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P80 Ignition Switch, Root Failure Analysis

MVS Moderator and Volvo DIY fan Abscate looks closely at what fails on P80 ignition switches. If you’re having trouble starting your P80 Volvo, this shows you what…

Post categories In Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Keys, Remotes & Keyfobs, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Keep it Running: How Much Do P80 Owners Spend?

How much do P80 owners spend every year on average to keep their Volvos running? This poll has two parts: Parts cost per year, 850, S70, V70, C70…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Failed Water Pump Causes Timing Belt Failure

If you hate to see good Volvos die, look away now. Don’t click on this. Don’t read this. Go outside for a nice walk. Driving to work this…

Post categories In Accidents, Insurance, Titles & Warranty, Belts, Hoses & Lines, Engine, Volvo 850, Water Pump

Improve Headlight Output with Projectors

New MVS Forums member and now MVS Contributor Darkfleet explains how he upgraded the headlights on his 1999 XC70. The DIY writeup joins a strong group of headlight…

Post categories In Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Volvo 850, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

More Manual Transmission Swap Tips & Tricks

MVS Contributor tryingbe goes ALL OUT doing an auto to manual transmission swap. He has outstanding information and warnings on what to buy, where to get it, and…

Post categories In Drivetrain, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Transmission

S60 Clutch Replacement

How hard of a job is an S60 clutch replacement? MVS Moderator abscate, and MVS Contributors tryingbe and kcodyjr go into detail on what to buy, what tools you need, and a…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S60, Volvo Transmission, Volvo V70 2001-2007

AC Clutch Gap Magnetic Fix – Breadclip Alternative

MVS Contributor coflynn comes up with a brilliant and different approach and fix for the AC clutch gap problem, which is commonly fixed with the classic AC bread clip fix.…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

Volvo 850 Instrument Cluster Bulbs

MVS Contributor Neil: The bulbs in the cluster have BLUE bases as opposed to the BLACK bases of the one on the link. They are both listed as…

Post categories In Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Volvo 850, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

P80 Wagon hatch dimensions

MVS Contributor j-dawg: I need to load a ton of junk into my car soon, and I couldn’t find any info on the intertubes, so I measured its…

Post categories In Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, Volvo 850, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

ECM Airflow Motor is Important

MVS Contributor oragex made a video speaking about the importance of the ECU/ECM airflow motor. ECM airflow motor is important for keeping your car’s computer cooled down as…

Post categories In ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Should You Replace Shocks with Nivomat?

Everything you ever wanted to know about Nivos – In general, any way…http://www.zf.com/corporate/en_de/produ … omat.shtml Advantages Safe handling thanks to constant vehicle height for all load conditions Constant…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Pin Outs On A 2000 ECC Motor Calibration

Is your Volvo’s climate control clicking from the dash when you adjust the cabin temperature? If so, it could be the blend motor. Blend motor = ECC motor =…

Post categories In Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC