Another Volvo first?

AB-UK · Aug 21st, 2020, 12:14

Guess what has just dropped through my letter box!

EssexExile · Aug 21st, 2020, 12:44

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=309084

nu11eaf · Aug 21st, 2020, 13:55

They usually iron out all or most of the faults about a year before the model is replaced, I have had several recalls and a couple of minor faults, the most annoying is the power pulse pipes, why cant they sort this problem out. I dont suppose they will even try now that it is no longer used on new cars. The car will very rarely leave you stranded, most are annoying faults.
The other thing to consider is the amount of new technology being used in these cars especially the T8 and hybrid cars that will take years for us guinea pigs to find and get resolved and manufactured out, the new SPA cars can be looked at as Beta models for several years to come.
Wish I still had my 244 or my 1998 V90. But saying that I like my XC90 apart from the PP pipes and Road noise. Its a great tow car.

AB-UK · Aug 21st, 2020, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by EssexExile

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=309084

Ah - so my copy was 2 days late it seems.

The front page is definitely not a good advert for Volvo.
Maybe it will prompt them to deal with problems and issues highlighted by our forum contributors and other customers more quickly.

MattDell · Aug 26th, 2020, 18:37

Funny that my copy arrived this week and seems my MY2020 XC60 has decided it no longer likes fuel in the engine. 😐

Clan · Aug 26th, 2020, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB-UK

Guess what has just dropped through my letter box!

They sampled just 38 xc90 cars and no hybrids and they included recalls .

Clan · Aug 26th, 2020, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB-UK

Guess what has just dropped through my letter box!

They sampled just 39 xc90 cars and no hybrids and recalls were classed as a fault
The XC90 was not bottom with respect to:
-cars with one or more breakdowns,
-the average days off the road being repaired, or
-the average number of faults.
what makes it the most unreliable car is that 73% of 39 owners talked to experienced one or more "faults"

volvomacsuffolk · Aug 26th, 2020, 21:53

We picked up our new xc90 inscription from the dealer at the end of June. only got a few miles down the road from the dealership and noticed warning lamp on dash. back to dealer next day for an oxygen sensor replacement. it was probably lit when we drove off...just didn't notice / expect to leave with a problem.

xsaab · Aug 27th, 2020, 11:49

I glanced through the article on car reliability and was after the shock horror headline I was more impressed by the amount of criticism for the Landrover family of vehicles - however I only did a quick look at the article.

Lexman8 · Sep 12th, 2020, 10:00

Another article on this subject: https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...car-VOLVO.html

Some of the analysis seems questionable but, if correct, the unreliability of SPA XC90s after 3 years is troubling.

Aug 21st, 2020, 12:44	#2
EssexExile Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:07 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cannock	https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=309084 __________________ Red XC60 Momentum T5, 2019

Aug 21st, 2020, 13:55	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:42 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	They usually iron out all or most of the faults about a year before the model is replaced, I have had several recalls and a couple of minor faults, the most annoying is the power pulse pipes, why cant they sort this problem out. I dont suppose they will even try now that it is no longer used on new cars. The car will very rarely leave you stranded, most are annoying faults. The other thing to consider is the amount of new technology being used in these cars especially the T8 and hybrid cars that will take years for us guinea pigs to find and get resolved and manufactured out, the new SPA cars can be looked at as Beta models for several years to come. Wish I still had my 244 or my 1998 V90. But saying that I like my XC90 apart from the PP pipes and Road noise. Its a great tow car. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Aug 27th, 2020, 11:49	#9
xsaab Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 15:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Waterlooville	I glanced through the article on car reliability and was after the shock horror headline I was more impressed by the amount of criticism for the Landrover family of vehicles - however I only did a quick look at the article. __________________ from October 2019 a 2020 XC60 R Design Pro B5 from May 2019 to October a 2019 XC60 D4 AWD Inscription with even more bits 2015 to 2019 a 2014 XC60 D5 RDesign, Polestar, lots of cameras and sensors

Sep 12th, 2020, 10:00	#10
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:14 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	Another article on this subject: https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/...car-VOLVO.html Some of the analysis seems questionable but, if correct, the unreliability of SPA XC90s after 3 years is troubling. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24

Aug 26th, 2020, 18:37	#5
MattDell Junior Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 10:18 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bath	Funny that my copy arrived this week and seems my MY2020 XC60 has decided it no longer likes fuel in the engine. 😐

Aug 26th, 2020, 21:53	#8
volvomacsuffolk New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2023 21:40 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: eye	We picked up our new xc90 inscription from the dealer at the end of June. only got a few miles down the road from the dealership and noticed warning lamp on dash. back to dealer next day for an oxygen sensor replacement. it was probably lit when we drove off...just didn't notice / expect to leave with a problem.

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