Produced in Sweden.
Restyling in 2007.
Volvo P 2 platform aka Ford D 3 platform shared with Volvo S80 (P23), Volvo S60 (P24).
Body
The body is completely galvanized. After 3-4 years, the chrome elements of the body trim peel off.
clogged sunroof drainage, which deteriorates the upholstery of the ceiling and pillars, and water that gets on the floor leads to the failure of the longitudinal and lateral acceleration sensor (BCS) located under the front passenger seat.
clogged drainage under the hood and floods the CEM (Central Electronic Module) electronic control unit located in a niche on the engine shield. Because of this, the audio system will begin to stutter, the windshield wiper will take on a life of its own, and in the end the car will be de-energized. In 2005, the block seals were reinforced. CEM will cost $1300.
On restyledVolvo XC90 until 2006 due to poor qualityparking sensor seals, water gets on the sensors when washing under pressure and the parking sensors will start to fail. It is better to treat the seals with sealant.
After 6-7 years, the locks in the door skins jam, that is, the doors lock properly, and the buttons stick out, saying otherwise.
The spring in the ignition lock bursts and the key will stop returning after starting the engine. The official diagnosis is a lock replacement ($380). But some services can fix the problem much cheaper.
The salon retains its original appearance for a long time and does not creak.
Electrician
The xenon headlight servo electric motor fails, which leads to the headlight beam falling down and headlight replacement ($1500).
After 3-4 years, the SAS sensor ($ 350) that monitors the steering wheel angle fails. Because of this, the car will go into emergency mode: will become front-wheel drive, lose system assistance dynamic stabilization and double limit maximum speed engine.
Engine
The electrics of the engine are quite reliable. It may fail the relay-regulator ($ 290) in the charging system.
On V engine 8 after 80-100 tons, generator bearings, which are poorly protected from dirt, may make noise. Eliminated by cleaning and lubricating the bearings.
V engine 8 developed by Yamaha and has a camber angle of 60 degrees and a balancer shaft.
Bearings balance shaft($360) has weak bearings and narrow clogs oil channels.
After 80-90 tons, there is a knock on V 8 against wear top support($ 200) and a squeak from the wear of the drive belt guide roller attachments, which can jam and break the belt.
The most common versions are with B5254T2 turbocharged five-cylinder engines (60% of offers) and with B6294T turbocharged six-cylinder engines (10% of offers).
On both, the ignition coils ($90) fail in the heat, the thermostat ($200) wedges in the closed state, overheating the engine. After 5-7 years, the intercooler pipes dry out.
In frost, the oil separator of the crankcase ventilation system ($ 120) and pressure quickly overgrow with deposits crankcase gases squeezing out the camshaft seals.
The valves of the CVVT valve timing system ($ 220), which are responsible for supplying oil to the adjustment clutch, fail. This often happens due to Low quality or the amount of oil. The couplings themselves fail ($ 360).
By 150-160 t. Km, valves will begin to knock, begging for gap adjustment by selecting the thickness of the pushers ($ 20 each).
The filter mesh of the fuel pump in the tank is clogged, because of which the pressure in the fuel line jumps and the engine runs intermittently. The mesh can be changed complete with a pump ($400), but it can be washed.
In 2007, the naturally aspirated 3.2 B6324S six-cylinder engine replaced the B6294T turbocharged six-cylinder engine.
At first, oil leaks occurred due to an unfinished oil separator of the crankcase ventilation system. Antifreeze leaked to the generator ($ 900) due to unreliable connections of the cooling system pipes between expansion tank and cylinder block. Later the problems were solved.
At 3.2 B6324S after 100 tons, the converter fails ($ 1800). But in general, this is the most reliable gasoline engine for Volvo XC90.
But diesel five cylinder engine D5244T (20% of offers) is even more reliable.
Every 40-50 thousand km, the swirl flap and the crankcase ventilation system are required to be flushed.
Every 100 t. Km, cleaning of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system is required.
The engine is demanding on fuel quality.
Unreliable turbocharger pressure regulator electric drive ($250).
The impeller of the turbocharger is destroyed ($ 1500) from overpressure due to the occurrence of play on the axis of the motor and, as a result, the bypass valve starts to work with a delay. Motor failure can occur at 50,000 km and 200,000 km.
Transmission
The cardan shaft is located above the exhaust system and suffers from its heat.
Until 2009, the Haldex coupling responsible for connecting rear wheels, refused.
Refuses dirt (and steals) the unprotected Haldex Clutch Control Module (DEM).
MKPP6 M66 is installed with five-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines and is quite reliable. Occurs rarely.
Automatic transmission6 Aisin-Warner TF-80 is installed with diesel engines and atmospheric gasoline 3.2 and V8 4.4 and also has no complaints. It can wear out ahead of time on off-road and when towing a trailer.
Automatic transmission5 Aisin - Warn e r series AW 55 is installed with five-cylinder petrol engines.
