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How to Buy a Volvo

Wondering How to Buy a Volvo ? Volvo owner, Volvo DIY’er, and MVS Volvo Forums Contributor mecheng gives us his outstanding essay on how to buy a Volvo. I…

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A Volvo 850 Platinum Found, Bought and Loved

Very Nice Platinum Purchase DougM found the 850 Platinum Wagon of his dreams. “It has just under 122k miles. The current owner did major engine work at 106k (new…

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Used Volvo Prices Up

Prices for Used Volvo Prices Going Up! Finding a Certified Used Volvo I was just updating the link in Find a Certified Used Volvo via volvocars.com, and started…

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About to buy used 2000 V70 w/148K miles–what to ask

Looking to buy used? What to Look For When Buying a Volvo V70 or XC70 Another informative group of tips and items to check when buying a…

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More Buyer’s Advice 850 and S70 Model

The 850 and the earlier S70s are functionally nearly identical. The interior on the S-70 is a bit more refined but, particularly on the 98 models, the door panel covers tend to shrink and come unglued…

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Volvo Wagon or Mercedes Wagon?

Before buying any Volvo 850 I would try very hard to assure myself that the following items are in good shape…

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Find Volvo Model Year From VIN

The only way to be sure of the actual and legal model year is by the 10th character in the VIN…

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How To Buy A Volvo 240 Turbo

$1,000 for a 240 Turbo sounds good as long as it is in good condition, maybe not perfect but solid, straight, and sound. Volvo did not have a DL Turbo, the car will either be a DL which is their lower level model…

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