I have 2002 XC70 with 184500mi. My transmission went out at 182300mi. I have enjoyed this car for nearly a decade and the only reason I plan to keep this car is because I have a repair shop that have certified Volvo mechanics and used mostly Volvo parts at nearly a third less the cost of the dealers...

My 2002 XC 70 with 184500mi alarm system gives a "Need Alarms System Maintenance " message. At first I noticed the exterior positioning light would blink without the beeer sounding off. At the same time the red indicator light inside the cabin would be blinking. Later, I discovered this on...