I know this is an old thread, however, my 2007 XC90 V8 is doing the exact same thing. It takes about 10 minutes to really get cold air at the vent when my car has been in the garage. Most of my local errands are 10 or less mins. so basically, no AC.

I managed to get my card in to my mechanic who ...

Hello Ou2mame;

I guess the previous owner could have driven with the emergency brake engaged and ignored the chime that goes on and on when it is engaged. The cheap starting point is to replace the pads. I didn't take pics. and I didn't measure pad thickness.

Yep, I have done the same as you ...

Thanks for the replies. I am sorry I didn't respond sooner. I guess I expected an email notification.

Thanks huzzsaba for your interesting idea. I am in the USA. What vehicle was that adjuster from?

@jimmy57; Yes, I took the rear rotors off to see if the drum brakes were actually moving. The pads ...

Just to add a quick note about how awesome this car is.

I just towed my 26' motorsailer from Indianapolis to Lake Lanier, GA for the Memorial day weekend. The XC90 V8 performed flawlessly. I managed to climb Monteagle Mountain pass west bound I24 in Tennessee, at 70MPH.

I have the Volvo Trailer ...

Hi there;

I have been using the advice of this forum to adjust my parking brake. I have no braking effect with the pedal down. I have the center consul moved to made the cable adjustment a lot easier. It was then that I realized no amount of adjustment is enough. The park brake pads look ok.

I ...

This is my third Volvo

I currently have two. A low milage 2008 XC70 3.2. Not a hint of trouble now at 57K miles. Love this car.

2007 XC90 V8. I love this one more! It has 145k miles. I bought it to tow my sail boat. This car is a hoot to drive around in. It came with new brakes and I just replaced ...