The V90’s 232bhp D5 diesel engine is a punchy unit, Up the dosh to between £20,000 and £23,000 and you'll have plenty of good 2019 full-history cars, all from Volvo dealers, with low Take the Volvo XC90 we tested – the B5 Diesel – which has a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel unit. That may not sound a lot for a large 7-seat SUV, but power of 235PS and torque of 480Nm is not unreasonable. Despite a considerable frame the Volvo XC90 is actually quite slender at 2,103kg. The D5 Luxury’s 2.4-litre five-cylinder diesel trails rivals like the Q5 3.0 TDI and X3 xDrive30d for power, torque and sprinting ability. So does the more powerful, torquey and quicker Polestar Quick Answer: Avoid Volvo XC60 Year Models 2010, 2015, and 2019. Most Volvo XC60s are good to go, but you’ll want to avoid the 2010, 2015, and 2019 year models. The 2010 year has an unreliable engine with fuel pump failure being its most notorious issue. 2015 XC60s have reportedly had engine issues like coolant leaking into the transmission Inside there's good accommodation, with back seat passengers faring rather better than they might in other cars. The standard of fit and finish is generally high and feel as if they should stand up well to the elements. Our verdict on the Volvo C70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic. Presenting a new face to the world, Volvo's C70 offers buyers a solid package. The 2017 Volvo XC60 T5 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 240 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque (with a momentary overboost to 280 lb-ft). An eight Join Date: Dec 2007. Location: Wexford. 0-30 is the recommended oil for the D5 , fully synthetic, which can run for 18000 miles in the right regime. The A5/B5 is for extended drain 18k , which is probably fine if you are changing every six months.TBH I think you are being a bit hard on your pocket buying a fully syn and changing so often RSdOoOe.