2002, XC70, AWD, 2.4L, 191,000 miles

I'm going to replace these front springs/struts. The dealer says I've got to come in and get a number off of the engine. But when I order these from a parts store (fcpgroton) they did not ask me for a number from the engine.

Is it necessary to do what the ...

2002, V70 XC, AWD, 2.4L (191,000 miles)

I need to replace the front springs soon. My mechanic says maybe I should replace the struts at the same time. He thinks that there is one unit, a spring/strut unit that I could purchase.

Does anyone know if this is true? If yes, is there a parts' store that ...

2002
V70-XC, AWD
2.4L
191,000 miles

While driving down our gravel road yesterday I heard a rattling sound from the front right side. I found that the very bottom rung of the spring had broken in half and was freely bouncing. I removed one half of that rung, but the other half is still there.

Since ...

2002
V70-XC, AWD
2.4L
191,000 miles

My first Volvo. I purchased this car at the beginning of winter as a 'snow' car. It has run well. I've replaced the right, rear-wheel bearing so far. The all-motor belt just shreaded; I'll try to replace that myself. Anything I should know first?

Now there is a ...

2002 - V70 XC I bought this car for the winter, to get through the periods of snow we get in Kentucky. I only hope it will take me through several winters without needing major repairs. It has 190,000 miles.