How do I prepare my Volvo XC90 for driving in Europe?

I am trying to get my 2017 Volvo XC90 through the German Tüv (MoT). I am spending most of my time in Germany and wish to register my car in the country. However, given my Volvo is a modern vehicle with...

Why has the alloy wheel on my car buckled?

What would cause a 21-inch alloy rim on a Volvo XC60 T5 to start to buckle? Dealer advised this at last MoT and it has never had an accident or hit pothole. Only front offside and four years old at 21,000...

Will a delayed service during the pandemic affect my car's resale value?

I purchased a second-hand Volvo S90 in January 2021 from a dealership under the Volvo Selekt scheme and am very happy with the car. However, I examined the service handbook today and realised that the...

Will a PHEV recharge itself when driving?

Do plug-in hybrids recharge the battery whilst moving like standard hybrids?

How do I appeal the ULEZ charge and avoid paying the daily fee?

My wife and I drive a diesel Volvo XC70 (first registered in 2006) and a Volvo XC60 (2013 model). Both have very low emissions readings on their MOTs and we have a property just within the South Circular...

What's the fuel efficiency of a plug-in hybrid when the battery has run out?

Is there a rule of thumb about how much less efficient a plug-in hybrid is when the battery runs out compared to a combustion engine equivalent? For example, if a conventional petrol or diesel model did...

What's the ticking noise when I start my car?

What's the ticking noise behind the dashboard when I turn the ignition? The car is a Volvo S40.

Can you suggest a car that can be used as van?

I'm looking for a replacement for my Vauxhall Meriva, which I mostly use as a van with the back seats down. Could you recommend any cars that would be suitable, preferably with a flat load bay with the...

Are imported cars worth buying?

I want to buy a used Volvo V70. There are a number for sale with lowish miles that look good but most seem to be imported from Japan. Are Volvos, originally exported to Japan, made to the same standard...

Do plug-in hybrids self-charge while driving?

Does a plug-in hybrid have any self-charging capability?