Volvo, from then till now has always put forward a strong emphasis on safety features, as is obvious in its latest car model, the new Volvo V70 set to make its debut in UK markets by summer of this year. From a number of brilliant involvements that produced a great portion of safe-effective Volvo Belts, Volvo includes the new Volvo V70 among their ranks.

Just take Volvo’s child in-car safety. The in-car set-up allows pregnant women to adjust the seat accordingly until they can reach the pedals with ease, permitting considerable space between the steering wheel and their bellies. They can, in addition, pull the lap belt over their thighs—instead of over the belly and buckle it in. Belt tension in this position is assured and thus pregnant drivers can lock the belts tight. How is this done, one may ask? The belt is secured under the curve of the belly, saving the passenger from any unnecessary discomfort. After locking it in, the belt can sit evenly on the left side of the bely so passengers can pull them tight without worry. Expectant mothers, of course, must remember to put the torso belt right across the chest then to the side of the belly before pulling tight—and never tucking the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back since this is likely to cause pain not only to the mother but to the baby as well.

In the case of a newborn child, the rearward facing infant seat is handy and a practical addition to one’s Volvo Accessories. One must bear in mind at all times to never allow the baby to sit upright for a bit too long since the baby’s muscles are not—as of yet—used to such exertions. Pick the baby up every few moments or lay the infant on its back or stomach to give the leg muscles a break. Do these when the car is parked out of the way and not while negotiating the streets or highways. Keep in mind to always turn off the passenger airbag function of the car for the front passenger seat each time the child occupies the seat. On the other hand, if the child is positioned in a rear seat, one must then outfit the car with an accessory mirror so the child will still be able to see the mother and the mother, in turn, can check on the baby comfortably.

A child who no longer requires the security of a rear-facing seat but who happens to be a wee shorter than 140 cm and who is not yet 12 years of age would do well to employ a booster cushion along with the use of the seat belt—the booster cushion reduces the risk of danger by more than 75% than if the child were left unrestrained at all.

This relentless pursuit for driving excellence and safety has made Volvo—and accompanying Volvo auto parts–the number one choice for a number of households across international markets. Not only do all Volvo car models carry ISOFIX attachments along in their line-up of standard equipment, all Volvo saloon, estate and cross country models provide the security and comfort of integrated booster seats. This is one of the Volvo V70 parts and Volvo XC70 parts—both estate models from the Swedish auto parts maker and auto manufacturer

One of the many Volvo auto parts that almost always end up being underestimated is the Volvo Grille. A number of people look upon the volvo grille with a dismissive bit of attitude, thinking and believing that the Volvo grille is nothing more than a decorative feature. However, those in the know are quite aware of the fact that the Volvo grill is indeed no simple item in the line-up of Volvo Accessories but rather an item responsible for protecting the open front area of the car. In cases where the Volvo grille is customized and executed according to unique specifications, the grille can even promote better air circulation in the engine compartment.

The 2007 World Traffic Safety Symposium cites Volvo’s booster seat for its “innovative safety feature” on providing a safe and comfortable travel experience to children. Composed of representatives from the Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Automobile Association of America Foundation for Traffic Safety, National Road Safety Foundation, and the New York Police Department Traffic Safety Division, the symposium conferred Volvo Cars the Automotive Manufacturer award at the New York Auto Show held April 13.

“Our goal is to help protect car occupants. This award acknowledges our efforts to help protect our smallest passengers, our children,” said Thomas Broberg, senior safety advisor of the Volvo Car Corp. “This new seat, in conjunction with our refinements in side body structure and the inflatable curtain, will have a significant reduction in child injuries.”

The Volvo booster seat, equipped with an extended inflatable curtain and a new, stronger side body structure and load limiting seat belts, is the world’s first two-step integrated booster cushion seat. It is particularly designed for young adults who have outgrown their toddler seat. Aside from winning the judges’ nod for its booster seat, Volvo likewise won the Public Service, Media Activity and Aftermarket Product Design awards.

A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 39.5 percent of the 664 children inspected in belt-positioning booster cushion are considered a “critical misuse.” The most common misuse is the improper fit of the shoulder belt followed by loose belt, improper fit of the lap belt and inappropriate age/fit. The Volvo booster seat is designed to hold the belt firmly across the pelvis or thighs. The overall effectiveness (Measured Abbreviated Injury Scale 2+) of the Volvo booster seats is estimated at 31 percent greater than using only a seat belt, and as high as 75 percent as compared to no restraint at all.

“We took into account the child’s physical size and weight, seat belt misuse, child physiology, along with redesigning our vehicle side body structure and side impact inflatable curtain to come up with this new integrated two-step booster seat,” noted Broberg. “There will be better fit of our three-point seat belt, a wider age and weight range, and better attitude for the child who can now easily see outside with the added benefit of reducing driver distraction. Hopefully we will hear less often: ‘Are we there yet?’”

This new child safety feature will be available this fall in the all-new 2008 XC70 crossover wagon, followed in February 2008 in the all-new 2008 V70. The single option includes two rear-seat mounted integrated booster seats and two pyrotechnically pretensioned seat belts with new load limiters to accommodate children using this booster cushion and normally positioned adults. Both seats fold flat to expand the cargo compartment and are indistinguishable from rear seats without this option.