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2005 Volvo XC90 consumer reviews

$34,840–$35,290 MSRP range
side view of 2005 XC90 Volvo
(41 reviews)
78% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.0
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Love this car

Bought this T5 four years ago for my first college student. Now has 155K and still looks and runs great. Get a decent OBD2 tool to deal with random codes and this is a GREAT used car! Ready now for Kid 2 and cross your fingers for #3 waiting in the wings.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2005 Volvo XC-90 T-6 TURBO AWD

I got it used ith high mileage.I have this far put $1600 into it. I still have a few things to fix. It has been one comfy, sporty SUV with great AWD and when it ( automatic) gets to 3000 R's it takes off like a bullet. I like it very well and want to keep it. It's a solid ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not at all

Very problematic and unreliable. The oil enters inside the radiator and also sometimes in the gear. The problem can't be detected .I need advice now

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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It’s just a great car

Bought it a week ago and so far we are very happy 128000 on the clock and it still drives like new , have always wanted a SUV and being Volvo I knew it would be safe . Will keep this and drive around Australia . 5 stars

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Stylish, comfortable, and seating for 7!

Excellent family car! Lots of cargo space - never runs out of room! Extremely reliable. Impressive to look at. Everything Volvo says and more! Car trips were a breeze! Very low expenses to maintain.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Lifesaver

My son and I were in a head-on collision - driver fell asleep and crossed over the center line and hit us. Combined impact speed of 103 mph. My son and I walked away under our own power while 3 people died in the other car. I will never own another brand. Any other vehicle and I wouldn't be typing this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable car with 3rd row seats

Great family car with room in 3rd row to carry total of 7 passengers. Loaded with safety features. Nice car for highway and local driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Bad transmission

I bought it used and owned for about two years when the transmission went out at 143000 miles. I later found out online that they are notorious for having bad transmissions. Costs a fortune to replace. I ended up junking the car. Broke my heart.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Incredible car!!

Good looking, very comfortable, good handling, 2.5T is economical, very convenient in every way, 4wd is awesome, it was hard to give it up when trading.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Top of the line Volvo for an affordable price

Very comfortable, very powerful (which is good if you live in a hilly or mountainous area). Conveniently designed. I have had four Volvos, one until it was 27 years old and it was still running when it got killed in an accident. 178,500 miles on this Volvo SUV isn't high mileage. Price is just under Kelley Blue Book value.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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