Rare: 850 Heated REAR Seats From the Factory?
Rare: 850 Heated REAR Seats From the Factory?Read about MVS Forum user Findude's very unique Volvo 850 and how he bought it. Or read the Volvo 850 Forum thread about heated rear seats from the...
View ArticleIs it true my Volvo has an Audi engine?
Is it true my Volvo has an Audi engine?The Volvo 5-cylinder engine was designed in 1992 in conjecture with Porsche, which VW AG owns a part of, and the same design has been used ever since in almost...
View ArticleMVS Turns Eight! Whoo!
MVS Turns Eight! Whoo!The MVS Beginnings MatthewsVolvoSite Turned Eight back in the Fall. How do I know? I found the first MVS page as it existed on January 6, 2002 via the Wayback Machine. (Update:...
View ArticleWired Reviews the Volvo 780 Debut and Life
Wired Reviews the Volvo 780 Debut and LifePublished earlier this year is Wired’s review of the 25th anniversary of the Volvo 780. Not actually a review of the car, but more a review of its...
View Article“Easter Eggs” on Volvo Circuit Boards!
“Easter Eggs” on Volvo Circuit Boards!I repaired the odometer and replace some light bulbs. I noticed on the back of the green circuit board there are 3 or 4 moose from small and increase in size. Just...
View ArticleRare Volvo Paint Color: Autumn Gold
Rare Volvo Paint Color: Autumn GoldAppreciation for a Rare Volvo Paint Color: Autumn Gold According to the Volvo paint documentation I have, it’s Volvo paint code number is 423, and it was only used on...
View Article850 Platinum Found, Bought, Loved
850 Platinum Found, Bought, LovedVery Nice Platinum Purchase MVS Forum member DougM buys a beauty Platinum Wagon. Score! See more Platinum wagon photos and the story behind them. See 850 Platinums in...
View ArticleVolvo 850 R in Forza Motorsports
Volvo 850 R in Forza MotorsportsI... may have to buy an XBOX 360. Outstanding.Matthews Volvo Site - Volvo advice, tuning & DIY fixes No related posts.
View ArticleAmericans Keep Volvos Longest
Americans Keep Volvos LongestAs measured by years before trading/selling, not miles. Volvo 7.05 years Jaguar 7.0 years Mitsubishi/Buick 6.92 years Lincoln 6.79 years Infiniti 6.1 years Ford 6.02 years...
View ArticleOriginal Technical Publications 850 DVD
Original Technical Publications 850 DVDIt's from Gothenburg, it's the real deal. It's quite literally 1.86 GB of information to diagnose and treat your Volvo 850. (The entire disc's contents are over 8...
View ArticleThe Prancing Moose Story
The Prancing Moose StoryThe stickers are the result of a combination of Volvo's marketing department and Volvo RWD enthusiast Dave Barton. Paraphrasing Dave: in 2003, to show the accident-avoiding...
View ArticleProduction of C30 Has Ended
Production of C30 Has EndedIt was 2001 North American International Auto Show, Detroit. The C30 itself was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. North American models were sold as 2007 model year...
View ArticleV70 R & S60 R Owner’s Guide… New!
V70 R & S60 R Owner’s Guide… New!By definition (“P2?), this guide covers Volvo R cars from 2004-2007 model years. The other R cars are the earlier generation P80 platform. Anything else is the...
View ArticleVolvo Collector’s Items at Volvo Salvage
Volvo Collector’s Items at Volvo SalvageVolvo Salvage has a handful of rare Volvo collector’s items for sale, including owners manuals for 142, 144, 145, 240, 850, S60 and more. Also, available are a...
View Article1998 vs. 1999 Changes & Differences
1998 vs. 1999 Changes & DifferencesWell, what are they? MVS Forums member (hey, it’s free, why not register?) j-dawg and the rest of the crew answer this important bit of Volvo trivia. This is...
View ArticleA Summary of Volvo’s Recent Past
A Summary of Volvo’s Recent PastVolvo is one of the most iconic and best-known Swedish brands. Although a relatively small company, assembling fewer than 500,000 cars per year in recent times, it is...
View ArticleThe Story Behind CHP’s Volvo S70s
The Story Behind CHP’s Volvo S70sCalifornia Highway Patrol drove S70s? What? It’s true. Here are the stories. LA Times, 1999 Jalopnik, 2012 Related posts: 1999 Volvo S80 – Drove Through Water I am...
View ArticleGreat Sounding Turbo Cars List
Great Sounding Turbo Cars ListFerrari, STi, Porsche, Supra… yawn… wait. What’s this oddball inline 5 in this boxy 4-door? OH YEA. It’s the ICONIC VOLVO 5! Whoooo! Happy Thanksgiving 2014! Related...
View ArticleVolvo’s 1990s EV Concept
Volvo’s 1990s EV ConceptVolvo ECC – Environmental Concept Car Images courtesty of MVS Volvo Forums member absolutezero273c. Read more about it in the Volvo forum. Related posts: Volvo is Green — Volvo...
View ArticleI Love My Volvo Outback
I Love My Volvo OutbackRelated posts: I Love My Volvo Stickers How many? 2 stickers $5.00 USD 5 stickers $10.00 USD... I bought Meguiar’s Clay Bar Kit and love it Review: Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Clay...
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