Im not kidding, i stress out because Im concerned it might overheat like the white one did, even though that was fan related, or like the more likely chance the 960 has in hot climates. But it worked good yesterday! Does anyone here have an elevated stress level about their Volvo failing in some wa...

I just Googled that part number and got several hits claiming it to be for sale. It looks like it fits later vehicles, too. https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/products/Volvo/Sealing-strip/1188349/9175614.html I removed the seal on my sunroof to go through the repair process (documented by another u...

abscate wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 01:49 Logging on to MVS in the morning is the best hug I get until I wake up SWMBO with a cup of coffee , every morning.

For $5, I can give you a hug and a cup of coffee... Can't compete with the wife =P

my crusty car ( the rotten tomato) was from ohio, made its way to utah, then sold by that five and dime dealer to a young Japanese man in FtW that didnt know anything about how crusty it was. >review my thread on rust issue through my profile<. i even was upset and told him about how crusty it was ...

Honestly, I haven't had many chores with malfunctioning electronics. It was usually more helpful in diagnosing problems than being a problem. But general reliability is not what I was expected. My 2005 w/ 270k miles has only original fuel pump and about 15 original rear subframe bushings.

I really like the P2 Volvos, have three in the family fleet. No electrical issues other than a MAF sensor and crank/cam sensor here and there. They do need suspension components replaced around 150k miles and maybe CV shafts, but if you go with decent aftermarket they are reasonable and easy DIY wit...

I busted $35k in parts and maintenance on my XC70 since 2012. Third of that could be ignored or deferred if you're not up to keeping it perfect, but still it's a lot. Wife's 2016 XC60 T5 (last year of P3) we bought new was a disaster. SPAs are too flimsy and glamorous. No more new Volvos in my famil...

In 2023 a 2003 car is strictly for enthusiasts, who are willing to dump their time and money into a new toy. Not really so. In my country, cars which are '99 are being sold and bought all the time. People just cannot afford much newer than that. Not to mention they always go for LPG cars as well. S...

One item I should add, is in my experience the paint holds up very well on the P2s, no rust on my cars with two spending their life in Iowa with plenty of salt.

The black plastic trim does fade terribly on the earlier P2s, my 08 S60 has all painted trim which is better.

failed to notice the washer that was on the trans bolt! so my car is washerless, which means the trans might continue getting dirty (get it abscate?

This gets the MVS seal of approval…..