Should I buy a 2014 Volvo XC90 2.4 Diesel Automatic?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2014 Volvo XC90 2.4 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Timing belt tensioner and pulley failure

May have no obvious symptoms before failure, though some cars develop chirping, rattling or belt-area noise on startup.

How to check

Check dated service invoices for the timing-belt change and compare the recorded date and mileage with the service schedule.

Estimated Repair Cost

£800

2Moderate Likelihood

AWD angle gear or sleeve wear

Loss of traction on slippery ground, rumbling or vibration under acceleration, or a drivetrain warning on some cars.

How to check

Pull away briskly on a damp surface or a tight uphill turn and feel how cleanly it puts power down.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

3Moderate Likelihood

DPF blockage and oil dilution

DPF or engine warning, fan running after switch-off, reduced power, poor economy or oil level creeping up.

How to check

Warm the car fully, then drive at steady speed and watch for warnings or reluctance to rev freely.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 8.4% (36 failed / 430 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.4% (574 failed / 3,976 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 16.0% (897 failed / 5,607 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.3% (1,082 failed / 5,616 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 22.9% (1,056 failed / 4,608 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 23.9% (724 failed / 3,025 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 25.2% (416 failed / 1,652 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 25.9% (198 failed / 765 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 29.0% (87 failed / 300 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 28.1% (34 failed / 121 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2014 Volvo XC90 2.4 Diesel Automatic

Volvo XC90 buying questions

Is a 2014 Volvo XC90 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2014 Volvo XC90 2.4 Diesel Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Volvo XC90 (2014)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Volvo XC90?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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