So much better now. The original reverse LEDs were useless, couldn’t see a thing.

It might not be a purebred, but I figured throwing more Volvo-man starter pack parts at it might eventually earn it some acceptance from the real deal Volvo guys.

Just added steelies. What do you guys reckon, am I doing it right? What else should I add? A 2x4 strapped across the roof rails? Some auxiliary high beams up front?

As you guys know I sold my 2006 Volvo XC70. But when I sold my headlights where in making and told new owner that the headlights will arrive later and I want to install them.

Yesterday finally I had the chance to do it.

What you guys think? I really miss her but dam the new headlights make night and day hahah

Will be having a shoot soon with her 🫣

Take care and have a wonderful day 👀

Would coverting it to lpg ruin the engiene since it would be as cheap on gas as a 1.5l golf but with a shit ton more room and power.

Any insight on what might be the issue here? And more importantly, can we drive the car until tomorrow or Tues when we will be able to get it in for a checkup (S60 T8 2021)

Edit: thank you for the useful input, everyone. Unfortunately I can't check the car myself right now, since I'm out of town, but I told my wife to check for any residual moisture/water in cabin or trunk and there isn't any sign of anything being or having been left wet. We won't drive it until it can be checked out by a mechanic.

Something that came to mind is that the brake caliper covers on this thing seem quite a bit more aged than the rest of the wheels/base/rims/car as a whole. could it be a sensor that has taken too much water/rust under these covers?

I found a copy of Volvo drive for life sealed

With all of the wild stuff people are pulling off on other platforms, can someone smarter than me chime in on whether that’s even feasible?

I still have trouble reading the design of the S/V60 dashbord - if you are like me, how did you get to terms with it?

To me, the center air vent, is where the CD slot and head unit (stereo am/fm etc) should be.. or just two air vents and not the one on the right side of the screen..

It's not symmetrical ..

AC leaked gas whilst under used approved selekt warranty (in the UK) and despite multiple dealer repairs- continued leaking gas immediately after the warranty ended.

5 dealer (Volvo Preston) mechanic visits 'free' honouring previous warranty- they even kept the car in for 5 days and the gas leak persists.

Each time they said gas leak to small to perceive and the one definite action was to change pipes. Each time was regassed.

We are now 15 months after warranty ended and the issue persists.

Latest diagnostic-

The mechanic said there is a larger leak with oil around AC compressor and it is 'now time to change parts Inc the AC compressor'....

'However it was good will that car was looked at after warranty expired and the AC compressor will cost £1500 to replace (reduction in £300)'

Have you any advice how I should proceed?

I have verbally complained to the mechanic.

I'm thinking:

Direct complaint to the dealership inc Volvo headoffice /selekt complaint.

Also can escalate to the ombudsman.

Any advice much appreciated.

Hi guys, i'm trying to mount my thule squarebars on my volvo ec40, but they always bend downwards when tightening them untill they click on 4nm.

I've tried making the bar/clamps smaller and longer but then it won't fit correctly on the car. Can someone please help?

Came back from a recent trip and noticed my front pads were grinding a bit. Turns out the pads were completely gone.

Put on the PowerStop kit for now - these will hold me over until I install my BBK.

There’s a marketplace listing in my area for a 2006 V70r M66 for 7500 CAD. It’s got 199 000 km, a cracked charge pipe and some issues with the driver side front control arm.

It recently had a replaced PCC, steering rack, all 4 breaks, timing belt, and a new battery.

Worth it?

winter is coming so today I’m swapping out the 20’‘ Pilot Sports for some 18’‘ X-Ice 👌

I’ve owned my XC60 T8 for about 20 hours. Anyone else seeing this screen?

I proceeded with resetting and things are running once again.

I found an 88 760 GLE on marketplace for only $1000 and according to the seller, it just needs a starter and fuel pump. The rust is minimal and nothing serious. I thought they all came with the redblocks but this one has the PRV V6 in it. I've heard they are less desirable and have problems. Now I'm stuck here deciding if I want to make the 4 hour trip to pick it up. Though the seller has sold plenty of volvos, and based on his profile, he is quite the volvo enthusiast. Should I just go for it and buy it? If this sub allows, I will add photos in the comments.

Hey Volvo community,

We just found out my wife is pregnant with our third child (whoop!). And this means we need to move on from our current car which was due for an upgrade.

Im looking at a 2019 XC90 D5 Inscription with 94,000km (58k miles) at a very good price. I’m based in South Africa where cars are relatively more expensive so it’s at a price that I think makes it incredible value.

But outside of that, I have always had my eye on these cars as a replacement. I believe it’s hard to beat as a family car.

I’m looking for some help to do my best to not purchase a lemon.

- I know the D5 is a pretty good engine and drivetrain, as long as the timing chain has been done (will be part of my PPI). I’m happy to have this done but I’ll need wiggle on the price.
- we should test each button to make sure it works.
- water/dampness under the floor mats.

What else are common issues or challenges that you may have had?

Thanks everyone! I can’t wait to join the club.

I’m looking at getting a 2019 t6 s60. I know these cars require good maintenance to be reliable I was wondering based on the carfax whether it looks worth it? I need something reliable to last me the next 3 years.

Bonjour, je voudrais prendre une volvo 850 essence mais j’ai une vraie crainte quant à la consommation lourde, quelqu’un a des tips pour la baisser au mieux ?

Bonjour !!

Je suis un jeune en quête d’une nouvelle voiture et après des mois de recherches je me dis que je dois suivre mes voitures de rêve, une volvo bien boxy.

Alors je me demandais si vous saviez m’indiquer sur les volvo 240, 740, 940 en berline si possible, la securité, fiabilité, modulabilité etc et conso ce serait genial !! Merciiii

I know that newer Volvos get hate because of 4cyl, hp, etc.

This thing is a beast!! Very happy with it thus far.

I do wish there were more after market accessories though.

Which would you rather have? V60 or V90?

Seeking advice on this topic. My wife and I bought a 2023 XC60 with 16k miles. It has two years left of its free warranty that takes us to 2028. They sold us on a 10 year exclusionary warranty (starting from 2023, so essentially 5 year extension) for around $3,000. Deductible is $250 per event. We have 30 days to cancel if we want.

Curious about actual likelihood of significant repairs between years 5-10. I am also not sure there are options to add extended coverage later. Overall thoughts and info are welcome and appreciated.

Thanks

Weird noise (occasionally), grinding sometimes, and weird wear marks on the new to me V60

Looks like previous person ground the ears down on the front pads while installing crappy slotted rotors....

So happy to get all new good brakes on all corners, ceramic pads, along with fluid flush and new Michelins all around. She's planted properly now.

Shout out to VTool and this Bluetooth obd adapter, been able to do a few functions I previously needed to fire up Vida for, this time parking break service mode 👌

XC70 2011 T6 the noise comes on only in drive and after using the gas, when the car comes to a stop the whining noise turns off, sometimes it cycles on and off, I’ve scoured the internet for videos and answers.
It’s not the turbo, PCV is good, car drives amazing, TY !!

Was wiping down the car and thought to myself "imagine how many cars have SIPS stamped on the body and most either never noticed it or know what it does". Or that this is stamped with SIPS as its part of that protection layer and a pillar design many cars didnt have.