# \#xc90

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## [High pressure diesel pump fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-diesel-pump-fail/193036)

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**Author:** [@DoomsDom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoomsDom)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-diesel-pump-fail/193036 "2023-10-01T02:52:24Z")

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Hi guys! Would appreciate your opinions/thoughts. Story in short: very happy owner of Volvo XC90 (really happy), diesel. Car was bought second hand from volvo dealer, full service history from volvo, 6 years old in Nov …

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## [Tire pressure in Volvo XC 90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-in-volvo-xc-90/190925)

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**Author:** [@1947turk\_185459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1947turk_185459)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-in-volvo-xc-90/190925 "2023-06-02T14:53:46Z")

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Purchased a new Volvo XC 90 in May 2021. In January 2023 (with 30,000 miles) I took to the dealership with a very loud thumping road noise. All four tires were worn unevenly. The center of each tire had less tread depth …

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## [Engine Not Turn Over, after I try reset the "Car need service" message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-turn-over-after-i-try-reset-the-car-need-service-message/169160)

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**Author:** [@michaeltomordy\_170238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaeltomordy_170238)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-turn-over-after-i-try-reset-the-car-need-service-message/169160 "2020-08-26T06:11:14Z")

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My car worked 100% fine directly before I tried to Reset the “your car needs regular service”, which has displayed for long time. I then tried to start car but it would not turn over. Sound of trying to turn, all Display…

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## [Front end collision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-collision/161558)

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**Author:** [@Jacobbrown2288\_165543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacobbrown2288_165543)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-collision/161558 "2020-03-23T20:44:00Z")

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Hey y’all, I just recently had a front end collision, and wanted some opinions. Is it worth taking my car to a body work shop? My car runs and drives fine my one issue is that it says Low coolant. I’ve attached a pict…

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## [How does engine replacement affect car's value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-engine-replacement-affect-cars-value/100153)

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**Author:** [@True32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/True32)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-engine-replacement-affect-cars-value/100153 "2018-10-20T20:09:43Z")

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Our car is a 2016 that has an oil burn issue. The manufacturer is replacing the engine as they want our engine returned in order to diagnose the oil issue in an effort to head off issues for others. We have only had the…

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## [Thinking about buying a 2006 Volvo XC90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-2006-volvo-xc90/132079)

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**Author:** [@patricia57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patricia57)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-2006-volvo-xc90/132079 "2019-01-07T01:47:01Z")

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Hello friends… thinking of buying a 2006 Volvo xc90 2.5t suv . with 142 k miles… can you recommend what my need to be done . and is it a costly repair car to own? Patricia . Thanks

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## [PVC/oil trap system fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pvc-oil-trap-system-fix/128591)

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**Author:** [@AchimMuller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AchimMuller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pvc-oil-trap-system-fix/128591 "2018-11-10T22:51:19Z")

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We have a 2005 Volvo XC 90. We have been told by the repair shop that we need to change the PVC / Oil Trap system and that it’s an expensive fix of about CAD 1700. Can anyone explain the mechanics of this system and why …

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## [2007 Volvo XC90 mystery ailments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-xc90-mystery-ailments/124651)

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**Author:** [@LynetteRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynetteRoy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-xc90-mystery-ailments/124651 "2018-09-09T14:50:40Z")

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My 2007 Volvo XC90 has developed some mysterious ailments that no one has been able to explain. First, it goes along fine for months not losing oil (we check the oil regularly), then suddenly the oil goes down quickly. …

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## [2017 Volvo XC90 needs premium fuel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-xc90-needs-premium-fuel/120310)

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**Author:** [@J20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J20)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-xc90-needs-premium-fuel/120310 "2018-07-03T18:58:00Z")

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Is premium fuel required for this car, or only recommended?

