Below Average Reliability

2020 Volvo S90 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (SPA) ยท 2.0L Drive-E T5 FWD 250hp / 2.0L Drive-E T6 AWD 316hp / 2.0L T8 Twin Engine PHEV AWD 400hp ยท $32,000 - $54,000

Known Issues โ€” 2020 Volvo S90

CRITICAL

T6 turbo oil return line seeping

CRITICAL

T8 PHEV battery module degradation

MODERATE

Sensus infotainment freeze

MODERATE

Sunroof drainage tube blockage

MODERATE

Air suspension compressor premature failure

MINOR

Heated rear seat element partial failure

What to Inspect

  • Check T6 turbo return line for seepage
  • On T8 โ€” test EV range and charging
  • Test Sensus infotainment for crashes
  • Inspect sunroof drainage
  • Test air suspension all modes
  • Test heated rear seats

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil change (synthetic)every 10,000 miles$120-$160
Spark plugsevery 45,000 miles$200-$320
Brake fluid flushevery 2 years$100-$150
Transmission fluid serviceevery 50,000 miles$250-$380
Coolant flushevery 50,000 miles$130-$200
T8 PHEV battery inspectionevery 40,000 miles$150-$300
Air suspension serviceevery 50,000 miles$200-$400

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