Average Reliability

2025 Volvo XC90 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (SPA) · 2.0L Drive-E B5 AWD mild hybrid 247hp / 2.0L Drive-E B6 AWD mild hybrid 295hp / 2.0L T8 Recharge PHEV AWD 455hp · $62,000 - $90,000

Known Issues — 2025 Volvo XC90

MINOR

T8 Recharge early production software calibration

MINOR

Google built-in infotainment initial setup delays

MINOR

Lane keep assist sensitivity on curved highways

MINOR

OTA update failures requiring dealer reset

MINOR

Air suspension compressor noise cold start

MINOR

Panoramic sunroof wind buffeting at speed

What to Inspect

  • On T8 — verify EV range and full charging function
  • Test Google infotainment and OTA update status
  • Test Pilot Assist and lane centering
  • Test air suspension in all modes
  • Confirm factory warranty is fully active
  • Test panoramic sunroof for wind buffeting

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil change (synthetic)every 10,000 miles$130-$170
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
Air suspension inspectionevery 50,000 miles$200-$400

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