Faults:

This car has some minor leaks, but they're not serious. I probably will not even fix these problems for at least another 20K miles.

I had to replace the ball joints ($300) and get the 90K mile service done. I also went ahead and replace the timing belt because I couldn't find proof that it had been done ($200).

The interior of the car has been abused, but it's mostly cosmetic. One rear speaker was blown. That is expensive to fix because the whole rear area interior has to be removed to change the speaker. $150 labor to replace a $20 speaker?

General Comments:

Very solid driving experience. Ride is a little rough, but not annoying. I feel almost as safe as when I'm in my Range Rover.

Very spacious with lots of rear leg room. Trunk is large and there a lot of "cubby" holes in the car for all my junk.

I don't like the cup holders coming out of the center console the way they do, but it's minor.

The interior color is fading with an orange tint to it, but I'm being very picky.

Faults:

Left rear wheel bearing failure at 82k miles.

ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor failed at 93k miles.

General Comments:

Recently struck from behind while stopped in traffic. Offending vehicle was '98 Dodge minivan traveling at 35 - 40 mph and did not attempt to stop. My 960 was pushed into the vehicle in front and totalled. I had no injuries. I am looking for another 960.

Faults:

Perennial brake rotor vibration and replacement.

Cruise control went out at 100K.

Entire new valve job at 120,000, but I think it was the dealer's fault due to faulty timing belt installation.

Radiator thermostat out at 112K.

Minor light/electrical bugaboos.

Sunroof jammed recently.

Then $600 to fix the ignition (car thought it was in park).

General Comments:

Despite all the above I really like this car! It is super comfortable, solid and surprisingly quick especially when you choose sport shift mode, it's just very pleaureable to drive, even around the bends, safe feeling.

I think the valve job was unlucky, the endless rotor replacement is irritating and there is never a satisfactory answer from the dealer. However, it has never let me down starting.

Faults:

Rear main seal leak.

Automatic transmission shifter had a broken clip in the shifter.

All transmission sensors failed.

Air conditioning bellows behind the dash failed.

General Comments:

Overall a great car, very stable, powerful, good handling and quality. Biggest mistake was taking the car to the Volvo dealer for any kind of service. Once I found an independent Volvo mechanic, I appreciated the car much more.