Using the headlight washers on a 2026 Volvo XC60 is simple: with the headlamps active, pull the right-hand steering-wheel stalk toward you and hold it for a few seconds to activate the front washer system. The windshield washers run, and when the required lighting and system conditions are met, the headlamps are washed automatically as … Read more
Hey there! Evans Torres here. I love Volvo cars. Maybe you do too. Today, we’ll talk about the Volvo S40. It’s a small car. I remember studying it in college. I liked how strong it seemed. Are you wondering if the Volvo S40 is a good car? That’s a big question. The answer depends on … Read more
Which Volvo engines should you avoid? The safest 2026 answer is not “avoid every T5,” “avoid every five-cylinder,” or “avoid every V8.” Volvo reused badges across different engine families, and several popular internet lists mix engine defects with transmission, software, brake, AWD and infotainment problems. There are, however, a few specific engine codes and production … Read more
Volvo vs Toyota is really a choice between two different ownership philosophies. Volvo competes as a premium brand, with a stronger emphasis on Scandinavian design, supportive seats, advanced driver-assistance technology and a more upscale cabin. Toyota is a mainstream brand with a much broader lineup and a stronger current record for value, hybrid efficiency and … Read more
Volvo vs BMW is not really a contest between a “safe brand” and a “sporty brand.” Both now sell sophisticated premium vehicles with advanced driver assistance, strong powertrains, upscale cabins and electrified options. The bigger difference is how each brand prioritizes the driving experience. Volvo usually leans toward calm comfort, Scandinavian design and family-friendly usability, … Read more
The Volvo Cars app is supposed to make ownership easier—remote climate, lock status, vehicle information and connected services from your phone. When the app stops updating, will not pair, or refuses a remote command, the fastest fix depends on whether the problem is with your phone, your Volvo ID, the car’s connectivity, or the remote-function … Read more
If your Volvo truck displays “Volvo Link Hardware Failure – Use Paper Logbook,” do not treat it as a generic engine failure. On the Volvo trucks covered by the original service bulletin, the warning points to a communication problem involving the older Telematics Gateway (TGW) and instrument cluster. The exact repair depends on which telematics … Read more
You’re driving. Your favorite song is on. Then—silence. No music. No navigation. No turn signal sound. It’s like your Volvo just decided to go mute. Annoying? Totally. But you’re not the only one. A Volvo XC60 sound not working problem can show up in older XC60s as well as newer models with Sensus or Google … Read more
If your Volvo VNL marker lights are not working, treat it as more than a cosmetic problem. Cab clearance lights, identification lights, and side marker lamps help other road users understand the size and position of a commercial vehicle in low-light conditions, and required lamps are also part of federal commercial-vehicle lighting requirements. The fastest … Read more
Volvo XC90 engine issues vary dramatically by generation and powertrain. A 2004 XC90 2.5T, a 2012 XC90 3.2, a 2016 T6, a T8 plug-in hybrid and a 2026 B5/B6 mild hybrid are not the same engine family, so they should not be diagnosed from one generic “XC90 problems” list. The older version of this article … Read more
