Volvo V70 noisy air con - should I be worried?

I have owned a Volvo V70 T6 from new. However, on occasion, the air conditioning unit makes quite a racket. Should I be worried?

Is the Volvo V40 the same as the Ford Focus underneath?

My local MOT tester has described my Volvo V40 as a Ford Focus. Is this correct? I rented a Focus on holiday last year and thought it was very different in terms of drive.

When should I have my Volvo XC60 serviced?

I have just purchased a Volvo XC60 R Design. Volvo are quoting service intervals of 18,000 miles. I have read that this is too long. Should I opt for an oil change at 10,000 miles? And if so, does this...

Mazda 6 vs Volvo S60

We are considering buying a new car and have narrowed our choices to a diesel Mazda 6 and a S60 Volvo diesel. However we are concerned about reports that a fault in the Mazda engine causes fuel to enter...

At what point does a car become unfit for purpose?

I'm having lots of software problems with my Volvo XC90. Many of the functions for which I bought this car don't work at all, or work for a while after a software update and then fail again. My dealer...

Need a large and capable SUV

We currently have 2 cars: 2008 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD and 2012 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI. A change in job/location means two cars are no longer needed. So we need one car that combines both - something big...

Which Volvo would you recommend?

I wanted to ask your opinion. I owned a series of Volvos (940, V70T5, V70D5) which I loved, particularly for the comfort when driving long distances. I have since owned a couple of BMW F11 Tourings (520D...

Best all-weather tyres for Volvo XC90?

Can you recommend a good all-weather replacement tyre for the last generation Volvo XC90 on 17-inch wheels?

Buying a new SUV - petrol or diesel?

We want to buy a new seven-seater SUV. Our shortlist is: Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Kia Sorento. We are a bit worred about the emissions scandals. Should we opt for petrol or diesel?...

Should I buy a high-mileage Volvo S40?

What do you think of buying a Volvo S40 2.0 D R-Design Sport 4dr diesel with 120k miles for £4000? Shall I go for it? what should I watch for?