Video Summary - HÄR ÄR ALLT SOM ÄR TRASIGT PÅ MIN DYRA VOLVO

Product reviewed

A very high-end, limited Volvo XC90 Excellence (special model “XC90N”), reportedly the most expensive Volvo ever produced (around 1.5 million SEK when new). The video covers diagnosing and wrapping up issues on a used example with roughly 25,000 miles, then restoring the interior.

Key features / what the car is known for (as discussed)

Volvo XC90 Excellence luxury focus: described as extremely comfortable and quiet, with a top-tier sound system.
Light-colored full leather interior:
- Beautiful, but it shows dirt and wear quickly, becoming part of the ongoing maintenance experience.
Hybrid drivetrain (T8 Excellence):
- Short electric range: estimated at about ~3 miles usable on electricity in colder-ish conditions (around 10°C).
- After roughly 30 miles, it transitions to petrol and becomes heavier/less efficient due to the battery + electric motor.
Low taxes / ownership cost narrative:
- Mentions low tax and relatively cheap insurance after finding a provider.

Issues found (diagnosis + mechanical wear)

A workshop inspection at “Bilko” (Patrik) identified multiple items to address.

Engine / oil / timing belt risk

Small oil leak at the front, suspected from the front oil seal / front stuffing box area.
Oil appeared wet and close to the timing belt area, which the workshop implies is “rarely good.”
Video conclusion: a high priority because oil on/near the timing belt is particularly undesirable.

Suspension / steering joints

Spindle joint(s) loose on both sides (“spindle joint both sides”).
Suggests the entire joint assembly needs replacement, not just a minor part.

Brakes and tires (wear items)

Brake pads worn all around (pads low even if exterior looked “okay”).
Front discs and pads likely need replacement.
Rear tires worn, advised not to drive far before addressing.

Documentation / service status

The owner initially believed work was completed because items were ticked in a booklet.
Later confirmation: most service items are available digitally, implying the history is mostly “in order.”
However, the discovered oil leak means some fixes still remain.

Restoration work (interior)

The car is taken to Color Glow for interior restoration, particularly to address yellowed/dirty bright leather.

What Color Glow fixes

Deep cleaning of the entire interior.
Color restoration where the leather color was missing or faded (including seat and door-side areas).
Leather repair in small spots.
Steering wheel repaint/restoration (described as a dramatic “before and after” transformation).
Floor mats and carpets cleaning and combing—credited with a large visual improvement.
The result is repeatedly described as “black on white” / much whiter and fresher, removing the “almost green” discoloration caused by dirt.

User experience / ownership feel

The owner says it feels like getting into a new car after restoration.
Downside: the light interior is impractical—it requires frequent cleaning and care to keep looking good.

Pros (from the video)

Exceptional comfort (possibly the best he’s owned).
Very quiet ride.
Excellent sound system.
Excellence trim described as unmatched vs a regular XC90 (he hasn’t driven a standard XC90 much, but frames Excellence = extra everything).
Low taxes and insurance at an acceptable price (with delays due to a lost license).

Cons / downsides (from the video)

Hybrid limitations

Very short usable EV range (estimated ~3 miles, especially in not-hot weather).
If you don’t charge enough, it can become heavier and less efficient, essentially turning petrol-dominant.

Mechanical priorities found around ~25,000 miles

Oil leak near/affecting timing belt area (high priority).
Both-side loose spindle joints (major repair).
Brakes and discs/pads needing replacement.
Rear tires worn.

Maintenance burden

Bright leather looks great but is impractical—needs frequent cleaning and vigilance.

Comparisons made

Color Glow vs previous experience: the owner previously sent an M5 to Color Glow and got a similar dramatic bright-interior improvement.
XC90 Excellence vs regular XC90: Excellence is implied to be a step above in comfort and luxury.
Hybrid expectation vs reality: the hybrid is criticized because of short electric range and practical charging constraints.

Ratings / numerical scores (as stated)

Estimated purchase cost when new: ~1.5 million SEK
Mileage inspected: around 25,000 miles
Electric range estimate: about 3 miles
Charging time estimate:
- Only ~3 kW charging typical in the setup discussed
- ~4 hours to charge
- Implies a max of ~60 km electricity per day (as stated)
Fuel consumption: average around 0.85 (unit not specified in subtitles)
Insurance cost: about 300 bucks/month
Annual taxes: about 300 bucks/year
Electric range improvement claim: driving “like a human,” max ~3 miles (his estimate)

(No star ratings or formal review scores were given.)

Overall verdict / recommendation

The car is described as absolutely fantastic in comfort, quietness, and audio. However, this specific used example includes meaningful near-term repair needs, especially:

the front oil leak near the timing belt
suspension (spindle joints) plus brake wear

If you love top-level luxury and can handle maintenance/repairs (and the upkeep of a light interior), it’s a strong buy. Otherwise, the hybrid practicality and repair costs reduce enthusiasm for long-term ownership.

Unique points mentioned (complete list, consolidated)

Limited, extremely expensive Volvo XC90 Excellence (~1.5M SEK new), made in few hundred copies.
Interior restoration planned via Color Glow; owner mentions existing Instagram competition.
Interior was dirty/discolored; seats and floor mats needed major cleaning/restoration.
Discoloration described as “yellow shade” making the interior look dull; goal is whiter bright leather.
Color Glow does color restoration, leather repair, and steering wheel repaint/restore.
Owner previously used Color Glow on an M5 and expects similarly dramatic results.
Workshop inspection (~25,000 miles) initially found many fault codes.
Oil leak at the front (likely front oil seal/front stuffing box area).
Oil found wet near timing belt area → treated as high concern; plan to address and likely replace timing belt soon (near interval).
Both-side spindle joints loose → whole joint replacement required.
Brakes: pads worn all around; front discs/pads needed.
Rear tires worn; advised not to drive too far.
Service history: many items ticked; digital records available; generally “in order.”
After restoration, interior looks dramatically improved (“black on white,” much whiter).
After fixes/restoration and registration/inspection: owner reports the car drives fantastically (comfort, quiet, sound).
Hybrid practicality criticized: - EV range about ~3 miles in ~10°C weather - after ~30 miles, petrol usage increases; heavy battery/e-motor overhead reduces efficiency
Charging limitations: about ~3 kW, ~4 hours, so max ~60 km electricity per day.
Ownership economics: low tax; insurance about 300 bucks/month; annual taxes ~300 bucks.
Ownership downside: bright interior is impractical and requires frequent cleaning.
Car is rare in Sweden/Europe; expected to be among very few in Sweden and very limited overall.
Vehicle will be displayed at Elmia in Color Glow booth so people can sit in back seat and experience top luxury.

Speakers / views (as reflected in subtitles)

Primary owner (main speaker): discusses inspection findings, arranges Color Glow restoration, and shares views on comfort, hybrid practicality, maintenance burden, and ownership costs.
Workshop mechanic (Patrik at Bilko): provides technical observations about codes, oil leak location/suspicion, braking wear, spindle joints, and timing-belt oil concern.
Color Glow staff (implied/mentioned by owner): handles interior cleaning, color restoration, leather repair, and steering wheel repainting (process and results described by the owner).

HÄR ÄR ALLT SOM ÄR TRASIGT PÅ MIN DYRA VOLVO

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