I am interested in buying a V70 wagon, and am looking for any advice on its performance and the mechanical reliability around 105,000 miles. I had a 94 850 that I loved but after about a month it needed a lot of work (around 140000 miles) Any advice would be appreciated.

oh yeah,...94 850 turbo. And no, no check engine light.

BTW I just saw the thread on the stalling later models especially 850s. Yikes! Has a cause been found? It seems like the consensus was a dirty butterfly in the throttle valve. Is this correct? So, how would I clean the throttle valve?

Recently my engine has sputtered and stalled out on me-- once when I was idling, once on the freeway (Yikes!), and today while at a stoplight.. However when I turned the car off and restarted it there was no problem. The power didn't fail (my radio was still going), all my warning lights blinked on,...

So are the 2 different definitions for the codes really the same thing?

So I ended up buying an Actron Pocket Scan OBD II reader. I got the code PO44O. The Volvo Chilton Manual says that this is a "canister purge (CP) valve leakage", but the manual that came with the device says that it is an "EVAP emission control malfunction". Which one is it? Is t...

I forgot to mention that my car is a turbo...

I just bought a Volvo 850 94 sedan. My "check engine" light came on (which I have come to find out happens alot) and was wondering if I need an OBD II to turn it off? I've read some stuff online but its a bit confusing. Also, recently my engine has cut out on me-- once when I was idling an...

I just bought my first volvo, and everything works great. However, the pre inspection report said that the upper engine mount was loose. Is this something easily fixable (i.e. tigtening a few bolts) or would I have to take it to a mechanic to get it done. Any info would be appreciated.