Is it possible to import a right hand drive Volvo to the U.K at a lower
price than through a U.K Volvo dealer.

when I turn the key in the start position (middle key position), after
all checks, the check endgine light and the check oil light do not
turn-off. However when I turn the engine on (last key position),
immediately these 2 lights turn off. Moreover neither the check engine

a friend just told me about his 240 having what sounds like a fuel delivery
problem.... it starts ok, runs for a few blocks or even a few miles, then
dies. He pulls over, shuts it down, then restarts it without any problem,
only to have it happen again a few blocks later. I ...

I want to set a mercedes diesel enigine in a Volvo 145. Is there anyone who
has expirience with such an operation?
Jan Rutgers, Amsterdam

Woo-hoo!  Got my 100K mile medallion yesterday.
Looked at the back of it and saw the double-sided tape. SAY WHAT?!?!@?
So, where do you put it and how sturdy is the tape? Or should I do a
bit of soldering and put a wire loop on the back.

My '01 S-40 (89K Miles) has a check engine code P0700 - Transmission control
system malfunction.  Can anybody enlighten me about what this might mean?
The car drives fine and the only thing it's doing (other than the light) is
that the transmission mode arrow keeps flashing.

Dear Sirs, my Volvo 940 - 1994 automatic transmission was recently  
serviced and a new gasket kit replacement done and oil filled.  However,  
now the automatic gear doesn't change-up.  It sticks in the 2nd gear only.
The workshop is now recommending a transmission box overhaul!

I am looking for a roof rack that fits a volvo 740. I have measured the
roof of the car and it is 51" between the rain gutters. I have found some
deasent 48" roof racks but I am not sure if the legs can be adjusted to
compensate for the 3" that is missing. What size roof rack do you ...

hello all. i've got a '91 740 non-turbo with auto trans and overdrive.
the car has 70,000 om's and i've had it since it had 38,000m. since
getting it three years ago i've noticed the trans fluid gets
dark(perhaps dirty)very quickly after a service. complete flush and

first time visitor on this group.  i did some googling to find the
answer, but to no avail.
a friend mentioned a shop in new england that specialized in
mechanically restoring older volvos but leaving all aesthetics -

I recently bought an elderly (1988) 480ES.  I've known the car for years,
drove it occasionally when new.  It's a short term purchase to see me
through the winter.
The problem is that the suddenly the info centre display has gone so dim

I own an 83 245GL, all of the wiring in the tailgate is shot.
I have been fixing it but I seem to be missing couple of wires on the right hand side.
Does anybody know which wires go on the rhs??
I figured blue and yellow are for the solenoid of the power lock and grey and black for ...

I have smoke coming from the back of car when slowing down or  after going
down a hill when its holding itself back on the engine. I thought it was the
engine but several people think its the turbo. If so which part of the turbo
would need replacing.as Ive had lots of different ...

When a 740 is started from cold and left to idle how long does it take for
the system to start to receive pressure, 20 seconds 30 seconds.
If the engine is then stopped after one minute would there be pressure at
the pressure cap on the cooling reservoir

anyone know of a good supplier of used parts in the uk for an ageing 360
Thanks
badger