The 2013 XC-60 I test drove and checked out with my wife seemed easier to get in and out of, both front and back seats. The back seat felt more comfortable than the XC-70 we own, but that leg room...

FWD usually gets better fuel consumption (MPG) and you don't have the same concerns about tire issue as with AWD. I would prefer FWD for almost all driving, unless you have to drive on icy roads...

I bought my car used. I never buy new cars, anyway.
But, I found the car through my trusted Volvo mechanic.
He posted ads for other Volvos for sale by owner that was how I found my XC-70.
This...

VERY COOL !!!
Thanks for sharing the details.
I'm tempted !

(no worries on the schematic diagram - the photos were excellent!)

I have a 2007 XC-70 with the original battery. The manual states that the car can use two different sized batteries, but oddly, there is no description or much technical detail. Mine is the larger...

Good catch !
My favorite Volvo mechanic was vigilant about finding damaged or leaking vacuum hoses. It's particularly bad in hot climates and in congested cities with a lot of car exhaust which...

I bought one of the OBD II readers, too. The $200 model has the "CANCEL" button (not the cheaper units).
As far as I can tell, nobody makes a version with the proprietary Volvo codes, however,...