matthew1 wrote: 19 Sep 2024, 10:05 I'd test with a multimeter.

Just tested cold and on with a multimeter. Seems to be in good shape. 12.6 cold and 13.7 ish and fluctuating when on.

Welcome to MVS. Low hanging fruit first: how old is the battery? Is it providing 12.6V or better while cold, parked, and off (all at once)? Does its capacity meet V50 requirements?


Hey Matt, thanks!

I have a code reader (xtool) and IIRC it was reading 12.something while driving. I will check ...

Hello y'all! I'm hoping for some advice from some more experienced Volvo owners/mechs.

Background. 2007 Volvo V50, owned for about a year now. Regular oil changes, not driven heavily (at least when my wife is driving :)) Had a new head gasket in December. We were experiencing stalling this spring ...