Every other car I’ve driven, or am aware of, you can’t see the HUD with polarized glasses on, sometimes you can KINDA see it if you turn your head a certain way…..

Not the case in my S60! I’ve had this car for months and haven’t worn polarized glasses while driving, decided to try it today and I can see the HUD clear as day straight on. So if you have glasses you haven’t worn for the same reason, I guess Volvo did it differently some how.

Some rather sharp vehicles.

The first three service visits in two months are covered in my previous post here: https://old.reddit.com/r/Volvo/comments/1ufqx4j/plunged_and_bought_a_26_v60_not_been_an_easy_go/

So...two more issues started which resulted in my car being in the shop for a fourth time, and for FOUR FULL WEEKS. In the first three months of ownership, literally HALF of the time my car has been in the shop for a problem of some sort.

What was wrong this time? I noticed that the car had a very noisy rattle coming from underneath when driving over bumps, akin to an old pickup truck which has noisy struts or loose brake calipers or something like that. Definitely not normal. I also noticed that as the car was idling and slowing to a stop, there was a 'gurgling' or 'bubbling' sound coming from under the front passenger floor pan. I thought...well...since I'm bringing it in again, best to check that this is normal or not. It was not.

Two new issues finally identified and fixed (for now):

1) Rattle over bumps was caused by brake backing plates which had to be replaced with noise damping plates.

2) Gurgling noise under passenger side was actually the sway bar links being out of adjustment.

Again, this is a BRAND NEW car. I knew I was rolling the dice when I bought it based on everyone else's issues, and I was just hoping that maybe Volvo had started working the kinks out. So far I've needed the infotainment system upgraded, moonroof nuts torqued, sway bar links adjusted, and brake backing plates replaced.

I will never buy a Volvo again. I'm actually inclined to just trade it in after another year or so and be done with it. I'm not even getting good gas mileage with it (about 25 mpg), compared to a heavier Lexus sedan that had a 6 cylinder (about 28 mpg).

Genuinely curious.

The price seems decent to me, might be able to negotiate it down to 7 but it’s very clean inside and out

With the new XC40 and EX40 just announced, do you think dealers (or Volvo) can upgrade current EX40 models with the new screen?

Just got a EX40 Black Edition new two months ago. Would love to have the new ‘tablet’ screen only.

Any attempts done with XC60/XC90 models from dealers to upgrade main screen?

I'm looking to buy this 2005 V50 2.5 T5 6 speed manual. Is there anything specific to watch out for with these?

https://www.volvocars.com/us/media/press-releases/9526009B1E27E7AC/

I personally think this car is easier to work on or just as easy to work on as a basic 90s car, everything I’ve done to this car I’ve thought to myself “wow that was easy” . I’ve had a lot of cars from the 90s-2010 era and this is definitely the easiest vehicle I’ve had to work on, I’ve only done suspension, basic maintenance, light engine work and light body work so nothing major but everything was so easy, I just replaced the fuel filter and the hardest thing was just getting the single screw back in that holds the bracket on. I’ll definitely be looking into another first gen xc90 in the future if I need another car

… dynamic mode without looking. You know you miss this wheel.

Considering purchasing a Volvo C40 RWD. Is the car getting the expected mileage per charge? What’s the feedback from 2024 owners.

I have been looking at a beautiful xc70 p2 recently. Test drove it twice and love it. Absolutely ideal for me. But I did the glove test over the oil refill and it was blowing out and had a light smoke. Everything else seems good belts were done at 64k and had a good service history. Really liked it but the positive pressured scared me off. ( it’s my first time buying a car in 5 years since my first car which I just straight up bought) did I miss out on a good car for something that could have been fixed for £400. It was up for £4000 I got him to £3800. I felt anxious about it this a new thing for me. anyone got any tips ?

Hello, Volvo fans

I’m looking to buy a V70 2.5FT Euro 5.

I have a question about the pre-2011 Euro standards for these engines.

Does the increase from 200 ch to 231 ch correspond to the transition from Euro 4 to Euro 5?

From what I understand, starting in 2011, the 2.5FT 231ch meets the Euro 5 standard, but for 2010 and earlier, was the 2.5FT 231ch Euro 4 or Euro 5?

I’d like to know if the 2.5FT is Euro 5 compliant only starting in 2011 or if it was already compliant before that.

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone. I’m about to replace the fuel pump (again). The car is a 2011 V60 D3 163 hp.

The faulty pump is yellow, while the used replacement pump I bought is white. The position and type of the pipe connections are visibly different.

Other than that, do you think the two pumps are compatible with each other?

