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. Related posts:A … Continue reading →

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1. A List of Volvo Paint Colors and Their Codes
2. Beautiful S70 Paint Restoration
3. How To Paint Your Turn Signals

“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 →

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1. 240DL 86 Instrument Cluster weirdness
2. Odometer Fix Tutorial
3. 1998 Volvo V70 Instrument Cluster Removal/Bulb Change

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 →

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1. Comparison Review: Volvo S70 vs. 850
2. 1998 Volvo S70, V70 Review
3. Volvo 850 Engine Life

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 →

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1. Forum Archives from 2000-2002
2. Volvo Maintenance FAQ for Volvo 7xx/9xx/90 Cars
3. Matt’s Volvo Blog, Issue 1

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 →

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1. How to Identify Your Volvo Engine Type
2. Volvo 850 Engine Life
3. Replace Upper Engine Mount w/ Polyurethane Bushing

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 →

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1. Swapping seats from ’97 to ’94
2. Rear Camshaft Seal Replacement
3. Fix Rear Speakers: A How To