Just to let you all know I've been having problems with the car this week, went out on Wednesday to start her up.....turns over fine just didn't want to fire.

Did the ususl, called RAC who sent a guy who was obviously knocking off as he simply spent 10 mins checking fuses (I'm not by any means a mechanic but even I'd already managed that) and turning the car over before asking where I wanted it towing.
I declined his offer but agreed I'd call back if I wanted it taking to a garage.

Yesterday was spent with a (cheap local) auto-electrician checking the ususl, fuel pump (ok) fuses (ok) when he had finished he said I had a problem with the immobiliser.

Fast forward to today and had out a (bit more expensive/not so local) auto-electrician who specialises in immobiliser faults, he came with all the gear, plugged it in and came up with the following.....



He also said that the ECM 'could not be found' (whatever that means), and said it could either be a wiring fault or the ECM could need re-flashing.

Have any of you ever had anything like this before ?

The car is now booked in to be collected by the RAC Monday at 0830 and taken to Carpenters, an Independent Volvo Specialist (est 1934) who say they should be able to tell me what's wrong by Tuesday lunchtime.

http://www.carpenters.co.uk/

As I'm a glutton for punishment I am offering a very small and extremely cheap Volvo related prize to whoever comes up with the nearest diagnosis/cost for this to be fixed.....over to you !