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by Metroman
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: T5 Recharge charging time
Replies: 41
Views: 6842

Re: T5 Recharge charging time

Volvo are actively involved in the development of hydrogen fuel technology, as are BMW and indeed most other major manufacturers. Honda have been ahead of the game for quite some time and will more than likely be the first major marque to release a hydrogen fuelled vehicle onto the mass market.
by Metroman
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: ceramic coating
Replies: 2
Views: 961

Re: ceramic coating

Yes, supagard bionic applied by specialist detailers at supplying dealer. Has lasted very well , got a hefty discount off the advertised price, if you don’t ask….!! If having applied to a used car seek out an independent valeter, they’ll be much more competitive than a stealer.
by Metroman
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Faulty Fuel Injector - B3 2023
Replies: 60
Views: 10027

Re: Faulty Fuel Injector - B3 2023

I feel it's important to clarify the 10 year warranty statement that has often been mentioned on this forum, this is taken from the Toyota website: Up to 10 years / 100,000 mile Toyota warranty* Every new Toyota comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty followed by a 12 months / 10,000 miles additio...
by Metroman
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Paintwork protection
Replies: 16
Views: 1613

Re: Paintwork protection

Had supagard bionic applied by supplying Volvo dealer when new, they didn't mention that there were likely to be any problems nor that the warranty would be affected. Not had any problems and almost 4 years on its doing is job. People will tell you it's not worth it and you can buy the stuff from......
by Metroman
Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Poor Headlights. led
Replies: 23
Views: 2735

Re: Poor Headlights. led

The Pixel LED's do not perform as well on dipped beam as the standard reflector LED headlights according to the technical measurement data quoted by the IIHS test. Marginally better on high beam . The perception of one individual against that of another is likely to differ greatly due to a number of...
by Metroman
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Rattles, squeaks and other niggles
Replies: 23
Views: 4092

Re: Rattles, squeaks and other niggles

no rattles or squeaks on mine after almost 4 years. Sometimes the interface where the central screen trim and the screen heating / volume controls are located can make a noise but this is very intermittent and seems to be temperature dependant ( higher temp= more likely). There are easy fixes for th...
by Metroman
Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Is This a Good Way to Buy a Volvo
Replies: 179
Views: 130262

Re: Is This a Good Way to Buy a Volvo

When we were looking to order a brand new XC40 in March 2020 we looked at a few dealerships in the area prior to this at used cars ( Riverside Doncaster and Wakefield and Ray Chapman in York) We enquired about new orders at Riverside Doncaster and Stoneacre Sheffield (the nearest one to us). Stoneac...
by Metroman
Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Gearbox Fault
Replies: 18
Views: 2445

Re: Gearbox Fault

Isn't TG-81SC the code that Volvo give to the Aisin automatic transmission used on a number of other vehicles. Not aware that a specific AWD variant exists? TG-81SC for FWD and AWF8G30 for AWD. The specification for the XC40 at launch lists the TG-81SC transmission is used in both T5 and D4 AWD veh...
by Metroman
Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Gearbox Fault
Replies: 18
Views: 2445

Re: Gearbox Fault

There are considerable differences and too many to list i.e. size, shape, location, all the internals - you would need to see pics and watch vids to see the vast difference. You also get a sense that the AWD one is more robust and the better box. Good to hear it may be a software glitch. As you wer...
by Metroman
Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: 8 Speed AWD Vs 7 Speed FWD
Replies: 66
Views: 6554

Re: 8 Speed AWD Vs 7 Speed FWD

Can't imagine the diesel's will be around too much longer, especially when/if the XC60 is updated or replaced like the EX90 & EX30 Mine was one of the last XC40 diesel registered mid 2020 - when I sold it back to the dealership I bought it new from, he said he’d not seen / had any 20 plate dies...