what mileage to I can get these days. Saw some ads with 150K to 200K.

davidsmith1307 · Nov 6th, 2014, 15:18

I'm currently looking at a 2003 XC90 with 165k.

She's a game old bird but I think it is fair to say she has issues. Drives nicely but has most of the usual old XC90 issues. I may well have a punt though because I fancy doing her up and I don't want to teach myself on a pricey car.

Ianlg · Nov 6th, 2014, 16:21

What are the usual issues? I became interested with the XC90 as my mate has bought a 2003 version & I really liked the way it looks & the practicality & no DPF

What do I need to look out for?

Tannaton · Nov 6th, 2014, 16:25

I've got 141k on mine, I bought it without driving it because the gearbox was fooked. This was a risk but actually worked out ok-ish. The ish part is really down to the price of genuine Volvo parts.

The car had full history, 50% with main dealer, but still had minor issues. The bits I replaced to get it up to spec were handbrake shoes and adjusters, track rod ends, anti roll bar links, lots of bulbs. I had the alloys refurbed as they were scabby and four new tyres.

Jobs still to do are the engine mounts (common D5 problem, vibration in cabin) and I still have a creak from the n/s front suspension.

Drives very, very well though...

Shadeyman · Nov 6th, 2014, 17:38

174,000 and still pulls like a tank ...

ifzal123 · Nov 6th, 2014, 17:50

2003 D5 SE with 91k

had a few issues but overall drives superbly and handles really well

owenfackrell · Nov 6th, 2014, 17:50

190k and still getting 35mpg plus as an average. Fantastic cars.

Ducklakeview · Nov 6th, 2014, 17:59

Rapidly approaching 218,000...

Purchased over a year ago with 194k'ish, one owner and FULL main dealer history...

Has been utterly reliable apart from..

Splined sleeve (common fault, but normally before 200k!)

Transfer box bearing failure (annoyingly six months after I had the damn thing out to replace sleeve above)

Lower wishbone bushes

1 faulty injector

I'm happy, and car looks, runs and drives like a 50k miler - EVERYTHING works as it should..

Mike

phaedrus · Nov 6th, 2014, 18:00

04 plate D5 engine, 168k and getting average of 36mpg (mostly only use it for long motorway runs). Love it.

Argyllt6 · Nov 6th, 2014, 18:10

T6 with 150k has the usual gearbox issues but drives great all the same.

Nov 6th, 2014, 15:07	#1
Ianlg New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2015 20:58 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: orpington	What is your XC90 milage? Hi All, I just wanted to have an idea what type of mileage people have on their XC90's in this community. Please share yours. I'm looking to buy a 2003 or 2004 XC90 & just want to have an idea of what mileage to I can get these days. Saw some ads with 150K to 200K.

Nov 6th, 2014, 15:18	#2
davidsmith1307 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2021 16:23 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire	I'm currently looking at a 2003 XC90 with 165k. She's a game old bird but I think it is fair to say she has issues. Drives nicely but has most of the usual old XC90 issues. I may well have a punt though because I fancy doing her up and I don't want to teach myself on a pricey car.

Nov 6th, 2014, 16:21	#3
Ianlg New Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2015 20:58 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: orpington	What are the usual issues? I became interested with the XC90 as my mate has bought a 2003 version & I really liked the way it looks & the practicality & no DPF What do I need to look out for?

Nov 6th, 2014, 16:25	#4
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 19:26 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I've got 141k on mine, I bought it without driving it because the gearbox was fooked. This was a risk but actually worked out ok-ish. The ish part is really down to the price of genuine Volvo parts. The car had full history, 50% with main dealer, but still had minor issues. The bits I replaced to get it up to spec were handbrake shoes and adjusters, track rod ends, anti roll bar links, lots of bulbs. I had the alloys refurbed as they were scabby and four new tyres. Jobs still to do are the engine mounts (common D5 problem, vibration in cabin) and I still have a creak from the n/s front suspension. Drives very, very well though...

Nov 6th, 2014, 17:38	#5
Shadeyman VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2020 23:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wolverhampton	174,000 and still pulls like a tank ...

Nov 6th, 2014, 17:50	#6
ifzal123 Senior Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2020 18:43 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Birmingham	2003 D5 SE with 91k had a few issues but overall drives superbly and handles really well

Nov 6th, 2014, 17:50	#7
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	190k and still getting 35mpg plus as an average. Fantastic cars.

Nov 6th, 2014, 17:59	#8
Ducklakeview 239,450 miles & counting! Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2017 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Merseyside	Rapidly approaching 218,000... Purchased over a year ago with 194k'ish, one owner and FULL main dealer history... Has been utterly reliable apart from.. Splined sleeve (common fault, but normally before 200k!) Transfer box bearing failure (annoyingly six months after I had the damn thing out to replace sleeve above) Lower wishbone bushes 1 faulty injector I'm happy, and car looks, runs and drives like a 50k miler - EVERYTHING works as it should.. Mike

Nov 6th, 2014, 18:00	#9
phaedrus Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 09:06 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Market Harborough	04 plate D5 engine, 168k and getting average of 36mpg (mostly only use it for long motorway runs). Love it.

Nov 6th, 2014, 18:10	#10
Argyllt6 Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2024 16:26 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Argyll	T6 with 150k has the usual gearbox issues but drives great all the same.

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