Volvo has added Autoworld Chesterfield and Essex Auto Group in Billericay to its dealer network.

The car maker said the appointments are part of its strategy to grow its national network to 110 by the end of 2010.

Autoworld’s site previously held a Volvo franchise in the ’70s with dealer Hinchcliffe.

The Volvo dealership at Essex Auto Group will run alongside its Ford dealership.

Volvo said it is in discussions with other dealers and will make additional appointments next year.