Is the catalytic converter going out part of the check engine light?

Thank you for the info. As a girl, I guess they do not feel the need to share the code with me but I will ask for sure now.

You're welcome. when the check engine light or service engine soon light comes on,it will throw an engine code and when scanned with a scan tool or an OBDll code reader,then it will show the code,and it could be one or more of many things.(Autozone,Advance,O'reilly will do this for free)! I'm guessing,but your code was maybe a P0420,but even though lots of dealers/shops will tell you that your converter(s) need replacing,NOT TRUE! it could be an 02 sensor or wiring connection open/shorted/broken,or has as small as a vacuum leak. Suggest that you find a trusted,local,independent repair shop in NV and stick with them,because it sounds like the dealer thinks you must have a money tree at home because you have a Volvo! good luck with it.