Is the Volvo V50 Estate unreliable?

My question is do you have any comment to make about Volvo V50 Estates? I have had three 7-Series Volvo Estates and decided to downsize but my garage who looks after me very well has warned me off the...

Trouble starting a Volvo V50 diesel

Volvo V50 2-litre diesel has a fuel pump that is more of a suction pump mounted on the engine after the fuel filter. If air gets into this line then the pump ends up trying to pump air and does nothing....

Jack and wheel brace - can I get one cheaply?

I need a jack and wheel brace for my 2009 Volvo C70. Would any other Volvo's have the same equipment so I can source through ebay etc?

Old banger or recent model?

I am looking at buying a used Volvo, but am undecided if I should buy a 1-2 year old V70/S60 for around £17k, or a 10 year+ old V70/850/S60 for £1K-2K Most older cars advertised have very high milage,...

Great service from Ray Chapman Motors and Volvo.

When my 2007 Volvo S40 was recently in for its fifth year service it was spotted that the climate control was not operating (the weather having been too cold for me to notice). The fault was diagnosed...

Which compact estate?

I'm looking to get a bigger car, as with now 2 children I have well and truly outgrown my Fiat Panda! I'd prefer a compact estate over an MPV as they tend to have better fuel efficiency and lower tax...

What is the best real-life MPG car for motorway only, not taking into account urban driving?

Thank you for your sterling work. I do huge numbers of motorway miles and nearly never drive through towns. Simply: What is the best car for MPG for motoways only? Also, will cruise control help MPG,...

Has our Volvo XC60 got a battery fault?

My Volvo XC60 D5 (205) SE Lux Premium AWD Geartronic was purchased on 24 July 2010. At the beginning of August 2011 I couldn't drive for some eight weeks, and in the third week of August I started and...

Very pleased with my Pirelli Scorpion tyres.

I can endorse your recommendation of Pirelli Scorpion STRs. I had them fitted to my 2004 Volvo XC70 when I bought it used. I have never had a moment's problem with them even on quite snowy roads over the...

Should my daughter adopt left-foot braking techniques to drive an automatic?

I have just insured my 21-year-old daughter to drive my automatic Volvo XC70. She is a calm, competent and safe driver and I have no misgivings about her driving the car. She has her own car, a manual...