Faults:

Water pump fail at 100,000 miles.

Turbocharger start making a whining noise at 125,000 miles.

General Comments:

Great car overall very solid feel.

A little bit under power for the mass,162 hp/3200 lb.

Suspension bushings, sway bars, sport shocks give the car the edge over the Bimmers.

Very easy to maintain, but parts are a little bit expensive, but what european car is not?

Faults:

In over 300,000 miles I have had to replace the timing belt, alternator, and fuel pump. That's it.

General Comments:

I can't stand looking at this car any more. My butt has been in it for over 300,000 miles. Unfortunately, it goes as smooth as the day I bought it 13 years ago, and looks just as shiny. It just won't die, it won't even give a hint of dying, and it's easily good for another 300,000 if I can stand it. I keep thinking I need to get another car, but...why? No rust, no issues, just solid solid solid reliable cost-free transportation.

Faults:

I have driven this car every day since 1998 (it’s 2006, not far from 2007). I had to replace the fuel pump, air conditioner hoses, radiator, brakes.

General Comments:

This car drives nice. It’s not quick, but, certainly adequate. The best part about this car is the rear wheel drive and the long wheel base. It is the smoothest car I have ever owned. My car has been amazingly reliable. I have driven it over 100,000 miles with no major issues and I bought it used. Of course, I have given this car regular maintenance. I think about selling it from time to time and it just seems kind of insane to sell a car this good. I realize that one day it will quit, but, at this rate I will be like, 100.

Faults:

I have replaced the water pump three times in 8 years.

Broken drive belt.

Overdrive electronics failed.

Gas tank needed replacing: a baffle came loose.

General Comments:

This is a very comfortable, safe car. It passes well. There is lots of trunk space. With snow tires, it handles well in the snow. The body is still in near-perfect condition.

Faults:

The cruise control doesn't work.

The "map" holders on the driver and passenger doors are mysteriously cracked.

General Comments:

This car has leg room and head room to spare. Lots of room in the rear too.

The leather bucket seats show no wear and are roomy and comfortable.

Economical on fuel. Drove from Northern New Jersey to Durham, North Carolina on one tank of gas.

Dashboard easy to read.

Faults:

I had to have a bit of front end work done because I didn't keep up with regular lubrication, since I was doing oil changes myself at home. Other than that, I've had regular maintenance performed at 30,000 mile intervals since new by the dealer, until the car hit 100,000 miles, Then, I went to a reputable independent repair shop for service. I bring the car to the Volvo dealer once every two years, to catch anything the independent shop might miss. This has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. It now has a mild valve or crank bearing knock first thing in the morning that clears up in about five minutes. Burns one quart of oil about every 1500 miles. This car has seen 50,000 miles of NYC driving, has climbed logging roads through the mountains, and everything in between. It refuses to die.

General Comments:

The ride is a bit stiff, but the car feels solid as a rock.

Faults:

Power antenna didn"t work properly.

General Comments:

Like the car. Sometimes not enough power when needed.