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The S80 $10k challenge - Second Generation Volvo S80

The $10k S80 Challenge

A little over two years ago, MVS Contributor Paul decided to challenge himself. Could he buy and use a 2nd-gen S80 for 10 years or 100k miles for…

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Volvo 850 roadtrip? Read This.

Comments, suggestions and advice on what to do before you leave on a long trip in a Volvo with high miles, and perhaps one that is not in…

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General Helpful Repair Tips

I would like to offer tips to poor newbies like myself who may be considering tackling some some of their own jobs for whatever reason…

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Volvos Expensive To Maintain? Pros & Cons

Historically, Volvo has ranked well in “total cost of ownership” surveys for popular models. Several models, like the XC60 (premium compact SUV), lead the segment in cost of…

Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo News, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC