I have been chasing a driver door lock problem with my new to me 2001 V70 T5 (122K mi.) and recently found and corrected the problem. I had done internet forum searches for the issue and found problems described with suggested solutions that often focused on electrical component malfunction in the door switch, door lock…
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So, I finally got a chance to sit and gather all the stuff together and write about acquiring my R. It’s a long story, and I hope it continues for some time. Give me advice, feedback, and I’ll be happy. Thank you in advance. Lots to do to this car in the next year, and…
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The Perfect Blend of Design, Thrilling Performance, and Cutting-Edge Features in Volvo’s Sleek Sport Sedan Life in suburban New Jersey comes with its share of small-town joys and big-city challenges. Navigating busy roads, dealing with unpredictable weather, and balancing your family’s needs can make finding the right car feel like a chore. But what if…
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My family and I just returned from our trip to Sweden and Norway, made possible by Volvo’s Overseas Delivery Program. I am setting out to write this detailed review to help any of you who are on the fence about doing the program, specifically, those of you with young kids, have the reassurance that it…
Hi, I’m new to this forum, but my daughter suggested I try this forum to get suggestions for my frustrating car problem!! I bought a used 2016 S60 T5 in March 2020 through car guru at a used car dealer about 200 miles from my home. I know now that it was a stupid thing…
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Just wanted to put some positive energy out there for anyone looking to do some config changes: Back in October of ’23, I purchased a 2012 XC70 T6, drove it home about 300 miles, and have loved it ever since I bought it.After some time getting used to her, there were a couple of concerns…
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Replaced front & back pads on our 2018 XC90. We’re at 30k miles and had our last free service. Dealer indicated that 2-3mm remain and quoted $800 for the whole job. Tools needed:– 7mm allen key for back brakes– 11mm allen key for front brakes (I used a Torx T55 driver, however)– Medium C clamp–…
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2004 B5234T3 very unlikely to suffer from rod bearing failure unless ran dry for an extended period of time. That was my understanding as well… Do you hear the noise all the time thougth the whole revrange? Occasionally at idle, but very prominent under load. Based on a very small sample size of some idling…
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A lot of you already know about this, but, last month, I bought maronha’s yellow T-5R estate. I finally got around to taking some decent pictures today, so I decided it is time to start up a progression thread. What’s the history of this car? 1995-02-13: Shipped to dealer. Appears to have been a Volvo…
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Crossposting for visibility, seeing as this could be an issue across multiple models Yesterday morning I went to start my car and as the title states, it did not start. However, I’ve had a low/completely dead battery before, and the problem that occurred today seems different. The screen had a bunch of vertical lines (think…
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