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## [Leaking torque converter seal Volvo XC90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-torque-converter-seal-volvo-xc90/110697)

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**Author:** [@Sue\_Mullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue_Mullins)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-torque-converter-seal-volvo-xc90/110697 "2017-12-28T19:02:39Z")

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Replaced the seal 3 times now and it continues to leak! Help…

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## [Slow leak in new tire, just like in old tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-leak-in-new-tire-just-like-in-old-tire/109683)

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**Author:** [@mpb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpb)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-leak-in-new-tire-just-like-in-old-tire/109683 "2017-11-28T01:57:36Z")

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For about the last 6 months, about every 2 weeks my tire pressure monitor would indicate that the right rear tire needs air. I would use a pressure gauge to verify that the pressure was low, and then fill it to the …

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## [Volvo Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-wont-start/84526)

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**Author:** [@marc79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marc79)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-wont-start/84526 "2016-08-17T02:46:06Z")

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I have a weird issue - I think. I recently purchased a 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 with about 150k miles. The car runs great and is really in good shape. The one issue I have is that sometimes the car wont start. There is just a …

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## [06 xc90 anti skid service required warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-xc90-anti-skid-service-required-warning-light/84989)

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**Author:** [@Het1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Het1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-xc90-anti-skid-service-required-warning-light/84989 "2014-06-09T19:38:02Z")

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Has anyone else had this warning light come on? I get this warning intermittently, I was told the this has to do with the DEM module. I spoke with a mechanic that rebuilds the DEM's. He said the DEM module most likel…

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## [06 Volvo XC90 BAD Vibration Problem.....STUMPED](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-volvo-xc90-bad-vibration-problem-stumped/84302)

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**Author:** [@mhcrra1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhcrra1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-volvo-xc90-bad-vibration-problem-stumped/84302 "2014-03-23T22:12:25Z")

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Hi All, Have been searching all over the place for help with this problem and really need some good advice, I'm stumped. We have a 2006 XC90 V8 with 95k miles on it. It's my Fiance's car and she drives it daily....I'll g…

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## [15 gallons of gas fell onto my driveway!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/15-gallons-of-gas-fell-onto-my-driveway/83121)

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**Author:** [@Third\_Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Third_Volvo)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/15-gallons-of-gas-fell-onto-my-driveway/83121 "2014-01-14T00:14:29Z")

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Hello, last week during the extreme cold my 2006 Volvo xc90 dropped a nearly full tank of gas onto my driveway. I had driven each if the three sub-zero days and on the third day drove about a mile, parked for about an ho…

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## [Volvo noise when accelerating from dead stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-noise-when-accelerating-from-dead-stop/80944)

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**Author:** [@kekebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kekebe)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-noise-when-accelerating-from-dead-stop/80944 "2013-11-09T05:09:25Z")

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Sometimes, when I take off from a red light or stop sign, my car makes a thump. This feels as if it is under the car, not a transmission shift noise. It would seem to me that it has to do with exhaust or fuel???? I am …

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## [Volvo XC90 dash, windows stop working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-dash-windows-stop-working/81290)

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**Author:** [@epharston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/epharston)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-dash-windows-stop-working/81290 "2013-09-13T04:02:22Z")

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Recently I had the dash lights, A/C blower, electric windows all shut down while driving. The car still drove ok, but nothing worked on the instrument panel, electric windows. After parking it overnight at home, all se…

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## [Volvo xc90 braking clunk only in emergency cond stop at speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-braking-clunk-only-in-emergency-cond-stop-at-speed/79944)

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**Author:** [@Southern\_Garth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Southern_Garth)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-braking-clunk-only-in-emergency-cond-stop-at-speed/79944 "2013-06-19T23:51:25Z")

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Stock 2005 Volvo xc90 brake grind only in emergency condition brake mode. Emergency condition = full pedal prompt pressing from 15+ MPH, more pronounced in turns. It is not always ocurring but once it starts it happens f…

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## [Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/79763)

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**Author:** [@macbeth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macbeth)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/79763 "2013-06-11T03:23:49Z")

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I recently read Tom & Ray's comments on what to expect on price and maintenance when a timing chain is replaced. My mechanic suggests we change out ours on our 2004 Volvo even though my wife has only 74,500 miles on the …

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## [Radiator replacement causes instrument cluster to go out on a 2003 volvo XC90 T6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-replacement-causes-instrument-cluster-to-go-out-on-a-2003-volvo-xc90-t6/74721)

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**Author:** [@MrMerks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrMerks)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-replacement-causes-instrument-cluster-to-go-out-on-a-2003-volvo-xc90-t6/74721 "2012-09-29T17:05:08Z")

