Volvo V90 2018
Analysis of 82 active listings for Volvo V90 2018 from mobile.bg, cars.bg and other sources. Real market prices, known engine issues and what to check before buying.
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📊 Market data
- Cheap listings16 500 €
- Typical price21 987 €
- Expensive listings26 497 €
- Average mileage153 772 км
⚙️ Engines — what to expect
Volvo VEA Drive-E 2.0 4-cyl — VEA_D4_T5
Known issues
- Early VEA engines had some coolant leak reports from water pump area. Mostly resolved in later production. (~200–600 € repair)
- Auxiliary belt tensioner can wear — causes squealing and in rare cases belt failure. (~100–300 € repair)
Volvo VEA B4204T 2.0 T4 turbo — B4204T_VEA_T4
Known issues
- Belt at 120k km or 10 years. (~400–800 € repair)
- Coolant expansion tank can crack. (~100–300 € repair)
🚨 What to check before buying
Overall risk score: 10/10
Serious risks
- Coolant leak (early production): Early VEA engines had some coolant leak reports from water pump area. Mostly resolved in later production.
- Auxiliary belt tensioner: Auxiliary belt tensioner can wear — causes squealing and in rare cases belt failure.
- Higher mileage (153,772 km) — check for timing system condition, turbo health, and suspension wear
Additional notes
- Diesel car from before 2018 with very low mileage suggests city-only use — DPF is likely clogged or has been removed (illegal). Check DPF status and EGR condition.
- XC90 D5 diesel (278 listings, avg 120k km, €37k) — twin-charged D5 engine is complex: swirl flap failures, DPF regeneration issues in city driving, injector seal leaks, and turbo actuator failures after 100k. AWD Haldex coupling needs service every 40k km (often skipped).
- V40 diesel (381 listings, avg 176k km, only €9k) — mostly ex-fleet cars from Western Europe. At 176k avg: DPF is near replacement (€1500-2500), dual mass flywheel worn (€800-1200), and D2/D3 engines have known injector seal failure causing white smoke. Cheap to buy, watch for hidden costs.
- XC60 diesel (327 listings, avg 116k km, €28k) — D4/D5 engines generally reliable but at 100k+: turbo wastegate actuator sticking, swirl flap motor failures, and DPF pressure sensor issues cause limp mode. AWD angle gear oil leak is common and expensive if ignored (€1500-3000).
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