Faults:

Needed radiator hoses, rear brake pads, new struts, could use a heater core... but that will wait until I get around to it.

General Comments:

This car is a very nice ride. It is a very adult step up from my 2004 WRX wagon. It doesn't make me feel like a tuner dude.

It handles well. It is a dog off the line, but 30-50 and 70-90 are really very strong. It is a sleeper for sure.

I think the best way to look at this car if you are looking to purchase used is: 1) do I really like cars... I mean really. Not like "I want a Ferrari but what is a valve job?". If you do like cars this one will reward you with a very nice ride with minimal issues. But there will be issues. This is not NOT a Honda Accord. If you are looking at a Japanese car and this, and want to know the difference... well cost and total overall reliability. Japan trumps Europe. Also if you do go for this car... can you occasionally afford a payment on the original price of the car? If you can make a $500 monthly payment once in a while... you found your car. If not... it will eat you alive. (always trumped by being your own good wrench)

Faults:

I have had to replace the O2 sensors and several other engine parts at considerable cost to my budget.

General Comments:

The car either runs great or has to be in the shop for repairs. The 'check engine' light is constantly on and always for a reason.

The combination of the 5-cylinder engine and turbo (T5) super charger seem to be at odds with each other.

I love this car and have loved all five (5) other Volvos I have owned, but this one has caused me the most in terms of frustrations and money.

I have been banned from one dealer because I complained too much.

I would love to discuss my concerns with an actual Volvo factory representative.

Faults:

Mass air flow went out the week after I bought, but was replaced under warranty.

Brakes are a known issue. I replaced mine 25k ago and it's time to do them again. I just accept it and deal with it. I am hard on brakes though so it's my fault equally.

I use Mobil One exclusively and I think it has paid off. The car is extremely reliable.

I did my own timing belt and water pump, which saved me 1200.00 bucks I assume (in the SF Bay Area).

I love the car and it has been paid off for a couple years, so I consider the costs as better than a new car payment.

It tends to wear the outside of the front tires no matter what tire pressure I use. I have been through about 5 sets of tires ranging from Michelins, Yokos, BF Goodrich, etc and it still does the same thing (is properly aligned too).

Safe car, and I don't have any regrets.

Reading all the comments here, I wonder how so many people got bad cars. Replaced the dash and that was 500 used for the dash and 1000 to install! UGH. (it had cracked mounts on the back of the dash and was trashed).

General Comments:

Great car. Safe, roomy, seats are awesome! Good snow car even with 2wd.

I have been rear ended 2 times and just had to replace the bumpers. I probably would have needed a new car, so I say it has saved me from buying 2 new cars.