The V8 in the XC90 is the best sounding V8 I've ever heard. I've had mine for 4 or 5 months. My daily driver for the last 20 years has been a 454 cubic inch Chevy 1 ton crew cab long bed 4x4 (yes, American)but these V8s have the best sound! Very balanced. Mine is an 09 with 200k miles. It scares the crap out of me because this is not a car I will be able to work on myself and in the US any Volvo repair or maintenance is extremely expensive. It's not as bad as it was in the 90s or the 2000s but it's still a big deal and I'm guessing that's why used XC90s are so cheep in the US. Americans are probably scared of them. I'm not rich, so I am scared too. Anything Chevy I could fix myself with no problem but I've already seen simple things on my XC90 get real complicated real quick. For instance, a simple thing that's been driving me absolutely nuts is the gas struts on the rear hatch have broken out of the hatch on the upper end. Come to find out the upper hatch is fiberglass...and the lower is metal. For the life of me I can not figure out a way to remount any style of upper ball fittings to the fiberglass pillars of the rear hatch. I can't even figure out how the threaded inserts have held that heavy hatch up all these years in the first place. It looks like the inserts were held in the hollow fiberglass hatch pillars with some type of adhesive that has the consistency and texture of Bondo! What the heck is going on? I've bought 7 or 8 different ball fitting configurations but there isn't a straight or flat surface to mount them and the original holes are blown out. It's a simple thing but I can't seem to think my way around this frustratingly simple problem...and that rear hatch has to be the heaviest of any I've ever seen. There's been other simple issues like this that got out of hand. It's almost like someone thought ahead to block any "fix" a person might come up with. ...AND where is the trans. dipstick? Where is the freakin battery? That one actually panicked me a bit. Thought I was losing my mind. I don't even understand all the buttons yet! That said, it sure is nice to drive and I love it!
Appriciate your comment. :) And probably the same can be said about the american cars here in Europe. Since we dont have them a lot. I see the xc90 as solid and easy car to work on. Generally I find them to be easier to work on comparing other European brands. But yes it has some odd things as well. Like the plastic hatch. It is like that on most volvos so they do not rust. And yes that v8 sound. Since it is 60 degrees between lines it sounds different. And I love that sound. 😃
Hi! Great video, I would like to see everything about buying and fixing a V8 because I am going to buy one next year, I just love Volvo's and especially the V8.
Nice video ! If you ever want to get used cars no rust well maintained let me know I live in the U.S Florida but I’m originally Swedish even worked at Volvo
Its great to see a XC90 V8. Nicely done video. I recently bought one from 2009. It has a few issues and would love to see what all work you would do on it to get it road worthy. Mine has quite a few issues and has already done 340K, but I plan to keep it for long and use it as my daily driver. Also which is the best place to procure the parts from and is it ok to run it as a 2WD in case there is major issue with rear differential and would it make a difference in the mileage. I am in Dubai currently, just to give a understanding of where I am and how convenient is it to get this vehicle fixed in this region. Thank you once again.
Hello. Thanks for the comment. :) I was procrastinating and not getting my hands on xc90. But now I am back from vacation. Need to do couple of bits to xc60 so it is fully sorted and then can get my attention to xc90. It needs some work to be done. :)
@@realvolvofreak Both titanium grey. I wish they still sold the seat skins for the R-Design style. The leather still looks great, it’s the stripe is starting to crackle.
Great choice for your next few you tube videos. +1 what to look for what can be refurbished what to avoid. This type of report by owners who maintain their own vehicles carries more weight than you tube videos cleaning a car found in a shed - just don't get how washing an old car is anything but wasted effort. Unsure if the UK ever had the V8 as an option but looking forward to your next video. Enjoy Christmas
Thanks for commenting. Much appriciated. Hmm interesting info. I know V8 was sold in many markets. But if you say so I have not heard about them from UK. Merry Christmas!
Your right I don't recall any XC90 in UK other than diesel engines. Just checked Auto trader UK and there were a couple albeit MK2 anyhow I feel sure there would be a demand for Volvo buyers guide from an owners perspective.