By 20-30 tons, the valve body overheats and the gearbox fails. In 2004, an additional oil heat exchanger was installed. With proper care (oil change every 60,000 km ($ 400), cleaning the box cooling radiator), it will last 200,000 km.
Automatic transmission4 GM 4T65E is the most problematic. Turbocharged six-cylinder engines B6294T can kill her by 90 thousand km, that is, by the time the timing belt is first replaced. First, the valve body will fail ($ 1300) and kicks will appear when switching, then the clutches and torque converter will begin to fail ($ 1800). Automatic transmission repair will cost $2600-4000, replacement $7500.
Oil leakage from any boxes often occurs at the junction with angular gear, which is made a separate node.
After 100 tons, it cuts off the splines of the worn connecting sleeve in the bevel gear, after which the all-wheel drive stops working.
At the same time, a tinkling sound may occur when starting, which will indicate the need to rinse and lubricate the hinges. cardan shaft, which will help delay the replacement of the driveshaft ($ 1600).
After 7-8 years from fever exhaust pipe CV joint anthers may crack ($ 180).
The Haldex coupling fails. Most often, the oil pressure sensor breaks in it ($ 180) and oil pump($400) on cars manufactured before 2009. Even more often, the DEM control unit ($ 2500) fails, which fails when water gets on it.
The pendant is durable. Stabilizer struts ($ 55) serve 70-80 tons. Km.
A metallic clang indicates the need to just replace the rubber supports between the spring and the shock cup, which are moving due to a design flaw.
On Volvo XC90s built before 2004 wear out quicklybushings of silent blocks ($ 65) of the front levers due to weak fastening bolts. Later, they began to use thicker bolts, and by 80-100 tons, silent blocks began to wear out.
The rear suspension is even more reliable.
On Volvo XC90 produced before 2008,wheel bearings serve 80-100 tons. Km. Change assembly with the hub ($ 300).
Shock absorbers serve 150-200 tons. Km. The seven-seater versions have Nivomat shock absorbers with support system ground clearance will cost $1500 for a pair, but are interchangeable with regular ones ($200 each).
Control mechanisms
A worn-out steering wheel lock is jammed, which will result in a tow truck and a steering column ($ 1100).
After 100 thousand km, a knock appears in the steering rack, which does not progress.
When driving slowly, there is a hum from the pads due to the accumulation of dirt on the guides of the front calipers.
Other
Half of the cars on the market USA or Canada.
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Volvo XC90 | Body
The XC90, like the number itself, implies that this is a large caliber car. This is already visible to the naked eye, standing next to the car. In figures, this is expressed as follows: length 4.80 m, width 1.90 m, and wheelbase- 2.86 m. Access to the salon is very good, there is no need to complain about the lack of space - five or even seven people can easily fit in the car. In some versions, additional third-row seats are hidden under the trunk floor. In the five-seat version, the trunk holds 613 liters, that is, a lot, and when folded rear seats- 1837 liters, plus you get a flat floor. The view to the rear is quite limited, so it is very good to have sensors on board. reversing or camera.
As is the case with all products that leave Swedish factories, and this car is made in Torslanda, the build quality is very good level. And it is felt even after years of use. Also corrosion protection is excellent. This means that if the car has not been in an accident, then you do not have to worry about the condition of the body even when buying a used Volvo XC90 with mileage.
Volvo XC90 | Engines
The initial version provided for three power units to choose from. The main engine was a turbocharged R5 2.5 T petrol engine with an output of 210 hp. It was installed in tandem with a five-speed automatic Aisin, which provided sufficient good performance(0-100 km / h in 9.9 seconds) and contributed to a moderate, for such big cars, consumption 12-15 l / 100 km. More powerful engines installed in the T6 version, this is the R6 2.9 also with a turbocharger with a power of 272 hp. Unfortunately, the performance improvement was small (0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec) due to GM's rather brooding four-speed automatic transmission.
Most desirable is the R5 2.4 diesel engine, which initially offered 163 hp. or 185 hp, and since 2010 also 200 hp. power. The choice was a six-speed manual box, or Geartronic - first a five-, then a six-speed Aisin automatic. Fuel consumption can be freely kept within 10 l / 100 km.
In 2005, Volvo introduced the V8 4.4 engine design Yamaha. Offering a power of 315 hp. which was installed with a six-speed automatic Aisin. This duo provided the best performance, although this also has its downsides. The sound of the V8 is rather disappointing, and fuel consumption can easily exceed 20 l/100 km, although it usually hovered around 16 liters.
In 2006, the R5 2.5 T block was replaced by a 243 hp 3.2 engine.
Volvo XC90 | Drive transmission
All Volvo XC90s sold in Europe have been equipped with both axles driven by a Haldex clutch. The rear axle was connected in case of loss of traction of the front wheels, but this happens quite late. AT winter conditions on slippery road the drive on both axles increases safety, but you can forget about off-road driving.
