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by Julian B
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:05 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: First Year Service
Replies: 31
Views: 17960

Re: First Year Service

We took out the five year servicing plan offered by Volvo, only £599 for five years of servicing, absolute no brainer. I was told that the plan needed to be taken out within a certain period of handover of the car (14 days I think), so they may say 'no can do' but if it wasn't offered to you when y...
by Julian B
Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: 3 month service/check up
Replies: 15
Views: 9397

Re: 3 month service/check up

When my FE was in for the 3 month service check I informed the Volvo Technician that the Pilot Assist did not keep the car relatively central in lane. If allowed the car can drift both left and right in lane, Pilot Assist correction only coming into effect when the car is practically on the lane lin...
by Julian B
Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: First Edition - Driver Support System Failure
Replies: 4
Views: 4464

Re: First Edition - Driver Support System Failure

Thanks mss911, I have not received any Volvo Recall Notices. The car was just off the production line at the beginning of October and it had a software update in the third week in October to rectify the Driver Support System Failure. I will make arrangements with the Volvo Dealership for a further s...
by Julian B
Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: First Edition - Driver Support System Failure
Replies: 4
Views: 4464

First Edition - Driver Support System Failure

Within a week of taking delivery of my First Edition D4 most parts of the Driver Support System failed ie, Bliss, City Safety, Cameras, etc etc. The car was returned to the Volvo Main Dealer were I was informed a Software Update had resolved the problem. Over the Christmas period, a similar problem ...
by Julian B
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driving xc40 without the keys?
Replies: 8
Views: 4760

Re: Driving xc40 without the keys?

If the XC40 is connected to the Volvo On Call App, then the car can be shared with family and friends, through their mobile device, without needing a key. This means of convenient connectivity enabling sharing the car is in my Volvo XC40 Brochure on Page 25. I have not used this particular system, b...
by Julian B
Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Brake groan
Replies: 29
Views: 20295

Re: Brake groan

Hi all, anyone else finding that their brakes groan when manoueuvring at low speed and / or the steering creaking, also when low-speed turning? Two different dealerships have had a go at fixing it so far, without success. No a big issue to be fair, and maybe I'm just being picky, but I wouldn't hav...
by Julian B
Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 101481

Re: Polestar

Many thanks pp67 for the Polestar Optimisation registration information.
The Volvo Dealership made no mention of registering Polestar.
by Julian B
Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 101481

Re: Polestar

My new XC40 First Edition D4 received Polestar Optimisation prior to collection on the 9th October. I am awaiting confirmation from the Volvo Dealership as to whether it was the updated AWD version. Other than the cars general invoice, I have no documentation from Volvo to prove the car has received...
by Julian B
Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:09 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 101481

Re: Polestar

Mr Parkinson you appear to have a good Volvo Dealer who actually communicates. I had my First Edition XC40 Polestarred by the Volvo Dealership last week, prior to collecting the new car. There was no mention of a new Polestar upgrade on the 1st November ! Polestar is a relevantly new product for the...
by Julian B
Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: XC40 First Edition
Replies: 20
Views: 11037

Re: XC40 First Edition

Thanks Shaenei for the Swedish Flag info. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XC40 | First Edition | D4 | AWD | Auto | 20" Wheels | Polestar | Crystal White | Charcoal | Ordered 14th M...