Volvo XC90 Mk1 (C) — Reliability

Mk1 (C) 2005–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine B8444S — 77/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 77

B8444S

B8444S 4.4 V8

Yamaha-built 4.4 V8 (60 degrees, 315 hp) mounted transversely in the Volvo XC90 and S80 from 2005 to...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Balance-shaft bearing failure (early engines) can destroy the engine B8444S critical 116,000 km – 241,000 km
Oil leaks from the front (timing) cover and valve covers B8444S moderate —
Recall: wrong engine-mount bolts (102 cars, MY2008) B8444S minor —