Buy a New Transmission or Rebuild: 2001 V70

What to expect when you have a 2001 Volvo transmission (known for failures… early and often) replaced by a dealer. Is it worth it to replace or have the transmission rebuilt? Would a new transmission going back into that year and model … Continue reading →

Another 2001 Auto Transmission Sad Story

Another Volvo Forum topic regarding the death of a 2001 Volvo automatic transmission, this one with some insight by those with either mechanical and Volvo sales backgrounds. Just to let everyone know, I (ME) was the beta tester for the … Continue reading →

Should I trust the dealership? My transmission dilemma.

How to Deal With Volvo Dealers re: Failing Transmissions Volvo forum member scottymac bought a used XC70 and found that a) the transmission was showing signs of neglect and early failure, and b) the Volvo dealer he went to lied … Continue reading →

How to Not Break Your Transmission

Transmission Drain n Fill vs. Flush Real world advice from Volvo owners who have done one or another – and the results. Transmission Flush not recommended for 850′s

Avoid XC90 T6 – Transmission Issues

Model years 2003-2005 were made with automatic transmissions that fail early and often.

The parts guys at my Volvo dealership told me recently that it’s the XC90 T6′s that are the ones to avoid at all costs. They said it’s a GM designed/partially assembled transmission on these XC90′s that was a pile of junk from the drawing board. They said there aren’t anywhere near the number of transmission problems with the T5′s or the V8 model XC90s. Continue reading →