The XC90 is equipped with trajectory stabilization systems, there is no need to be so afraid of a high body. Despite being quite comfortable and soft suspension the car behaves confidently and does not lend itself to lateral buildup.
Volvo XC90 | Breakdowns and technical malfunctions
Volvo XC90 is not budget to maintain. Already replacing the suspension elements or the brake system will pull out quite a lot of money from the wallet, and if it comes to failure, it can be even more expensive.
Diesel engines cause the most problems, which can be affected by high mileage. There are cracks in the cylinder head, injector malfunctions, problems in the intake or exhaust system (EGR). Of course, when buying, you need to pay attention to the condition of the turbocharger, especially in the T6, which has two turbines.
Malfunctions happen in automatic transmissions, no less problematic is the GM four-speed manual, modified by Volvo, but never getting good. In addition, it was used only in the T6 version.
Haldex drive coupling can create problems. If it comes down to a malfunction, then the most common culprit is the DEM control unit. Versions produced since 2008 are less vulnerable to this type of breakdown. Wheel bearings have a rather short lifespan.
Electrical/electronic faults also happen. This applies mainly to the very first specimens. Before buying, you must check the performance of all on-board systems.
As follows from the DEKRY report in the Volvo XC90, during periodic technical inspections, the most problems are created by brake system. The heavy body creates a constant load when braking, and the owner is waiting frequent replacement brake pads and brake discs. The steering tips also "die" relatively quickly. The third problem is lighting malfunctions - as a rule, however, this only applies to burned-out lamps, which fail quite often.
For people who are looking for a comfortable and hassle-free car, we recommend the V8 version. Although the fuel consumption of this version is high, the resource reserve and reliability of the main components and assemblies are higher. For those who travel a lot - you need to look for well-preserved versions with diesel engine 185 hp or 200 hp (version 163 hp is too little for this heavy vehicle). If you are afraid to get to the repair of the machine, then the only option for you is diesel. Because this is the only offered complete set with a manual box.
Volvo XC90 | What to look for when buying secondary market
The least recommended version is T6. GM box does not provide performance characteristics so worthy strong engine and this is the last resort. But you should be most careful with specimens brought from the USA. First, they can only front-wheel drive, secondly, they were probably badly damaged, and thirdly, electronics can cause problems. In addition, you should avoid "earned" copies intended for overhaul because the cost of spare parts is high.
Model history
2001 - Prototype debut during the Detroit Auto Show
2002 - presentation of the model in the serial version
2005 - debut of 4.4 V8 engine designed by Yamaha
2006 - replacement of the 2.5 T engine by the 3.2 unit
2007 - first restyling
2009 - second restyling
2011 - third stylistic modification
2014 - end of production
2015 - Introduction to the sale of the second generation XC90
Volvo XC90 | VIN
1-3 - manufacturer marking: YV1 - Volvo
4 - model designation: C - XC90
5 - drive type and number of seats: M (ADW, 5); C (AWD, 7); N, Y (resp. FWD)
6-7 - engine code
8 - exhaust emissions code
9 - gearbox code
10 - year code
11 - factory code
12-17 - body number
Today, in our secondary market, the Swedish crossover Volvo XC90 is in steady demand. Its popularity is understandable - the car has a good balance of consumer qualities and is also quite reliable.
The progenitor of the XC90 model can conditionally be considered an all-wheel drive that appeared a little more than thirteen years ago. station wagon volvo V70 Cross Country(today the direct successor of the model in the line of the Swedish company is called the XC70), which differed from base station wagon V70 AWD only with increased ground clearance and a characteristic "off-road" body kit around the entire perimeter of the body. In principle, the "seventies" turned out to be quite successful, but could not fully compete with the newly released BMW market X5 and Mercedes-Benz ML. Most likely, the high demand for German crossovers served as the main impetus for creation of Volvo XC90. Debut this full-size crossover took place in 2002 at car exhibition in Detroit, at the same time sales began in the United States. And already in 2003, the model appeared in official dealers European countries, including Russia.
For all my history of Volvo The XC90 was produced with only one five-door body, but depending on the modification, it can have five or seven seats. Restyling in 2006 did not introduce major innovations in the exterior of the car: the main changes affected the design of the front and rear bumper, the rear lighting units have been slightly updated.
Body and interior
It is worth paying tribute to the durability of the factory paintwork, even on cars of early years of production, it is very difficult to detect foci of corrosion. Exceptions are cars that have been in serious accidents, and even then only in cases where repairs body parts was produced in artisanal conditions. As for the rest, only chrome lining around the side windows can cause trouble, which over time from the impact of our road reagents begin to flake and fade.
When choosing between European and overseas options, it would be useful to know that the versions intended for the markets of the Old World differ in slightly better interior trim materials than on cars that arrived from overseas. And cars produced after 2006 can be identified by a slightly different design of the instrument panel, and the four-spoke steering wheel was replaced with a three-spoke one.
