I REVIEW MY 2004 VOLVO XC90. IS IT A BOND CAR!?!

This is a brief film shot with our wonder Volvo XC90. A car that's part of the pedal loud fleet which we really really love. Great driving dynamics. Lots of character and superbly designed for the needs of the modern family. Quite simply it's brilliant but is it a Bond car??

#volvoxc90 #xc90 #2004xc90

0:37 - Buy Top Range Car Version
0:58 - Avoid Empty Button Spaces
1:30 - Overview of 2004 XC90 T6
2:03 - Bond Influenced Design
3:21 - XC90's Versatile Social Appeal
4:00 - XC90: Volvo's SUV Foray
4:50 - XC90's Declining Popularity in UK
5:25 - Fuel Economy Game

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[xiolahuizar]

I was looking for a safe, sturdy first car and this was it. At 232k miles now it still runs fantastic and looks amazing inside.

[bennymercer]

I just bought this same model and can say it's the smoothest car I have ever driven, turbos spool beautifully, drives very well in the snow and has a great stock sound system.

[marcieandrews]

I just bought one at an Auction. Best car ive ever owned. 114, 000 mi. Only thing wrong is it needs oil change..flush, and shocks on back. The best car ever!!

[MichaelRMcCoy]

My 2004 XC90 FWD with the 2.5 turbo gets about 17 mpg, combined city/highway.
No complaints. Solid, reliable, quiet and comfortable.

[chrisashwin]

i was working for volvo when these were about. Remember when it snowed had loads getting stuck and coming in as the splines on the transfer box were stripped and only running in 2wd oblivious until they got stuck in the snow haha

[railman]

fab review from Pedal Loud with added fun of words and attitude. I loved it and went out and bought an xc90 after viewing this video. He is correct it's not so much a head turner but somehow it fits in everywhere I go. Got the diesel version and still visit the fuel station often. It must be a Volvo thing! lol

[burningmanmike]

Love the wheels! BTW, Are you still the owner, and is this car still on the road today (2022)?

[MichaelRMcCoy]

I've had my '04 XC90 for about a year and a half and have mixed feelings.
Love many things about it -- the ride, handling, creature comforts etc, but being a realist, I cannot ever get away from my fear of an unexpected repair.
Or, God forbid, a breakdown and tow to the nearest garage -- where they would likely have plans to stick it to me.
Go anywhere near the Volvo dealership and you better hold onto your wallet.
Costs of parts are ridiculous, out-done only by the labor costs.
Equipped with the 2.5 Turbo, the car is truly under-powered -- and the fuel economy sucks, (15 town, 18 hwy).
At 188K, I'll likely drive it until it needs an obscenely costly repair.
I only paid $2, 500 for it, and a major repair would quickly turn it into a donor car.
Also, the KBB or NADA value is shameful.

[smeme]

Love my 2005 xc90 2.5 liter is bulletproof.
550000+kms and not a spot of rust. Going for 1 million.

[adriaannooitvangehoord]

"Classy in a VOLVO way, classless !" Brilliant, i'll remember that.

[rudygracia]

I had an 04'FWD, XC90.Ran great, about 20mpg hwy?200k miles(clock), 100k on replacement engine.Problem?;Poorly designed sunroof drainage system.Apparently, there are water drain"tubes"that clog up over time, and water accumulates UNDER BOTH FRONT FLOORBOARDS!!😳It could be heard sloshing around!😱.And there's lotsa of WIRING down there!!That's ok, cuz I only paid $4k for it.We Drove it for a year;Then someone turned left in front of me(into me!), from a non turning lane, damaged my front fender.Their insurance co gave me$1500.Then, I gave the car to my parents, and DAD TOTALLED IT!(Flipped it!).😐Sunroof drain issue SOLVED!!

[ziadtariq]

Do you think with remapping will be better for fuel economy? I’m thinking to buy one of these but fuel consumption makes me hesitate. Nice 👍 video boss

[norpanmekk]

I’m thinking of buying the 04 t6 one .. been rolling 142915 miles (converted from 23k Swedish miles) , looks new and they want €4.500 for it.. does that sound reasonable?

[Jhampa]

hey mate great review ! do you still have this car ? hows she going ?

[nwsights]

How is the reliability? I have a 98 V70 non turbo and have heard endless information from volvo enthusiasts telling me do not get P2 as their transmissions, angle gears, and gauge clusters go out along with constant electrical problems.

[Michaelxjones]

How reliable is the t6 because I HEARD they are to avoid.

[richardpwillan]

Thanks for this. Whats the fuel consumption like steady driving on the motorway?

[martinjames]

sounds like the garage has run out of fuel lol.. D5 is also fairly thirsty for a diesel maybe a combination of Weight + gearing, 5 cylinders and AWD or just more accurate fuel computer compared to other manufacturers which read too high for mpg

[karencamloh]

You are a comic genius - hilarious. I clicked b/c I have a 2009 xc90. I can't help but watch that stupid instantaneous mpg!! "most over-engineered family wagon that likes a drink..." "Jeremy Clarkson, whoever he is, .... apparently" thank you for cracking me up. I luv my volvo.

[colincrawford]

what a good review. So much so I, m off to buy the one I was looking at. Time will tell if your dry humour will bite me in the wallet.