Second time in a month I started up my car and pedals (gas & break) are stiff and hard. Dashboard is pristine, everything else seems normal too.

Turning off the car and starting up again fixes the issue. No OTA updates in a while, and my 1st service is up in couple of weeks. Even use the same gas station/93.

Any idea what's happening?

Hi folks, I just took my S60 in for service and they tell me I need new front brake pads.

For context, I just bought this car used at 62,000 miles about 2 weeks ago. It's a 2019 S60 Inscription with a T6 engine AWD.

I hear T6's especially can be hard on the brakes. I've heard a lot of noise on this subreddit about getting non-OEM rotors, some folks also recommend non-OEM pads, and I don't know what to think.

I've found myself a great independent Volvo tech with decades of experience specializing just in Volvo's, and walking in and chatting with the folks they clearly know what they're doing.

Apparently the previous owner of my S60 never did the 60,000 mile service and I need that done, and the front brake pads are in need of replacing. I asked about OEM vs. non-OEM pads and rotors, he tells me to steer clear of non-OEM brake pads but that getting rotors that aren't OEM would be fine. However, I don't really need new rotors right now, my car is braking pretty much fine, there's never any squeaking or vibrations.

Should I ask for the front brake pads to be OEM or non OEM? Should I get the rotors replaced too, or wait until they're really in need of replacing? And when I do get the rotors replaced, why is non-OEM so much better than OEM rotors, and which rotors should I go for then?

Thanks folks!

Anyone know or have a C70 Front Right Turn Signal Assembly - "Jewel" Style Genuine Volvo 9467897

It’s discontinued and I am desperate to complete my car.. will pay whatever for this part.

Hi all, my 2015 V60 CC wagon's tailgate has suddenly stopped opening (most times). By that I mean, sometimes I can jiggle the release button 10, 20, 30 times before it finally activates and unlocks/opens but it's all but stopped working completely now. I've replaced the locking mechanism (~$200) already after it seized up before in the locked/closed position thus not letting the tailgate close) and it worked fine again for a few months but now acting up again.

I realize it's powered but have no idea how to troubleshoot this now. Anyone else experience a similar tailgate problem? Is there a fuse somewhere for the powered tailgate button? Is it possible a cable is being pinched, etc? Any help appreciated!

Back in the mid to late 2000s, I recall a touring race car (wagon) that had a mascot in the back windshield that would drop it’s pants to moon the person behind it when on full throttle.

Does anyone remember this video or race car?

Hello, considiring buying a v60 on the used market, is it a noticible difference between B3/B4? Worth the extra money?

D5244T10 engine with an automatic gearbox. The car has 260 000 km's and overall history seems good. Only concern is that the gearbox nor the Haldex system has never had an oil change. The Haldex pump is not that expensive but I'm worried about the gearbox a bit. Do you think it's a risk?

I have a 2003 S80 and I don't know if all the air bags would be working in case of a collision.

What's the limit?

Is there any procedure in order to know if they can still work?

If so,.... It needs to be in the dealer? Or can an independent shop solve it?

I'm test-driving a S60 from CarMax today. I already own a 2019 S60 T6 and really like it, so I'm about 99% sure I'll wind up buying this car. I've got an appointment at my local dealer to do a pre-purchase inspection within the 24-hour return window. Does anyone have advice about what specific things I should be looking for during the test drive / inspection?

So im planning on selling my 2008 volvo s60 d5 2.4l diesel. Its driven for 450 000 km but is in good condition. The only problem is that the steering wheel angle sensor doesnt work and im thinking how much would that affect the value.

I dont know that much about cars so any help would be appreciated.

Will have a new-to-me 2019 V60 D4 by the end of the week - it's done 60k miles and is in immaculate condition, fortunately looks like the previous owner(s) (two previous) cared for it during their ownership. Sounded fine mechanically during test drives, and visually looks fine underneath/in the wheel wells. MOTs all clear bar an advisory for new tyres which was sorted by the dealership when they recieved it.

