However, while I have avoided as much as possible working on cars later than 2000, I have had to learn some info on P1, P2 and even a little on P3 chassis vehicles whether I want to or not. I don't like the complexity of newer cars and the electrical complexities of modules that are car specific. It makes repairing your own vehicle much more challenging today if even at all possible.
I have Vida, which I believe only runs for cars up to MY2014, and possibly for run over models although may be even less accurate than it is for older models, or very sparse info using the 'beware, this may cover multiple models.......'
I have been looking for a 'newer' Volvo but am struggling to find anything that works for us, or is NOT black. I just hate owning black cars ever since owning a Porsche 928 in black. Spent more time cleaning than using it. Up here with so much winter the darker colored cars just look filthy all winter long and then dusty all summer.
Anyway, choices are mostly black or black. Very few alternate colors come available. There is though a dealer (not Volvo) selling an As-Is 2016 XC90 with R-design seats for a lowish price. I would take it to the Volvo dealer around the corner for the folk there to give it a thorough going over for issue prior to entertaining to make an offer on it. I learned this is a wise move when 10 years ago looking at a Gen 1 XC90 and Volvo quoted $12k CDN to bring the servicing up to date, but the killer on top of that is the original owner sold it to the 2nd owner after 'forgetting to mention' they had declined the repair on a rod knock in the engine........!
I have an ex-Volvo mechanic friend who worked on these cars up until maybe 2 years ago to help me and the dealer guys I also know. But are these cars even realistic to work on yourself?
And, as mentioned above, is there any repair guides out there with info like torque values?
Thanks,
Neil.