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How to check for dealers porkies? 11 Jun 2007 (Forum)
I have read a few posts about incorrect or misleading diagnosis of car faults and this must be costing many needless millions to motorists. I recall being told I needed a new differential for a Volvo 340 as it was leaking a small amount of fluid and was quoted megabucks. Fortunately I knew a mechanic who rang his mates at Volvo and apparently this was a common thing and all you had to do was top up the fluid once in a while. -
Volvo V50 - opinions please 20 May 2006 (Forum)
As in the thread title, I'm interested in peole's opinions on this car as I like the look of it and have received the brochure through the post. (just... -
Volvo 340 electrics 18 Jun 2005 (Forum)
A while back the heater fan motor packed up, it was running Ok on high speed and just stopped, all I get is a click from a relay somewhere under the dash... -
Volvo V70 2.0T 18 Mar 2005 (Forum)
A collegue has just been offered a V70 on a '04 plate with less than 10k on the clock from a main dealer in S spec with the 2.0T engine. This will be used... -
Which would work out cheapest to run? 3 Jun 2004 (Forum)
Both are going to be £7000. He is looking to keep it until 10 year-old and then trade in for a newer one. 2001 Volvo V70 2.5S (170bhp) auto with 66k 2002 VW Passat Estate 2.8 4WD auto with 75k Thanks, Gazza -
Volvo 850 not starting 22 Dec 2003 (Forum)
Help: We have a 1995 850 2.5 10-valve that occasionally won't start - engine turns over OK, just will not fire up. Usually but not always this happens... -
Volvo V40TD engine problem? 19 Oct 2003 (Forum)
I have a 1998 V40 1.9TD. When accelerating, there's a delay between accelarator pressing and car effective acceleration. After this delay the car has... -
Volvo V60 - The first 10,000 miles 25 Jul 2017 (Forum)
It's particularly useful when going up a hill slowly (as you often have to in rural Dorset); when left to itself the transmission is in a higher ratio than I'd have chosen on a manual gearbox. - Volvo have some of the best seats in the business, and these are excellent, and adjustable in all possible ways, with standard lumbar support adjustment (scandalously an extra on the BMW). - A lot of ink is spilt by road testers saying how small the load area is, and how it isn't a proper Volvo estate - but if they actually tried using it they'd find it's perfectly adequate for most normal needs (and there are bigger Volvos available if not). -
considering several cars jag ,volvo vs infinity... 6 Jan 2021 (Forum)
Volvo cost more than jag, probably missing service history, it have better equipment d5 diesel auto box, Jag xf diesel 2.2 auto zf it have full service history 1 step above basic equipment, ,Infinity i got option for hybrid 3.5 h for example q50s or q70 or m the thing is they are basic bare models with no options at all price is same like jag... please advice . -
Volvo S40 - 2007 Volvo S40 1.8 Petrol - Emissions Through the 29 Oct 2017 (Forum)
This weekend the car went in for its MOT and low and behold it failed on emissions by a very large amount. CO was 10x what it should be at 2.20% and Hydrocarbons... -
Volvo XC90 - Updating Volvo XC90 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
Hi- We bought an 04 plate XC90 in Feb 2012 with 65000 miles for £10k. It's been a great car and fairly trouble-free apart from suspension work... -
Volvo V50 - 2.0 petrol (ford engine) misfire/sluggish 7 Apr 2012 (Forum)
Also would the split in coil pack boot cause the misfire/poor running? Any others had similar problems resolved on fords or volvos? Thanks MC. -
Volvo 240/260 - car just dead, driving smooth, then lambda sond on 8 Nov 2010 (Forum)
I found one person online having the same problems; eventually came back with distributor cap problem but as I mentioned before, in ours has been replaced. Getting nuts by the fact that not even a garage, not Volvo, (reading the lambda faults and resetting the system / light) can not find the problem. Please help me out, I am getting nuts here -
Negotiating at the bottom end of the market 28 Oct 2009 (Forum)
I'm rubbish at haggling and have always come away from car deals thinking someone else would have done a better deal so I'm trying to work out the best way to approach such a deal. Is it better to try and trade-in the Volvo or leave it out of the deal and try and work on the power of cash? I might put the Volvo up on Ebay and see if it gets any bids in an auction or I might consign it to the recycling centre. Would a small dealer give anything for it? -
Change Volvo for A-Class 23 Jun 2004 (Forum)
She has a Honda CR-V and loves it. Its suits her now and will do so after the birth as well. I have a Volvo S80 2.9 with 44,000 miles from 1999. It is too big for my real needs but is comfortable and I can afford it. But once the baby arrives it will be too small for carting all five of us and luggage on long trips and I don't want a roof box. -
Warning! Volvo & Chrysler a/c 16 Jul 2001 (Forum)
Airbags out, column down, centre console removed, the whole shooting match you see in front of you as you drive. Volvo 850's only need a partial strip, but still a big job. I was at a Chrysler garage last week and they had had 4 in that week alone. Bear in mind I have only done 3 in the last 2 years. Most evaporators last a lifetime, but these are lasting between 2-4 years on average. -
Gearbox type? 11 Oct 2018 (Forum)
Hi all Quick question what type of automatic gearbox does the Volvo XC40 have? -
Car values 30 Jul 2021 (Forum)
Had a wee email in from webuyanycar.com regarding swmbo’s Volvo. I had it valued 6mths ago out of curiosity which returned a price of £12,900 or so but tonight’s offer is £14,440 which is very nearly the money I paid for it nearly a year ago at a Volvo main dealer. -
Volvo XC70 - Warning on mileage check 2 Sep 2014 (Forum)
Hi Have been looking to buy above car and found a 2011 one owner with 13000 on clock - having run a vehicle check has come up with following Source ...
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