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← Volvo XC90 · 2002-2014 · Mk1 P28

Volvo XC90 Mk1 P28

Headline trim: 4.4 V8 (Yamaha) — 315 bhp, 0-62 in 7.3s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
315 bhp
0–60
7.3 s
Top speed
130 mph
MPG
17 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$15,000

Strengths

  • Yamaha V8 cult
  • Seven seats genuinely usable
  • D5 diesel frugal

Weaknesses

  • Heavy on fuel
  • Cabin ages
  • Auto fluid neglect

Notable tech

  • Volvo P2/P28 platform
  • Seven-seat SUV
  • Yamaha-built 4.4 V8
  • D5 2.4 inline-5 diesel
  • T6 3.2 inline-6 petrol
  • 6MT or 6AT

Common issues

  • V8 timing chain
  • Auto transmission fluid
  • D5 swirl flap
  • Sunroof drains

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1 P28's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.5T 5-cyl turbo
BHP210
Torque320 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
T6 3.2 inline-6
BHP238
Torque320 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
4.4 V8 (Yamaha)
BHP315
Torque440 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
D5 2.4 diesel
BHP200
Torque420 Nm
0–609.3 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT