Common for the early Volvo S40s and Volvo V50s, the door handles can develop an intermittent power connection problem. Losing power hinders the ability to roll the windows up or down, it also prevents the driver from adjusting the side view mirrors. If you find that your window switches...

People often ask me what the best modifications are for the money. Nearly every bolt on will have benefits for adding horsepower, but the biggest bang for your buck is a performance software tune. The hefty price tag often intimidates people. Aside from a turbo upgrade, a software tune can...

As a P1 Volvo owner, I often feel that my car is a mutt of an automobile. Half of the parts on my suspension are stamped FoMoCo. I have Mazda 3 front calipers with Focus ST rotors, while I also have Jaguar Super V8 rear rotors and a Ferrari wheel bolt pattern. So why not include a Porsche...

Even at stock ride height, P1 chassis Volvos often suffer from excessive negative rear camber. Lower the car and that camber becomes even more extreme. From a performance stand point, a little negative camber helps on the twisty back roads. But from an economical standpoint, tire wear is...