Overview & Reviews

Changes are minimal for the XC90's second year on the market. All models get wheel and tire upgrades -- 2.5Ts will wear 225/70R17 rubber and T6s will wear 235/65R17 rubber, but both get the same 17-inch "Neptune" wheels. Ice White is a new exterior color choice. Stand-alone options now include a wood steering wheel, aluminum dash inlays and a leather shift knob.

• Safe as a bank vault, plush ride, feels smaller than it is, high-quality interior materials, ample cargo room.

• Turbocharged T6 engine not well suited to SUV duty, third-row seating takes up too much second-row space.

User Reviews:

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  Smooth ride - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By augie - November 18 - 10:00 am

  Ive have always been told that Volvo was a safe car to drive. I did not realize it until I went to look for myself. I was amazed by all the safety features in the XC90, especially the stabiity control and anti-roll system. The ride is real smooth and plenty of power. We looked at MB M350, BMW X5, Nissan Murano, Infiniti FX35, Toyota Sequoia, GMC Yukon. The X5 was our second choice. I just wish the fuel tank was larger. At 18 mpg you dont get too far on 19 gallons.

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  Owned for 9 years - insanely reliable - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By 10162001 - October 12 - 7:33 pm

  I bought this car as a pre-owned, non warranty vehicle form an independent car lot in 2006. I had never owned a preowned vehicle before, I always bought/leased new cars before. But when I stumbled upon this car I fell in love and was willing to take a chance. Nine years on I am still in love with this car. It has not been without the odd issue: - when I first had it, the driver side headlight would randomly go out. I took it to a few garages and they didnt have a clue. I found an independent garage opened by a Volvo Certified Master Tech and he sorted it out right away (nearest Volvo dealership is over 2 hours from me) - the radio died in 2011 (it was 7 years old) but I was able to replace it with one found from a salvaged xc90 in 2012 and saved a lot of money by waiting for a salvaged radio vs. a new replacement ($80 + installation) - In 2014 (at 10 years old) we knew that there were some significant bits that needed to be replaced simply due to wear and tear - belts, water pump, blower fan was starting to go and the starter needed replacing. Thought about selling it but we had a rash of bad luck with BMWs and even a Porshe Cayman. My XC90 was still running great and the estimate to get all of the worn out pieces replaced was far far cheaper than getting another car. We even bought some new floor mats - no one believes this car is 11 years old. It rides and looks like a much newer car. So here I am, 9 years after I bought it and still love it. The drivers seat is getting a bit worn but the rest of the car is still in amazing shape. The fabric on the roof has a bit of a droop in a place behind the backseat light and the weatherstripping is a bit worse for wear but these are all cosmetic. Mechanically it drives as beautifully as the day I bought it. Next year Im probably going to look at getting a preowned XC60 or maybe another XC90 but Im keeping this 2004 for my daughter. She doesnt start driving for another few years but I have full faith that this car has many more years left. And Ill feel a lot safer with her in the XC90.

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  fun to drive - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By mikel - September 24 - 2:00 am

  Have been driving the XC90 since May 03. It is a great ride. The handling is superb along with the comfort. Third row seat easy to use. Pleanty of cargo when needed.

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  Quality rating - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By dixgannett - September 13 - 10:00 am

  Have had 2 XC90s. The T5 is a better engine that the T6 with the old GM 4 speed. Mileage is far better, and engine pull is very adequate. Have done reports for Volvo (free of charge) rating this vehicle quite highly. Good to haul stuff, and excellent handling in the mountains, which the engine pulled easily. Quality rating very high on workmanship and quality of materials. Only SUV with the stability control. Highway driveability - excellent - quiet and stable.

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  xc90 best in class - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By happy xc90buyer - September 13 - 10:00 am

  looked at and drove md80,rx330, explorer toyota 4runner, all within 2-4,000 dollars. top of the line xc90 43k. seating for 7, seats fold down easy, great view from windows and windshield. more interior Sq feet than others, simple dashboard for many features. will pass on to child in 5 years would buy 2 if had the cash

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  fuel economy - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By dixgannett - September 13 - 10:00 am

  I must add, after reading some of the reports. Most talked about power between the T6 and T5. From 0 to 60 MPH, there is only .5 second between the two engines. The T6 gets 20 on the highway, the T5 gets 24. Thats a big difference. For the .5 second, Ill take the T5 any day, expecially with the 5 speed.

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  xc90 still a good bet after 2 yr - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By Susan - September 6 - 5:50 pm

  This is my first Volvo and it has not disappointed. It was purchased for overall safety reasons, and it has been very reliable in the 2 years that I have had it. It is a pleasure to drive. The only problem with performance is the get up and go. It is a little sluggish. The vehicle doesnt get too bad gas mileage. I have been getting 19 mpg in the city and 22-23 on the highway.

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  a long time waiting - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By chrisandpatty - August 30 - 10:00 am

  After waiting 6 months and paying MSRP we now have decided that it was worth the wait. There were times the MDX or the X5 almost won us over but we now have a car as luxurious and certainly for now not as common. The children love all the extra room.

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  XC90 Review - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By derek135 - June 5 - 10:00 am

  The all-new Volvo XC90 is a combination of a station wagon, SUV, and a sedan. The price is O.K with the options included. The engine makes some noise but is barable. Even though it claims to be all-wheel drive, it uses different types of devices to control the wheels which helps the fuel economy and improves the safety of the car. I give this car an 8.5/10.

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  MD Likes SUV - 2004 Volvo XC90
  By Chuck Palilla - May 18 - 2:00 am

  Beautiful design, inside and out.It hauls my 1200lb. flats boat well.No problem pulling the boat out of the water onto a slippery loading ramp. Fairly good pick up,though lumbers slightly at slower speeds due to its weight. At 65mph plus it has no rival.Most comfortable interior of any suv--it blows away the MB350,X5,MDX and the SRX.