Regardless of the year of manufacture or country of origin, all Volvo XC90s have a rich basic equipment. Yes, in minimum equipment already included are full power accessories, climate control, an audio system with a CD player and six speakers, fog lights, six airbags, ABS, DSTC, EBD. In addition, the most expensive versions equipped with entertainment centers for passengers of the second row of seats with built-in headrests of the driver's seats and front passenger monitors, and wood or aluminum inserts were widely used in the decoration of the front panel, steering wheel and gear lever. Optionally, you could order xenon headlights, sunroof, sensors automatic start wipers and headlights.
Driving force
Initially, the car was equipped only with in-line gasoline engines. Moreover, both - both the five-cylinder 2.5-liter and the six-cylinder 2.9-liter - were equipped with turbocharging. It is worth noting that the XC90 motors, designed for American market, had a lower power in contrast to those supplied to the countries of the Old World and, accordingly, were less picky about fuel quality. After the start of deliveries of the model to Europe, the range of power units was supplemented by a 163 hp turbodiesel. In 2004 appeared Volvo version XC90, equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.4-liter V-shaped "eight", issuing 315 hp. After the restyling carried out in 2006, a 2.4-liter turbodiesel boosted to 185 hp was added to the range of the above engines. and delivering a maximum torque of 400 Nm. In 2007, the 2.9-liter gasoline turbo engine was replaced by an atmospheric 3.2-liter "six" with a capacity of 238 hp. All gasoline engines in their design had a variable valve timing system. A belt is used as a timing drive on 2.5 and 2.9 liter gasoline engines, as well as a turbodiesel. On atmospheric gasoline engines, a chain is used as a timing drive.
Petrol units, according to owners, special problems do not deliver. When operating the vehicle in Russian conditions due to the low quality of fuel, representatives of official services recommend flushing the injection system every 30–40 thousand km. When carrying out this operation, it does not hurt to clean the throttle assembly from carbon deposits in order to avoid uneven engine operation on idling. If this is not done, then it is likely that the entire throttle assembly. The cost of this spare part is approximately 30,000 rubles, and its replacement at the stations of official Volvo dealers will cost the owner 7,000–9,000 rubles. Due to the same poor quality of fuel, candles will have to be changed twice as often as the period prescribed by the manufacturer. The turbine is reliable and correct operation(use only high quality motor oil, and then high loads the owner lets the engine run for five minutes at idle) is able to serve faithfully for more than 150 thousand km. According to the regulations, every 120 thousand km of replacement require a timing belt along with rollers. The cost of work together with spare parts is approximately 15,000 rubles.
Expert opinion
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Dmitry POLUPEEV,
technical director of the technical center "Global-auto"
When buying a used copy in the secondary market, you should not save on diagnostics. This operation will help to identify defects (if any), and, already referring to its results, you will bargain with the previous owner of the car.
Foci of rust formation can only occur on machines that have been in serious accidents.
The engines installed on the XC90 are reliable. But at the same time they are very demanding on the quality of fuel and timely maintenance. The motors are attached to the body on hydraulic supports, in turn, the latter fail quite often. The first call to replace them is a slight vibration in engine compartment next to the ball joint. Uneven engine idling indicates that it's time to clean throttle valve and flush the injector.
In the chassis, perhaps, wheel bearings can be noted. They are the most weak point Volvo XC90. Often these parts begin to buzz already at a run of 10-15 thousand km. The problem arises from the fact that they are overtightened at the factory, which is why they fail so quickly. A large number of electronics, which the Volvo XC90 is literally stuffed to the eyeballs, only in rare cases crashes.
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Throughout the release of the XC90 were equipped with both mechanical and automatic transmissions. The 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine was equipped only with five-speed automatics. Paired with a 2.9-liter four-speed hydromechanical transmission, and newer naturally aspirated gasoline engines were already equipped with six-speed automatics. The turbodiesel was equipped with both mechanical and automatic transmission. Until 2004, the mechanics had five steps, then it was replaced by a six-speed gearbox. The machine had five steps until 2006, but then there were six of them.
Both mechanical and automatic gearboxes are distinguished by enviable reliability - their service life sometimes overcomes the milestone of 250 thousand km. The only exception is a five-speed automatic: after a run of 200 thousand km, the hydraulic module often fails, as a result of which jerks appear when shifting gears. Repair of this unit, along with spare parts, will cost approximately 60,000 rubles.
The multi-plate is responsible for the distribution of torque between the axles. friction clutch Haldex. When driving on a flat road, a little less than 5% of the torque is transmitted to the rear wheels. When one of the wheels of the front axle slips, up to 50% of the torque can be transferred to the rear axles. Unfortunately, forced blocking interaxle coupling is not provided. The lack of differential locks is compensated by their imitation by braking the wheels.
