Below Average Reliability

2020 Volvo XC90 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (SPA) · 2.0L Drive-E T5 FWD 250hp / 2.0L Drive-E T6 AWD 316hp / 2.0L T8 Twin Engine PHEV AWD 400hp · $34,000 - $54,000

Known Issues — 2020 Volvo XC90

CRITICAL

Oil leak from turbo oil return line on T6

CRITICAL

T8 PHEV battery capacity degradation

MODERATE

Sunroof drainage tube blockage and leaks

MODERATE

Sensus infotainment freeze or reboot loop

MODERATE

Air suspension compressor premature failure

MINOR

Park assist sensors false triggering

What to Inspect

  • Check for oil leaks around turbo return line
  • On T8 — verify EV range and battery charge capacity
  • Test sunroof drainage channel
  • Test Sensus infotainment for crashes
  • Test air suspension height adjustment
  • Test park assist sensors for false triggers

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil change (synthetic)every 10,000 miles$120-$160
Spark plugsevery 45,000 miles$200-$350
Brake fluid flushevery 2 years$100-$150
Transmission fluid serviceevery 50,000 miles$250-$400
Air suspension service/inspectionevery 50,000 miles$200-$400
Coolant flushevery 50,000 miles$150-$220
T8 PHEV battery inspectionevery 40,000 miles$150-$300

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