Hi Alternator crocked on my Volvo C30 so set off to replace it. Alternator accessibility doesn't rate high in the competition for good design but it's off now and I thought I was ready to install the replacement. At this point it's all gone a bit pear shaped. Taking the old generator off I remember ...

I went from a VolvoS80 D5 to the C30 2.0D. This was serious culture shock. If you shop around and get one with all of the bits like leather, electric seats, heated seats etc they are not so bad. Hard ride compared to the S80 although you would expect this. Absolute pants stereo and obviously this is...

Check your owners manual It lists the units. If you need one they are free at Volvocars.com Your Volvo Owners manuals sadly the manual you suggest doesn't give me the model number. The old S80 I had had it written on the front. I can see why no-one would want to claim ownership of the head unit the...

OK so I've identified it - its the thing with the knobs on in the centre dash. Seriously I've got a Volvo C30 2006 complete with entry level stereo (no centre speaker) and a 2005 XC90 with the 6 x CD changer and a centre speaker. Neither of the units has an aux or USB input. I'm looking to install a...