I originally purchased this from George Achorn, the guy who used to own this site years ago.
Over the last 14 years, this has been a fun and reliable vehicle for my family, however I now need something bigger to fit everyone more comfortably for road trips and and camping.
When I purchased it, George @ Swedespeed had already installed the H&R lowered suspension, stiffer sway bars and camber correction bushings in the rear, Heico Volution Wheels, aluminum interior trim and Dension Bluetooth adapter for the stereo.
Since purchase, the XC90 has been kept almost exclusively in the garage, unless I had to go to the office or we were on a trip. The paint and exterior and interior are both in excellent condition.
The car has Xenon headlights, leather, all season mats and a tow hitch and wiring harness. I replaced the rear yellow lights with some that are silver smoked, but still light up yellow.
I’ve done most maintenance myself, and things I didn’t want to do were done by a Volvo specialty shop. I’ve been proactive on a lot of things. If I felt like something was worn or would be an issue soon, I proactively replace it.
Within the last 5 years, I’ve had the timing belt, water pump, oil pump, alternator, tensioner, idlers, oil seals and power steering pump replaced (all at 1 time, since it’s all in the same spot, but the Volvo shop near me). I forget the date and mileage, but it’s on the sticker on the engine.
I overhauled the brakes with StopTech cryo treated drilled rotors, rebuilt the calipers with new seals, guides, clips and epoxy paint. The brake fluid was flushed and replaced with synthetic DOT4 fluid. I also replaced the parking brake pads and related hardware. While I was in there, I also stainless braided brake hoses and I just installed new EBC Yellow Stuff pads within the last 1000 miles. At the same time, I replaced all 4 shocks with new Bilsteins, new front LCAs and upper and lower ball joints, strut bearings, front and rear end links, bump stops and spring seats.
The fuel pump was replaced about 6 years ago, along with a new headliner and A-Pillar covers And new sunroof drains.
I had a problem with the DCU (no AWD) and replaced that and did a flush of the rear diff fluid and angle gear, and replaced with Volvo recommended oils. I also replaced the diff pump at the same time. Works great now.
This summer, I had a misfire on one of the cylinders and replaced all 6 plugs with platinum tip Volvo plugs and installed 6 new coil packs. There was also a knock in a CV joint, so I went ahead and replaced both CV joints and wheel bearings. While I was doing that, I flushed the transmissions and replaced the filter and installed a transgo shift kit. Shifts are much faster and firmer compared to the slushy stock feel. Oh, the transmission has already been rebuilt too, so that shouldn’t be a concern.
On the factory “snowflake” wheels, I have Bridgestone Blizzaks that were on for one winter. We haven’t had much snow the last few years. They are stored in Tire Rack covers on a wall mounted rack, all of which comes with the XC90.
Speaking of which, I have a pile of spare parts to go with it, and a few specialized tools to go with it. I have a a VIDA DICE, but you’ll need to download your own software. I’ve also got the Volvo oil cap Funnel, a spare oil filter or two I think, a metal oil filter cup wrench, serpentine belt tool and a fuel pump ring tool. Spare parts, I have a new gauge cluster, factory Nivomat shocks, the original ride height springs, and I
If I wind up holding onto it for a while, I plan on pulling off the front seat bottom covers and restitching the seams. I also need to polish the headlamps when I have the time and think about it, jand may upgrade the factory head unit with a Legendary setup. And, knowing myself, I’d probably wind up upgrading all of the speakers and the amp too.
I’m not interested in parting anything out. If you buy this, you get everything I have for it, all the spare parts I have, specialized tools, the spare tires, rack and tire covers.
Oh, it just passed a Virginia safety inspection last week. If you aren’t from VA, here’s what all that covers.
I’ve got a few pictures from today, and I’ll add more tomorrow when it’s light out.
Thanks for looking, and feel free to ask any questions you have.