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I forgot to post the installation of the new genuine Volvo parts (the New Old Stock parts as mentioned in a blog-post before), but here is an update! The net pocket isn’t installed yet, just like the cup holders (it needed an extra part, which also was bought at Advanced Performance Parts) but fortunately the… Read more >

Thanks to Advanced Performance Parts (APP) I received a lot of New Old Stock (NOS) original Volvo-parts for my 2001 V70 and MY1980 Volvo 2440 D6 diesel. APP (Baarlo, The Netherlands) has a huge overstock of Volvo-parts, but they also sell some nice tuning-stuff and replacement parts for modern and classic Volvos. They are also specialized… Read more >

Here are some pictures taken at the Volvo Klassiekerbeurs 2011 at Gorinchem (The Netherlands) October 15 2011. Enjoy!   Volvo 480 Volvo 360 at the V300-clubstand The first type Volvo 343 A ’77 Volvo 264 Volvo 262c Bertone with two-tone paint A Volvo 245 with USA headlights Volvo 245 Turbo 1985 Volvo 245 hearse A… Read more >

In this section of Volvotips I will tell something about general maintenance for your (classic) car. Specific serviceguides for the various Volvo models can be found at the modelpages (see the menu above). At these pages you’ll find the general information to keep your Volvo alive. I am convinced a well-maintained car (with preventive maintenance)… Read more >

On this page you can find all the information about the paints Volvo used on their cars. A nice color chart with examples of all colors is also included! See below for the samples of the various colors Volvo has used during the years. The paint color samples are based on the original Volvo-templates, color… Read more >

The history of Volvo starts with SKF (Svenska Kullagerfabriken), which produces ball-bearings. SKF registered the name “Volvo” (which means “I roll”) in May 1911 to use it for future ball-bearing series. In 1915 the name Volvo was used for a subsidiary of SKF. The name “Volvo” was even used for a short time for some… Read more >