Doing the same bushing replacement on our 2006 XC70. I ended up modifying galvanized end caps. Al you need for tools is a 1/2” drill, drill and grinder with a flex disc. All parts can be purchased at Home Depot. See the pictures for the parts I purchased (FYI threaded rod I used was 6/17 thread, 1/2...

You need to remove the air intake hose (the one running from filter box to turbo).

Yeah, these ones always crack and can be replaced with silicone hoses, no problem. They are here only for EVAP system vacuum. The TCV hoses felt to me like a bit different kind of hose. More rigid, maybe different rubber compound. If you don't have problem with turbo, don't replace them.

I'm trying to replace the vacuum hoses connected to the turbo, but find it difficult to access the hose clamps at the turbo's end: Is there any tricks to get to those? Special tools, access from below, or just try to work it with some pliers from above? For the small spring clamps in tough to reach...

(EDIT - I didn't see the post above when I posted - those look really handy. I have some short ones like that) I used a very long needle nose to get to those squeeze clamps and it wasn't too bad, but hard to see what you're doing. I replaced with the colored IPD hoses mostly so you can trace them an...

Did they actually update that bracket? It looks like the same one that’s on my car. That first link from vtl is a typo, it links to the original style bracket (Volvo). The updated bracket is these two links, Volvo or URO: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-exhaust-bracket-repair-kit-30742265 ht...