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Yes they are all easy to fix, but I own a couple of other cars (and owned other Volvo's) that are far less time consuming and more reliable. I am generally disappointed with this car. I could say lots of positive things about my Volvo, but the niggling little problems seem to keep cropping up. I would expect these problems on a Kia or a Hyundai, not on a 'premium priced' car.

PS The wiper problem (which I have since seen posted on this board) was caused by the bronze wiper pivot bushing only going part way through the white metal casting. The bushing was fine but the white metal corroded and picked up on the chrome shaft. Yes it was 'easy' to fix (about three hours), but not everbody keeps a 10 mm reamer at home. The electric window switches, were easy to fix, so was the engine mount, so was the PCV hose (after removing the intake manifold) etc etc. The seat heater was not easy to fix, but once your wife has a seat heater it has to be kept working!! (at least in Canada).