Update: Volvo did agree to cover the steering wheel airbag under the recall. It was actually quite a quick process. It only took about 2-3 days after I submitted a request (via the process mentioned in the above comment) that I got word that it was approved. I just got back from the dealership with ...

Thanks for all the responses, everyone! I did send a message to Volvo directly detailing the situation (from the Volvo USA contact page, then clicked "Message Us." I also called and the phone representative added additional notes to the case that was created when I messaged. I am hoping th...

Hello, I have a newly purchased 2001 V70 that has the original logo on the steering wheel airbag (pictured below). Because of this, I assume that it is one of the recalled airbags that Ive had to take care of on a few of my current and previous P2 Volvos. Screen Shot 2025-05-17 at 12.14.20 PM.png Ho...

Go out when the engine is stone cold, don't start the engine, unscrew the coolant cap, is the tank pressurized? does it hiss when opened cold. Carefully examine the coolant bottle for any faint white chalky deposits. If yes to those 2 tests I would get a bottle of block tester and see if the fluid ...

The crusty coating looks suspicious, but I do not know the cause. The gap on all the plugs looks far too large. The proper gap is different to turbo and non turbos. volvolugnut Thanks for pointing this out! I just ordered a set of fresh plugs that I will gap correctly. It appears someone who has wo...

I have a suspicion that my 2004 XC70 has a blown head gasket, but wanted to run some info by the experts here to get their opinion. What leads me to believe there is a head gasket issue: - The cooling system seems to over-pressurize. When fully up to temp the upper radiator hose seems to be almost r...

Hello! I was just reading about the PCV banjo bolt failure last night where the check ball can enter the engine.

I was wondering if there are any other parts that need to be replaced due to a design flaw on P2s?

Hello! I was just reading about the PCV banjo bolt failure last night where the check ball can enter the engine.

I was wondering if there are any other parts that need to be replaced due to a design flaw on P2s?