Is a diesel suitable for me?

I'm an estate agent who drives 5 miles to get to work and 5 miles back, together with numerous local appointments throughout the day with engine on/engine off and 30 to 60 minute intervals inbetween. We...

Experience with Volvo after alternator failure 2008 V70

I have a Volvo V70 D5 registered in August 2008, with 41000 miles. It's alternator failed in late June 2012. The quote to repair from a Volvo dealer was £750. They refused to acknowledge that this an unusual...

Volvo XC60 or Hyundai ix35?

I am thinking of buying a Volvo XC60 because it’s the only vehicle that I can fit a set of golf clubs and an electric trolley into with the seats up. I have seen a 58 plate D5 manual with only 22,000 on...

Why does installing Polestar increase my insurance premium?

I have insured my Volvo through M&S Money. It's an XC60 SE Lux D5 AWD which is now one year old and at the annual service I was proposing to have Polestar installed, which is a Volvo accessory that does...

Can I recommend Tyrepal tyre monitors to your readers?

You asked for reader experiences of Tyre Pal. I bought a set just before Christmas 2011 when on offer at a near half price. The sensors are fitted to my S-Type Jaguar. When cold (4 degrees Centigrade)...

Air condenser not covered by warranty

Having owned my C30 1.8 SE sport R design for nearly 12 months (bought approved used with 12 month warrantly from volvo main dealer) I am very dissappointed with the problems I have suffered with the car....

Is the Volvo V50 Estate unreliable?

My question is do you have any comment to make about Volvo V50 Estates? I have had three 7-Series Volvo Estates and decided to downsize but my garage who looks after me very well has warned me off the...

Trouble starting a Volvo V50 diesel

Volvo V50 2-litre diesel has a fuel pump that is more of a suction pump mounted on the engine after the fuel filter. If air gets into this line then the pump ends up trying to pump air and does nothing....

Jack and wheel brace - can I get one cheaply?

I need a jack and wheel brace for my 2009 Volvo C70. Would any other Volvo's have the same equipment so I can source through ebay etc?

Old banger or recent model?

I am looking at buying a used Volvo, but am undecided if I should buy a 1-2 year old V70/S60 for around £17k, or a 10 year+ old V70/850/S60 for £1K-2K Most older cars advertised have very high milage,...