Gedger, on the B series engines the alternator is 48 volt and charges the 48 volt battery in the boot. There is then a module that charges the 12 volt battery under the bonnet from this, and there are one or two instances on here of this module failing so the 12 volt doesn't get a charge. This sound...

The answer is yes, warm air comes out all dash vents. Turn the heat up, Close screen and floor vents and raise fan. You should get the same heat out of all 4 dash vents.

your car being automatically removed from the Volvo app can be unsettling. It's crucial to reach out to Volvo's customer support promptly to investigate the issue. They can provide insight into the reason for the removal and help ensure your car's proper integration with the app. He probably has, b...

Thanks. So to check I understand correctly, the parking brake is only applied automatically when the engine is switched off AND auto-hold is being used, not in all instances of the engine being switched off (as happens on Audi)? That's different from my VW Tiguan then as that also only applied the ...

The sidelights position should do you.

I too have an early B4, 21 reg, and at 3 years is still trouble free. There do seem to be issues with the newest B's engine running badly, stopping, and the odd drive belt problem. If you're going used, these won't affect you and you'll also likely get the older 'sensus' control system which seems m...

You certainly can on the sensus system.

Originally the Volvo's were supplied with two black keys which could be assigned profiles, and an orange one which was programmed with a special profile with restrictions for service. They cut that down to one black in cost saving, and after much complaining they modified the orange key coding to al...

Have to say never had any jerkyness with my '21 B4, nor did I notice any with the '23 B4 I had as a loaner while my car was serviced and I did more than 90 miles over the time I had it.

The lights when you switch on do their self levelling thing, so should compensate for the car loaded.