Volvo is missing its spare wheel

I ordered an XC90 in June. On the order it stated that a temporary spare wheel would be supplied FOC. When I collected the car in October the invoice stated the same. However, on hand over, the car was...

Will my new warranty cover the DPF?

My Volvo XC60 2.4D Automatic [20,000 miles] will be three years old in March. I am about to take out a two-year extended warranty with "Warranty Direct". I tow a caravan. Is the diesel particulate filter...

Car for my son for about £6,000

My son has about £6000 to spend. He does about 8 to 10,000 miles pa. He wants a medium (e.g.Focus) sized car for commuting and pleasure. His priorities are reliablity and economy, although being a 30...

Why should I pay for insurance on a courtesy car after my new Volvo broke down?

I have used Volvos exclusively for the past 25 years. On 19 October 2012 I bought my brand new V40 and took it on the road for the first time. Within five minutes I had to return it because "Software Malfunction"...

Failed aux belt caused a snapped timing belt - common issue?

Auxiliary belt wrapped round timing belt causing it to snap and in turn causing serious engine damage. Is this a common problem on Volvo V70 D5s (2008 plate, 88,000 on the clock)?

Volvo V70 diesel engine query

Having already had engine problems with a Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D, purchased new in April 2007 (lower engine replaced at 2 years old due to high oil usage - replacement did not resolve problem - plus EGR...

Ecoboost or TSI?

I would like to buy a Volvo V40, Ford Focus or Seat Leon but wonder which model has the better engine (reliability, consumption, power)? As I want decent performance for reasonable money, I'm considering...

When should I replace the cam belt on my Volvo V40?

I own a 1999 Nissan Micra that has done 122,00 miles without any problems. When my husband died this year I inherited his 2000 Volvo V40 diesel that has the same miles on the clock, though at 99,494 miles...

Volvo Powershift transmission - any good?

I would like to ask you if you recommend Volvo V40 D2 with powershift (the car is slower vs manual?, gear changes with this engine?). Also, do you know if Volvo intends to replace powershift with another...

Mechanical faults in my Volvo XC60

My Dad has been having horrendous trouble with his Volvo XC60. He purchased it from new in June 2011. Since then it has spent many, many weeks back at Volvo. The computer system fails in part - taking...