TransmissionMedium
Automatic gearbox shunt from missed fluid changes
Automatic gearbox service or rebuild£350–£3,000
Inspect · Feel for hesitation between second and third
2016–2026 Volvo V90 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Volvo V90 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £350–£3,000
- Top three risks, from
- £1,350
- Worst case, everything
- £11,400
The single priciest documented job on the 2016–2026 Volvo V90 is automatic gearbox service or rebuild at £350–£3,000. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,170–£11,400 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
Engine (D5 variants)Medium
Loss of low-end turbo response and hissing noise under acceleration due to a split or detached PowerPulse air hose.
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Open the bonnet and locate the thick black PowerPulse hose near the airbox. Give it a firm tug to check for detachment or visible splits at the clamp.
EngineHigh
D4 and D5 diesel DPF and AdBlue faults on short-journey cars
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check AdBlue level warnings and evidence of completed regenerations
ElectricalMedium
Sensus screen rebooting and slow cold-start response
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Start from cold and wait for the full boot sequence
SuspensionHigh
Rear air suspension leaks on cars fitted with it
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Leave overnight and check the rear has not settled
Body / InteriorHigh
Water ingress into the front footwells caused by blocked panoramic sunroof drains or shrinking roof seals, risking CEM (Central Electronic Module) damage.
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Press your hand firmly into the lowest point of both front footwell carpets to check for dampness, and sniff the cabin for a musty odour.
BrakesMedium
Rear discs corroding on hybrid and low-mileage cars
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Inspect rear discs for pitting
Electrical / SecurityMedium
Individual doors failing to lock or unlock with the central locking system due to failed door latch actuators.
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Lock the car using the key fob, then walk around and pull every exterior door handle to verify they are all securely deadlocked.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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