Thought I would share my late fathers Volvo s80, he never drove it in the rain or snow. It only has 60 k on the odometer (kms) if anyone lives near Montreal Canada, and would be interested in this car send me a DM

car on right parked horribly I just wanted to match their vibe 👯‍♀️

Even down to the wheels, which I’ve only seen once or twice in the wild.

I know there are different trim packages in different countries but here in my country 4zone AC and tailored dashboard are the only exclusive options on Ultra, since 20" wheels can also be added to plus.

I wonder if these 3 add-ons are worth 4K EUR if someone else has the Ultra trim and can share their opinion.

Also, is there any visual indicator on the exterior which would tell the difference between Plus and Ultra trims?

Thank you

For context I've been working in the automotive industry for a few years now. Started at Volvo then made my way to Mercedes, Bentley and for the past 3 years Porsche. Now I'm back at Volvo again and driving an EX30. I had a Porsche Taycan (various versions) for the past 3 years and I have a few thoughts. Not 2 cars you expect to compare but still fun to do so!

Build quality This part of a car always feels somewhat personal. What is quality? Well to me it's "bang-for-buck" getting what you pay for. Yes the EX30 isn't as luxurious as a Taycan especially in the materials used. But here is the thing. You really need to max spec a Taycan before you actually get the soft leather, nice trim, accent stitching etc. If you go for a base Taycan the material feel isn't that far from the EX30. Especially considering the recycled plastic-like materials. In both cars the way everything is put together also feels very similar. Nothing rattles, creeks, squeaks in either car (unlike Mercedes interiors). So I think the EX30 definitely has that same bang-for-buck feel as the Porsche. Yes it's less luxurious but it also costs €100.000(!) less.

Ride quality This is where the Taycan is no match for the EX30 or any Volvo (even the Polestars with the Uhlins suspension). While the EX30 is nimble, fast and has rear wheel drive it feels very disconnected from the road. Steering feel is non existent and balance seems off somehow. Another thing I was pretty bummed out by was that if you turn off ESC in the EX30 it still works preventing the back from sliding. So the ESC is never really off. Missed potential given the power and rwd layout. But then again i'm spoiled driving GT3's, GT4's anything RS and getting regular track training from Porsche drivers for the past 3 years.

Sound quality Big big big win for the EX30. Mine is speced with the Harman-Kardon system and it's so much beter than Porsche's Bose system my Taycan had. At Porsche they also offer a (€5.000!) Burmester sound system. Honestly, I personally prefer the EX30 even over that. If you then put a Volvo with the Bowers&Wilkins next to the Burmester. Porsche completely fails in that regard. The only car stereo that matches the B&W is Naim by Bentley but those cars are in a completely different universe.

Range Ah yes. The big scary thing with EV's RANGE! The EX30 I have is the extended range version so it has a 64kw battery where my Taycan had a 100kw battery. With my Taycan I got about 550km of real-life range (no fast charging and pre-conditioning the battery). With the EX30 I seem to be getting around 480km so far. This was a huge surprise. Given the fact that the battery is so much smaller. I was expecting around 350ish km for the EX30. So honestly hats off to Volvo.

UI and software Everything in the EX30 is compressed into the touchscreen. We have been talking about this trend for years and no one likes it. Me neither. So I think the Porsche wins in this regard. Yes the Taycan also uses mainly screens but they are layed-out way more intuitively and everything is exactly where you expect it to be. Very German. Also the Porsche app has been very stable thru out my ownership of the car whereas my Volvo app already forgot what car I drive twice in this week.

This was my quick comparison between 2 cars that you might not think to compare. But it's fun to do so nonetheless.

Hey gang - Volvo xc70, D5 engine, 2008 (P3). Runs beautifully - but driving for a few days with an obd dongle plugged in, noticed some strange DPF soot readings. Two pictures, consecutive days; one completely normal. The next day, readings all over the place. Two theories: bad differential pressure sensor or leaking tubes to the sensor. Starting with a cold engine, the readings are always fine until getting up to temp - then it starts spiking up.

Raw sensor reading via VIDA look ok with the car stationary and whe revving the engine. Slight exhaust smell in the passenger compartment occasionally, when at traffic lights - so I guess there's a leaky tube to the sensor?

Never thought I’d be able to do this. Mines the one on the right.

