Hello Jackal,
Yup, could be lawnmower syndrome. Or might even be a failing starter. Been through both at the same time lately...:)
If it started well when cold but not when warm it could be the starter bendix giving up the ghost. Check out my recent thread. Good news is I finally got my car started!
http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/volvo/1586439/850/hard_start_now_update.html
Some other related thoughts. It wouldn't hurt to check your coil and cam position sensor for voltage. Ignition wires good?
Good luck and happy reading!
J
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