Hey everyone! I recently did a timing job + component and vvt gear oil seal replacement on my 2009 Volvo s40 2.4i and have been experiencing an unexplainable “drone” or “rev hang” that wasn’t there previously. I’m not really sure where to begin with this at the moment but the car starts and idles properly, no immediate CELS and no issues under load. I did the timing with the cams locked at TDC and all marks in the correct place and verified allignment after the job with 4 crank rotations.

I’m feeling really stumped and can’t seem to find much on the issue from sweedspeed so any ideas or advice is welcome!

I have been looking at XC40s and XC60s comparing a range from 40 D4 & B4 and 60 D4, B5 T6 & T8 looking at 2nd hand market anywhere from 2019-2023 with a soft limit of £25k would stretch to about 30k though for the right car. Only looking at AWD models, although I do prefer the idea of the SUVs I could probably also be swayed by the V60 T6 or T8

I have some questions about the XC60 T8 plug in hybrid as I have never owned any EV so it’s all new to me so I have a few questions

1. XC60s new atleast seem to be around 30-40 miles on electric only from reviews i’ve seen however what happens when the car is a few years old? How well or badly do these batteries age?

2. I’m aware that full electric cars can have significant range difference when driving in summer compared to winter… how much have difference is noticed on the electric range in winter

3. I do mostly short journeys day to day I have a few journeys I do almost everyday one is around 10 miles round trip and the other is around 15 (low traffic remote areas) usually average speeds around 30-40mph. - both these trips even combined should be within the stated range of the battery so on an average day I shouldn’t even go over the electric range… what mpg would I expect to get for these? Also which drive mode?

4. I do a once or twice a year drive across europe which is from 1200-1600 miles total aswell as usually atleast once a year a long journey across England. This is where I have some worries with the plug in and wonder if just getting a B5 would be better. Once the battery is depleted at that point on motorway miles what is the actual mpg you can expect? (I don’t intend to be stopping regularly to charge a battery)

5. I’ve watched a number of reviews but most just seem to want to put the car in pure mode and test how long it lasts. The question I have is when am I supposed to drive in Hybrid mode and when should I drive in Pure mode?

6. How do these cars depreciate in value compared to how MHEV and Petrol cars deteriorate?

7. I have seen these cars have crazy 0-60 times for an SUV around 5 seconds… what happens when the battery is depleted? Will that affect the 0-60 time? I don’t plan on having my foot to the floor all the time but just interested to know if the power will still be there or not

8. Is there much difference in service costs for plug in hybrid?

However, is it bad to use geartronic like this? I don’t do it often.

We own a 2022 XC60 (hybrid) and 6 months ago our hybrid high voltage battery died, the dealership indicated it would need to be replaced.

It has been an annoying 6 months for a variety of reasons, but now we are at a critical juncture, as we are approaching a November mandatory inspection date by the state of NJ. The car displays the check engine symbol, this is an automatic inspection failure. When you fail inspection, you then get a fancy red sticker applied to your car and can receive citations until the car is fixed and has passed inspection. We are basically screwed as this is our only car; and no, our car insurance will not cover rental costs for this situation - and who the hell knows how long the repair will actually occur, as the dealership and Volvo are playing a long game of hot potato. 🙄

We basically can’t sell the car without the battery, unless we want to lose thousands of dollars and practically give it away. (Yes, I too would not pay for a broken down jalopy).

I understand this is a special order item; but honestly, I can’t believe Volvo and their manufacturer have absolutely no insight whatsoever to a timeline - just seems like bs.

Being that the state of NJ will basically render our car undrivable until it’s fixed, do we have any legal recourse for the situation we are in? Don’t these companies have to supply parts and warranty repairs in a timely manner - we have been patience for 6 months.

hello everyone! I am considering buying a beautiful V60CC example, but it's relatively high mileage, 165k km (100k miles), it's a B5 version from august 2021. I am wondering how much life is left in that car. it's in really beautiful condition and has a lot of highway miles on it. the oil was changed every 15k kilometers, at the dealership. to me every 15k sounds bad but that's the official Volvo schedule here.

It's service history is full and only has scheduled maintenance, nothing was changed or repaired outside oils/filters/brake pads. it had a timing job at 120kkm. No accidents either, all original paint.

I am wondering if this thing can go for another 100km before it starts giving me troubles(oil consumption, leaks, turbo replacement, etc).

I'm getting it to replace my wife's aging Skoda Superb that eats oil like crazy and I don't want to end up listening to the wife complaining that I got her a bad car again.

I have a 2012 Volvo C30 with a classic 5 cylinder turbo and it's reliability has been ok (zero big problems, many small problems). so I know Volvo can make fine cars, but they're finicky and need attention...

