Buying a Volvo XC90 - petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy a second hand Volvo XC90 Geartronic for local private use and to stand in for my business van when road conditions in the winter call for four-wheel drive. Someone I know has a V70...

Gearbox failure on Volvo XC90

The transfer box on my Volvo XC90 has failed after four years and 46,000 miles. The Volvo dealer has quoted £4000 to fix the car and deny any responsibility for failure of the transfer box. Unwilling to...

Buying a Volvo XC90 - which engine is best?

I'm looking at purchasing a used Volvo XC90 (diesel) but don't want one with a DPF. I'm also unsure about the engine size - is the V8 worth the extra money or is the D5 sufficient?

A faulty steering sensor angle can cause the antiskid warning light to come on on the Volvo XC90 and S60.

You recently diagnosed an “antiskid service required" warning on a Volvo XC90 as being due to different sized tyres front to back, but there may be a different reason. When my 2006 Volvo S60 was about...

What tyres should I fit to my Volvo XC90?

I need a good set of tyres for my 2010 Volvo XC90. The original set lasted 30,000-miles, but my second set of Pirellis only lasted 18,000-miles. I do a little off road driving, mainly on fields to park...

Which SUV for a school run?

I'm looking for a second-hand SUV for my wife to do the school run in. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something comfortable that is not thirsty. What do you think about a 2005 Volvo XC 90 2.5T...

What large 4x4 for £5k?

I'm looking to buy a seven-seater 4x4 for about £5k. Looking at XC90 2003/04, Discovery 2001/2002 or any other one which have not thought about? Looking for reliability and comfort not so much running...

Volvo is missing its spare wheel

I ordered an XC90 in June. On the order it stated that a temporary spare wheel would be supplied FOC. When I collected the car in October the invoice stated the same. However, on hand over, the car was...

Execs and the city

I have a 2005/54 Volvo XC90 Executive with 100,000 miles on the clock, having owned if for the past 4 years. We have a family of 5 (+dog) so the space and practicality have been great and, whilst it has...

Buying a 4x4 or estate - what to pick?

I am going to spend up to £6.5K on one of the following Audi 6 Avant (2005+), BMW 5 series estate (2004+) or Volvo XC90. Bearing in mind the likely age and mileage of these cars at this price and based...