Hello, fix the leaks or they will kill the alternator. Mine is currently being repaired. The head gasket let go in 3 places. Change all the fluids and it will drive much longer. All my expences are dueto very poor maintance of the previous owner. Mine has only 280.000km.
@@realvolvofreak Mine is getting the new beating on the balancing shaft, and all the maintance while the motor od lut od the car, new chains, the heads are getting the job dobę, all the seals. The stearing rack is being remanufactured. Ale the suspension is getting new bushings. The filler pipe is also leasing, so a new one is already mounted. I have it since June this year, half od the time it spent at the mechanics ;) but maybe for Christmas it'll be back at my garage 😁
@@realvolvofreak Yeah, too much money, way too much ;). But even if I wanted to sell it, I won't do it with those faults. Apart from that, the double glass makes the ride quiet and I don't want anything German, apart from Porsche ;) Są I hope to get the car in 2 days after 2,5 month at the mechanics. Mine is also grey metalic, but with light leather seats and only 5 people carier :)
Nice. Yes you can get more fruity sound out of that car. Either accessories 4 exhaust tips system. Simons sounds good. There is also on the youtube some guys in Poland have made crazy sound S80 V8.
Is this on its original transmission? Here in Australia I have become aware of many of these that fail just short of 200K KLM, and at the same time require engine out for oil leak repairs. Basically budget for a $10K AUD service every 209K KLM.
Yes it has original transmission. It all could be due to the different loads, usage and temperatures. Obviously in Australia you have a bit more heat. :) You can fix oil leaks while engine is in car, but some prefere to take engine out to gain better access.
@@alexandrutereify not really correct. GM transmission was only installed on T6 models on P2 platforms. They were rubbish and mostly because they have not been made to rev on so high rpms. All other engines on P2 platforms were coupled with Aisin 5 speed aw55 gearbox or with tf80 Aisin 6 speed depending on model years.
@@realvolvofreak you are wrong. The GM box was available eith all engine options in the first iteration of the car. Even the diesel ones that werent available outside europe or mainland asia.
@@alexandrutereify do you want to make a bet? 😉 do not talk what you dont know please. GM transmission was put in the Volvo P2 platform ONLY for the 6 cylinder engines. T6 was on S80 and XC90 and 2.9 NA engine with this transmission was available on S80. Dont beleive me? Google. But do not put false claims here in my channel.
Nice to see another Xc90 V8 in Sweden, my 2007 is on 230.000km at the moment
No way. 😱 Did you mean 230 000 km? Or 23000km? If so then it is brand new. 😃👍
Lets go. Maintenance, rebuild. 👍. Your comments about specs/size of parts is very informative.
Thank you for your comment. 👍
Drivers door lock won’t go down? Any idea?
The V8 in the XC90 is the best sounding V8 I've ever heard. I've had mine for 4 or 5 months. My daily driver for the last 20 years has been a 454 cubic inch Chevy 1 ton crew cab long bed 4x4 (yes, American)but these V8s have the best sound! Very balanced. Mine is an 09 with 200k miles. It scares the crap out of me because this is not a car I will be able to work on myself and in the US any Volvo repair or maintenance is extremely expensive. It's not as bad as it was in the 90s or the 2000s but it's still a big deal and I'm guessing that's why used XC90s are so cheep in the US. Americans are probably scared of them. I'm not rich, so I am scared too. Anything Chevy I could fix myself with no problem but I've already seen simple things on my XC90 get real complicated real quick. For instance, a simple thing that's been driving me absolutely nuts is the gas struts on the rear hatch have broken out of the hatch on the upper end. Come to find out the upper hatch is fiberglass...and the lower is metal. For the life of me I can not figure out a way to remount any style of upper ball fittings to the fiberglass pillars of the rear hatch. I can't even figure out how the threaded inserts have held that heavy hatch up all these years in the first place. It looks like the inserts were held in the hollow fiberglass hatch pillars with some type of adhesive that has the consistency and texture of Bondo! What the heck is going on? I've bought 7 or 8 different ball fitting configurations but there isn't a straight or flat surface to mount them and the original holes are blown out. It's a simple thing but I can't seem to think my way around this frustratingly simple problem...and that rear hatch has to be the heaviest of any I've ever seen. There's been other simple issues like this that got out of hand. It's almost like someone thought ahead to block any "fix" a person might come up with. ...AND where is the trans. dipstick? Where is the freakin battery? That one actually panicked me a bit. Thought I was losing my mind. I don't even understand all the buttons yet! That said, it sure is nice to drive and I love it!
