News and recent matters of interest
Also visit the web site of the Volvo Car Corporation for more information on Volvo world-wide and up-to-date information on current models. Also find out what is happening in your own country.
New web site search engine
A new search engine has been installed on the web site to help you find what you want quicker and easier. A new addition is a search that will also find an image. Clicking on the link will display the page the image is on. Refining the new search engine is continuing to improve accuracy.
International Classic Car Show
This annual classic car extravaganza takes place on 14th - 16th November 2008 at the NEC in Birmingham. The Volvo Owners Club will be teaming up with Volvo Heritage once again to bring you a stunning display of Volvo cars. If you did not see the display last year then take a look here.
Volvo 164 turns 40
It is now over 40 years since the Volvo 164 was launched. Read the details HERE
Volvo XC60 Revealed
Details of the latest car from Volvo can be found HERE
London Classic Car Show
This annual show will be at the Alexandra Palace in north London on February 23rd and 24th. The Volvo Owners Club will be at stand C36 in the Great Hall
Full details of 2008 Model Year Volvo Car Range
Full details can be read HERE
September 3 1967. 40 years of driving on the right side in Sweden
On September 3, 2007, it will be 40 years to the day since Sweden switched from driving on the left side of the road to the right side. Here is a short story of how it came to happen. Read the story HERE.
Volvo Car Production Statistics
The Volvo car production statistics database has been updated to include figures up to 31 December 2006. Some new search options have also been added. The database can be found HERE.
Date source: Volvo Car Corporation.
Special discount on new Volvo cars for VOC members.
This affinity scheme approved by Volvo Car UK whereby a VOC member can get discount on a new Volvo car in addition to any discount offered by the dealer. Read the full details HERE
New club merchandise range
We have added a number of new items to our range of club products. These include high impact plastic mugs in 6 colours, CD/DVD wallets in 4 colours, Ripper wallets in 4 colours and Gel Pens in 3 colours. Full details on our Online Shop.
TomTom admits Satnav device is infected with virus
It started with an email from a worried satnav user, Lloyd Reid of Trichromic LLP an IT consultant who knows his way around a computer and knows a virus when his AV software flags one up. The cause for his concern being a newly purchased TomTom GO 910 satnav unit that, once connected to his PC, immediately caused an anti-virus software alert. Not one, but two alerts in fact.
Full report HERE
New Generation 3 Volvo V70
Volvo has released details of the new Volvo V70 that will be available from around August 2007. Full details are in the following four releases:
Release 1 | Release 2 | Release 3 | Release 4
RSS Feed Support
This web site now has RSS Feed support. To find out about RSS feeds read THIS.
New child car seat legislation
Read HERE the advice and information from Volvo about the new legislation affecting children in cars.
New Volvo XC90. Refined and with a 3.2 engine.
Volvo have released details of their new refined XC90 that will have a 3.2 litre engine, with production beginning this spring. Full details HERE.
Volvo Car Production Statistics 1927-2005
Our database has been updated with the latest figures from Volvo and includes all models from the OV4 to the V50. Follow the link to Volvo History.
Official Volvo High Mileage Club Register
It's Here - Now
Volvo cars have long had a reputation for being able to achieve high mileages.
Owners of Volvo cars with over 150,000 miles can have their car entered into the official register after providing reasonable proof of the mileage of their car. A free sticker will be sent in return as well as the opportunity to purchase a special grille badge.
There are three classes:
- Gold Class for cars with more than 500,000 miles
- Silver Class for cars with over 300,000 miles
- Bronze Class for cars with over 150,000 miles
UPDATE: The Official Volvo High Mileage Register and badge purchase is now available to anyone anywhere in the world.
The current 'unofficial listing' will still continue for anyone to enter the mileages of their cars.
For both schemes go to the 'Menu' button at the top left and go to High Mileage Club.
Sterling Stainless Steel Exhausts - Club Scheme
Sterling Exhausts who supply members with stainless steel exhausts systems at special prices are moving to Devon. There is some disruption of service at their end. Their new numbers are:
- Telephone: 01884 821 237
- Fax: 01884 820 631
Save up to 35% on your airport parking.
See this great offer of discount for VOC members at Airport Parking & Hotels.
New Volvo Links Directory
A new Links Directory was installed on March 14th 2005. This is a more up to date version of our old one.
V8 Engine for the Volvo XC90
Read the full press information from Volvo Car Corporation on the 'Press Releases' section on our Volvo Press page.
Volvo Accessories
A complete list of all possible accessories for any of the current range of Volvo cars is now online. Click HERE for the list.
850 Heated Seats - VCC issue bulletin
The heated front seats on some 850 cars have given the Volvo Car Corporation concern to issue an Active Service Campaign bulletin.
Owners Handbooks
The club has a stock of new genuine Volvo Owners Handbooks. The list and ordering information can be found on our Online Services page.
Volvo Press Kits
Over the years Volvo have released 'Press Kits' which are folders containing documents refering to specific or a range of models or new technologies used in their cars. In the past I have taken selected pages from press kits and linked them from appropriate pages. I have now started a page that lists these press kits and each contains all the documents in that press kit, including photographs and covers where available. These can all be found in the "Press Kits" link on our Volvo Press page.
From T-Ford To T5
A book about the cars used by the Hamphire Constabulary. The Volvo car is very prominent in this book, as Hamphire Constabulary started its association with Volvo with the Amazon. Read a REVIEW on this book.
Volvo Guide To In Car Child Care
The latest press release from Volvo covers the safe care of children in cars. Read this very useful release in our Press Releases, and also download the PDF document on this topic.
Tow bar recall - USA and Canada
Volvo Car North America have released details of a tow bar recall. This can be read on the Press Releases page. This is believed to be identical to the earlier UK press release.
Towing tips
With the caravanning season here take a look at our page on Towing Tips, especially if you are new to this.
Tow bar wiring fault
If you are about to tow your post 1999 caravan with your new Volvo then you need to read about a recent problem our club chairman uncovered with the towbar wiring. Read this at Towbar Electrics
Early Issues of Club Magazine
Many of the past issues of Volvo Driver magazines can now be seen on line. These go back to the early 1970's. Although they contain a lot of club information, there is also a lot of information on the progress of Volvo and the cars throughout the years, as well as some technical and interesting general articles. To see these go to Volvo Driver Archives..
NOTE: These archives are password protected and accessible only by current VOC members.
Classic Car Tax Disc
If you have a vehicle manufactured between 1921 and 1974, you can get a tax disc for the year your car was made. The tax disc is an exact reproduction of the disc issued at that time. Read all about this.
Detachable Towbar Recalls
Volvo Car UK have passed this message on to me:
"You may have seen that Volvo Car Corporation have launched a new recall concerning Detachable Tow Bars. The problem we are experiencing is that these tow bars could potentially be fitted to 700/900 series, 850s, S/V40s, S/V90s, S/V/C70s, S80s and New V70s as an accessory fitment. This unfortunately means that we have no definitive list of the vehicles these have been fitted to. The recall has been launched in the UK in conjunction with Saab GB as they also have sold and fitted the affected tow bars. We have already placed notices in national newspapers and magazines, we are currently carrying out other ways of contacting customers but we feel that a good place to try to get Volvo drivers attention would be to have a notice on your web site. My question is, would you consider putting a message on your web site to help us contact as many potentially affected drivers as possible? "
Click HERE to see the notice from Volvo. It is in PDF format so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read it.
If this affects you then contact your local Volvo dealer.
Drive safely.
The VOC Team.
