Volvo Cars : Interesting Facts



The Volvo Company is known for producing some of the best cars in the world! They are internationally renowned and have long been known as cars which are safe, comfortable and stylish to drive. With such a long history of car making, it isn't a wonder that people all over the world are ready to trust their work and invest in buying a car that will guarantee them everything they are looking for!

Volvo cars have evolved over the ages and there are many funny little things that mark their progress! And there are many facts that Volvo owners themselves don't know! Volvo cars are very interesting in themselves.

The Volvo Company is certainly sprawling! Did you know that the Volvo Company employs about 100,000 people and has factories in 25 countries? It also exports and sells cars in more than 180 countries all over the world!

Volvo Cars have a unique and rather ironic name too! Did you know that the word 'Volvo' means I Roll in Latin? It comes from the Latin verb volvere.

Did you know that the Volvo symbol, which is a circle and an arrow pointing diagonally upwards towards the right, is actually a symbol of the great Roman god of War and also, incidentally iron, and represents a shield and a spear? This very symbol is used to denote steel in engineering drawings. Even with their symbol, they seem to communicate everything simply!

Did you know that there is even a Volvo High mileage club? It is open to all owners of Volvo whose car has traveled more than a hundred thousand miles. All members of this club even receive a special badge honoring them!

Volvo cars are respected all over the world! Did you know that a Volvo PV830 from the 1950's I still being used today? It has covered over a million kilometers and still counting!

Did you know that there is even a Volvo Museum? It has everything that happened to the Volvo Company from the 1920's to today. It is situated in Gothenburg, Sweden and is open to the public on several days of the week. Every Volvo Owner should visit it at least once!

The Volvo Company is one that is certainly worth its salt! Did you know that if the Ford Company actually sold Volvo, they'd get a tidy sum of about $10 million? Of course, it is not likely that they'd actually do that!

A Volvo car made a famous and a rather startling record! Did you know that the highest car mileage is held by a Volvo in the Guinness Book of World Records? It is held by a Volvo P1900 from the year 1966, which has covered more than 4,037,869 kilometers.

Did you know that even today you can get spare parts of Volvo cars from the 1930's and 1940's? You can get all spare parts from the body to engines!



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• The Engines in the Volvo car

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• Fuels and Exhaust of Volvo cars

The world is grappling with a number of environmental issues and exhaust fumes from vehicles and global warming resulting thereof are not the least of them. Volvo manufacturers are extremely conscious of their environmental obligations and are constantly finding out ways and means of reducing emissions and exhaust. more……….

• Volvo speed, acceleration, racing statistics and records made

Volvo is an internationally renowned brand that manufactures high quality cars that are considered to be some of the best in the world. These cars are well known for their safety, their comfort, luxury, longevity and their sturdiness. This has resulted in Volvo being thought of as a very trusted car manufacturer. However, while these cars are very safe to drive in, many consider them to be rather slow and heavy. more……….

• The Volvo Company has always had a distinctive philosophy

Along with their long history of car making, they have also evolved as a company that makes and sells only those cars that are prime examples of their philosophy. These cars are trusted all over the world, and owners are hard put to find many faults in them. Volvo cars are comfortable, safe and stylish! In short, the Volvo Philosophy takes physical shape in each and every car. more……….

• Computers on board the Volvo cars

The marriage between computers and Volvo cars that happened sometime ago is a boon to the car maker and the user. Networked high performance processors, megabytes of program code and relevant circuits interfacing with onboard computers are part of the innards of Volvo car. more……….

• Volvo driving comfort

Driving comfort is subjective. You will have to decide which Volvo is best suited to you.  If you have to drive for long hours it is best to buy a car which gives you maximum driving comfort.  How will you decide on something as subjective as this?  Here are some tips to help you find out how your Volvo will suit you the best. more……….

• Maintaining your Volvo car

Is it economical to run and maintain a Volvo?  A large percentage of car users would say “yes” immediately.  They are the ones who have become a victim of the urban myth that Volvo cars are expensive to maintain.  Volvo cars are expensive to repair-not maintain. more……….

Volvo Body Build

When it comes to quality, there is nothing about the Volvo car that can induce even the strongest critic to comment negatively. After all, with all the international interest the car generates, it would have to! more……….

• Volvo Accessories

Are you looking for things to brighten up your Volvo? Are you in a search for trendy interior replacements or accessories that will allow you to enjoy driving your Volvo car around more? Well, then all you have to do is to pop in to your nearest dealer and get everything from booster cushions to thermal storage boxes in an instant! more……….

• Volvo Cars History

Volvo Cars have a long and amazing history that spans over years and decades. Starting from 1927, to today, they have been manufacturing cars for over eighty years. And over the years, they have only improved. more……….

• Volvo care at home-Tips and Tricks

The Guinness Book of World records notes that Irv Gordon’s Volvo P1800 is the only car in the world to have “the highest certified mileage driven by the original owner in non-commercial service”.  Volvo car technology is the best there is. However, car technology alone could not have achieved this record.  Meticulous care of the car was half the secret. Take care of your Volvo and you too could be setting world records! more……….

• The Instrument Panel

Volvo cars generally have the instrument panel under the windscreen which, contain the basic controls that are needed to run the vehicle. Instrument panels contain the speedometer, tachometer, odometer and fuel gauge, and thus make it easy for the driver to keep track of the condition of his or her car. more……….


• Volvo Car Safety Tests

Volvo’s Research Center is in the forefront of a car safety revolution that is driving the market and forcing other car manufacturers to build safety devices into their cars. The tests conducted in this center are periodically published and this stimulates the competition vie with each other in providing safety features in their cars. more……….


• Volvo Car Maintenance

Are you worried about your car breaking down suddenly? Are you worried that your Volvo may suddenly require the aid of a mechanic of some sorts, and that you might be stranded all of a sudden? Well, those days are over! Volvo Cars can now be easily maintained by you yourself! more……….


• Volvo Car Interior Quality and Range

Volvo cars have always stood for quality, safety, durability and solidity. And they aren’t anything less when it comes to the interior of the car. All Volvo cars have excellent upholstery, comfortable seats and the aesthetic fabric design and color. more……….



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