Average Reliability

2022 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 · $44,000 - $68,000

Known Issues — 2022 Volvo XC90

MODERATE

T6 turbo oil return line seeping

MODERATE

T8 PHEV battery capacity reduction

MODERATE

Sensus infotainment freeze or slow response

MINOR

Google assistant integration lag

MINOR

Lane keeping aid over-correction

MINOR

Wireless CarPlay connectivity drops

What to Inspect

  • Check T6 area for turbo oil seepage
  • On T8 — verify EV range and charging function
  • Test Sensus infotainment with Google assistant
  • Test Pilot Assist on highway for lane centering
  • Test wireless CarPlay connectivity
  • Confirm OTA update capability is active

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
Coolant flushevery 50,000 miles$150-$220
T8 PHEV battery inspectionevery 40,000 miles$150-$300
Cabin air filterevery 20,000 miles$50-$80

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