Faults:

Brakes and tires, left front strut.

General Comments:

This has been a very dependable car so far. Love the wood trim effect; makes it look like a much higher price vehicle.

The turbo works well when needed for passing or playing.

I like the heated seats and the fact that they are power also!

Air conditioning has worked flawlessly.

Faults:

Headliner coming unglued.

The car will not start.

General Comments:

The paint and finish is very good. I get a lot of looks and comments when it is cleaned and waxed.

The car gets better than expected gas mileage.

So far this car is very reliable, and has been used to "save" my neighbors on several occasions, meaning I have come to their rescue because I have one of the most reliable vehicles any of them have ever seen.

This car was amazingly reliable up until yesterday, when a popping noise was heard and now it will not turn over at all. I have checked the battery, and it now will not take a charge. I inspected the engine bay, and found the battery insulator cover has been charred and the positive post has evidence that it flared up. The insulator could have saved my car from a car fire! Right now we are trying to figure how everyone will get to work in the morning.

Faults:

- Fan blower, twice.

- Driver side window motor.

- Air conditioner has a mind of its own. Works when feels like it.

- Headlight bulbs numerous times.

- Taillight bulbs several times.

- Rust around the sun roof.

- Brake pads & discs, more than normal in other cars.

- "O" ring on the turbo oil return line.

- Spark plug coils,

General Comments:

- Down side:

- Parts are very expensive and I am always waiting for the "next" thing. Fortunately, I do all the repairs myself

-Up side.

It handles excellent, comfortable and great sound system for long trip at work.

General Comments:

Yes, the headlamps and bulbs do seem to expire sooner than other cars I have owned.

The transmission fluid was replaced at 38K.

30K on the first set of pads, 53K on the second set (aftermarket).

A/C Heater Climate Controls are not working as well, but they do work.

Faults:

Nothing has ever gone wrong with this car. Runs perfectly like new.

General Comments:

Very comfortable seats. Great handling.

With the turbo on a small displacent engine, my mileage varies significantly. I can get 37mpg on the highway at steady 70mph or only 20mpg tearing around town.

Paint easily scratched, but the car still looks great after over five tears.

Didn't like the original Michelin tires and went to Bridgestone Turanzas. The car performs so much better now in ice and snow now. Dry traction is better than the original Michelin tires as well.

Faults:

No problems with this car.

General Comments:

This is very enjoyable car to drive. Good power and tight handling. Ride is very smooth for a smaller car and the seats provide the legendary Volvo comfort.

Originally bought this car because of good experiences with our other Volvo in regard to reliability and safety. This car is a keeper for us because it is dependable, safe, and very fun to drive.

Faults:

Replaced rear brakes at 20000 miles and was told this is normal. The check engine light is on for no reason. Replaced 6 headlight bulbs. Paint is very thin.

General Comments:

I too was very disappointed on the service of the car. I can't understand how the rear brakes can go way before the front ones? The original tires always had slow leaks and one developed the bubble others were saying.