188,000 kms
Car had been running rough (but not OMG i need to fix it rough)for ages
VIDA showed trim fuel issue and MAF sensor issue
Didn't take much notice.
Car started stalling after starting, had to investigate more.

Volvo MAF is $600.
Removed MAF completely and used LiquidMoly MAF cleaner spray ...

175,600kms
Oil and filter Change $140
Replaced Coolant Expansion tank (old one had crack at lower hose nipple causing loss of coolant) - Volvo Genuine $110
New Coolant in System $30

Thanks guys
Apologies for the delay.
Could not get the old driveshaft out of the transfer case/transmission.

Action was: pulled back the inner boot, aligned the "three wheeled" knuckle to the housing and gave the other end of the drive shaft a good solid tap with a mallet to reseat it.
Regreased ...

AT 168,000 km's - NOW 174,000 km's
Replaced Top Engine Mount
Replaced both Lower control arms
Replaced sway bar end links
Replaced lower torque mount
Replaced fuel Filter
$800 AUD Total

Transmission still running fantastic after initial valve body repair 18,000kms ago.

Next on lIst - replacing ...

Hi abscate
I'll have a look at it once I get it out. I might take some photos with the boot removed as well. On further searching it seems a not so uncommon issue when replacing the control arms. I'll report back.
Cheers

Hi All,
Was excited to get my parcel from FCP. Took me ages to save the cash, but got there eventually.
Lower control arms, end links, mounts etc.

Removed the LHS LCA and must have wrestled a bit to hard with the rotor/axle and pulled the bloody inner CV joint/knuckle apart. I can't for the life ...

Ok, reporting back. I didn't get around to replacing anything and the noise suddenly disappeared. That's either really good or really bad but either way it's gone.

Likely to be the actuators that control the flaps. The flaps control how much hot/cold air is vented/fanned into the car. Either the actuator/motor is kaput or a linkage may be broken or simply stuck.

I wouldn't write the s60s off.
If you can find one with lowish miles that has a trouble free transmission then they're a great car. Comfortable, plenty of power, safe and a decent size.
The transmission issues are primarily the valve body issues.
If there is no current issue then the first thing ...

The timing belt is separate to the serpentine/accessories belt.

If your timing belt is 140k miles old it is well due for replacement.
I find my steering is firmer when parking. Not hard just firmer, but this is more to do with the dynamics of a tyre not rotating whilst moving the wheel or moving ...