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by Chris John
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Snows Volvo Southampton
Replies: 3
Views: 124

Re: Snows Volvo Southampton

No, but went for a test drive at Winchester Snows had to give licence to copy + NI number sign my life away then did about 2 miles then was asked to swap for other half to drive back very poor then more signatures. Did a VW test drive few days before looked at our licences gave me keys and said you...
by Chris John
Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Snows Volvo Southampton
Replies: 3
Views: 124

Snows Volvo Southampton

Has anyone had any experience with the service department (front of desk not workshop) at Snows Volvo Southampton I’ve just had my XC40 T5 serviced there and the whole experience from those at the service desk has made me feel like I’m doing them a favour. I’ve written an e mail of complaint but I’d...
by Chris John
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Xc40 broken into without key
Replies: 74
Views: 4950

Re: Xc40 broken into without key

Unfortunately with a total lack of deterrent and very low chance of getting caught if someone wants to break into your car no cameras or alarms are going to stop them. Just take a look at crime that happens in broad daylight in full view of people I’m sure they’ll be someone to film them taking it f...
by Chris John
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Thinking of a XC40, Know little about cars, never owned a Volvo, advice required.
Replies: 17
Views: 1553

Re: Thinking of a XC40, Know little about cars, never owned a Volvo, advice required.

First thing I saw in your post was decent MPG
In that case I’d get a different car
by Chris John
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Xc40 broken into without key
Replies: 74
Views: 4950

Re: Xc40 broken into without key

Well I don’t know about anyone else but I’m suspicious about this post
by Chris John
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Wheel swap
Replies: 7
Views: 456

Re: Wheel swap

Volvo XC40 doesn’t come with TPMS sensors, it’s using ABS to determin low pressure. After swapping the wheels just set the new pressure in the Car Status app in the centre display. From the owner’s manual: “The tyre pressure monitoring system measures differences in rotation speed between the diffe...
by Chris John
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Wheel swap
Replies: 7
Views: 456

Re: Wheel swap

I think you’d just do a re calibration of the TPMS which is what you do after you have a puncture
by Chris John
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Oil overfill
Replies: 2
Views: 202

Re: Oil overfill

Read this thread

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by Chris John
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: 2021 XC40 Front Fog Lights
Replies: 5
Views: 590

Re: 2021 XC40 Front Fog Lights

Will a yellow fog light pass an MOT?
by Chris John
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Panic - tailgate wouldn't close.
Replies: 71
Views: 26820

Re: Panic - tailgate wouldn't close.

Range Rover velars have exactly the same problem with their powered tailgate struts