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Volvo Sales July 2020 and YTD

Models July 2020 July 2019 % Year To Date 2020 Year To Date 2019 % S60 959 1,082 -11.4 % 5,758 9,512 -39.5 % S90 202 144 40.3…

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V90 Slideshow — Interior, Exterior, Assembly Line

I put this together and uploaded it yesterday. It’s 150 images of the Volvo V90. It’s been available here in the States for 3 years now, first as…

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All Volvo Recalls 1979-2015

I can’t find a single Volvo model of car or SUV that’s not on this list of recalls. I wanted to categorize this post, but it would literally…

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XC70 that probably needs a steering rack replace

2004 Volvo XC70 Steering Rack Project

Bad XC70 Steering Rack Symptoms Ripped inner tierod end boots on both sides and fluid seeping out. Loose steering response. UVJoint felt like it was binding slightly and…

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Spark Plug Talk - What's good for Volvos

V40 & S40 Spark Plugs

How to change spark plugs on your Volvo V40 & S40 It’s simple to change your S40 & V40 spark plugs and yes it’s worth the savings. Make…

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Free Volvo Parts

Need a free part? Contact Matthew. Overview MVS has a money pool / supporting program to get free Volvo parts to those in financial distress. Read the Financial…

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How to Remove Oily Residue From Glass

Whether it’s from washing and waxing or working on that 5-cylinder, most of us have gotten some kind of residue on our exterior glass. Most of the time,…

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Sci-Fi Illustrator Draws Spaceships and Volvos

We know you love your Volvo. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be here, right? But admit it. Sometimes you look at your Swedish wonder sitting there in the…

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Volvo PCV System Repair: a DIY guide

If your ride is suddenly getting less fuel economy, misfiring, or you get a CEL, it may be time for a Volvo PCV system repair. Volvo PCV System…

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BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer

Do “pour-in” sealers like BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer work? BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer is an aftermarket quick fix for leaky head gaskets that you pour into the radiator.…

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2004 S60 R EVOLVE Shown at SEMA 2003

Built in partnership with EVOLVE, the first U.S.-based design and manufacturing company dedicated to creating performance enhanced Volvo cars, the two cars – one bathed in Laser Blue,…

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Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

The rear wheel bearing comes as an assembly. I priced the bearing assembly at my local dealer and they wanted about $200 (plus shipping) for the part and it would take 3 to 5 days to get it in. I started checking parts houses and the only place that could get it was NAPA for $106 (taxes and shipping included) and it would be in tomorrow. Here are the steps for replacing the wheel bearing:

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