Category: Volvo S60, S80, V70 2, XC70, XC90 Forum

We had bought the car with about 36’000 km. Pure to driving is the car class, has a lot of steam, comfort and is visually appealing. However, the maintenance is extremely expensive and there are many soon expensive repairs on: with only 100,000km of crossbars in front, wheel bearings in the rear, in heavy rain there was a deafening whistle of unknown origin and the parking sensors in the rear failed their service. The outer shell of the exhaust pan peeled off, the blinker went only sporadically and although we did not particularly strain the car in any way the leather seats showed strong wear off and when side cushioning the backrest on the driver side had burst open the seam. It happened 5-6 times that the car didn’t make any mucks when you wanted to start it. Software errors hit it every time, cause is unknown. Since I can’t afford it like most of the old people can’t even get better at work 5-6 times a year ago, we sold the car wutent and bought us a Mercedes S55 AMG. Well, the car has been more amazingly easier than that car, but it’s maintenance has never been more expensive.

Hello and have a few questions at once. But first of all introduce. Alllsoooo: My name is Robby. (No nickname. This is really in the ID card and as a child I always thought: “When I am tall, I get a real adult name.”…) So far I have been on the V40/S40 Forum. Since last Sunday I am proud owner of a “real” Volvo. Now I finally have my dream Volvo. a V70 II. But now to my questions. In the operating instructions it says that in the license plate lighting sofitten, you write it so?, with socket C5W. After disassembly I found out, however, that they are glass socket lamps. So. Now I don’t know which socket that is. The printed stuff is gone. Are these now with socket WY5W or W5W? reason for the look, then I want to upgrade to LED, which I have already made good experiences. In addition, I am interested in whether it is possible, or always the so-called comfort binblink.

Hello, for a few weeks have a used S80 (BJ 1999) with a great equipment. Only the rain sensor is missing. From my last rental car I was very spoiled by the comfort of an existing rain sensor (except for the rain sensor in the Renault, which was scrap), in the current weather situation (continuously changing light precipitation) you have to constantly huddle without rain sensor at the windscreen wiper. Especially during long highway rides this is annoying. Therefore my question: how well does the rain sensor work ? – is it worth retrofitting (is that at all ?) ?

The magazine “AUTO TEST” will soon publish a second-hand car purchase consultation on the Volvo XC90 (2002 to today) and will also use the experience of the MOTOR-TALK users who drive such a car. If you would like to participate in this, I would ask you to answer the following short questions in this topic: 1. Your Volvo XC90 (2002 to today): Year of construction, model and motorization? 2. How many kilometers did you drive with it and what proportion does urban traffic have? 3. Number of required workshop stays/costs: too low, appropriate or too high? 4. Do you particularly like the Volvo XC90 (2002 to today) …? 5. Do you particularly resent the Volvo XC90 (2002 to today) …? 6. Would you buy the Volvo XC90 (2002 to today) again? I am happy if one or the other takes part. Please don’t write too much, short quotes have the chance to be published (at least if they are representative).

Hello! After some comparison rides with other XC70 / V70 and S60 models I notice that my own XC70 D5, 2005, 136 kW in the interior is very loud, roars like a leaky exhaust (but that’s definitely fine), the acceleration (11 sec and more to 100, problems with overtaking in the range around 100-120 kmh..) not intoxicating, very long starting time, until 2000 rpm it lasts miserable long, then finally comes the “Schub”, but soon after that is gone and from 3000 rpm only ends in volume, and not least an enormous consumption of not under 8.5 liters diesel on motorway rides, in normal day use was the peak value 10.0 liters on 100 km (!). S60 and V70 drivers (all with the 185 hp D5er), who have made a test ride with my car, were each of the opinion that “there would be something not fit”. Also my ride with a S60 and a V70 have clearly shown that the behaviour of the vehicles is quite different, as yourstance is to take note of the order of the X70, how you have seen your fault.

Hallows Would like to introduce my new moose here. I sold the S60R – and now I drive with a little more space It is a 2006 model – first registration was 2005. 68’000km V8, automatic, summum equipment Etabeta 20 inch rims, 265 tyres, individual tuning bodykit and exhaust system, Eibach suspension. Really a nice feeling to drive the ship. And look good he also does, I think,

Hello Elkfriends I drive a Volvo S 80 Premium A and wonder if the R would fit well with my Volvo S 80. The radiator grille would be perfect but I don’t know if I should stick the R because there’s no S 80 R Add another picture so you know what my radiator grille looks like. What do you say? Should I stick the R to the radiator grille or leave my fingers off? Thanks for your opinion and Merry Christmas gimmy

Hello dear Volvo municipality, I have had a V70 2.4 Comfort since 09/08 and am super satisfied. Can you tell me where I can buy inexpensive spare parts (backpane wiper complete with arm) and other spare parts?. I was in a wash in Marl at the Zechenstr., where my rear windscreen wiper was damaged. When I noticed this damage the next day I drove there immediately. The managing director told me that the damage did not occur with Him, but obviously someone was stolen the wiper but replaced it with a new one. Cheerfulness, maybe you can help me further how I can assert the damage. Thank you!. With eco-logical greetings Frank

Hello, yesterday was with my friend regarding winter tyres for my new used XC70. The car currently has all-year tires on the rims and my friend thinks that the car would drive with these best. Since I learned then that one should have winter tyres and in summer summer tyres on it, I am a bit confused. Not, the all-year tires are bad, but I think that one did not invented summer or winter tires for nothing. What do you mean? Thank you for your answers Greeting Volvokalla

Hello everyone! For three months I have had a V70 2.4T, MY 2001, Automatic, Premium and am completely satisfied. At the same time I read here in the forum and I am happy about the increase in knowledge and the nice contributions. Now I thought I could use the accumulated knowledge of the forum members: We want to next spring possibly with the elk from Berlin to Portugal, have 3 months time (parent time….) and want to make various stopovers with friends in D, F and ES, therefore the idea to drive with the elk. My question: What should I take with me (for the car)? The car is actually check booklet maintained, has new tires, the brakes incl. disks have to be made and I want to have them made before. Bin ADAC Plus member, because the starter has already gone out last month (and I stood with the automatic in Brandenburg….). A thousand thanks in advance for all tips and suggestions, the forum here really great (have already placed the “clapping” door panels quiet after instruction). Best greetings, Mark