Chassis
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Service independent suspension all wheels will not become a burden for the owner. ball joints serve more than 100 thousand km. The front shock absorbers do not cause problems for more than 150 thousand km, the rear ones can withstand twice longer term. Racks front stabilizer it is necessary to change not earlier than after 70–80 thousand km, the rear ones survive 100 thousand km of run. wheel bearings, according to the reviews of service employees, they can make noise after 10-15 thousand kilometers, but this happens infrequently.
The service life of the front brake pads is about 20 thousand km, the rear ones usually last two to three times longer. Discs are able to survive from two to three sets of brake pads - it all depends on the driving style of the car owner.
| Specifications | ||||||
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| Geometric parameters | ||||||
| Length/width/height, mm | 4807/1898/1743 | |||||
| Wheel base, mm | 2857 | |||||
| Track front / rear, mm | 1634/1624 | |||||
| Ground clearance, mm | 218 | |||||
| Turning diameter, m | 11,9 | |||||
| Entry angle, degrees | 28 | |||||
| Departure angle, degrees | 20 | |||||
| Ramp angle, degrees | 25 | |||||
| Standard tires | 225/70R16 (28.4*), 235/65R17 (29.0*) | |||||
| Technical specifications | ||||||
| Modification | 2.5T | 2.9T | D5 | 3.2 (2008) | V8 (2008) | D5 (2008) |
| Engine displacement, cm 3 | 2521 | 2922 | 2401 | 3192 | 4414 | 2400 |
| Location and number of cylinders | R5 | R6 | R5 | V6 | V8 | R5 |
| Power, kW (hp) at rpm | 154 (210) at 5000 | 200 (272) at 5100 | 120 (163) at 4000 | 175 (238) at 6200 | 232 (315) at 5850 | 136 (185) at 4000 |
| Torque, Nm at rpm | 320 at 1500–4500 | 380 at 1800–5000 | 340 at 1750–3000 | 320 at 3200 | 440 at 3900 | 400 at 2000–4000 |
| Transmission | 5AKP | 4AKP | 5MKP (5AKP) | 6AKP | 6AKP | 6MKP (6AKP) |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 210 | 210 | 185 | 210 | 210 | 195 (190) |
| Acceleration time, s | 9,9 | 9,3 | 11,2 (12,3) | 9,5 | 7,3 | 10,9 (11,5) |
| Fuel consumption in combined cycle, l per 100 km | 11,8 | 12,7 | 8,5 (9,2) | 12,0 | 13,3 | 8,2 (9,0) |
| Curb weight, kg | 1982 | N.d. | N.d. | 2070 | 2115 | 2065 (2225) |
| Gross weight, kg | N.d. | N.d. | N.d. | 2590 | 2590 | 2590 (2620) |
| Fuel/tank capacity, l | A-95/72 | A-95/72 | Dt/72 | A-95/80 | A-95/80 | Dt/80 |
Owner opinions
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Andrey STRELKOV
Age - 38 Volvo XC90 2.5T 5AKP (2004)
So, the XC90 is a fairly comfortable car. It has a well-thought-out interior, ergonomics on high level. I have a seven-seat version and it delights my extended family. In terms of driving qualities, my car is ideal for long-distance travel. In terms of smoothness and confidence at a speed of 120-150 km / h, it can be compared with a cruise ocean liner. As for off-road, the moderate dirt and snow of the XC90 passes effortlessly, only the skin creaks under the “fifth point”. I did not climb into the "jungle", as there is a strong understanding that this is not an all-terrain vehicle.
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Vyacheslav SOROKIN
Age - 28 years old Volvo XC90 2.9T 4AKP (2005)
In 2006 ordered a car from America. When I received it, I immediately did a complete maintenance, which was expensive - 75,000 rubles. The service pleasantly surprised me with a good attitude towards customers, they do everything quickly, there are no problems with spare parts. Driving a car on the highway is just a fairy tale. It feels like you are sailing on a yacht: where the “donut” turned, you will go there. On corners, it does not wobble a lot. I didn’t check the patency to the fullest, but the country mud and snowdrifts pass confidently, and I don’t need more. In general, I think this is the best family SUV in its segment for the money. I am satisfied.
