Volvo XC90 – Why you love yours!
Volvo XC90 – Why you love yours!Long term update - my XC90 just turned over the 100K mark over the Thanksgiving holidays. My kid thought I was nuts as I pulled over to take a picture of the odometer at...
View ArticleKoni Sports + IPD Springs
Koni Sports + IPD SpringsIG-88A wrote I just purchased a new set of Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts and picked up a set of IPD springs for my 850 turbo. I’m planning on installing these...
View ArticleHow to Buy A 2001-2007 Manual Volvo
How to Buy A 2001-2007 Manual Volvo MVS Forums contributor Dirk is looking for the perfect manual transmission V70. Should he worry about the clutch? Slave clutch cylinder? I’m not familiar with P2...
View ArticleLift Your XC70 or V70
Lift Your XC70 or V70 MVS Volvo Forums member 4gifted asks a fairly common question: how to lift a Volvo XC70 or V70? “Hi, I want to lift my V70 2002 d5. I am thinking about putting front springs from...
View ArticleKoni Sport Peeling Paint
Koni Sport Peeling Paint MVS Forums member RussB reports peeling paint on his Koni Sport struts after just over a year of use. Hmm. “The KONI Sport yellow dampers are produced in Oud Beijerland, NL....
View ArticleSwedish Car Parts Heater Core Review
Swedish Car Parts Heater Core Review MVS contributor BEJinFbk reviews the Swedish Cart Parts Heater Core he installed in his 1998 V70 R a week ago. Matthews Volvo Site - Volvo advice, tuning & DIY...
View ArticleHow to Buy A P80 Volvo
How to Buy A P80 Volvo 88760RICH asks about buying a P80 Volvo. We are considering purchasing a V70. Would appreciate any suggestions/warnings as to areas of concern. We have seen multiple ads for...
View ArticleWhich 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...
View ArticleUpgrade Headlights – What to Buy
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...
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