Latest update is that he’s retained a law firm to sue Volvo into providing a refund.
Issues include: complete loss of throttle on the freeway, unable to lock the car, and infotainment screen blackouts (the screen which controls nearly every feature of the car). All in a car that cost over $150,000 CAD 😵
Wagons are about the most sold type of car here in Europe, (after SUVs I think). I own a Passat wagon and I see them everywhere all the time. Solid buy for family and occasionally hauling stuff.