Hi all, yesterday (7th Feb 2009) I had my 1999 S80 2.4 SE (170bhp) have its 110'000 mile service, cam-belt change and MOT'd. The work was carried out by South Hants Garage Services based at Empress road in Southampton.
From first contact up until driving my car away when the work was completed they were never less than 100% professional. I liased with one of the 2 owners, Ian Faulkner who before the work was carried out quoted me £420 for service MOT and cambelt.
All that was needed to pass the MOT was a bulb for the rear numberplate, and whilst the service was being carried out the mechanic recomended the fan belt and tensioners needed replacing, which was duly done.
The final bill was £417.22, a good £150 less than i'd been quoted by Kings, the local franchised dealer.
I took the car out for a good run today and although it was running fine before it does seem to be noticeably tauter, and smoother.
A url for the garage is included below.
http://www.independentvolvoservicing.co.uk/