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Volvo’s First Pure EV Is Here: C40 Recharge

My first thought “It’s going to be a huge hit.” My second thought “It’s a fastback SUV ala BMW X6, only smaller.” My third thought Ok, the “X”…

Post categories In C40, Care by Volvo, Volvo Car Company

P2 Volvo Oil & Filter Change Tutorial

Use the paper towels or rags to wipe out the inside of the cover. Make sure you remove any gunk that may have accumulated at the bottom. Now take the new filter and place it into the cover. Push it down until it slides over the center post in the bottom of the cover:

Post categories In Engine, Volvo Fluids, Volvo S60, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

The S80 $10k challenge - Second Generation Volvo S80

The $10k S80 Challenge

A little over two years ago, MVS Contributor Paul decided to challenge himself. Could he buy and use a 2nd-gen S80 for 10 years or 100k miles for…

Post categories In Volvo Experiences, Volvo S80

Geely Auto, Volvo Cars Nix Merger

A Geely Auto and Volvo Cars merger has been called off a year after its announcement. The two companies have in the interim decided that sharing tech was…

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S80, V70 (2001+), S60, XC90 Blower Motor Repair Tutorial

A How-to on the Blower Motor (climate control) for P2 cars. Although the blower motor on the Volvo P2 (V70/XC-70, S60, etc. from 2001-2008 and S80 from 1998-2006)…

Post categories In Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S80, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC90

Project: DIY Volvo XC90 Brake Line Replacement

If you’re going to attempt to do a XC90 brake line replacement yourself, this tutorial might make it a bit easier. gshadow325 writes:After 150,000 miles on what looks…

Post categories In Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo XC90

2004 V70 2.5T Volvo Axle and Seals DIY Fix

This axle writeup is by legendary MVS Contributor CN90. Intro and Safety This is preventive replacement of CV boots. If you are sending this car far away to…

Post categories In Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S80, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

Volvo Crushes 2nd Half of 2020

Volvo posted revenue of US$17,856,021,800(?!) in the second half of 2020? Well, according to today’s (Feb 04, 2021) financial press release Volvo Cars reports best-ever second half performance…

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Replace Volvo Speakers on P80 Cars: A DIY Guide

For the front door speakers I chose the Infinity 5012i coaxials and found that their mounting flanges don’t exactly match up either. Two of the four flanges on the Infinity speaker…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo Radio, Speakers & Entertainment, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Volvo Furniture – 240 Seats Become Chairs

Volvo furniture – 240 seats become chairs? Yep. MVS Volvo Forums member Adler made home furniture chairs from Volvo 240 seats.

Post categories In Volvo 240, Volvo in Modern Culture: Trivia & History, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc.

Fitting the Right TD04HL-15G Turbo to Your 1996 Volvo 850

Question: Replacement Turbo Doesn’t Fit! Why? boreddaily » Hello all. Just want to say this upfront, but I’m very new and very tired from a severe lack of…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850

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 anybody who was not a Volvo specialist – i.e. jiffy lube).

Post categories In Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo C70