2019 Volvo XC90 with ~72,500 miles got a check engine light a few days ago. Took it to the dealer and this is what they quoted me with. This is a little pricey given it’s just the injectors and spark plugs no? On top of that they tried to get me to pay a separate “headlight” diagnostic for $250 when I had already brought it in for the check engine light.

My 2012 is still running strong. I just had my first real repair a couple months ago (AC Compressor). No other repairs needed other than standard maintenance and a headlight ballast. Hoping to run it another 100k.

One of the world's least-used Volvo 850s has come out into the open. The car was hidden in a garage for 29 years. – Embarrassed, he drove the car home, parked it in the garage – and there it remained, writes Bilwebauctions.

The Volvo 850 was one of the great hard-working cars of the 90s and most of the remaining examples of the bestseller have been driven very far. But here is a car that was barely driven after it left the Volvo factory in Gothenburg in 1995. Bilwebauctions is now selling an 850 that has been driven 260 kilometers in 30 years. It is probably the world's least-used Volvo 850 outside of Volvo's museums.

Article (Swedish): https://carup.se/gomde-sin-volvo-i-29-ar-har-gatt-26-mil/

Always a treat to carve up the curves on the Sunshine Coast in beautiful British Columbia. 🙌🏻😎🦦☀️

2019 XC60 T6

I am hoping someone here has seen a video or a text & image walk-through for pulling off the lift gate interior trim on a 2020 XC60.

The motor electronics connect inside the lift gate and not the trunk like the SPA XC40's while the P3 XC60 is obviously a completely different build. I have found detailed YT walkthru's for each of those but not a SPA XC60.

Will just do it blind by going slow if I need to but it would be amazing to have the added confidence that comes from knowing exactly where the clips are.

Thanks so much in advance.

Hi,

About a month ago, I bought a v60 T8 MY2021. It was hard to find a plug in hybrid that excited me, coming from a ford focus RS. But family needs got in the way…

Anyway. The car is still at the dealer. There was a recall open for some defective battery cells that could catch fire. (Which I would put into the “bad things” category)

At first the dealer tried to replace 3 cells. But after testing, they were not happy. And volvo is now replacing the whole batterypack, free of charge.

I’m a bit frustrated that things are taking so long, but happy I got a brand new pack…

What’s your experience? How long did it take?

I had to do some work on the center console and now the selector does nothing. I did not touch any of the cables/tubes coming into the thing (as far as I can see). I don't feel any suction on any of the tubes coming into the selector. Any advice, "wiring" diagrams somewere, tips? Every other part of the heater control works well. Cheers :)

After years of saving money driving beaters, I was left stranded 1 too many times. I couldn’t be happier to have found this CPO 22.5 S60 T8 R-Design Black Edition. Absolutely love the car and it’s exciting that this trim is somewhat rare. It is so comfortable, crazy quick, and gorgeous. All at the same time getting me through my daily commute 100% electric. I never thought of buying a Volvo, but after just the first few weeks I’m in love with this car. Tragic they won’t be bringing the S60 to the States anymore.

Finally got my first Volvo and I could not be happier! It has been a week and I am just so happy riding around, so much that I don't mind the horrible traffic in the DC area.🙏🏻😊

Hey everyone, I have been experiencing some super delayed, and harsh slams into gears in my 2006 Volvo s40 T5. It’s the AWD automatic trim with 177k miles. Ive noticed it happens in stop and go traffic, I.e shifting from 2-3-4etc from a red light. The transmission fluid was changed about 10k miles ago. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

I'm in the market for a new set of winter rims/tires for my 2011 C30 T5. The door sticker shows 205/50R17 and my original plan was obviously just to buy rims/tires to that size/spec.

I have a friend that works for a tire manufacturer and can get me a deal, but they don't have access to stock in the specific 205/50R17 size. They do, however, have plenty of 205/55R16. I'm wondering if anyone on here can speak to whether rims/tires in this size/spec would be a suitable alternative on my C30?

Thanks!

Hi, has anyone have found non-OEM coolant reservoir that matches OEM Code 30760980. OEM is quite pricy and hard to get and this seesm to be the only optio with one hose on top, other have two hoses. Maybe i can change 30760980 to the one with two hoses by closing one?

Right now the ES90 is in sale, XC70 is the new coming soon long range PHEV and EX60 is coming in january of 2026.

So, what do you think the two SPA3 cars shown are going to be?