[Paul Wildsmith]

While I wouldn't especially want to push the Volvo dealer service, there are none the less some advantages over others:

1. Software updates (some of this might be moot if the car is working, and for cars over 3 years old, they are getting fewer)

2. Volvo assistance included

3. Possibility of Volvo looking 'kindly' on any claims outside of warranty period.

4. Might help to boost second hand residual value in the future (though once the car is over 3 years old, in my experience this means nothing).

5. You get a well trained Volvo technician looking after your car (sorry, this one is very tongue in cheek ...)