It was perishing cold this morning, but the V70 started beautifully, quickly, with no cloud of white smoke

Nige

Also, be aware that the code Volvo give you may not work ...

See the code work before you part with cash!!!

I was given the same code by a local Volvo Dealer, Volvo UK Customer Support, and the dealer I bought the car from.

Everyone agrees its right, just a shame it doesn't work.

The code is 4 ...

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I have had this Volvo less than a week, and its my first.

I know almost nothing about mine as yet, let alone any others!!

However, as I understand it, most modern engines are "interference engines", ie you're in for a big bill if the cambelt goes.

My view has always been to steer clear of an ...

Got the garage to remove the offending internal bulbs for the sec, while I get up the courage to attack the door locks, which apparently contain a microswitch that operates the internal lights ...

Why did Volvo have to be so clever, and not just use normal buttons like everyone else? At least the ...

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Turns out that 3 of the 5 glow plugs were dead, and there was also a leak on the fuel filter (meant fuel was draining back away from the engine).

Regards the filter, I understand that there's a rubber gasket on top of the filter, that needs to be lubed before its screwed in, otherwise it grips ...

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Yep, its a diesel, seems to be ding approx 40 mpg average (I tend to do a fair few motorway miles).

I'm based in Cambridge, UK.

I really hpe the garage gets this sorted, it sticks in my throat paying for a car, then within 2 days ending up having to cadge lifts, or cycle the 7.5 miles to work ...

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I thought this was a simple case of glow(s) having gone, but the garage assures me that they're all fine, working, and the relay is fine too.

They're now saying it may be down to fuel not staying on the engine?
(something about the lifter pump letting fuel flow back, or a hole in a pipe etc ...

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I've got bought a second hand V70, S reg, and in general its great.

However, the internal lights have a mind of their own!

I've found wobbling the switch by the rear view mirror (to turn all interior lights off) will normally get almost all the lights off, but occasionally a red light will ...