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• New diesel tips please 21 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Next week I'm going to be picking up the new family transport, a Volvo XC90 diesel. This will be the first diesel car I've owned. Apart from boring SWMBO to death with pleas about not forgetting this when filling the tank, what else should I know about owning, driving and running a diesel car?
• Volvo XC90 (2002 - ) - Sold the Outback! 2 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  It's not the fact that I have bought a car blind (I did that with the Outback and I was very happy) but that I have actually swapped the Outback for a Volvo XC90 D5 SE. Last weekend was a bit of a last straw moment. We went out with the children and a friend or two and had to take both cars. A bit silly, especially as the destinations were only two or three miles away.
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  Do any hybrids come with a spare wheel? 20 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change car and want to buy a petrol hybrid but would like one that has a spare wheel or space for a space saver. Are there any cars up...
• Which car to go for? 8 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  We are a family of four (1 and 5 year old) and will be living near Gloucester but travelling to London at least once a fortnight. The car will also be used for the school run and commute. We have been driving a XC90, which we bought new and loved, but won't be bringing back to the UK. We can't decide which car to go for and whether to buy new or used. We are likely to be in the UK for 2-4 years before being posted overseas again.
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  Replacing a Volvo XC70 - what should we buy? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for us to change our Volvo XC70 diesel, which has not been as reliable as past Volvos. We would be looking at a two or three year old...
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  Which cars use the Volvo 5-cylinder diesel engine? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently test-drove a Volvo V40 with the 5-cylinder diesel engine. It was great, but just a bit small for us. Could you tell me which other cars of any...
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  Dealer backing out 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I agreed a good deal for a well - specced Volvo XC90 with a main dealer. We agreed the spec and the price by email. They took a large deposit over the...
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  Tug boat 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Volvo XC90, which we are looking to replace. We no longer need a 7-seater but it might be useful on occasions. We need to tow a 1,500kg boat...
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  Where can I find a Volvo specialist in North Wales / Northern Ireland? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Volvo XC90 D5. Sadly it's not the most reliable of cars, and it does seem to suffer from frequent annoying little faults. I'm seeking an independent...
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  Range over 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  If you were going to trade in a Range Rover Sport for a 7-seat SUV or estate (I now have 3 children under 4 and the RR is a bit of a squeeze), would you...
• Volvo XC90 (2002 - ) - I'm getting used to it! 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I have had the Volvo XC90 just under two weeks and have driven about 700 miles which for me is a lot. I am slowly getting to grips with it and in fact most of the issues I now have with it are down to the poor preparation by the supplying Volvo dealer.
• 7 seater car 9 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  I want something that is obviously safe - I’ve looked at zafira and those back seats seem to have limited protection at the back. Also need to be able to fit a double buggy in there somewhere too. I’m considering volvo xc90, kia sorento at the moment but any other suggestions or advice welcome. thank you in advance
• I never knew that about Volvos 28 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  So a C30 is a hatch, an S40 a saloon, a V50 an estate, an S60 a saloon, a V70 an estate, an S80 a big saloon and an XC90 a big estate. So what's a 99? An ice cream with a flake in it, dummy. Seriously, the way Volvo play the numbers game was news to me, is it news to you ? And anyone care to explain other manufacturers' numbering systems?
• Volvo S40/V40 - Air Con Regas 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I assume that this is the issue as even when air con is on and at its lowest we still get warm air! The car is a 2008 diesel. We also have an XC90 and the AC seems fine but wonder if i am having one done should I have both! Has anyone any experience of having it done and any suggestions?   Thanks in advance
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 2004 D5 Axle Ping 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise me of how i can erradicate an intermittent clunk sound from the front suspension. Other forums suggest replacing the drive shaft bolts with the XC90 ones as they have a rubber gromitt which minimise the vibration/noise. However, my local Volvo dealer argues that this is not the prescribed fix, instead they suggest the removal of the drive shaft and a replacing a washer and installing a new bolt at the cost of £120.
• Engine/water clearly don't mix 25 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hit a deep puddle yesterday in my XC90, causing a bow wave of water over the car and clearly into the engine bay. A few seconds later the engine got sluggish and a 'Service needed' warning came up on the instrument panel. I stopped a mile or so up the road, let the engine idle, then switched it off.
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  I want a Lexus RX450h to replace my car, but the infotainment system looks so outdated - is an upgrade expected soon? 12 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I quite fancy a Lexus RX450h to replace my Mercedes-Benz ML-Class with a more comfortable and stylish drive, but it looks so outdated without CarPlay,...
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  Volvo XC60 misfire 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2010 Volvo XC60 and find it hard to get any really truthful in-depth information relating to them. The problem I have is ether a misfire under...
• Volvo XC90 (II) D5 256 2016 - Volvo XC90 Diesel Significant Lack of Power & MPG 1 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  Apologies for this being so long but I want to be as comprehensive as possible, not least to avoid putting well-meaning forum contributors to unnecessary efforts in trying to help advise me on things that have already been considered.   Car: 2016 VOLVO XC90 2 (256) D5 AWD 224 CV. 115,000 km (71,000 miles) In France   Problems:   1.     
• Any - Gadgets on some new cars 24 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Just had a week with a brand new Volvo XC90 as a courtesy car. The number of driving aids is mindblowing from blind spot assistance, all round cameras, automatic parking...daren't try that...mirrors that dip themselves, headlights turning round corners, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, do we need all this stuff?