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Volvo XC90

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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD w/Sunroof/3rd
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo w/Sunroof/3rd Row
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD w/Sunroof
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo w/Sunroof/3rd Row
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD w/Sunroof/3rd
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.5L Turbo
    Starts at
    $34,790
    18 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.9L Twin Turbo AWD
    Starts at
    $40,965
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Gas I6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.9L Twin Turbo AWD w/3rd Row
    Starts at
    $40,965
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Twin Turbo Gas I6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.9L Twin Turbo AWD w/3rd Row
    Starts at
    $40,965
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 2.9L Twin Turbo AWD
    Starts at
    $40,965
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    -
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    All Wheel Drive
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2004 Volvo XC90

Notable features

Roll Stability Control System
AWD
Five- or seven-passenger capacity
Side-curtain airbags
Five- or six-cylinder

The good & the bad

The good

Reputation for safety
Handling
T6 performance
Base-model ride comfort
Instruments

The bad

Step-up height
Ride comfort of T6
Meager third-row space
Over-left-shoulder visibility
Windshield-pillar grab handles

Expert 2004 Volvo XC90 review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Kristin Varela
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our expert's take

Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am not an automotive expert or car buff. I am a mother of two young children, and I spend my glamorous days in sweats, driving car pool and running errands. Sadly, I spend more time in my car than any other place. It’s this admission that fuels my quest to find the ultimate “mom-mobile.”

My first impression of the Volvo XC90 is that it’s not your typical SUV. It appears very sophisticated and expensive. I’m a little weary about throwing kids in the backseat, knowing it will soon be littered with cracker crumbs.

My fist task is to install my kids’ car seats. The Latch connectors are on the two outer seats of the second row, making car seat installation a cinch. I’m thrilled that I can easily fit a third car seat in the middle if I need to. My test vehicle arrived with an optional pop-up booster seat, which slides forward for easy access to your child. My daughter thinks this is cool and is extremely distraught that she does not yet meet the 33-pound minimum weight requirement for it. This particular version of the XC90 is a seven-seater with room for two more small people in the third row.

Next I load up the cargo space. I am hugely impressed by the versatility of the Volvo XC90’s cargo area. With the third-row seats up I still have plenty of room for an umbrella stroller and all essential baby gear. The level of the cargo area is perfect for changing diapers when you’re on the run with no proper changing table in sight. I’m finally ready to jump in. The driver’s seat adjusts in eight ways and easily accommodates my towering 5-foot-2 stature (and has memory to store my seating configuration). The steering wheel not only tilts up and down, but telescopes in and out as well. I’m disappointed, though, that the foot pedals don’t adjust in height. That is the only thing that would make the Volvo XC90 more comfortable to drive.

The storage compartments in the test vehicle are plentiful. The center console has room for two coffee cups (or sippy cups), eight CDs and a pack of gum. Dual net compartments on the back of the front seats make storing coloring books effortless. I love the additional dry cleaning hooks in the cargo area. I can use these without the dry cleaning bags hanging over my children, risking imminent suffocation.

When pulling out of the garage, the optional reverse warning system (an addition $400) comes in handy. If I get within 5 feet of an object it starts to beep, and it warns me when I come within one foot of the object. This is particularly useful for avoiding Fido on my way out.

There is one last fabulous family-friendly feature available on the Volvo XC90 that I want to rave about. The rear headphone outlets (standard if you have a third-row seat) are heaven-sent for parents. You can have up to four children in back listening to Barney, and the best part is you don’t have to hear a single note of it. A car full of silent children is priceless for an overworked parent.

Overall, the Volvo XC90 makes a lovely mom’s car. It has the flexibility to grow with you and your family from birth to college, and it will do it all in high style and comfort. Stay tuned for more of my quest for the perfect family car. Next up: A road trip adventure in the highly publicized Nissan Quest.

*For addition information on the Volvo XC90 and its safety features, visit www.cars.com.

Senior Editor
Kristin Varela

Former Senior Family Editor Kristin Varela blends work and family life by driving her three tween-teen girls every which way in test cars.

2004 Volvo XC90 review: Our expert's take
By Kristin Varela

Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am not an automotive expert or car buff. I am a mother of two young children, and I spend my glamorous days in sweats, driving car pool and running errands. Sadly, I spend more time in my car than any other place. It’s this admission that fuels my quest to find the ultimate “mom-mobile.”

My first impression of the Volvo XC90 is that it’s not your typical SUV. It appears very sophisticated and expensive. I’m a little weary about throwing kids in the backseat, knowing it will soon be littered with cracker crumbs.

My fist task is to install my kids’ car seats. The Latch connectors are on the two outer seats of the second row, making car seat installation a cinch. I’m thrilled that I can easily fit a third car seat in the middle if I need to. My test vehicle arrived with an optional pop-up booster seat, which slides forward for easy access to your child. My daughter thinks this is cool and is extremely distraught that she does not yet meet the 33-pound minimum weight requirement for it. This particular version of the XC90 is a seven-seater with room for two more small people in the third row.

Next I load up the cargo space. I am hugely impressed by the versatility of the Volvo XC90’s cargo area. With the third-row seats up I still have plenty of room for an umbrella stroller and all essential baby gear. The level of the cargo area is perfect for changing diapers when you’re on the run with no proper changing table in sight. I’m finally ready to jump in. The driver’s seat adjusts in eight ways and easily accommodates my towering 5-foot-2 stature (and has memory to store my seating configuration). The steering wheel not only tilts up and down, but telescopes in and out as well. I’m disappointed, though, that the foot pedals don’t adjust in height. That is the only thing that would make the Volvo XC90 more comfortable to drive.

