Faults:

* At around 155000 km the air conditioner compressor died; this issue had been acknowledged by Volvo and a withdrawal campaign was held in 2010-2012. My car was the subject for a free change of the air conditioner compressor, but the previous owner was not aware of this. Costs ~ EUR 1000.

* At around 205000 km the insufficient oil level lamp went on, which after a lengthy investigation turned out to be a crack in the cylinder block. The official Volvo service was totally annoying and not willing to help to restore the engine/install the new one, so had to do it elsewhere. Costs ~ EUR 3500.

General Comments:

It would have been a fantastic car if not for those unlikely but costly breaks. Fuel economy is OK for a 2-ton car with a turbocharged 185 hp diesel. The automatic gearbox is OK, gives you a bit less control over the car compared to the manual, but IMO was changing the gears quite right.

Fantastic comfort for traveling, the seats (both front and rear) are awesome.

Unfortunately, the official Volvo service in Sweden only wants to change the oil in your car and inflate your tires, preferably if your car is younger than 5 years so that they don't need to take their white gloves off, very disappointed. Still considering purchasing another Volvo, but won't even bother with officials.