Category: Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior

Exterior bits that make our Volvos pretty and functional: Body, Exterior Trim, Wipers, Glass, Bumpers, Mudguards, etc.

Fix Slow Volvo Wipers on 850, V70, S70 and XC70s

Tools needed to fix slow Volvo wipers: T25 Torx screwdriver 10mm wrench 13mm wrench Flat screwdriver Grease Fine sandpaper Cordless drill Need information on how to fix slow…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior

XC90 Interior Door Handle Part Numbers -

Interior Door Handle Part Numbers & Interior Codes XC90 2007+ P2 Series

MVS Contributor ggleavitt posts part numbers on this door handle question forum topic for interior door handles for 2007+ XC90 Volvos: Like anything else Volvo, there are chassis…

Post categories In Volvo XC90, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc.

Breaking Into Volvos is Hard

Good news – Breaking Into Volvos is Hard ! Here’s an interesting take on the degree of theft-proofness of Volvo cars, by a “former tow truck driver and…

Post categories In Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC60, Volvo Safety, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 2001-2007

2005 XC90 Door – Can’t Open From Inside DIY Fix

Need to fix that 2005 XC90 Door ? MVS Contributor cn90 » If you can’t open the door from inside, check “Child Lock” thingy first. Happened to my right…

Post categories In Volvo XC90, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc.

Plastic Welding – Repair Volvo Front Spoilers and Bumpers

MVS Contributor Neil (scot850) continues to chip away at bringing his project 2000 V70 N/A base up to an aesthetic baseline and mechanical baseline, otherwise known as Stage 0.…

Post categories In Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Paint, Detailing, Wash & Wax, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

S70 Door Thinks It’s Always Open – Quick Fix

Driver Door Lock Shim Does the Job When your Volvo’s door thinks it’s open even when it’s closed, that’s one annoying problem. Here’s a simple, cheap fix that…

Post categories In Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

Stage 0 and So Much More… Fix List for a V70

MVS Contributor Sledddriver goes on an multi-month blistering repair & fix odyssey, taking his 1998 V70 T5 from the edge of roadworthiness to 100% functional and reliable… all for not…

Post categories In Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Volvo Transmission, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Timing Belt, Belts, Hoses & Lines, Drivetrain, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Restoration, Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, Volvo Steering, Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Water Pump, Sensors, Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Gaskets & Related Pieces

Crushed Roof Insurance Claim – Kid Smashes 850 Roof!

Not Jim’s 850, obviously, but hey it represents the deed. It’s from this shipwreck story.As if there aren’t enough things acting against our Volvos, we now have a…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Accidents, Insurance, Titles & Warranty

S60 Inside Door Handle Fix

MVS member ppitts’ 2001 S60 has a interior drivers side door handle that keeps popping its anchor off of the handle (actuator). Is the only solution a $450…

Post categories In Volvo S60, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo Repair Documentation

accessories.volvocars.com Is Amazing

Here’s a fantastic trove of Volvo information that takes the form of PDF (downloadable) files, a Winter Wheel Configurator, and many other things… including diagrams on how to…

Post categories In Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo Car Company, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Volvo Crossbars – Will They Work with No Channel Strips?

Roof Rails Require Rubber Replacement MVS member SonicAdventure has a problem. He found some nice Volvo crossbars, but will they work without the channel strips that help hold…

Post categories In Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Window Regulator Fix S80

MVS member Al D has a broken window… it won’t roll up or down. In this Volvo Forum post he documents his S80’s window regulator fix, including his…

Post categories In Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Body, Trim, Doors & Exterior, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo Repair Documentation, Glass, Windshield, Windows, Moonroof, Sunroof