Two repair shop opinions on changing transmission fluid.

I would not recommend flushing trans fluid you risk
getting debris into the solenoids

You will get people telling you other wise

I just remove the pan clean it & refill

If a trans is old it may slip if get all the fluid out
by flushing

You drive a couple weeks then if it is okey you
drop the pan & change it again & that time change
the filter

I did once own a trans repair shop, I'm giving you
my opinion on 48 years personal experience,not
as a former business owner.

You change trans & power steering every 3 years
& never go over 30,000 miles on any vehicle

Use the correct fluids & NO ADDITIVES

Do it at 60,000 miles, it is cheaper than a damaged engine-Volvo had different recommendations:
All models - 1999MY: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner every 80,000 miles or 8 years.
1,6/1,8/2,0 - 2000-01MY: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner at the following intervals:
90,000 miles/8 years.
186,000 miles/16 years.
1,9T/2,0T - 2000MY: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner at the following intervals:
66,000 miles/6 years.
138,000 miles/12 years.
210,000 miles/18 years.
2,0T - 2001MY: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner at the following intervals:
90,000 miles/8 years.
186,000 miles/16 years.
All models - 2002MY : Replacement of timing belt and tensioner every 96,000 miles or 8 years.
The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account.

Not a whole lot of miles on it.just broke in. Have you lately towed a vehicle or a large load in the trunk? Usually you don't need to change the fluid until 75k. Top of the line model here but 12 years old. I would have it checked by at least 2 if not 3 opinions of repair shops. They don't charge to tell you what is wrong...if they want to go somewhere else.

i would check transmission fluid level first and condition of fluid change fluid if at all dirty check connections and wireing to selector switch and solenoids on gearbox if all ok have a diagnostic check done on gearbox at volvo dealer or transmission specialist

There no tranny drain plug, you must drop the pan to change the fluid and filter. Standard fluid is fne. I believe Dextron3 but double check with the autoparts store (tell them you have a volvo) and they can lookup the correct type of ATF.

Most oil/lube shops use a process of suctioning the old transmission fluid through the fill tube. On older cars, this process can damage the transmission since any metal fragments in the bottom of the transmission pan will be "sucked up" through the system. Since they won't perform the service properly (remove the transmission pan/filter and replace the filter). This is why they referred you to a dealer. Any transmission shop should be able to service your transmission. Best of luck!
Greg

Dont buy the T6 version. They have had TONS of transmission problems and it runs about 5-6K for a new one (dealer). My experience has seen some on their third transmission, and in my shop there are currently at least six waiting for transmissions which are on backorder due to the demand. Buy the 2.5T (5 Cyl.) or the V8, both of those are much better vehicles.

No the volvo does not have a servicable filter, The best thing to do is to flush new fluid through the transmission periodically, replacing all of the fluid.

They are correct as to the Location of the Sensor and, It would be a Time Consuming and Expensive Repair But, If you are not getting the Red Caution Light I would have the Tranny Flushed and Filled and see if it is not Just Buildup on the Sensor. It could actually Release itself. If not you will eventually have to get a Rebuild Buut, Try the Flush and Fill First.

sorry but this is a very common problem and from now on change that fluid every 30k /we do and we dont have these problems ,that is the cold hard facts even if they told you it didnt need serviced