No allignment is needed unless you disturb tie rods.

I would. Strut only shouldn't mess with the toe in/out, but it will likely mess with the camber when you reattach the hub/brake assembly. Not as big of a deal as the toe, so you can maybe get away with not doing it.

These cars have fixed camber and it's not adjustable.
On some cars it's adjustable,but on these cars it's not.

Simply put the new shocks on, then monitor your tire wear. Make sure you report back when you see it is normal without alignment

Shouldn't need it. You can usually get it checked for free, though to be fair I never do that ...

It wouldn't hurt.
You have a failing abs module,dielectric grease won't solve a problem.
Contact matty moo about it or...if you know how to solder....re-solder abs module yourself.

OP is based in France. There was a thread recently from an MVS member in France who had a company repair his ABS module for him in Europe and he was really happy with the result. Guys name is Manovlov in Grenoble. https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=84041&hilit=ABS+m...

Does anyone know if putting Dielectric grease on the ABS module pins where the harness attaches to would cause any problems. :?: I have a 1998 V70 and an intermittent problem where the ABS light comes on from time to time for no apparent reason. :? Hello there, Dielectric grease helps to prevent ox...

Yes, you will need to remove the lines...

You don't need to remove the thermostat to do the lines, but it does make the job a little more challenging as you have to undo a partially hidden Torx bolt that holds a small end plate at the end of the 2 engine cooling pipes. Another reason I would consider removing the thermostat is if the pipes ...