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    Volvo XC90 Problems

    Are you having problems with your Volvo XC90? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Volvo XC90 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Volvo XC90 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Land Rover, Nissan, Volvo headline latest recalls
    By Justin Hilliard · 24 March 2017
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has this week issued safety recalls for various vehicles from Land Rover, Nissan and Volvo.
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    Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo issue safety recalls
    By Tim Nicholson · 17 March 2017
    Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has issued another recall for its Range Rover Evoque compact SUV after the company discovered a previous recall had failed to properly fix the issue.
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    Subaru, Land Rover and Volvo headline recent recalls
    By Robbie Wallis · 16 January 2017
    Volvo, Subaru, Land Rover, Citroen and GM have issued safety recalls for some vehicles due to defective manufacturing issues.
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    Replacing Volvo XC90 rear diff
    Answered by Graham Smith · 17 May 2016

    It’s a sign of the times, carmakers are not supporting their products the way they once did and more and more owners are finding themselves stuck as you are. It seems we’re now meant to sell our cars before they get to the point of needing major surgery. You could try sourcing the bearings from overseas via the Internet, or you could also try and find a second hand diff that has serviceable bearings and for that as a unit.

    Coverage of new XC90?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 12 July 2015

    We have been reporting the long-overdue new XC90 since Volvo first began the trickle feed of information, including in our February 20 edition. We also highlighted it as a potential Car of the Year contender in last week's edition. As for words like "benchmark", "standout" and "quality", we are waiting for a verdict when we drive it locally in early August. Watch out for our review.

    Good second-hand seven-seat SUV?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 5 July 2015

    The XC90 is a very old design and one at that price might be a bit doubtful. Your best choice would be a Kia or Hyundai, which are far better than you might think and may even have some factory warranty at your budget.

    XC90 overheated
    Answered by Graham Smith · 3 July 2015

    The engine cannot have been running without coolant for a month. I think you're going to have some difficulty in proving your claim that there was a problem with the car when you bought it.

    Best people mover for $15,000?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 1 March 2015

    The Kia Carnival gets The Tick, every time, in that price range. And with four kids you will find that a proper people-mover gives far more flexibility than an SUV or even a converted van.

    Used Volvo XC90 review: 2003-2014
    By Ewan Kennedy · 16 February 2015
    Never a company to rush into things unnecessarily, Volvo has had its XC90 on sale since 2002 (2003 in Australia), albeit with many significant upgrades and changes along the way. An all-new model is finally on the way and incorporates some fascinating new technology, obviously safety heads the list, but there are many
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    Used Volvo XC90 review: 2003-2012
    By Graham Smith · 29 January 2015
    The XC90 is Volvo's entry in the top-end SUV race, a race in which it is pitted against the likes of the BMX X5, Mercedes-Benz ML and Audi Q7. New It arrived here in 2003 and has become a top-selling model for the Swedish carmaker, accounting for a large slice of the company's business in Australia. Apart from some
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