Appriciate your comment. :) And probably the same can be said about the american cars here in Europe. Since we dont have them a lot. I see the xc90 as solid and easy car to work on. Generally I find them to be easier to work on comparing other European brands. But yes it has some odd things as well. Like the plastic hatch. It is like that on most volvos so they do not rust. And yes that v8 sound. Since it is 60 degrees between lines it sounds different. And I love that sound. 😃
I have an 07 v8 with277,000 plus miles and still going I probably know more about the xc90 v8 than a Volvo tech any questions ask me 🙏
How strong are the trans? Any tunes for the V8?
The introduction by 'Mr. Dimples,' " . . and this means the V8 engine . . " (rubs hands together happily!!!).
@@titanoboa7165 😂👌🏻👍
i also love the infotainment area.. simple, all you need.. no giant screen
Exactly. Just good old buttons. And. You could also get MD player in there.
Hi! Great video, I would like to see everything about buying and fixing a V8 because I am going to buy one next year, I just love Volvo's and especially the V8.
Thanks. And thanks for subscribing. Next one should be about fixing the oil leaks and awd system. :)
Nice video !
If you ever want to get used cars no rust well maintained let me know I live in the U.S Florida but I’m originally Swedish even worked at Volvo
Nice. Who knows what will happen. So maybe one day. :) will keep in mind. 👍
More videos, please maintenance videos and modifications if you were able to provide that have a 2006 V8 would love to know more about them all around
Ok. Thanks for comments. 👍
Its great to see a XC90 V8. Nicely done video.
I recently bought one from 2009. It has a few issues and would love to see what all work you would do on it to get it road worthy. Mine has quite a few issues and has already done 340K, but I plan to keep it for long and use it as my daily driver. Also which is the best place to procure the parts from and is it ok to run it as a 2WD in case there is major issue with rear differential and would it make a difference in the mileage. I am in Dubai currently, just to give a understanding of where I am and how convenient is it to get this vehicle fixed in this region.
Thank you once again.
Hello. Thanks for the comment. :) I was procrastinating and not getting my hands on xc90. But now I am back from vacation. Need to do couple of bits to xc60 so it is fully sorted and then can get my attention to xc90. It needs some work to be done. :)
Found a 09 XC90 V8 RD with 75,000 miles and the dual exhaust. Let my wife drive it, and now we have two of the same. She has the Calcite interior.
Nice. 👌🏻👍 What colour it is?
@@realvolvofreak Both titanium grey. I wish they still sold the seat skins for the R-Design style. The leather still looks great, it’s the stripe is starting to crackle.
I have XC90 2.4 D5 from 2005 and is on 517 000 km.
I just picked up a minter with 70k on clock, 2007. Love it.
Nice. Well done. 👍👍👍
Great choice for your next few you tube videos.
+1 what to look for what can be refurbished what to avoid.
This type of report by owners who maintain their own vehicles carries more weight than you tube videos cleaning a car found in a shed - just don't get how washing an old car is anything but wasted effort.
Unsure if the UK ever had the V8 as an option but looking forward to your next video.
Enjoy Christmas
Thanks for commenting. Much appriciated. Hmm interesting info. I know V8 was sold in many markets. But if you say so I have not heard about them from UK. Merry Christmas!
Your right I don't recall any XC90 in UK other than diesel engines. Just checked Auto trader UK and there were a couple albeit MK2 anyhow I feel sure there would be a demand for Volvo buyers guide from an owners perspective.
A Volvo buyers guide would be nice!
Allright. Let me see what I can do about this subject
But how can you drive without MOt? I have D5 its a beast!!! Love it
They give you the notice for 1 month to fix the issue with a handbrake. So I need to do go back and to the test after I have fixed it.
I’d love to see the shaking issue fixing
Volvo ❤❤❤❤V8
Hello, fix the leaks or they will kill the alternator. Mine is currently being repaired. The head gasket let go in 3 places. Change all the fluids and it will drive much longer. All my expences are dueto very poor maintance of the previous owner. Mine has only 280.000km.
I will. All the parts are ordered. 👍
@@realvolvofreak Mine is getting the new beating on the balancing shaft, and all the maintance while the motor od lut od the car, new chains, the heads are getting the job dobę, all the seals. The stearing rack is being remanufactured. Ale the suspension is getting new bushings. The filler pipe is also leasing, so a new one is already mounted. I have it since June this year, half od the time it spent at the mechanics ;) but maybe for Christmas it'll be back at my garage 😁
Great to see someone is putting money and effort in good old Volvo :)
@@realvolvofreak Yeah, too much money, way too much ;). But even if I wanted to sell it, I won't do it with those faults. Apart from that, the double glass makes the ride quiet and I don't want anything German, apart from Porsche ;) Są I hope to get the car in 2 days after 2,5 month at the mechanics. Mine is also grey metalic, but with light leather seats and only 5 people carier :)
But fixing the oil leaks is usually an engine out job, just do the leaks when the alternator or gearbox fails?
Just got a 2007 81,000 miles. Better exhaust?
Nice. Yes you can get more fruity sound out of that car. Either accessories 4 exhaust tips system. Simons sounds good. There is also on the youtube some guys in Poland have made crazy sound S80 V8.
@@realvolvofreak only issue is drivers door doesn’t lock. Sometimes goes up and down but not always?
@@leehayes70 there is a motor inside the lock mechanism. That starts to worn out. Easiest fix - replace the lock assembly.
Is this on its original transmission? Here in Australia I have become aware of many of these that fail just short of 200K KLM, and at the same time require engine out for oil leak repairs. Basically budget for a $10K AUD service every 209K KLM.
Yes it has original transmission. It all could be due to the different loads, usage and temperatures. Obviously in Australia you have a bit more heat. :) You can fix oil leaks while engine is in car, but some prefere to take engine out to gain better access.
this is the last facelift model, so it has a japanese Aisin transmission. Those which are prone to break are pre 2007 GM gearboxes.
@@alexandrutereify not really correct. GM transmission was only installed on T6 models on P2 platforms. They were rubbish and mostly because they have not been made to rev on so high rpms. All other engines on P2 platforms were coupled with Aisin 5 speed aw55 gearbox or with tf80 Aisin 6 speed depending on model years.
@@realvolvofreak you are wrong. The GM box was available eith all engine options in the first iteration of the car. Even the diesel ones that werent available outside europe or mainland asia.
@@alexandrutereify do you want to make a bet? 😉 do not talk what you dont know please. GM transmission was put in the Volvo P2 platform ONLY for the 6 cylinder engines. T6 was on S80 and XC90 and 2.9 NA engine with this transmission was available on S80. Dont beleive me? Google. But do not put false claims here in my channel.
Seems like this Volvo was abused. Still these are great cars and worth keeping and restoring. I want a manual swap on my v8 xc90
Well it has seen some owners and some miles under it’s belt. :) that would be cool. Volvo never made v8 with manual.
@@realvolvofreak someone built a manual to the Yamaha V8 in a XC70 and it looks like the car Volvo should have always made
@@SilasDrewchinWhere did you see this? There have been multiple XC70/V70 V8 swaps but I have yet to see it paired with a manual transmission.
@@XBredrenX someone made a manual xc70 in USA. I looked super clean. Using the b8444s Yamaha engine. I need to know how they did it
How many km can you do with au full tank ?
@@samuellakhdari2011 on average I am doing like 13l/100 km.
@@realvolvofreak so it's like 600 km with a full tank ?
@@samuellakhdari2011yes around that
@@realvolvofreak thanks