Well...that was a damm fine read!! Thing is i have just ordered a K&N air filter for my 2002 V70.I think my first job in the morning is to cancel that order.I was a bit sceptical,but thought that i would give it a try....well no more,i will stick with my volvo service paper filter and like you say,i have paid quite a few thousand pouds for my motor and a few quid at the service is well worth it!! I will stick with the paper one!!I think that volvo invest millions in thier car designs etc..etc so if K&N were that good wouldnt volvo put them in as standard? Thanks for the push in the direction of sensibility!! Now what else can i spend £40 on?????