The storage compartments in the test vehicle are plentiful. The center console has room for two coffee cups (or sippy cups), eight CDs and a pack of gum. Dual net compartments on the back of the front seats make storing coloring books effortless. I love the additional dry cleaning hooks in the cargo area. I can use these without the dry cleaning bags hanging over my children, risking imminent suffocation.

When pulling out of the garage, the optional reverse warning system (an addition $400) comes in handy. If I get within 5 feet of an object it starts to beep, and it warns me when I come within one foot of the object. This is particularly useful for avoiding Fido on my way out.

There is one last fabulous family-friendly feature available on the Volvo XC90 that I want to rave about. The rear headphone outlets (standard if you have a third-row seat) are heaven-sent for parents. You can have up to four children in back listening to Barney, and the best part is you don’t have to hear a single note of it. A car full of silent children is priceless for an overworked parent.

Overall, the Volvo XC90 makes a lovely mom’s car. It has the flexibility to grow with you and your family from birth to college, and it will do it all in high style and comfort. Stay tuned for more of my quest for the perfect family car. Next up: A road trip adventure in the highly publicized Nissan Quest.

*For addition information on the Volvo XC90 and its safety features, visit www.cars.com.

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Consumer reviews

3.9 / 5
Based on 52 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 3.8

Most recent

  • PEOPLE.

    PEOPLE. LISTEN TO ME. IT ISN'T THE FLIPPING SUN ROOF THAT LEAKS ONTO THE CEM UNDER THE DASH! I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ONE.... it leaks right down from underneath the wipers. Good Lord. I can't believe there's an actual lawsuit over it. Nobody actually
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • The most comfortable vehicle I have owned

    This car has been awesome. I’ve always felt safe with my family in it. I’ve surfed through 2 feet of snow in it. I would recommend this vehicle to any of my family members.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Biggest piece of junk I ever owned do not buy it

    Unreliable, costly repairs, rarely gets over 100000 miles. Purchased a 2004 with 95000 miles on it, paid in cash. 1 day later check engine light went on, 500 dollars for tune up, spark plugs and oil change, 1 week later needed to go back for check engine light and the shop could not determine what was wrong. 1 month later the first gear of transmission stopped working, still at under 100,000 miles, was quoted 5,000 to fix transmission. 1 week later the electrical system failed So we junked it taking a 3000 dollar lose. Do your research, this model has transmission issues and Volvo was sued about it and they still don’t recall this model. Don’t be deceived by how nice the interior and exterior of this model is.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Dim unit aka cluster

    This should be a recall so many people with these volvos complaining about the dim clusters messing up srs airbag urgent light on cluster shuts off car goes into limp mode no shifting no lights on gauges everything fails paid 3500 for my 04 xc90 now its a nice driveway ornament because of this issue had a equinox regret selling n buying volvo junk ....volvo shame on you for this it should be recalled with all these customers with same issue
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Water leakage

    This is a great looking car with an extremely comfortable ride but I’ve had continuous issues with leaks which came from the poor design. Water drains from the sunroof through tubes that actually go into the car causing water issues when clogged. This ruined carpet, headliner, and the floorboard. There was so much water coming through when it rained that you could hear it sloshing while driving. The water damage also caused damage to the electrical wiring in the driver’s door causing the window and locks not to function. Today was the last straw when the transmission completely failed while driving it to work on the expressway. What a shame for a comfortable ride to have such poor design ruining the entire car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Safe as a bank vault

    Inline 6 is virtually indestructible. Twin turbo adds power. All around quality. Ice cold AC. All wheel drive comes in handy. I wouldn't hesitate to buy an XC90 again.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • ITS A LEMON AND DUDE ROBBED ME OF $900.00

    IT'S A WHOLE LEMONADE STAND THIS ? GUY ROBBED ME OF 900.00 IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS NBS AFTER SELLING A LEMON WITH PROMISES THE xxxx NOT SOUR
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
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  • Best $600 car ever.

    Bought a 2004 XC90 with 263,000 miles for $600 at auction. Was highly reliable and I was able to resell it a few months later for a massive profit.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Look more expensive than it is

    We liked this car over all, very comfy, 7 seats, and pretty well equipped for the price. The gas mileage is pretty bad though, on a good day we would get 15.5 MPG combined, and at most it would be 21 MPG on the highway. Very cheap way to get a nice status symbol.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Safest and most reliable car I've ever owned

    Great family car. Volvo engineering and steel construction make it really safe. Very comfortable and roomy. The only reason I'm selling is to buy the new hybrid XC90 for better mileage.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great vehicle

    Super comfortable and easy to drive .. everything is in the right place .. all Modles should come with premium radios
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best car I've ever owned!!!!

    Perfect car all around. A bit expensive to maintain but totally worth it. I drove this car for years and always felt safe. Love everything, great on gas. An incredible amount of space inside.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2004 Volvo XC90?

The 2004 Volvo XC90 is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2004 Volvo XC90?

The 2004 Volvo XC90 offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2004 Volvo XC90 reliable?

The 2004 Volvo XC90 has an average reliability rating of 3.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Volvo XC90 owners.

Is the 2004 Volvo XC90 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Volvo XC90. 73.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.9 / 5
Based on 52 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 3.8

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