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by Bhowani
Wed Jul 19, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: Denim Blue Inscription (Blonde)
Replies: 8
Views: 6896

Re: Denim Blue Inscription (Blonde)

Purely for the record: EPB switch renewed at main dealer wihout fuss today at circa £100. It'll be nice not to have to park very carefully on the flat. 7 days of that was hard work!

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by Bhowani
Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: Denim Blue Inscription (Blonde)
Replies: 8
Views: 6896

Re: Denim Blue Inscription (Blonde)

I was about to say "Here, here" having a 2019 XC40 in the same colour palate. However, Mrs Bhowani has returned just now with the "Parking Brake service required" light on ! Parking brake is clearly stuck "off" for now. Serviced at Main dealer at 17,000 (service package...
by Bhowani
Mon May 02, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: B4 Service Costs
Replies: 13
Views: 3384

Re: B4 Service Costs

My XC40 is now on Year 4. Took out 3 year plan when new. The "new" service contract (main dealer) is £30 a month for another 3 years. So say £360 is the fixed price for a service and all the fringe benefits which we hope never to use - recovery etc. Bearing in mind that prices are BOUND to...
by Bhowani
Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: XC40 Fuel figures 1st year of ownership
Replies: 21
Views: 5593

Re: XC40 Fuel figures 1st year of ownership

Just passed 10,000m in my 2019 T4 Auto and it shows 27.3mpg overall. In view of the abnormal conditions and VERY low distance trips I consider this acceptable. I am planning my 5th trip to Nordkapp as soon as they'll let me back in (and out) of Norway! Stay cool!
by Bhowani
Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Lync&Co, the cheaper Volvo XC40
Replies: 10
Views: 3642

Re: Lync&Co, the cheaper Volvo XC40

Autoexpress website said Belgium as well! Here comes another chance for WWIII over cars and tax that EU will impose on UK.

Christmas in 9 months!

Bhowani
XC40 T4
by Bhowani
Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What have you just found out about your XC40.
Replies: 577
Views: 228083

Re: What have you just found out about your XC40.

Rear brake lights DO operate when using the @ button in stop start traffic. Won't use again after dark, as have consideration for the guy behind! I had always presumed they didn't work when stationary. Sad!

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by Bhowani
Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo Owners Club UK
Replies: 2
Views: 1389

Re: Volvo Owners Club UK

Absolutely worth it - magazine, rallies etc etc
Also a very good relationship with Chris Knott (Ins Brokers) whom I have used for "ages"

Join the Club!

Bhowani
T4 XC40
by Bhowani
Thu Aug 27, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 138002

Re: MPG - Again :-)

Update on my 2019 T4 Auto: little used for obvious reasons, and am on lockdown (Bradford) again at the moment. A consistent 27.8mpg on Morrisons regular in a six month period when a 8 galllon fill up each month suffices In days of old, when working, I filled up TWICE A DAY! Now no motorway jaunts or...
by Bhowani
Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Wheels & Covers
Replies: 0
Views: 2043

Wheels & Covers

Unashamedly I seek the advice of members on 2 matters: 1. Has anybody used the Wheel Guru in Leeds for Diamond Alloys? A stray trolley in a supermarket has caused a mark which has clearly disturbed the laquer coating. The offender, of course, was long gone by the time I returned. 2. Anybody got Wals...
by Bhowani
Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Recall
Replies: 13
Views: 6591

Re: Recall

By chance my XC40 was serviced 18th March 2020. On enquiring with Volvo UK on the number shown on the letter, I was informed by a nice young lady that my service included the recall matter as it went live on 12th March 2020. 64 round trip not needed: my dealer is in lockdown unless an emergency! Wel...