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How much is my Volvo V50 2.0D SE Estate Car worth? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo V50 2.0DSE estate, painted metallic blue with grey leather, has covered 30,000 miles and was registered on 24 November 2006. It has various extras,... -
Should I be swapping the wheels of my Volvo back to front to even out wear? 27 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
At a recent service for my Volvo XC60 I asked for the wheels to be swapped back to front to even out wear - as suggested in the Volvo handbook. This was... -
I need a part for my old car, but it's no longer available - what should I do? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are using a 1995 Volvo 850 estate that has given us excellent service since bought used in 1998. However, recently we have experienced a very occasional... -
What's causing my Volvo S80 to emit black smoke? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volvo S80 D5, but the car has been emitting a lot of black smoke after warm up. I’ve replaced the pipes on the engine, swapped the EGR valve... -
Repair of a CVT transmission 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a VOLVO 340GL Automatic (CVT) and after around ten minutes driving, the idling speed becomes too high when the car is put in neutral causing the... -
Student buying a cheap luxury car - is the Volvo C70 a good idea? 16 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am a graduate with a budget of £2000 looking to buy a cheap, luxury car for mainly motorway miles - about 6000 a year. I don't mind paying a premium... -
A problem with my V40 engine 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo V40 52 plate. In 2009 I reported a noise from the engine to my Volvo garage and they diagnosed a VVT (variable valve timing unit) problem.... -
What could replace my Toyota RAV4 which has softer suspension for a more comfortable ride? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a long term chronic back injury and yet need to do a fair bit of travel work-wise. I presently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have enjoyed its higher profile... -
Tensioner, nervous headache? 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo 2004 Volvo V70 estate D5 diesel bought pre-registered from a Volvo dealer in early 2005 with 10 miles on the clock. Always serviced on time... -
Downsizing from a Volvo C70 - what should I get? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have £1200 and a Volvo C70 1999 Coupe which I would like to swap for either a hatchback or smaller coupe. What's the best I could get? -
Volvo XC60: wheel size and winter tyres 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo XC60 has 18in wheels with 235x60 R18 tyres. I want to fit winter tyres; would you recommend the same size or should I consider 17in wheels with... -
Which car for towing a caravan? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a suitable large, yet economical used estate car to tow a 1500kg caravan - up to 3 years old for £15,000. A Volvo V70 2.4 diesel seems... -
When to change timing belt, tensioners, water pump 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Volvo S40 2.0D (07 plate) is just coming up to for years old with 35K on the clock, when do you recomend that we change the timing belt, tensioners,... -
Where can I have a leather seat repaired in my Volvo V50? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
The outside bolster on my leather seat in my Volvo V50 DSE has a split in it. It's quite narrow at the moment and about four inches long. Is it repairable,... -
Where can my daughter buy an ex-police Volvo estate? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter wants a used estate car and she says that she thinks that somewhere you can buy a used police Volvo estate with 120,000m on the clock for about... -
Is the Volvo V50 a reliable car? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my Volvo V50 since I bought it new in 2012. The car runs fine, but I am retiring soon and wondering if it is a good car to keep for long term... -
Is the Anti-skid service warning light on my Volvo S40 due to an EGR valve fault? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo S40 had a new DPF in 2014 and in December 2016 it needed a new ADM, EGR valve, and DPF cleaning. The engine system service costed £1250 and now... -
Should I reject a car without a full service history? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2018/2019 Volvo V90 and have noticed that a large number of models from this period have incomplete service history with the first... -
I like the Volvo XC60 but they're all electric or hybrid. Should I still buy one? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
Now that Volvos are all-electric or hybrid, would you still recommend the XC60 or should I look for an alternative as I really want petrol? If so, what... -
Volvo C30 needs a need engine - where do I get one? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter owns a 2008 Volvo C30 1.6 diesel. Our local garage has told us that a shell on the crankshaft has disintegrated and the quickest and cheapest...

