Recently, "Anti-Skid Service Required" warning came on my 2005 XC70. When I took it to my local dealer shop, the diagnostic result stated that its DEM failed internally and needed replacing. The shop...

Sounds identical to my issues. Please continue with what you end up finding.

I was at my local Volvo dealer service (before I read your response) and told them about this issue. They said there's nothing wrong with the CV boots or anything they can think of except the brand...

Oh, one other note: Since the replacement of blown up tire, I've had "Anti-Skid Service Needed" warning that comes on and off. Does this have anything to do with the symptoms described above?

Lately, my '05 XC70's been making a short clicking noise only when I'm turning right. I should note that the noise only occurs upon INITIAL turning. It doesn't continue to make the noise if I keep...

I think the problem is from my boys' tennis shoes. The smell started when my boys got in the car after a few hours of playing tennis under hot weather condition. The same thing happened to our BMW...

I have a 2005 Volvo XC70 with a strong and unpleasant odor problem whenever the air conditioner is turned on. I don't have the problem when the air conditioner is off, only when it's on. Has anyone...

Thank you both for your helpful responses. I'm working on narrowing down the problem.

My 2005 XC70's air conditioning is working but not in full power, i.e., weak cool air is coming out but not as cold as it used to. Eventually, I'm sure, I'd get nothing but warm air coming out. My...

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I need to check for any leakage somewhere although the power steering fluid hasn't gone low enough to cause any symptoms, such as noise when steering, etc. It's my...

I just noticed that my 2005 XC70's power steering fluid is very low. The manual specifically stated to use Pentosin CHF 11S, and I found that Amazon.com carries this. But before I purchased it, I...

Do you mind elaborating on this? What do you mean by "it really does not"?

The transmission fluid they used is "BG3124 Universal Synthetic ATF." I don't know whether this meets the JWS-3309 standard or not. How do I find out, or do you already know?

My Volvo is 2005 XC70. About two months ago when I visited a local auto shop for a simple oil change (from regular to synthetic for the first time), they came back to the waiting room and displayed...

Thank you all for your helpful responses. The Nokian WRG2 is intriguing so I'll look into that..

Oh, I forgot to mention about the Nokian WR... I'm looking for a different set this time as I wasn't all that impressed with the Nokian WR on snow and ice. I'm now looking only for the dedicated snow...

I need to get a set of (studless) snow tires for my 2005 XC70 that are also pretty good for long wear. Since I don't get long mileages out of the XC70, I'm planning on using these snow tires all...

If you're talking about the steer bar, you can't. It's either/or; you can't have both. You'll have to go through this process:
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Thanks everyone for your kind and informative responses.

Look here:

http://vparts.dealerfit.com/store/volvo-xc70-v70-accessories-cat126_173.php

I take my family on camping trips each summer break, and often we camp in areas where there are no electric hook ups, so I'd like to rely on my 2005 XC70's auxiliary 12 volt socket in the cargo area....

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My original post on this topic was on 3-20-07. The Red Nolan Collision Center keeps delaying the final repair date. They're telling me now that my car won't be fixed until May 20. That's...

Hey, thanks, and I'll take up on your offer when we're heading out your way in the future.

I just got off talking with the Red Noland adjuster, and it turns out that, upon a tear-down, if they...

The way they do business is always changing -- you can be "insured" that the changes are always to their advantage! Regarding the use of 3rd party parts, I got the confirmation that that's the way...

One thing going for Volvo owners... Just got a call from the Red Noland adjuster who told me that he couldn't find any recycled parts for Volvo, so he'll have to order OEM parts from Volvo for the...