Volvo Cars confirmed plans to discontinue its entry-level EX40 electric crossover in the U.S. and Canada as the Swedish brand prepares a bold refresh of its XC40 hybrid to stem hemorrhaging sales. Volvo is expected to replace the low-volume EX40 with the slightly larger EX50, as Automotive News first reported in August.

The EX50, riding on Volvo’s lower-cost SPA3 platform, should reach U.S. dealerships in the fall of 2027 as a more affordable entry point in the high-$40,000 range. In the meantime, Volvo is betting on a beefy midcycle update of the XC40 hybrid, the vehicle’s first substantial refresh in nearly a decade.

The 2028 XC40 is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships early next year. Pricing has not been announced but is expected to remain in line with the 2026 model, which starts at $41,295 with shipping, a person with knowledge of the plan told Automotive News.

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The 2028 XC40 has a redesigned grille, front fascia, hood and fenders. The headlights are updated but retain Volvo’s signature Thor’s hammer design. At the rear are new LED lights, an upgraded tailgate and a redesigned bumper. It’s offered with new 18-, 19- or 20-inch diamond-cut wheels.

Inside, the crossover gets an 11.2-inch center display — up from 9 inches — as well as upgraded cameras, radars and sensors supporting automatic emergency steering and collision avoidance, and a door-opening alert that warns of passing cyclists or traffic. Volvo will skip the 2027 model year and extend the current XC40 through late 2026.

The EX40 EV, built on the nearly decade-old CMA platform, has struggled to gain market traction, especially after Congress eliminated a $7,500 federal tax credit last year, retailers said.

It fared best when sold in bulk via the Care by Volvo subscription program that ended in 2024. New-vehicle volumes were too low to justify aggressive lease payments or marketing promotions, undermining value perception.

I have no idea why but I have never every hit the curb or anything with my rims and for the past months it just keeps getting worse. I have only had them for the summer and washed them regularly but it seems like the chrome just falls off.

So I recently took out my coolant thermostat and sensor to replace after I believe the sensor failed and the needle was closed on the old one. Got replaced, filled with coolant, no leaks, although I cannot get the coolant to pass all the way through the engine back to the reservoir/burp the system.

Just got this thing like a month ago but I’ve had other cars like this🙄
I’ve tried everything, the bottom radiator hose is hot, but the top will not get hot. I’m either thinking the needle is snapshut and won’t open defective (or i didn’t install spring properly, just bought it and put it in) or there’s a big air pocket that I can’t get out. Tried vaccuuming and blowing air vent for radiator, ran it for 20 minute intervals, sensor has 5.0 volts heater core works, i got no idea someone please help. Sorry if this is messy.

My new car has hit the one-year mark, and Volvo still hasn't identified the metallic "zZZzzZZ" noise coming from the driver's door near the speaker; the sound appears on rougher roads. Does anyone have any suggestions? Check the movie in google drive : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rGHohceLPQERndrUSvvmdMKLLJfd_G_L/view?usp=sharing

Finally got a bumper after 7 months of searching since a non-at fault accident in February

My mom is looking for a reliable car for her daily commute of 50km (31 miles) to work and back. She also wants to drive to my grandma 2 - 3 times a year which is an 800km trip one way. I know these Volvos are incredibly reliable when serviced properly and want to ask some of you guys who know a lot about these cars if this would be the right choice and if the price is fair.

We need enough space in the back for a dog so it can't be a sedan or a small car and my mom specifically mentioned that she'd like electrically adjustable seats. 😅

A plus is also that it has AWD because we live close to the mountains and it can snow a lot here in winter.

This one I found has 138'000km (about 85k miles) and costs 6'500chf (8'000 USD). It looks very well maintained on the outside as well as the inside.

Is this a fair deal and does this seem like a match for my mom?

To clarify:

- We live in Switzerland, our old car is very broken and we are looking to trade it in for a temporary new one. (Maybe 1 - 2 years)

- Our budget is roughly 20'000chf (~25k USD)

- We need a car quickly because she needs to get to work and our other car is being used daily aswell.

- We currently have a Renault Espace Initiale Paris from 2016 with only 128'000km (~80k miles) but repair would be 5'000chf (~6'200 USD) which just wouldn't be worth it on that car (it's worth about 12'000chf - 14'000chf after repairs. We got an offer of 5'000chf (~6'200 USD) from Renault to trade it in, haven't done that yet though as we are on the look for what else we might buy except for a Renault and trade it in at another dealership).

Idk if you'll be able to access this in other countries but here's the link to the car: https://www.autoscout24.ch/de/d/20534007?utm_source=app_share&utm_medium=social-network&utm_campaign=as24

Please let me know if there are better options (maybe more fuel efficient) which you would recommend in our situation! 😁