Hi folks, I want to share my experience diagnosing the fix for the lean code in the Volvo XC90. All the cars I have owned so far this was the first time this happened to me. I saw the dreaded check engine light, it reminded me how dreadful it was when I saw a blue […]
A few weeks ago, my dad and I saw a Polar White 850R wagon pop up for sale on Facebook. The stars aligned – price, location, availability, clean title, and especially COLOR (we’ve both always wanted a white wagon, specifically an R), so we decided it would be the perfect father/son project. For a brief […]
Replaced front & back pads on our 2018 XC90. We’re at 30k miles and had our last free service. Dealer indicated that 2-3mm remain and quoted $800 for the whole job. Tools needed:– 7mm allen key for back brakes– 11mm allen key for front brakes (I used a Torx T55 driver, however)– Medium C clamp– […]
$5500 firm, will not take less Bought a Porsche and having two old European project cars in my life is too much, so putting my 850R up for sale (now at a lower price with additional maintenance done). Currently at about 188k miles, I’m currently daily driving it and regularly commute from San Francisco to […]
There’s a lot that Volvo has to be proud of with the 2025 XC40, and this overview just barely scratches the surface. With its unique blend of upscale design, smart technology, and impressive performance, we’re tempted to hold up the new XC40 as the gold standard for CUVs. Learn more about the new Volvo […]
[originally posted on the V90 forum, but I think it’s fully applicable for the XC90 too] hi there, I wanted to share the frustrating situation I’m dealing with, hoping some of you might have advice on how to move forward. I’m happy to provide any extra details if needed. Thanks in advance! For the past […]
Broinkrist’s 2005 S60 T5 M66 with 4C So I figured it is about time to start my own thread about my first Volvo. I purchased the car in September of 2010. Car was listed for sale here on swedespeed, but i purchased it from Volvo of Princeton, New Jersey. My best friend and his family […]
Finished up the front brake conversion to the Mercedes Benz caliper, that was briefly mentioned in a post a couple of months ago, and thought I would share. For safety purposes let me be clear that while I figured out how to do this, I’m not saying it’s in any way properly tested. In the […]
I did all of this last year, and I gathered all the parts myself. The K16, I bought it and got it shipped from Germany. And after all the hassle (not really, but I bought all the parts across ~1.5 years), being honest, I have to admit the Elevate kit is very well priced. Also, […]
Swedish automaker reaches milestone as it celebrates 70 years of serving American customers MAHWAH, NJ (April 3, 2025) – Volvo Car USA has announced the sale of its 5 millionth new car in the United States. This milestone comes as the brand celebrates its 70th anniversary in the market this year, underscoring the company’s commitment […]