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Throttle Body Clean DIY – Volvo S40/V50, C30, C70

Throttle Body Cleaning for P1 vehicles- S40/V50, C30’s and some C70’s MVS Forums Moderator Made In Japan details how to clean the throttle body of P1 vehicles- S40/V50,…

Post categories In Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo V50

Volvo Wheels

I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time. Found it. Here’s the invaluable Volvo Wheels PDF from Volvo themselves. https://images.matthewsvolvosite.com/wheels/Volvo-Wheel-Brochure.pdf Wheel Names, Alphabetized & Sizes…

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S40 Key Problem

MVS member mickreed: Q Just bought this car for my daughter, came with one Volvo key and one fob. After much searching I realize that going to the…

Post categories In Volvo Keys, Remotes & Keyfobs, Volvo S40 & V40

S40 & V40: Hidden Horsepower?

MVS Forums member FixXxer6 and his 2004 S40 were wondering if there was any hidden horsepower in its intake, engine (and peripherals) or exhaust…

I was wondering if anyone knows about or has done any free/almost free mods to Volvos. Some cars have hidden HP that can be unchained by doing mods like unrestricting flow or removing stuff that isn’t needed. Any ideas?

Post categories In Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S40 & V40

Volvo Tie Rods DIY 2000 V40 1.9T

Volvo Tie Rods: MVS Forums member wildgoats2 goes off the rails with details on his V40 tie rod DIY tutorial, inner and outer. And saves $400 by doing…

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Replacing the Rear Main Seal 2000 S40

Need to replace your Rear Main Seal? Very good write-up with plenty of pictures to help. Choguy03 wrote: “After breaking a timing belt and having to rebuild the…

Post categories In Engine, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo Transmission

S40 Oil Pan Removal & O-Ring Replacement

S40 Oil Pan Removal and O-Ring replacement. A good, clear write-up with photos. For UK members it is removal of the sump. 2000 S40 Oil Pan Removal and…

Post categories In Engine, Volvo S40 & V40

Cabin Air Filter Replacement: 2005 S40

Let’s talk Cabin Air Filter Replacement Well…..this weekend I replaced the cabin air filter on my 2005 S40 2.4i. I can honestly say it was one of the…

Post categories In Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo S40 & V40

Volvo Damper Motor Repair for ’01 S40/V40

You probably have a broken damper arm or motor. How do you do a VOLVO DAMPER MOTOR REPAIR? Dr. Volvo writes:Can I do a Volvo damper motor repair?…

Post categories In Volvo Climate Control: Heat & AC, Volvo S40 & V40

S40 with White Smoke From Exhaust

S40 with White Smoke From Exhaust… Bad Turbo? A few months ago I noticed white smoke from the exhaust during acceleration when on the parkway. The white smoke…

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How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?

Transmission Flush Frequency I have been flushing my ATF (as opposed to a Transmission Drain & Fill… in other words: where I disconnect the cooler hose and flush…

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All Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better info

Volvo Repair Frequency Data Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer…

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