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  Buying a used XC60 - what should I check? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything to be wary of in buying a three year old Volvo XC60 with 80,000 miles on the clock?
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  Jack and wheel brace - can I get one cheaply? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need a jack and wheel brace for my 2009 Volvo C70. Would any other Volvo's have the same equipment so I can source through ebay etc?
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  Should Volvo replace the boot struts on my Volvo XC60? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The gas operated struts on the boot of my 2012 Volvo XC60 are starting to fail, making a groaning noise. To replace them at a Volvo dealership is in excess...
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  How do I prepare my Volvo XC90 for driving in Europe? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to get my 2017 Volvo XC90 through the German Tüv (MoT). I am spending most of my time in Germany and wish to register my car in the country....
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  Diesenfranchised 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your recent e-mail from a Volvo V70 owner in Eccles reinforces my belief that Volvo franchised dealers lack "imagination". I have owned from virtually...
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  Hubble bubble, oil and trouble 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can please provide me with some advice as Volvo is refusing to replace a broken turbo on my 18-month-old C70 D5 (which will cost me approx...
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  Should I have the oil changed in my Volvo V70 following the DPF recall related to oil contamination by fuel? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You probably know that Volvo have issued a safety recall related to rising sump oil levels in their D5 Diesel engines with a DPF, which is caused by excess...
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  Can I claim against Volvo because the Active High Beam in my V40 just dips the lights? 15 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I paid £700 for a package which included 'Active High Beam' on my Volvo V40 because I drive through the countryside at night. The £700 option package states...
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  I use my Volvo V70 auto to tow a caravan - is there anything I should have done to ensure it keeps running? 19 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 Volvo V70, it's done 48,000 miles. It's always been serviced by a Volvo dealer and I use it for towing a 1500kg caravan about 4000 miles...
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  Volvo V50 or Volkswagen Passat? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I used to own a 2002 1.9 TDi 140 Volkswagen Passat Estate and loved it. I've already sold the car and am looking at purchasing a newer estate. I have heard...
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  Car sharing schemes 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In your column you frequently mention that certain parts are used by more than one manufacturer (eg: old Ford Galaxy/VW Sharan/SEAT Alhambra), and some...
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  Volvo XC70 suffering engine problems - what's the cause? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Volvo XC70 Diesel has for the last four years intermittently given an "Engine Service Required" amber warning – error code P0244. Although the...
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  Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic - a good used buy at a bargain price? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's leased Volvo S40 D4 automatic is coming up for renewal and the lease company have offered to sell it to us at a good price, which is £4000 less...
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  Which car models are available with DSG transmission? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am fairly sure you listed a number of makes/models with DSG transmission options in a relatively recent reply in the Daily Telegraph. I failed to make...
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  Best used car for longevity? 3 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I always put galactic mileages on my cars and intend to keep my next Volvo for a decade or more. The only alternatives on the list are the post-2010 five-cylinder...
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  Does a Volvo V70 make a sensible used buy? 21 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a £1000 car for family and dog with space and that's cheap to repair. Where do you sit on a Volvo V50 or V70 for this sort of cash?
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  Do you know the value of my Volvo 740? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know the value of my Volvo 740 GLE Auto? It's done 46,000 miles and was registered on 1 January 1988.
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  The gearbox on my Volvo V40 has failed - is this common? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2014 Volvo V40. I've had it since new and just reached 49,000 miles. Last week, I began hearing an unwelcome noise whilst driving and left the...
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  Air con problems with Volvo C70 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two years ago I bought a 2011 Volvo C70. Since then, it has had a number of electronic problems. The most recent one is with the air con, with heat circulating...
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  What tyres should I fit to my Volvo XC90? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a good set of tyres for my 2010 Volvo XC90. The original set lasted 30,000-miles, but my second set of Pirellis only lasted 18,000-miles. I...