Interesting - I've been a subscriber to Consumer Reports since college, and never have I seen a Volvo in the 'Used cars to avoid' list...

Even more interesting is that I own a V70R AWD, and other than normal usage problems (granted, it's not a Toyota), I've had nothing at all to complain about. The Consumer Reports article states specifically the AWD Volvos, and I haven't had any problems with that system either. In fact, I look forward to next week when I upgrade my vehicle with the IPD ECU Motronic upgrade and sport exhaust, which will really make this baby fly. We also own a 1995 850 turbo, and have had much more problems with it in the same time frame (i.e. when it was 3-4 years old) and also, it really shows its age in the interior, with panels shuddering all over the place, discoloration of the interior so panels and carpets are now varying shades of light beige, etc. I think their call on this vehicle is WAY too broad, and they didn't really specify that it may be only certain cars from certain factories. My Volvo mechanic hasn't reported any excessive repairs for either of theose vehicles listed, either, just the 960.