2005 Volvo XC90 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

15 -18 City / 20 -23 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

208 -311

Seats

5 -7

Positive Owner Reviews

Kerry S

2005 Volvo xc90. 160, 000 miles and still going strong!

This car has been incredibly reliable for the entire time I have owned it. I feel very safe driving my children long distances in it because of it is outstanding safety features as well as it is reliability. The vehicle is very comfortable for the driver as well as the passenger. The seats (front and back) are very spacious. The front seat bottom and lumbar heaters are my favorite features.

Tara S

It is a really safe family car with a lot of room.

I like how much room it has. I like how safe it is. It is a great family car.

Lisa B

It's a classy soccer mom mobile.

Love the safety ratings. It has tons of space. Lots of rooms for a growing family. Still looks good 13 years later.

Nicole S

It's the safest out there than any other car. Has side airbags as well.

My vehicle is very safe. Has a built in booster seat and side airbags. It also has 3rd row seating. The only bad thing is that the repairs are kind of pricey but it is well worth it.

Randy L

Love my Volvo xc90 for so many reasons.

Love the AWD and I love that it is easily maintained to keep going for quite a few hundred thousand miles. The ride is great and the third row access to amazing for my business tools to load and unload. It is a classic style that just does not get old!

Jennifer M

Smooth ride with great safety features

It drives incredibly smooth. It has high safety features. I love the size and comfort as well as the way it looks

Kaya F

My Volvo is a very comfortable car which is important to me.

The Volvo is an excellent car but sometimes it makes weird noise and clicks. Other than that I would highly recommend the Volvo to anyone who wants a great, safe, well-running and an extremely comfortable car. Also it isn't just mine but my experience with other Volvo's has been just as good and safe as my car. I would highly recommend to anyone because of the diversity in all of the models. There fancy, classy, casual and also lower class models that are worth what you pay.

Cat D

Seat warmers and a sunroof make it a great ride for me.

I love the size. I love the third row. Volvos run for forever

Negative Owner Reviews

Tara V

It is super expensive to fix for both parts and labor.

I have had a lot of mechanical problems with it. Other than that I like it.

Barbara B

I love how safe I feel when driving my Volvo.

Too many large repairs for the age of the car and mileage (125,000). Complete ac, rusted axles (weird) are a couple repairs. I like the safety of the vehicle. Love the leather interior. Do not like the way the center compartment between seats opens - sometimes just the top portion and sometimes the top and the tray under it opens. Never know which I am going to get. I would rather be able to get the one I want - very frustrating. Do not like the emblem at all. Car is comfortable during long trips. Seats are nice. I drove a 2001 Toyota for 200,000 miles before I have any kind of a major repair and I think Volvo is falling short on that piece of the picture.

Tanya G

The Pro and Cons of a XC90 Volvo 2005

I have had some Transmission problems with it and not cheap to fix. Because this type of model has a Asian transmission instead of a GM transmission. So with this being said I will never buy this model anymore but motor is great. Please be aware of this vehicle.

Lisa M

It is a very safe car and it can seat up to 7 passengers

It doesn't get very good gas mileage. It is 13 years old and a lot of things are breaking

Caleb F

Volvo. Thumbs up unless it leaks coolant.

Current vehicle randomly leaks coolant. Other than that car does fine and is pleasant to drive everyday.

Endia T

It is fun to drive and economical to own.

I like the ride of my car, but its a gas guzzler. Its touchy when it comes to the engine but its on schedule with maintenance.

Volvo XC90 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

4dr 2.5L Turbo

208 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

4dr 2.5L Turbo w/Sunroof

208 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

4dr 2.5L Turbo w/Sunroof/3rd Row

208 HP 21-21 MPG 7 Seats

4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD

208 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats

4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD w/Sunroof

208 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats

4dr 2.5L Turbo AWD w/Sunroof/3rd

208 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats

4dr 2.9L Twin Turbo AWD

268 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats

4dr 2.9L Twin Turbo AWD w/3rd Row

268 HP 18-18 MPG 7 Seats

4dr 4.4L AWD w/3rd Row

311 HP 18-18 MPG 7 Seats

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2005 Volvo XC90 Owner Reviews

4.22

36 Reviews

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5 stars

39%

4 stars

44%

3 stars

17%

2 stars

1 star

Samantha T on April 3, 2021

The best time car I've owned

The xc90 has not had any problems as long as I've had it. It's reliable and I like the way the seats feel and adjust. It has plenty of room and storage space and is a safe vehicle.

Amy R on March 19, 2021

I like that it can hold all six of us without being really big which makes it easy to park anywhere. It has a dvd player that the kids love. It runs well. I don't like that the locks don't work right all the time and the sunroof doesn't work.

It is a nice smaller suv with seating for seven people.

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Pros from Owners

Cathy R.

Stylish, safe car. Room for 7, good cargo size. The gas mileage could be better. There is a sunroof, which is nice. Zone heating and cooling is another plus. Overall, I recommend the xc90 to everyone.

Emily W.

Great safety with many airbags. Long lasting car to get through mileage. Tons of space. Comfortable. Great for traveling with families or children. Good for open top evening summer drives. Comes with lots small digital things like Bluetooth for calls.

Cons from Owners

Cathy R.

Low mileage is the biggest con. I cannot think of any other cons to the xc90 really. Overall it is a great vehicle. It may be too pricey for some individuals, but the car is worth it in my opinion. To each his own though.

Emily W.

Had issues with the headlights connecting correctly. Had issues with the overall condition of leather over time. The plastic insides of the seats began the wear away with time. Not good gas mileage. Gas guzzler. Air conditioning sometimes works.

Ranks #6 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2005 Volvo XC90 has an average owner rating of 4.22 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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4.22

Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Volvo XC90 has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2005 Volvo XC90 A Good Car?

Yes, we have driven it across country twice and it has held up nicely. It fits our family and all the things we need day to day.

Jessica L.

It is an excellent vehicle that offers great comfortability and is very smooth to drive. So far there is no problems with this car.

N M.

It has been an excellent vehicle. It is safe and reliable. Outside of routine maintenance, it has had few issues and has 250,000 miles! I love my car.

Valerie S.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Volvo XC90?

We haven't had any problems with my car other than normal wear on it for it is age. I would consider it very reliable.

Jessica L.

It is very reliable. If there's anything wrong it always informs you immediately. So far there are no problems with this car. They are minor such as missing windshield fluid but these are things that... Read More

N M.

It is extremely reliable and has had very few problems. We have maintained it well, and it has over 250,000 miles. We turn the key, it starts, and takes us where we want to go.

Valerie S.

Is The 2005 Volvo XC90 A Good Value?

When we bought it used we paid $6000. I would say it was a great value for it and we have gotten our moneys worth for sure.

Jessica L.

I do not recall the price. But I do know it is a reasonable price for such an amazing can. Especially if it comes with a third to seats which means more space.

N M.

I don't know it's current value and don't remember what we paid. There are cheaper cars out there, but in terms of value, I don't think our car can be beat. We may be paid a little more up front but... Read More

Valerie S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Volvo XC90 transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: On both the AW50AWD and the AW55-50SN automatic transmissions in the 2005 Volvo XC90, the total fill capacity iS7.6 quarts. It's recommended that You use an automatic transmission fluid meeting the DEXRON-III...

How much oil does the 2005 Volvo XC90 take?

Answer: The 2005 Volvo XC90 has an oil capacity of 6.1 quarts or 5.9 liters for the 2.5L 5 AWD engine which is also the same amount for all the other T5 and T6 engine models. The other D4 and D5 engines will require...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety