JamesIS220

I have the now discontinued Goodyear Ultra Grip 9 winter tyres since 2016 on my 1996 Volvo 940 rear wheel drive automatic. They transformed the car, over Michelin Summer tyres. Could actually pull away and stop and steer in deep snow like the beast from the east. Would go goodyear again. Now do Ultra Grip 9+ Highly recommended.

I think so long as no cords showing in the cracks then legal. I bought a 2015 Auris Hybrid when it was 5 years old and the continental eco contact front tyres were cracked on the outside wall at 5 years old and 26,000miles. Legal apparently, but felt uneasy and only had 3.8mm of tread so a few months later had fitted 4x Goodyear efficient grip performance 2's and seem a good tyre. Fronts are now 3.6mm so will probably replace them in the Autumn. rears around 5.5mm Also had a Lexus IS220D with Goodyear tyres and they were cracked at 3-5 years old. Fitted budget Avon 7v7 and glad I did as scrapped 3 months later as head gasket went at 187k. Volvo on Michelin energy savers and Goodyear ultra grip 9 winter tyres. James.

That's the one!

Sorry to hear of your car issues, but at least know what's wrong. Picture is very James Bond!!

Looks as has been said to be knackered. Cracking, split, between the top C and the H in MICHELIN, and seems to of spent it's life rubbing against kerbs. Side of tyre looks well worn, cracking. New tyre time unfortunately. Check them all for splits.

VID Vehicle ignition Device. VSD Vehicle Start Device.

Not good. I used to drive my Grandparents Volvo 1.4 340. That had 1 screen in 5 years. A few months later, same road another stone hit it and chipped it! We left it. Previous screen was a used one for £25 as in rubber surround/non bonded and £25 to install. Many decades later only had one other screen cracked by flying stone was on my 1996 Volvo 940. Paid £195 for a new replacement. My Toyota Auris screen has 3 stone chips in it on passenger side. Never an issue for MOT at Toyota and will not repair as phoned around and the cost was more than a new screen excess! James

Had a 1989 Volvo 240 GLT auto estate that I sold in 2018 and around 4 years prior the nearside front outrigger area looked like that after the rusty hole had been cut away. Re plated it at a cost of £50. Patch around 8 inches by 4. 2 years later rotten again at weld. Removed, cleaned up and re-welded in more metal. Cost this time £150. Was solid still when sold 2 years on. Good car, covered 72,000 miles with me over 9 years and sold running great at 234,000 miles. B230E mechanical Bosch K jet injection.

Had the MOT on my 1996 Volvo 940 petrol estate with 209,000 miles on. Usual place has stopped doing MOT's as needed 15k upgrade. Went to another place recommended and passed with 2 advisories. 1st can't understand as front disks look perfect. Corrosion to the disks/worn. Front replaced with BREMBO disks and only do 1-1.5k a year and disks look perfect. Think he must of meant rear as older than front. Rear brake hose corroded or covered in grease. Can imagine it's underseal/ waxoil as spray the underside/wheel wells every few years. Not bad, so not complaining. A nervous wait! James.

Volvo 780 with redblock turbo engine, cream leather and red paint for me! Have had a 340, 740, 240 and last 6 years a 96 940. James

A Volvo 240. Robust, sturdy, reliable, has character and charm. James.

I would be parking it at the dealer who sold it and giving them the keys. If on a lease, discuss with lease company. I would write a letter, to have ready listing all faults. If possible reject the car and give them the letter there and then and follow it up with email and recorded delivery letter. State whether you want it repaired or a new car. Certainly sounds bad. James.

A vicious dog who lives in the car! That would surprise them. Use plenty of sheets to protect from blood splatter! If only we could! Sadly be arrested. If on drive some bollards, but if really valuable may break into your home and confront you for the keys. James.

Topless is always better. Lol!

Put a load more insulation than what the building regs state and good airtightness. Certainly would add solar panels. If you get these right then no boiler/rads needed. I like old properties, but have always wanted to build quite literally a house that's circular/ round out of brick or octagonal. Slate roof or thatch. All reclaimed materials but modern cavity wall etc. James