Which ELM 327 To Buy?
Which ELM 327 To Buy? So you want to use a phone or tablet to access your Volvo’s codes, reset procedures, and all the goodies you’re locked out of without an expensive scan tool. Since the age of...
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Upgrade Headlights – What to Buy Volvo P80 headlights are now fifteen+ years old. That means dull, yellow illumination at night… unless you do something about it, like upgrading the bulb (low cost/low...
View ArticleWhich XC90 To Buy?
Which XC90 To Buy? Ever wonder which 2006+ XC90 to buy… inline 3.2 6-cylinder or V8? We break it down with input from owners. Q haven`t been on the site in a while but now that my trusted manual 2004...
View Article2007-2011 Used C70 What Do I Look For?
2007-2011 Used C70 What Do I Look For? Look for the service records in the documentation in the glove box. If there is not any walk away or offer a lowball price (especially if it was serviced by...
View ArticleShould You Buy a 1998 V70 R with High Mileage?
Should You Buy a 1998 V70 R with High Mileage? Should You Buy a 1998 V70 R with High Mileage? Longtime MVS member and Volvo guru precopster asked, and answered, this very question. Note this car needed...
View ArticleXeMODeX is a MVS Sponsor!
XeMODeX is a MVS Sponsor! We’re proud to announce XeMODeX is partnering with this site to bring all of us information and Volvo troubleshooting solutions. XeMODeX cut its teeth developing and marketing...
View Article1993 940 Turbo Wagon For Sale, 33k Miles, $6850, Denver
1993 940 Turbo Wagon For Sale, 33k Miles, $6850, Denver http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5439326925.html condition: like new cylinders: 4 cylinders drive: rwd fuel: gas odometer: 32850 title status:...
View ArticleThe Birth, Life & Death of an XC90 T6
The Birth, Life & Death of an XC90 T6 Ok, that title was a little dramatic, but that’s the idea. MVS member XVTer bought a 2004 XC90 T6 a few years ago for his wife. In between the buying date and...
View ArticleHow to Buy a Volvo V50
How to Buy a Volvo V50 Interested in a Volvo V50? Here’s a few comments and tips by owners on how to buy a Volvo V50… MVS Forums member mathy221984: A few things I would check are the: Suspension...
View ArticleRare Yellow T5-R For Sale
Rare Yellow T5-R For Sale Here’s a rare yellow Volvo 850 T5-R for sale on Craigslist by a MVS Volvo Forums member Euro_Hobbs: This car was to be my ultimate baby, I’ve owned it a little over a year, I...
View ArticleHow to Buy a 1997-2000 Volvo XC70
How to Buy a 1997-2000 Volvo XC70 MVS Contributor theWIFEs_S70 is thinking about buying a AWD P80 Volvo. So what should he look for? What are this model’s gotchas? Hey guys, just wondering, what gives...
View Article1998 Volvo S70 T5 Manual Transmission for Sale
1998 Volvo S70 T5 Manual Transmission for Sale This 1998 S70 T5M looks like a winner. For sale in Colorado is a very rare high pressure turbo (T5) manual transmission (M) S70 in red/graphite. Owner is...
View ArticleXC60 – Buy Extended Warranty?
XC60 – Buy Extended Warranty? MVS Volvo Forums member chapel is thinking about buying a 100k mile XC60 and putting a $3k extended warranty on it. Smart? Wife and I are thinking of getting a 2010 T6...
View ArticleHow to Set up DiCE on a Mac
How to Set up DiCE on a Mac MVS Volvo Forums Contributor kallekula put together a wonderful DIY on setting up DiCE on a MacBook Pro. Because DiCE runs on Windows, you must use Windows inside a virtual...
View ArticleWhat is DiCE?
What is DiCE? DiCE is the Middleman DiCE is electronic hardware that connects your Volvo to a computer running Volvo diagnostic software called VIDA. It allows two-way communication between VIDA and a...
View Article2000 V70 Becomes Test Mule for Parts
2000 V70 Becomes Test Mule for Parts Neil has a new Volvo project – 2000 V70 SE NA – 5 Speed auto – Mileage approx. 270,000km… to be used exlusively as a test unit for parts he sells. He’s got the...
View ArticleKeep it Running: How Much Do P80 Owners Spend?
Keep it Running: How Much Do P80 Owners Spend? How much do P80 owners spend every year on average to keep their Volvos running? This poll has two parts: Parts cost per year, 850, S70, V70, C70 &...
View ArticleNew Forum for Buying Advice, Avoiding Scams, Craigslist Ads
New Forum for Buying Advice, Avoiding Scams, Craigslist Ads Need some buying advice in your life? Buy This… Or Don’t! is a new forum here at MVS to hold everybody’s great advice on… what to look for in...
View ArticleHow to Read An Engine In A Craigslist Ad
How to Read An Engine In A Craigslist Ad Engine Bay Photos Whisper Secrets You look at Craigslist ads for cars. Probably Volvos, since you’re here reading this. Ads can tell you a lot about a used...
View ArticleA Volvo for Mom… 2018 XC60 or V60 Cross Country. But not a Subaru Forester.
A Volvo for Mom… 2018 XC60 or V60 Cross Country. But not a Subaru Forester. Actually, another Volvo for mom. She had a 2001 V40 which she had mixed feelings about. Her biggest complaint was the seat....
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