Does anyone know what changes are going to be made on the 2005 model year
V70?  Will there be any engine and/or suspension changes?  Will the T5 get a
boost in horsepower?  Is it due for a facelift?
Also, does anyone know when the new models might be available?

I ordered a new S60 D5 SE as my next company car two weeks ago.  The leasing
company tell me that Volvo have informed them it will be delivered to them
on August 11.  Would anyone know if this is going to be the facelifed
version or the 2004 model?

On our Volvo 140 '72 (B20E) there is a distributor which has centrifugal
weights and a vaucuum system (as usual) to control the ignition timing
under the different speed and load conditions of the engine. How and why
the centrifugal works is pretty straightforward. When the engine ...

when I first start my 1995 850 turbo it always idles high for a few seconds
before returning to normal rpm.............
this only happens when cold...not after it has warmed up......
what the problem??

Would anyone that's actually owned both a Toyota vehicle and a Volvo
care to comment on the quality of each? Consumer Reports and other
publications usually put Toyota at the top, and my personal experience
is that is very much warranted. But many Volvo owners swear that their

Anyone know how this  is done?

I have a 92 850 with 141,000 miles on the clock.  Presently, it uses
2.5Litres of oil every 1000 miles.  I have check that the flame trap is
clear and there are no oil leaks.  When I take the dipstick out whislt the
engine is running, a very noticable puslating column of vapour ...

I have a Volvo break 740 born in 1986... and I would be happy if somebody
can help me because , in France , unleaded gas will be the only one .
Does this engine support ?
Thanks for your help

The check engine light came on and the shop tells me it's due to the
secondary air pump in the emission control system wearing out? I can't
seem to find this part anywhere on the internet, nor is it mentioned in
the Haynes manual. Can anyone tell me more about this? Maybe I just

The above car is in good condition, I want to try to keep it running for a
few more years.
Problem with a car that is this old is getting spares from a breaker.
Up to what year did Volvo make this car, its a petrol 1988 cc.

Any information of the release date of above?
RPR

Well, my 1997 V70 TDI finally clocked past the dreaded 240,000 UK
miles during the week.
Time to change all cambelts again, plus the waterpump whilst we're at
it.

My '92 240 sedan seems to have an electrical problem...
My running lights on the passenger side, both front and back, are out and the
dash lights that backlight the dash are out as well.  When I replace the fuse
that powers this stuff, it blows again, so I must have a short.   ...

My wife's '93 turbo  - 940 transmission kick down cable seems to stick
periodically causing the tranny to "stick" in second gear. Before I breakout
the tools and loose a long weekend any suggestions?  I'll try lubing the
cable tonight with the trusty WD40 but wanted to post before I ...

If your gas door, rear door windows and locks including the 5th door or
trunk lid
lock fail to open or any combination of the above or just the fuel gauge
acts erratic