According to an inspection report I received from NY State, the following OBD Monitors came up with a "Not Ready" status: 1. Catalyst 2. Evaporative System 3. Oxygen Sensor If there is a problem with the on board computer, does this normally happen with Volvos or is this something that the...

JRL, Sorry if I didn't make this clear the first time around. No, there were no "check engine" lights on at any time, or any other warning lights on at any time. If so, I wouldn't have bought the car or I would have had the seller fix it! To make it more complicated, before I bought this c...

JRL, Thanks for your prompt response! I was told to drive the car for 50-100 miles by the dealer. They actually kept the car for a week to drive it around. At the end of the week, which was the last day of the grace period that NY State gave me to have the car inspected, they told me that two oxygen...

I recently purchased a used 1999 S70. When I tried to have the car inspected in NY State, I discovered that the OBD Monitor is "stuck" in a "Not Ready" mode. Despite the fact that I brought the car to a Volvo Dealer, the problem could not be corrected. Can anyone recommend a solu...

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy Volvo mechanic in the Washingtion DC area?