Reviews of OEM Volvo alternator

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Based on 11 reviews and 35 votes

35 votes

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3.4

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3.3

Lights:

2.0

Warning light:

1.0

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OEM Volvo

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No.9 in the rating

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OEM Volvo › Alternator

Eddie-Plum 27 Nov 2025, 12:47

Rating 4.0

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Noise:

The V8s are good. I've had 2 pulleys/bearings go bad. The second failed completely, dropping the aux belt and damaging the timing cover. If you hear any weird noises from the engine bay, check your pulleys.

They're also not as bad on fuel as you'd expect. I've regularly seen 25mpg+ on a good run.

ABS modules and siren modules always fail, but are relatively cheap & easy to replace. Alternators also seem to be a weak point and are _really_ awkward to get to.

Pros: good fuel economy

Cons: alternators awkward to get

Vehicle: Volvo XC90

OEM Volvo › Alternator

horas8 28 Aug 2025, 06:47

Rating 4.0

Noise:

Maintenance I do oil every 10k km including all filters except fuel filter (every 2nd oil change). Basically never burns any oil, didn’t have to fill up at all. Only alternator broke down in extreme heat at 150k km but that’s expected.

Pros: never burns any oil

Cons: alternator broke down

Vehicle: Volvo V60

Mileage: 10000 km

OEM Volvo › Alternator

ScotchRick 27 Apr 2025, 19:06

Rating 3.0

Next and least expensive, would be to buy a new alternator from Volvo and have them install it. It could be that there is a known issue with the alternator that you put on there if it's not from Volvo.

Vehicle: Volvo XC90

OEM Volvo › Alternator

SwShThrwy 5 Nov 2024, 22:15

Rating 3.0

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Noise:

I have a 100A alt from a 900 series and it keeps me powered, but barely. And if I have the stereo loud + headlights and fogs and a/c, I get belt squeal.

Pros: keeps me powered

Cons: belt squeal, barely enough

Vehicle: Volvo

OEM Volvo › Alternator

ConsciousCrafts 19 Jun 2024, 10:46

Rating 2.0

This was a new genuine Volvo alternator I had Volvo put in, not a cheap or rebuilt part. Also, the battery is only about a year old. Could this really be a failing alternator or could something else be going on?

Pros: new genuine part

Cons: failing to charge

Vehicle: Volvo XC60

OEM Volvo › Alternator

dahnikhu 11 Apr 2024, 00:27

Rating 2.0

Warning light:

I got this message when the mechanic replaced my alternator with a non-OEM unit that didn't have a voltage regulator.

Pros: null

Cons: non-OEM unit

Vehicle: Volvo

OEM Volvo › Alternator

Swedishiron 23 Jan 2024, 12:44

Rating 4.0

I know my 2005 S60 alternator has a chip in it that is necessary to talk to the car's ECU so be careful buying aftermarket.

Cons: be careful buying aftermarket

Vehicle: Volvo S60

OEM Volvo › Alternator

algae_man 16 Jan 2024, 14:49

Rating 4.0

Assuming this is a T5 (5cyl) that price is about right for the dealer. I had my alternator replaced under warranty about 2 years ago and the billed price was right about 1350 for just the alt replacement.

Vehicle: Volvo V60

OEM Volvo › Alternator

donkey_punch_drunk 23 Aug 2022, 00:04

Rating 4.0

The 2.4 in my 2006 S40 was stone cold reliable to 157k miles before I sold it. Needed a new alternator at about 145k but that was it. It\u2019s been 2 years and I still miss driving that car. The BEST front seats of any vehicle I\u2019ve driven or ridden in.

Pros: stone cold reliable

Cons: new alternator needed

Vehicle: Volvo S40

Mileage: 157000 km

OEM Volvo › Alternator

weespat 4 Jul 2022, 02:22

Rating 4.0

My old 04 Volvo Xc90 had 311k on the dash before the alternator gave up lol. Doing better than that!

Pros: high mileage

Vehicle: Volvo XC90

Mileage: 500499 km

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What we know about OEM Volvo alternator

The brand is registered in Sweden.

In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of OEM Volvo alternator.

PR Score — 71 out of 100, based on 11 reviews and 35 votes. 7 positive reviews, 2 neutral reviews, 2 negative reviews. Average rating — 3.4 (out of 5). Vote balance: 25 up, 10 down.

In the ranking of the best alternator this part is at position 9, behind OEM Nissan and Motorcraft , but ahead of OEM FORD and OEM Volkswagen.

Users also evaluated the qualities of OEM Volvo alternator:

Warning light - battery light appears on the dashboard - rated negatively. 1 point out of 5.
Lights - headlights flicker or dim at idle - rated negatively. 2 points out of 5.
Noise - whine or chirp from the alternator area - rated ambivalently. 3.3 points out of 5.

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