The starter apparently went out on this car.  I would not turn the engine
over,  but there was the whirring sound of the starter motor running, but
not engaging the flywheel. I pulled the old starter off and checked the
flywheel, it looks OK.... all the teeth are still there. I ...

I had new tyres fitted a few years ago to my '87 740, and at the same
time had the tracking (toe-in) set. The front tyres wore down on the
outside edges far more than the rest of the tread, so I had the
tracking rechecked at a different place.

The padding on the driver's seat has sagged due to broken support wires
that are embedded within the foam pad itself. I visited the Volvo
dealership and they gave me a part number of #9136826, but the price was
over $200.

I bought my first Volvo a few months back, a 2000 S80. It has the
upgraded stereo with the HU-801 radio, but the 4 CD changer doesn't
work. I've since heard this is a common problem. Does anyone know if
there's a "common fix" short of paying the dealer almost $600 for a

My TDI takes very long to start when its freezing below 10 degrees celsius.
With 0 degrees or minus 5 degrees it is no problem. The startengine cranks
it could be faster but it keeps on going, when the engine starts it is
running smoothly without smoking.

My S70, it's a 98, is going to need new outer tie rod end on one side.
It is inspection time and these parts get checked. For my car they find
the passenger side has some play and none is allowed so it failed
inspection. Honestly I am glad they found this as the safety ...

   I tried opening the dorr of my S70 while my wife was unlocking the
doors, and the lock on one rear door got screwed up. What happens now is
that the door will lock, but not unlock. Has anyone encountered this
problem? Any tips on a not-so-expensive place to get it fixed?

This is from NHTSA site. Problem is that it covers only some states, but we
up north also have hot summers. Maybe the problem is common to all 1996
Volvos 850 but Volvo (Ford) is playing it down.
Make : VOLVO   Model : 850   Year : 1996

According to a Sept. 18, 2002 press release:
Fastest Volvos ever, the S60 R and V70 R will make their debut at the
Paris Motor Show in two weeks time.
With 300bhp under the bonnet, the new Rs are capable of accelerating

There have been very few times in the life of any of my 240GLs when all
four of the power windows were working perfectly, hence requiring the
old pop-the-switch-and scrape-the-contacts routine, a chore that
invariably gets left undone for long periods of time, usually when it's

Sometimes the ABS light will stay on and won't let me put the car into
gear. Usually it should last a few seconds but lately, every now and then,
it stays on for as long as a minute or once it just stay on. I can change
gear with the release button but I am afraid it will mess up ...

I purchased an original 2003 VADIS CD on e-bay.  No instructions, logon
name, or password came with it.  Did I get taken or is their a way around my
dilemma??  The program loaded OK.
Thanks for the help

Just purchased 97 850 wagon in great condition.  Had a 95 850 wagon
previously and loved it with no major issues.  A few days after buying it
began to have intermittent starting trouble.  When the key was turned
nothing would happen.  Lights and radio would come on but the engine ...

1990 760 Turbo Wagon, or 765ti, 240k highway miles, auto, ABS,
"anti-spin" rear axle, driver airbag, Automatic climate control (cold
AC, hot heat), 6 speaker am/fm/tape (factory), 3rd seat, cruise, power
windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof, front seats, 04/05 PA inspection and

Ive just bought a standard 1997 2L V40, its the manual version with the
leather seats and all the toys etc, however the Suspension is unbeleivably
hard, especially for an estate, is this standard with these cars, or has is
it possible that a previious owner for some bizarre ...