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by FGC5074
Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: mpg query
Replies: 10
Views: 5067

Re: mpg query

I have noticed a similar thing with my T3 auto. I usually buy Shell V power petrol and typically only get 35 mpg. On a recent trip I was forced to fill up with two tankfuls of "cheapo" petrol, and I found I got noticeably better consumption. The difference was not as extreme as what you ha...
by FGC5074
Sun Jan 12, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Imminent, likely New Owner
Replies: 15
Views: 8140

Re: Imminent, likely New Owner

I have a T3 (163) auto. I have now done 4200 miles. My average mpg is only 35.5, and that is using Shell V-power whenever possible. Most of my mileage is on rural roads with occasional city traffic. But even on a motorway trip I only just get above 36 mpg, and I don't consider myself heavy-footed......
by FGC5074
Fri Jan 10, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Larger boot liner
Replies: 7
Views: 3316

Re: Larger boot liner

I am very impressed with my Hatchbag boot liner. Sure, its not cheap, but its very well made and fits really well. The only issue is that is does not have cut-outs for the 12v socket or the lights in the boot, but it was very easy to cut these myself. I may be wrong, but I would guess that very comp...
by FGC5074
Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: January Delivery
Replies: 8
Views: 3117

Re: January Delivery

I also bought mine via Rybrook Warrington. I ordered in March 2019 and took delivery in July. I heard nothing from them for months, and eventually phoned them up to see what was going on. They said - "Oh - it's in our workshop - you can collect in two days time!" It so happened I was just ...
by FGC5074
Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:42 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Seat belt pre-tension.
Replies: 1
Views: 1597

Re: Seat belt pre-tension.

It happened to menace, just driving normally along the road. I passed a whole stream of cars going the other way, but the system obviously decided that one of them was a threat and the belts tightened. It scared the hell out of me and my missus before I cottoned on to what was happening. Personally ...
by FGC5074
Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Washing car - Auto locking and unlocking
Replies: 7
Views: 4460

Re: Washing car - Auto locking and unlocking

No Chris - the same thing happens to me when hand-washing! I am not sure that you need to have the keys in a Faraday pouch, but my conclusion is that you certainly should not have them on your person while washing.
by FGC5074
Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: T3 owners, what’s your town MPG?
Replies: 7
Views: 4038

Re: T3 owners, what’s your town MPG?

I have a T3 Geartronic. In the first 700 miles I had two fills (shell V-power). With both of them I got 33mpg driving about town and shortish trips on country roads. I have just done a 300 mile round trip down to Gloucester using the M6 on the way down and the A49 on the way up. I have just filled u...
by FGC5074
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Free DATA for MY2020
Replies: 35
Views: 19185

Re: Free DATA for MY2020

Ayrshire XC90: The press release (see link above) seems to suggest that its only MY20 cars supplied after 31 July that will benefit from the free SIM. I picked up my XC40 on 12 July. Are you suggesting that I can go back to my dealer and they will (at Volvo's expense) supply me with one? I have to s...
by FGC5074
Mon Jul 29, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Sensus question: Closing apps
Replies: 3
Views: 2521

Re: Sensus question: Closing apps

No - I am happy that I will use them again, so I don't want to uninstall them. I just want to close them down, in the same way that I can close down apps on my iPhone. As everyone knows, this is done by double-pressing the physical button to show all the loaded apps, then swiping up on the ones you ...
by FGC5074
Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Sensus question: Closing apps
Replies: 3
Views: 2521

Sensus question: Closing apps

I know this is an incredibly stupid question, but I am a 70 year old who doesn't have a 16 year old to hand. I have looked hard at the manual, but for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to close apps (eg TuneIn or Volvo ID) in the centre display, having opened them and deciding I don't want the...