Is anyone able to provide some advice on what to look out for? Any common faults, or components that might need replacing around the 80-100k mark in the coming years (ignoring the usual suspects, timing belt, water pump)? Would like to keep it as healthy as possible over the coming years!

Hello,

I’m looking to buy an SUV - leaning towards an XC60.

For those who already own it, are there any daily things you notice about the car that you wish it had? Quality of life improvements etc.

Thank you

Hey all,

I bought a 2016 V60 t5 a little over a year ago. I bought it with 80k miles or so— it’s at 87k now. Purchased the car for about $18k— was in great shape and was very happy with it.

Recently, it’s been having a plethora of overheating issues. After about 15 minutes, the engine temp climbs to unsustainable temperatures and I have to pull over and stop.

I had a T valve for the coolant system leaking and repaired this. Coolant no longer leaks.

But the car continued to overheat and I took it to a supposed Volvo mechanic who replaced my thermostat and water pump for $2000. Bit the bullet, but the car continued to overheat after having this work done. I took it back to that shop and they fucked around with it for about two weeks without giving me any useful information or diagnosing the problem.

So I finally took it to the dealer service shop, where they told me that:

a) rats had chewed through the wiring harness to the thermostat

b) the ECM has failed and is not communicating with the thermostat for proper coolant delivery

c) when they bypass the ECM, the engine runs without overheating but the right side of the radiator remains cold while only the left side gets hot

I paid the dealer about $600 for the wiring repair. They want $6k or so for the ECM and radiator. If I add this to the $2k for the thermostat and water pump, plus the $600 for the T-valve, plus another $1500 in miscellaneous maintenance costs before this overheating problem— we’re pretty close to the carmax trade-in value of the car at $10k or so.

What do you all think is the right move here? Should I bite the bullet and pay $6k for a car that seems to be approaching lemon territory? Should I fight with GEICO and try to prove that the wiring harness damage (covered under comprehensive) caused the problems with the ECM and radiator? Should I scrap the car for parts?

Already bought a 2005 Toyota Tacoma as I need something for work and to be honest a truck is going to serve those needs better. But I loved this wagon and would love a way to keep it on the road— at least for someone else if not me.

One of these is gone. Think it is because of water. Where is the fuse box for there position light?

Thanks :)

How many miles do I have left, give or take?

Deciding between these two for my next car. Both under 30k miles. What are the differences in reliability between them? Or what are some of the issues with either of them?

Hello everyone. I do not understand how hard is it to find any info on auxilary light install on any of the volvo models. Anyway, I have a 2014 XC60 and I need to install auxilary lights for the dark winter. I want to connect them with the cars own high beams. But where do I get the high beam signal to control any other lights? Thanks in advance!

Will be taking delivery of a new to us 2022 XC40 T5 AWD R Design for my twins. They just turned 16 and my hope is this lasts one of them through college and beyond.

I was thrilled to pick it up with only about 7k miles from a non-Volvo dealer. Feels practically new. Looks pristine, has all the options I wanted for them (in particular the Advanced Package), and it has some mfg warranty left.

I have no clue how much it will be driven over the years, but I’m intending to purchase the Volvo extended warranty through a dealer. Given it’s so low miles and I feel good about our price for the car (about $30.5k), I’m biasing towards longer and more. I think I can get 10 years, 150k miles for a reasonable price given the low miles, but that much time and miles may be excessive.

Thoughts or suggestions for me to consider?

Volvos are hands down the best cars for just sitting back and soaking views.

Currently parked, waiting to pick up my wife from the airport, with hours to kill—and honestly, I couldn’t be comfier.

I have a 2024 XC 60 Recharge with about 13K miles. At my last inspection my tire treads were worn evenly. I just got a slow leaking flat tire on the rear passenger side and I’ve been told that it can’t be patched. Should I replace the tire with an identical one to those that came with the car (I think Perelli) ? Love the Michelin cross climate but does it make sense to upgrade only one tire ? Dealer or tire shop ?