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| Approximate prices for spare parts*, rub. | ||
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| Spare parts | Original | Non-original |
| Front wing | 17 800 | 9 000 |
| Front bumper | 41 600 | 22 000 |
| Front light | 16 800 | 10 600 |
| Windshield | 24 400 | 9 000 |
| Spark plug | 750 | 250 |
| Air filter | 1 400 | 300 |
| Tie rod end | 4 250 | 600 |
| Front stabilizer bar | 3 540 | 400 |
| Rear stabilizer bar | 3 540 | 350 |
| Front shock absorber | 11 550 | 3 640 |
| Rear shock absorber | 8 000 | 2 770 |
| Brake pads front | 3170 | 1 000 |
| Brake pads rear | 8 000 | 3 600 |
| Brake discs front | 6 800 | 4 000 |
| Brake discs rear | 7 780 | 4 000 |
| Maintenance schedule for Volvo XC90 | |||||||||||
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| Operations | 12 months 15,000 km | 24 months 30,000 km | 36 months 45,000 km | 48 months 60,000 km | 60 months 75,000 km | 72 months 90,000 km | 84 months 105,000 km | 96 months 120,000 km | 108 months 135,000 km | 120 months 150,000 km |
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text: Sergey ZUBENKOV
photo: Roman TARASENKO, manufacturer
Volvo is a car that has been produced for the thirteenth year in a row. And finally, his successor appears, but in this article I would like to elaborate on the operational capabilities old car, and around the world. A used Volvo XC90 will be our test car.
minion of fate
The Volvo XC90 has a fairly rich and successful market history. Immediately after the debut, resting on the laurels of the winner almost until its sunset. What are the reasons for such popularity and how did the seemingly not too expensive crossover manage to hold out on the assembly line for so many years?
To begin with, the answer to the question suggests itself. If the car did not leave the assembly line for so many years, then there was a demand for it. That's the reason why they didn't release a successor. The Volvo XC90 did an excellent job despite the constant updates and upgrades of competitors. Today, when a replacement has been prepared for the old champion, a massive release of these same minions of fate on the market is expected. Volvo XC90 - crossover, which is remembered only the best.
The Swedes have shown that they know how to make cars, aiming initially at quality. Although this was their first experience of creating a crossover, the Volvo XC90 turned out to be extremely balanced. vehicle. Interestingly, unlike most modern SUVs, including eminent SUVs, the Swede has a peculiar and different image. The crossover was positioned at the same time in the luxury car segment. To achieve this, great strength was needed. If we add to all this great design, excellent interior finishes and obvious reliability, a real bestseller grows in front of us.
Modifications and engine range
Volvo XC90 was always produced in a five-door version with 5/7 seats. Initially, the crossover was aimed at where only cars that can seat seven (a kind of family option) and endowed with a large eight-cylinder engine are respected. But this model found a place not only on the other side of the ocean. And here in Russia, it came to the taste of many.
Initially, five-cylinder units were installed on the Volvo XC90. In particular, such an engine on gasoline with a volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 210 liters enjoyed good success. with. 153-powerful was also not bad diesel variant from 2.4 l. It operated a turbocharger, which perfectly interacted with 5 manual transmissions and automatic transmissions. As for the 6-speed automatic transmission, it appeared only in 2004.
Fans of the inline six-cylinder 2.9-liter twin-turbo engine received only 4 automatic transmissions manufactured by GM.
Already at the end of 2004, a 4.4-liter eight-cylinder unit appeared - quite powerful and interacting in tandem with 6 automatic transmissions.
A wide selection of used Volvo XC90 on the Russian market
, full power accessories, climate control and much more.Breaking down used versions
Now about the engine range. Under the hood of the XC90, you can most often see five- and six-cylinder engines. Although 5V motors are the most common, they do not tolerate heat well and this causes ignition coils costing from 2500 rubles to fail. The thermostat also jams in such versions over time (6 thousand rubles). The intercooler pipes may also dry out over time, and in winter, due to oil separator deposits, the camshaft cuffs may fail. Such engines do not have a hydraulic compensator in the valve drive, but they still need to be periodically adjusted for every 150 thousand km, which costs about 4,500 rubles. On the old Volvo XC90, the fuel pump mesh, which is located in the fuel tank, will also clog. It is not necessary to change it, but you can clean it yourself. But it also happens that there was a driver who was not versed in technology, who himself did not follow anything. In this case, the build-up of deposits on the gas pump grid will turn into real cement over time and you will have to buy not just a grid, but new pump worth 8500 rubles and more.
| Year of issue | 2002 | 2010 |
| body type | station wagon | station wagon |
| Length/width/height, mm | 4800/1900/1740 | 4800/1900/1740 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2860 | 2860 |
| type of drive | full | full |
| Trunk volume, l | 480-1560 | 480-1560 |
| Volume fuel tank, l | 72 | 72 |
| Weight, kg | 1900/2256 | 1980/2330 |
| checkpoint | 6 manual transmission / 5 automatic transmission | 5 manual transmission |
| engine's type | gasoline, R5, turbo | turbodiesel |
| Working volume, cm 3 | 2521 | 2401 |
| Maximum power, l. with. | 210 | 163 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 210 | 185 |
| Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, s | 9,5 | 12,3 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | 8,9/14,6 | 7,5/11,9 |
The six-cylinder version looks better and more reliable. Here the generator may fail (the price of a new one is 14.5 thousand rubles).
As for the Volvo XC90 with an eight-cylinder unit, by the 100,000th run, the balance shaft bearings wear out on it. At the same time, the guide roller of the attachment drive belt also fails.
