My new Bentley Volvo Manual has arrived. It is twice as thick and appears to have 3 to 4 times the detail as the Haynes manual I had been trying to use. This may be the ultimate Volvo service tool! I am just sorry I waited a year to spend $37.

Its way better then Haynes but I agree that it is not the ultimate manual for home mechanics. It is pretty light on transmission service, saying that the Volvo dealer should do it, and it specifies a lot of Volvo tools. I think they sould have included the procedure for putting new seals in the overdrive. The wiring diagrams are not ledgible because of poor reproduction. The haynes actually has a better section on the overdrive.
It is really good on the fuel injection systems, but even here I could have used more detail. In the brake section some of the things they suggest are not necessary and add a lot of extra work. I suppose they can't suggest shortcuts for liability reasons. Anyway, its better than Haynes, but I have not thrown my Haynes out.

It still lacks detail, and ideas for 'home repair' jobs that require special tools.

They copout by saying "you need volvo part #XXXXX"

and then they don't even tell you how to service the AC system.

I'm trying to rebuild the AC system in my 91 244, and it mentions taking it to the dealer.

The whole reason I dropped 50 bucks on the bentley is so I don't HAVE to go to the dealer :(

glad to hear this. i just ordered mine earlier this week. can't wait to get it.