Volvo drivers are people who value quality and safety over ostentation. They are often liberal, well educated, and upper middle class. Although the cars are pricey to buy and maintain, Volvo drivers see them as works of art--well-made machinery that protects their passengers, other drivers, and even pedestrians from the hazards of the road. Volvo drivers appreciate the cars' understated comfort and the manufacturer's concern for the environment. Even so, Volvo drivers have become easy targets for disparagement among those who think that a car that isn't flashy isn't worth owning or who envy the financial means of those who can afford them. Phrases like "tree-hugging, latte-sipping, Volvo-driving liberal elitists" seek to belittle people who care about their safety, their environment, and the value of Scandinavian engineering. An important point is that Volvos are not yuppie cars. Yuppies like flashier, head-turning cars that announce their owners' wealth. Volvos are preppy cars, generally favored by suburban WASPs, although the S40 is popular with younger, urban drivers. Like their drivers, Volvos are conservative and understated. If the cars are well cared for, they can last forever, so Tripp can drive Daddy's 10-year-old Volvo off to college.
After Mummy dropped Tim off at boarding school, she took the Volvo to the garage in Roland Park for its 100,000-mile checkup.
by Volvo Boy June 3, 2005
John: Yo man, what did you do last night?
Bill: I went to Lars' party. His smokin' hot sister was there.
John: So what happened?
Bill: I finally went for that Volvo ride.
Bill: I went to Lars' party. His smokin' hot sister was there.
John: So what happened?
Bill: I finally went for that Volvo ride.
by Nate Diggity February 19, 2013
Team Volvo shot into the lead after passing Team Saab with a risky backroad shortcut thus winning the race and our hearts
by Team Volvo August 22, 2003
The right to pull out at junctions, change lanes, use the same lane all the way round the roundabout, not use indicators etc as if anyone hits you, they are likely to write their car off and if you hit anyone else, you are likely to punt them off the road altogether.
Passenger: 'Don't you need to give way here?'
Volvo Driver: 'No!? I am using my volvo perogative'
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Volvo Driver: 'No!? I am using my volvo perogative'
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by lyricalgangsta April 6, 2009
A subclass of hippy that is fairly well to do: well enough to be able to afford higher end vehicles (read: not Kia's or used cars; typically Volvos or Mini Coopers) but they will not purchase luxury cars because that is what The Man drives. They have houses in safe neighborhoods or houses in areas that are undergoing regentrification. This breed of hippy will usually be seen at Whole Foods or perusing the Politics::Socialism section of your local bookstore. Despite their affinity for Marxism and for all things to managed by the government (to make things fair), they send their kids to private school.
by Buck Long February 17, 2009
The Car that Stops Itself. Yes, it stops itself. One of, or THE first car to have it standard. We stan City Safety.
Friend: I want a car that can brake for me.
Me: Get a Volvo XC60, it's safe, reliable, and has City Safety. A Volvo World's First.
Me: Get a Volvo XC60, it's safe, reliable, and has City Safety. A Volvo World's First.
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