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Used 2018 Volvo XC90 for sale
2.0 D5 R-DESIGN AWD
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€32,900
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Could suit you if…
- You need seats for a larger family: this advert records 7 seats. Check that your passengers and child seats actually fit.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You often load a pushchair, dog or bulky bags: an estate layout could be useful. Try your own luggage rather than judging by the exterior size.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need every seat and lots of luggage space: check the boot with all rows in use, third-row legroom and child-seat access.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at 182,579 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You need servicing to fit a tight budget: Spanner estimates higher maintenance costs for this type. Get quotes for the exact engine and gearbox before committing.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2018 XC90 diesel is typically the 2.0‑litre Drive‑E D4/D5 with an 8‑speed automatic and often sold with 7 seats and optional air suspension. Diesel suits high-mileage owners and towing, but the DPF/EGR/AdBlue systems can be sensitive to mostly short trips. Volvo parts are readily available via dealers and independent specialists, though servicing and tyres for a premium SUV cost more than a mainstream car.
- DPF/EGR and AdBlue operation — look for frequent regen cycles, soot smell, dashboard warnings or higher-than-normal AdBlue consumption.
- Automatic gearbox behaviour and service history — check for smooth, prompt shifts and whether transmission fluid/software updates were done.
- Air suspension (if fitted) — verify consistent ride height, no compressor noise after start, and no suspension fault warnings; if non‑air, check for rear‑spring sag.
- Turbo boost and smoke under hard acceleration — watch for delayed spool, excessive blue/black smoke or loss of power.
- Third row and tailgate area — confirm third-row seats fold/lock correctly, seatbelts work and check for any water ingress or damp around the tailgate/panoramic roof drains.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Only ten minutes from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. 2018 Volvo XC90 R-Design D5 2.0D 7-seater (235 BHP) in immaculate condition with an excellent service record. Huge specification including upgraded alloy wheels, xenon headlights, rear privacy glass, electric windows and mirrors, parking sensors and reverse camera, leather upholstery with heated and electrically adjustable front seats (memory), sat nav, ambient lighting, Bluetooth, cruise control, climate control with A/C, piano black dash inlays, sport seats and a leather multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifts. Safety equipment includes ABS, ISOFIX, ESP and multiple airbags.