The journal / Original articles & commentary
My account of what happened, the company’s responses, and commentary on Volvo ownership. Explore the accounts and follow the sources.
Reliability & repair support · November 1, 2026
Official EX90 tailgate recall records document a physical defect, an interim use restriction and Volvo’s parts notice. What they establish about repair support.
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Reliability & safety recalls · October 26, 2026
Official recall records trace a Volvo camera-software remedy to a brake defect, followed by another camera campaign requiring previously repaired cars to receive another fix.
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Battery recalls & customer support · October 26, 2026
The Canadian EX30 battery recall, the temporary charging ceiling, and documented replacement-part delays: what the records say about the repair process.
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Customer service & repair support · October 26, 2026
Volvo’s Quebec repair-availability notice, its Canadian written warranty, and the practical questions owners should ask about parts and repair support.
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Winter range & ownership · January 4, 2026
A look at Canadian winter testing, reduced performance, and the realities of cold-weather driving.
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Safety & recalls · January 1, 2026
The December 2025 EX30 battery warning, other recall reports, and the promise of peace of mind.
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The original account · September 10, 2025
The full personal account: repeated failures, the service experience, delayed reimbursements, and the earlier XC60 lease dispute.
Read the full entryExternal reporting · Volvo Cars
Reuters · October 23, 2026
Volvo Cars reported a third-quarter operating loss of SEK 3.7 billion and cash outflow of SEK 8.9 billion, then announced 2,500 more job cuts. Shares fell to a record low.
Read the report (opens in a new tab)The Financial Times · October 23, 2026
The report details a SKr 5.7 billion quarterly net loss, falling revenue and almost SKr 9 billion in cash outflow, alongside another cost-cutting plan.
Read the report (opens in a new tab)The Wall Street Journal · October 23, 2026
Volvo announced another 2,500 job cuts, about 6% of its workforce, as it seeks roughly $500 million in additional savings amid continued weakness in China.
Read the report (opens in a new tab)These reports concern Volvo Cars, the passenger-vehicle company. Figures and descriptions are attributed to the linked publications.