The diesel 5-cylinder engine also looks more reliable. But he is too demanding. In addition, he imposes strict requirements on the driver regarding cleanliness. The owner of this version will have to flush the dampers and the crankcase ventilation system every 40 thousand kilometers. And that's not all. Every 100 thousand run, it will also be necessary to clean the EGR gas recirculation system. The electric motor also fails on such versions over time, as a result of which the turbocharger may also fail.
As for the suspension, we will devote a separate paragraph to it. She is done in this Swedish crossover completely independent and durable. Stabilizer struts and those rarely require replacement up to 80 thousand kilometers. Even on the first modifications of the Volvo XC90, the bushings of the silent blocks of the front levers were broken, but after the modernization, more powerful bolts for fastening these elements began to be used, thereby successfully solving the problem. As for the rubber bands of silent blocks, they also last a long time.
Volvo XC90 is produced to this day, since 2002, there is a suspicion that this car very successful and reliable even in the secondary market, now we will understand this in detail.
Everybody Volvo cars The XC90s are assembled in the Swedish city of Gothenburg and sold all over the world. Despite the fact that with us, a huge number of cars were sold in Canada and the USA, so it is highly likely that when buying this model in the secondary market, you will get a car brought from America.
The body is completely galvanized, so the machine is perfectly protected from corrosion. The only thing that spoils appearance this car - chrome finish that begins to peel off over time.
There is a sunroof on the roof of the car, the drainage of which can become clogged, this is dangerous because the upholstery of the ceiling and pillars will deteriorate, and water that gets on the floor can disable the longitudinal and lateral acceleration sensor (BCS), which is located under the front passenger seat. In addition, it may happen that audio system and wipers will start to fail, this means that you need to check if water has accumulated on the engine shield, where the central electronic control unit (CEM) is installed. So that the machine does not completely turn off, it is urgent to eliminate this water. This problem can occur in models released before 2005. Later the seal was reinforced electronic block. By the way, a new CEM will cost about 1000 euros.
Post-styled cars manufactured after 2006 have their own peculiarities - at a car wash, you need to wash the parking sensors installed in the bumpers as gently as possible. A powerful jet of water can damage the sonar seals, after which the parking sensors will fail. If these seals are still in place, they must be reinforced with sealant.
Volvo cars that are over 7 years old can have a lot of little annoyances like jammed lock buttons in the door trim - the doors close but the buttons stick out like the doors are open. There are times when the spring in the ignition lock bursts over time - because of this, the key does not return after the engine has started. A new ignition lock costs about 280 euros, so in order not to pay this money, there are specialists who will fix this problem without changing the lock. And the most unpleasant situation – jammed steering wheel lock if it's worn out. Here you will have to buy a new steering block for 800 euros and pay for a tow truck if the steering wheel gets stuck away from the garage.
Another unpleasant little thing can be a failed SAS sensor. This happens after about four years. This sensor monitors the steering angle, and when it does not work, the car goes into emergency mode, in which it turns off rear drive, the dynamic stabilization system is disabled and the maximum engine speed is limited. Therefore, you will have to change this sensor in order to drive normally.
Engine and its features
The electrical equipment of the motor is quite reliable. Sometimes it happens that the relay-regulator from the charging system is junk, its replacement will cost 210 euros. The alternator is mounted low enough on vehicles with a V8 engine, so after about 100,000 km. may appear extraneous noise due to dirt that got into the bearings. This little thing can be eliminated - just clean the generator and re-lubricate the bearings.
The V8 engine has an unusual design, it has a camber angle of 60 degrees, usually in V-engines, the camber angle is 90 degrees. So, the Volvo engine turned out to be compact, this made it possible to achieve high performance passive safety. This design required the introduction of a balance shaft, which costs about 260 euros. It delivers some problems after 90,000 km., Because, its bearings are quite weak, the oil channels are narrow, it happens that they become clogged. If something starts to tap in the engine, then it has come time to replace the top mount, which costs about 150 euros. But if a squeak appears, then it is necessary to change the guide roller of the attachment drive belt. This must be done as soon as possible, because this roller will soon jam and the belt will break.
Most engines are turbocharged five-cylinder B5254T2 and six-cylinder B6294T. For them, extreme heat is a sore subject, because ignition coils burn out, each of which costs about 65 euros. The thermostat also cannot be called reliable - it sticks in the closed position, in which the coolant flows in a small circle, bypassing the radiator. A new thermostat costs 150 euros. For cars that are more than 7 years old, the intercooler pipes dry out and need to be replaced.
AT winter time it is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the oil separator of the crankcase ventilation system, because if the oil separator becomes overgrown with deposits, there is a risk that crankcase gases under pressure will squeeze out the camshaft seals.
Sometimes due to valves CVVT systems, which supply oil to the valve timing adjustment clutch, need to repair the cylinder head. These valves are very sensitive to the amount and degree of contamination of the oil, to change them you need to spend about 160 euros. There are also cases when the clutch itself fails, which will cost about 280 euros. All this leads to an unscheduled opening of the cylinder head.
