My experience is that the Volvos I have had all were much noiser when new with the original Michelin or Pirelli tyres that they left the factory with but quieter with everything that followed.
Best tyres I've had were a budget all-season tyre from a brand called Imperial - very quiet yet outstanding grip and wear rates.
Absolute worse for both grip, noise and wear were the original Pirelli on the same car (a 19 V60).
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2023 V60 B3 Core with Blonde Leather. A classic Friday Afternoon car.
Before: 2019 V60 D4 Inscription Manual ran to 105k miles. 2015 V70 D3 5 Cyl ran to 93k. 2010 V50 1.6D DrivE ran to 87k.
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