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• Volvo 740/760 (1984 - 1990) - 89 2.3 idle speed to fast 22 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi All, have read haynes chapter on idle problems, but not getting on to well with there solution ,, so require help in easy lay mans terms, speed is about...
• Volvo S40/V40 (1996 - 2004) - 97 2.0 petrol MPG 1 May 2008 (Forum)
  P reg 2L petrol v40 estate. Is this reallt rubbish MPG I did run from Liphook to Gatwick and 2 runs from Gatwick to Brighton and back The rest of the...
• Volvo XC70, polish on plastic trim. 5 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Despite my best efforts I have got some Autoglym polish on the black plastic trim. After a week the white mark's come through Autoglym bumper trim and...
• Best used motorway barge 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Priorities are economy, comfort, refinement and safety. I'll be doing ~25k miles p.a. on the M4 (only!). Volvo S80 D5, Volvo S60 D5, Vectra DTi are on my short-list. What is the best value motorway barge? Thanks, Paul
• Volvo 850 TDI Gearbox oil 6 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know wht the best way is to change the gearbox oil in the above car. I had alook when i serviced it for the level plug and couldn't find it,...
• volvo s40 diesel 8 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  looking to replace my 850se and have seen a s40 diesel 1999 v plate with 125k with fsh in excellent condition for £3450.i bought my 850se from the same...
• Volvo S80 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Two problems. An item is rolling around underneath the auto gearlever binacle in my 2.9 S80 (2000 year); in what order are the trim pieces removed to...
• Volvo V70 T5 1 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I'm tempted by an 02 V70 T5 SE ex demo, with all the extras, 4k miles and £24k they are over £32k new. Thinking of swopping the V70 D5 SE which has done...
• Volvo S80 (2006 - ) - Coolant Strength? 15 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello, I wonder if any of you knowledgeable people can help? My car (57 plate Volvo S80 D5 Auto) is being serviced today, and I have been called by the garage to say the coolant is weak. Not low, just weak. They offered to drain and replace the coolant to the correct strength, for the sum of £40 (which in the scheme of the servicing costs by Volvo, seems OK).
• Volvo D5 - Starting 4 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi My d5 is taking considerably longer to start and there are no symtoms to indicate it's an injector problem. The car takes roughly the same number...
• Volvo XC70 SE LUX (Sept 2006) - car sea replacement 10 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Is it possible to replace driver seat with another -  current one causes severe back /leg pain. It is too sculptured and seat too long. We cannot...
• Volvo - px offered...... grim 21 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Went out today with a Polo 1.2 2006, full service history, 49k to try to do a deal for a different model with the idea of ours and £6000 on top for the...
• Volvo S80 (2006 - ) - HJ Road Test 23 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  As an S80 driver I was pleased to read his final comment: 'But a very pleasing consideration is what it says about you. Not a BMW driver. Not an Audi...
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 05 d5 Front yellow lights 18 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, had my S60 2 weeks now and wondered if the yellow lights next to the headlights should flash with indicators, as they just seem to be on all the...
• Volvo S80 (1998 - 2006) - Heated seat problem 13 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Now it's gone cold, I discover that the passenger heated seat, is not getting very warm. It has two heat settings and on maximum doesn't get nearly as...
• Volvo 440 radio - decode? 2 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Just bought a 440 (banganomics experiment - don't panic!) Got the original radio cassette in it - but as the car's battery's been disconnected for...
• Volvo S0 T5 SE 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Just p/x my 95 Golf VR6 for a 2001 S60 T5 SE. Picking it up next Thursday :) May be a bit late now, but any opinions on the T5? Have read HJ's roadtest...
• Volvo V70 2.4 D5 Oil 17 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone direct me to what the recommended type and grade of oil should be used in a 2002 V70 2.4 D5. I ask this as the owner of a car I am considereing...
• New Volvo S60 or V70 R 31 May 2005 (Forum)
  I have just changed my wifes ford galaxy for a sharan 1.8t and im looking to change my S60 T5 SE Sport. I dont know whether to have the V70 or S60 R -...
• Do I turn off or leave running? 25 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  About to get D5 Turbo-Diesel engine in a Volvo. I Remember reading somewhere that with BMW it is advisable after a long run to leave the engine at tick-over for a few minutes to ensure it remains lubricated. Do I need to do the same with the Volvo and are any other cars affected?