Can someone tell me, please: in a "revised version" 440 (mine is
from Aug 1995), when the bulb fails in the air-con "recirculate"
button, how much needs to be replaced?  The button, just to avoid
confusion, is the one on the left (in RHD 440s, if that matters)

I have read on here that pre-1988 Volvos tend to suffer from poor
wiring or wiring that becomes brittle.  What problems does this lead
to?  What tends to stop working when the wires start to go?
Is it an easy and cost effective thing for a qualified mechanic to fix?

I have 850T5 auto 1997
The coolant expansion tank has some oil contamination, the mechanic is
not sure of the cause, he topped up all the fluids 400mile ago but
without any conclusions.

recently I replaced the stereo in my car and I heard a funny noise
comming from in front of the rear driverside tire a couple of days
later the noise stoped and my car won't stop however the starter will
turn over. what could the problem be and does this noise have anything

Hi, I have an 145 /1972 and I wonder if a back seat of the early model 245
fits into it?
Jan Rutgers

The radio in my 1993 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon works sporadically.  My mechanic
says I should just get a new one, as it is not worth fixing.  I would like
to update everything with a satellite radio and CD player.  Which one is
best for my girl?

Santa brought me a swanky JVC CD player for Xmas, which will replace
the ageing CR-708 tape unit in my early '93 850 saloon.
I've ordered an ISO-to-Volvo connector adaptor from an online source,
thinking that's all I would need to make the swap, but having taken

my volvo had a funny noise comming from in front of the rear driver
side tire, later that noise stoped and mow the car won't start. what
could be this problem be please help, also the starter is turning over
so battery is ruled out, could it be a fuel flow problem?

I've just bought a 1991 UK spec 240, with the B200K engine in it. It's a
great car, only done 153k miles, but it's quite different from the other
three 240's I've had.
If you're accelerating hard from low revs to (say) 5000rpm, when you come to

I'm posting this for one of my bosses: she has the above car, and
this evening lost her turn signals on the way to work. After the car
sat for a while, they started working again. What are the most likely
gremlins? Thanks in advance.

The dreaded Check Engine light came on today, so I took the car down to
AutoZone to get a reading. P0410 ... malfunction exists in the secondary
air injection system.
Can anyone tell me more about this problem?

what is the best v70 used units out there, and why?
as i cruise the auctions and used markets...looking for
a "newer used" volvo ...(newer than my 93 940) ... i see and
like the v70's and s80's...(size and room i guess)...w/up

a few months ago I noticed a "roaring" noise when I would drive in rain.
came from front right side of car('92 240 sedan). I have new Michelin tires
and that's not the source. Just had my wheel bearing checked and he said it
was "tight."

Thinking of buying a Volvo XC70 to tow a 1400kg caravan. Has anyone any
comments on suitability?
Thanks
Barry

I got my problem squared away, and I got some measurements
on battery load with the car off, in case anyone wants to know.
Locking the car and activating the alarm - 8.7 amps (momentary)
This figure might run to 10 amps or more if all the doors need