Faults:

Tranmission 3 times.

Weird noises (clunks when turning).

To replace the wiper blades, had to replace the whole wiper unit, as parts were not available ($780 for 2).

Turbo box cover cracked ($600).

General Comments:

Should have listened to all the reviews on Car Survey, but got "emotionally" attached to the Volvo.

Just problem after problem with reliability.

Also thirsty (knew that when we bought the car, but petrol prices were not that high at that time!!)

Last time we had it in for repair, were been told things will get worse with Volvo!!!

Faults:

Nothing; 100% reliable.

General Comments:

This car really drives well, with lots of power and good handling. Great safety, and tons of room for the whole family. I love the extra seats in the boot, and even with them up, there's still a large amount of room for luggage.

I am very happy with the purchase I made. I have owned a lot of station wagons/SUVs, and this is the best.

Thank you Volvo.

Faults:

Engine nuked without warning due to popped hose. Total replacement of $10,000. Unclaimable.

Transmission gone at 67,000kms. Cost $8,000. Unclaimable and Volvo won't contribute.

Hoses collapse/pop off/need replacing regularly.

Brakes need machining regularly.

Lots of little things. In the workshop regularly.

General Comments:

As of November 2010, there's a Class Action in the USA underway with lawyers Chimicles & Tikellis. Contact them and list your name.

Faults:

New engine at 50,000kms due to burst coolant hose. $9000.

Transmission failed at 67,000kms, $7500 to repair.

Four new Pirelli tyres per 15,000kms.

That's the main things. Plenty of expensive other stuff, and weird, unexplainable noises and creaks.

General Comments:

Love the car, seating arrangement works well, and the kids all fit in well. Hate the dishonesty and denial of Volvo. And hate that I'm going to have to ditch the car before I have to face yet another transmission fail. I paid $54,000 for the car second hand, and have spent over $17,000 on this car in three years. I can sell it for around $28,000 if I'm lucky.

Car was serviced by Volvo previous to my ownership, but as my best mate is a mechanic; I take it to him. Volvo now have disowned me, as I have not used them for 3 years, and won't help pay for my transmission. I'm in the process of researching what I can do - who will help, legally, fair trading etc. If I find a way, I will post it. Meanwhile, list your issues on the Volvo Facebook page, under Discussions. That's their website, and they should be reading all this info from us re the recurring problem of transmission failure.

Faults:

Clicking noise, which sounds like it's coming from inside the aircon vents.

CD getting stuck in the player.

Sound coming from car when I put the car in reverse, and when I'm backing out.

Has already had a new transmission put in, but it was before we bought the car.

General Comments:

The inside of the car is very comfortable.

Love the heated seats and the phone.

Bad turning circle.

Bad blind spots on the car.