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I had my radiator replaced last month and the day after I got it back from the shop the instrument cluster died (sort of). It functions intermittantly but is off a majority of the time. I can tease it on by pressing the …

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## [Purchasing a 2006 Volvo XC90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-2006-volvo-xc90/74191)

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**Author:** [@Gigawatts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gigawatts)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchasing-a-2006-volvo-xc90/74191 "2012-08-21T21:16:32Z")

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Hello, My wife and I recently had our toyota highlander totaled and are now involuntarily in the market for another SAFE and affordable mid-size SUV for our family. We were surprised to see a 2006 Volvo XC90 with 80…

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## [Volvo XC90 Repair Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-repair-question/71270)

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**Author:** [@EOnder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EOnder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-repair-question/71270 "2012-03-06T07:14:57Z")

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Hi, We have a 2004 Volvo XC-90 with 82,000 miles on it. At the last scheduled maintenance, the dealer came up with a giant laundry list of expensive repairs even though there is absolutely no evidence of any problems …

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## [Braking seems to interfere with steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/braking-seems-to-interfere-with-steering/68582)

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**Author:** [@ema](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ema)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/braking-seems-to-interfere-with-steering/68582 "2011-10-13T03:44:01Z")

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Hi! This is Ema. I have a 2004 Volvo XC90 that I have thoroughly enjoyed driving until recently but now, especially in wet weather, when I put on the brake going at least about 40mph it feels like there is a little jerk …

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## [Volvo XC90 A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-a-c/68003)

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**Author:** [@danielK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-a-c/68003 "2011-09-17T21:25:32Z")

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I think the answer of you guys was not totally correct. Most modern cars have an automatic AC control, which basically (depending on the way how it is programmed) will either allow only a maximum airflow in the car (so t…

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## [Finicky, expensive headlight on Volvo XC90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finicky-expensive-headlight-on-volvo-xc90/62144)

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**Author:** [@phielc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phielc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finicky-expensive-headlight-on-volvo-xc90/62144 "2011-03-03T15:39:19Z")

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I have been having intermittent issues with the driver's side headlight. It will randomly fail for no reason while driving. This can often be remedied by turning the lights off and then back on again. The headlight wil…

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## [Extended warranties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranties/61456)

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**Author:** [@popikn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/popikn)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranties/61456 "2011-02-19T01:19:21Z")

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Hi Tom and Ray! I love your show and I like you very much. You both brighten my Saturday and Sunday mornings. Heeeeereee is my question: My 2004 Volvo XC90 has 75,000 miles on. I drive it about 42 miles a da…

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## [Unexplained light out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexplained-light-out/60020)

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**Author:** [@released](https://community.cartalk.com/u/released)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexplained-light-out/60020 "2011-01-16T18:23:36Z")

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left headlight is out replaced new xenon bulb been told it may be the headlight assembly or ignitor light worked initally fluttered and then went out

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## [Extended Warranty on Used Volvo XC90?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-on-used-volvo-xc90/59327)

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**Author:** [@Super\_Emah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Super_Emah)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-on-used-volvo-xc90/59327 "2011-01-04T03:19:21Z")

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I'm about to purchase a 2006 XC90 with 73k miles on it from a private seller. I had a dealer inspection which found it in good condition needing only minor repairs (wheel alignment, new gas cap). The car has the newer T2…

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## [Volvo XC90 - hold or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-hold-or-sell/56782)

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**Author:** [@tominmaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tominmaine)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 10:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-hold-or-sell/56782 "2010-10-25T10:49:12Z")

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I have a 2005 Volvo XC90 T6, with a almost 108k miles. This model has a history of transmission failure, and indeed my car had its first transmission replaced at 60k, when it was still under warranty. I was told this w…

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## [XC 90 engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc-90-engine-replacement/55915)

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**Author:** [@jean\_young](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jean_young)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc-90-engine-replacement/55915 "2010-10-04T00:41:26Z")

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We have had some very serious problems with our XC90. It is a 2003. It has a new transmission $5000,( just past warrentee, but they decided to give us for free since we had been previously complaining before warrentee w…

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