In general, according to the plan, after 150,000 km. the valves begin to knock, so you have to open the cylinder head and start adjusting the gaps. Since there are no hydraulic compensators, the adjustment is carried out by selecting the thickness of the pushers.
In addition to CVVT, pressure drops in the fuel line lead to engine problems. The reasons for these drops are that the fuel pump filter, which is located in the tank, is easily clogged. Moreover, this filter cannot be changed separately, it can be washed if desired, so as not to change the pump, which costs 300 euros.
After 2007, the turbocharged 6-cylinder engine was written off and instead they began to install an atmospheric 6-cylinder B6324S engine, the volume of which is 3.2 liters. This engine is considered the most reliable gasoline engine for the Volvo XC90.
The diesel engine is considered even more reliable - the D5244T engine with 5 cylinders differs in that it requires quality fuel, as well as every 50,000 km it is necessary clean the crankcase ventilation system and swirl flap assembly. And after 100,000 km. run to clean the exhaust gas recirculation system.
The weak link in the diesel engine is the electric drive of the turbocharger pressure regulator, the replacement of which will cost 190 euros. The resulting backlash on the axis of the motor is the reason that bypass valve fires a little late, thereby creating high blood pressure from which there is a serious load on the impellers of the turbocharger. This may lead to what needs to be done turbocharger repair or replace it with a new one, which costs approximately 1100 euros. When exactly the motor can fail is unknown, there are cases that this happens after 60,000 km, and it happens that even after 200,000 km.
Transmission
The most trouble-free gearbox is considered to be a 6-speed manual M66, it is equipped with a 5-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. True, very few cars were produced with such a transmission.
Among automatic boxes Aisin-Warner TF-80 with 6 steps is considered the most reliable. In a pair to this machine go diesel engines, as well as a new gasoline 3.2-liter engine and an 8-cylinder 4.4-liter engine. To quickly disable this machine it is enough to take a heavy trailer in tow or arrange off-road rides.
There is another automatic transmission - a 5-speed Aisin-Warner AW 55, which goes in tandem with 5-cylinder gasoline engines. It is less reliable, in the early versions of this box, the valve body overheated and then failed. Already after 30,000 km, the box was repaired under warranty.
In 2003, Japanese developers proposed a more reliable version - AW 55-51, in which there is an additional oil heat exchanger. So, the improved XC90s now do not suffer much from overheating, and this updated box will be able to work at least 200,000 km, unless, of course, change gear oil every 60,000 km. and once a year to clean the radiator responsible for cooling.
And finally, most unreliable box the 4-speed GM 4T65E is considered, the design of which is already quite outdated and it is difficult for it to work together with turbocharged B6294T engines. Very often, it requires replacement after 90,000 km of run, just along with the timing belt.
As a rule, at the beginning hydraulic unit fails, a new one costs about 1000 euros. After the valve body has broken down, kicks will appear when shifting gears.
It does not matter which gearbox is installed in the XC90 - it is necessary with regularity check the connection point with the bevel gear, which is rendered as a separate node. It is at this point that the first transmission oil leak begins. In addition, the angular gear contains one more unpleasant feature - the connecting sleeve wears out a lot, so that the torque does not reach the cardan shaft after 100,000 km. run, the car becomes just front-wheel drive.
Even the cardan shaft may require replacement, since the exhaust system is not well located next to it, whose high temperature has a devastating effect on the cardan - grease burns out in CV joints. If the car starts ringing while starting off, this means that the cardan shaft may soon come to an end, and if you immediately clean and lubricate the hinges, you will be able to avoid the expensive purchase of a new cardan shaft, which will pull on 1200 euros. By the way, after about 8 years of operation, due to the heat there is high probability the fact that the anthers of the CV joints crack, their replacement will cost 140 euros.
In cases where rear wheels do not spin when spinning cardan shaft, the reason may be Haldex coupling, which is in front of rear axle. The oil pressure sensor is considered main reason current situation, its cost is 130 euros. In cars manufactured before 2009, it is often necessary to change a failed oil pump for 290 euros. And the weakest point in the XC90 is the DEM control unit, which is located on the clutch housing, it is afraid of dampness and costs about 1900 euros.
Suspension and its reliable design
As for the suspension in the XC90, it is quite strong. The front MacPherson stabilizer struts can easily withstand 80,000 km. It happens that a frightening sound of metal on metal appears, but there is nothing to worry about - this is a design flaw, you just need to put the rubber supports between the shock absorber cups and springs in place.
On cars manufactured before 2004, insufficiently thick mounting bolts were used, so it often happened that bushings of silent blocks of the front levers were broken. But over time, this problem was fixed - thicker bolts were already used, so 100,000 km. has become commonplace, now the rubber bands of the hinges are the first to fail.
