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Volvo Repair Category: Volvo Trivia & History
Rare Volvo Paint Color: Autumn Gold
Appreciation for a Rare Volvo Paint Color: Autumn Gold According to the Volvo paint documentation I have, it’s Volvo paint code number is 423, and it was only used on 850s. Special Edition 850? Nope, just Autumn Gold.
“Easter Eggs” on Volvo Circuit Boards!
I repaired the odometer and replace some light bulbs. I noticed on the back of the green circuit board there are 3 or 4 moose from small and increase in size. Just curious Why? A factory worker somewhere had a … Continue reading
Wired Reviews the Volvo 780 Debut and Life
Published earlier this year is Wired’s review of the 25th anniversary of the Volvo 780. Not actually a review of the car, but more a review of its introduction, design, and legacy. The Volvo 780: Where Sophia Loren Met Rosie … Continue reading
MVS Turns Eight! Whoo!
A Bit of Volvo Site History for You MatthewsVolvoSite Turned Eight back in the Fall. How do I know? I found the first MVS page as it existed on January 6, 2002 via the Wayback Machine. Until tonight, I’d forgotten … Continue reading
Is it true my Volvo has an Audi engine?
The Volvo 5-cylinder engine was designed in 1992 in conjecture with Porsche, which VW AG owns a part of, and the same design has been used ever since in almost every model at one point or another across Volvo’s lineup … Continue reading
Rare: 850 Heated REAR Seats From the Factory?
Read about MVS Forum user Findude’s very unique Volvo 850 and how he bought it. Or read the Volvo 850 Forum thread about heated rear seats from the beginning. It’s one of the most interesting 850 threads I’ve ever seen here. Continue reading