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Why is my Volvo V50 losing power? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo V50 (2006) keeps slowing down on long stretches of the motorway, after an hour or so, and displays a sign saying "Engine System Service Required"... -
Is there a product that will prevent wheels seizing to hubs? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend any product that will protect aluminium wheels against the effects of the metal in brake dust on new wheels? On my last Volvo three of... -
Is my Volvo XC60's TomTom more accurate at measuring speed than the cruise control? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
When the cruise control on my Volvo XC70 is set at 60mph the TomTom says I am doing 58/59. When setting the cruise control to 61mph TomTom says I am doing... -
Should I change the gearbox oil on my Volvo? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Volvo V70 automatic which I've owned since new. To the best of my knowledge, the gearbox oil has never been changed. I can't find reliable... -
Car Accident Assistance 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two months ago I bought a new Volvo. Now I have a "Car Accident Assistance" policy, from Volvo provided by "OOPS". It says it will provide a replacement... -
I want smaller wheels on my Volvo 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just ordered a Volvo V60 SE Lux which comes on 17”wheels with 215/50 R 17 tyres. Bearing in mind your mantra about the disadvantages of large... -
Can I fit just two winter tyres to my front wheel drive Volvo V50? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been told by my local Volvo dealer that I do not need four winter tyres for my V50 2.0-litre petrol car, just two, as it is front wheel drive. I... -
Ride quality problrms 16 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo S80 auto 2006 model with 84,000 miles. It may be imagination, but I find that the ride quality is worse than it used to be. Also, the car... -
Lock, stock 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
You recommended www.keyrepair.co.uk to a reader with problems with the remote key fob for a Renault. I had similar problems with the key fob for my Volvo... -
Antiquated 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 945 Volvo estate, which I love. It's getting old-would a new V70 Diesel, 2.0 litre model give sufficient power? -
Your list of models with CAM chains and belts 27 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Why no info on CAM chain or belt for Volvo? Can you add it? -
I'm thinking of getting a new diesel car. Can you suggest a model? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
The lease on my Volvo V40 petrol auto is due to end in 6 months time so I need to start thinking about what to replace it with. In the main, I have been... -
How long will petrol last when it's sat in a car? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Could you advise on the shelf life of petrol? I refuelled my Volvo XC60 with Shell 99 RON one month ago and I've not used the car to go more than a few... -
What would be a good petrol equivalent to my Land Rover Discovery? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Land Rover Discovery and wish to change to a petrol equivalent vehicle. It needs to be an automatic with comfortable seats and a raised seating... -
Why does the battery in my Volvo S80 keep draining overnight? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have just purchased a 2002 Volvo S80 and the battery keeps draining but we can't work out why as nothing has been left on. When we try to start it up... -
Our car has hidden accident history - what are our rights? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a 2013 Volvo XC70 D4 for £24,580 from a main dealer. After collecting the car we found a faulty fuel gauge and the car went to our local... -
New company car - Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback? 20 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am just about to get a new company car and have been given two choices: Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback - both 4x4. I prefer the Subaru personally (mainly... -
Which small estate car do you recommend for covering about 10,000 miles a year? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
For the last 20 years I have run a number of Volvo estates, mostly V70s but the last a Volvo V50, all diesel powered. I am now retired, and have decided... -
Which estate car would you recommend to replace our 2003 Volvo V70? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 53-plate V70 with 133,000 miles needs replacing with something similar, but I cannot decide what. I have read reviews on many sites, but especially... -
Winter Tyres 16 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2008 Volvo V70 D5, and I am considering winter tyres. My previous car, a Volvo 850 had 205/50 R16 tyres and the handbook recommended...

