Which wheels for a V40?

I am considering buying the Volvo V40 XC D2 Powershift. 17-inch wheels appear to be standard although 16" wheels are available at no extra cost, which should I choose and why please?

Post-warranty gearbox failure - should the dealer pay for my repairs?

I have a 2011 Volvo V60 with a gearbox failure. It is 37 months old and has done 48,000 miles. The twist to my story is that I took the car in for a service one month before expiry of the warranty and...

Should I buy a high mileage XC60?

I'm looking to buy a 2011 Volvo XC60 petrol auto with 78,000 miles on the clock. The seller is asking just over £13,000 - is this a good price?

Buying a used estate - V50 or Passat?

I'm looking to own a diesel estate for the long term. But I can not decide between a Volvo V50 2.0d SE 2004 or a Volkswagen Passat 1.9 Trendline diesel 130 2005. What do you recommend ?

No VAT on used car but same price

I am about to buy a used Volvo V7 D5 Auto from our local Volvo dealer. I only drive about 5,000 miles per year, almost always on long trips (I ride a bike 90% of the time). It was first registered 2008,...

How reliable is the auto box in the Volvo V60?

I have been offered a friend's Volvo V60 D5 automatic. The car has covered 45,000 miles and is used to tow a caravan. Am I buying into problems for te near future with the auto box?

Replacing a Volvo XC70 - what should we buy?

The time has come for us to change our Volvo XC70 diesel, which has not been as reliable as past Volvos. We would be looking at a two or three year old vehicle and it will be caged out to carry up to four...

Buying a Volvo V40 - which wheel size is best?

In considering a purchase of a new Volvo V40 the standard wheel/tyre is a 16-inch alloys (called Matres) with 205/55 tyres. A paying option (assumed to be an improvement) is to select the 17-inch alloys...

Am I legally required to convert my speed from kph to mph?

I am considering importing a 2003 Volvo XC90 into the UK. It is LHD and the speedometer is only calibrated in km/h. Will this be legal?

Buying a used convertible - Volvo C70?

I am looking for a four-seater folding-hardtop convertible to replace my ageing Volvo S60. I am tempted to stay with Volvo and get myself a used C70, but there are mixed reviews. Is this a good buy? Or...