Update - looks like both heater core hoses through the firewall are about 92* F, engine not getting above 135* after driving around. Still suspecting T stat stuck open.

Hello! I just picked up a 2009 XC70 T6 (haven’t had a Volvo since my 2002 XC 10 or so years ago). I’m loving this car - a slightly updated version of the same thing. I somehow didn’t notice on the first couple of days I owned it, but it’s definitely not putting out much cabin heat and barely keeps t...

Well, I've had a love-hate relationship with my 2002 V70 xc since I've owned it. Spent some money on maintenance (luckily, mostly self-performed). I've made it through some ridiculous snow storms going to/from snowboard trips. I've been surfing and camping as well. It's time for tires among a few ot...

I popped off the cover and took a look today - the battery is less than 2 years old and tested fine, so I don't think that would be it.

Hi! I've been lurking here a long time, but just now created an account :D I have a 2002 V70 XC with 132,000 miles on it. It is running fine overall, but maybe 1 in 10-15 times starting the car it has a heavy shudder on start-up (shakes the whole car noticably) that lasts about 30 seconds. I always ...