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Sun Jul 24, 2022 10:36 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Second set of boot close buttons inside boot of XC40
Replies: 9
Views: 2196

Re: Second set of boot close buttons inside boot of XC40

Thanks folks. Wife doesn't like taking the key out of the pocket or handbag - just wants something easy. Button position would be within easy reach if we went down that route (so no need to stick head in) -- just press on say the right-side of the boot area, near boot lip level. I do like the drum-s...
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Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:55 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Sudden loss of power in XC40 T5 Recharge
Replies: 12
Views: 6988

Re: Sudden loss of power in XC40 T5 Recharge

We've had two separate problems, which I thought were the same issue, but weren't. We've had the 'traction control' light come on over speed-bumps (the more diagonal / violent / sudden drop, the more likely to happen). I thought it was the 'turtle', but it was in fact traction control light (squiggl...
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Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:28 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: 60mph, sharp intake of breath?
Replies: 6
Views: 3430

XC40 sudden loss of power at about 94kph, pure electric mode

Yes, I get this sudden loss of power at about 94kph. Seems to occur the first time on each start, when going from say 0-100kph, in pure electric mode. It's repeatable, and very annoying, especially if you're trying to overtake at that moment when you loose power.
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Wed Mar 02, 2022 2:06 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Second set of boot close buttons inside boot of XC40
Replies: 9
Views: 2196

Second set of boot close buttons inside boot of XC40

Hello forum folks, We're looking at the option of installing a second set of 'boot close' buttons inside the boot of our MY21 XC40 T5 Recharge PHEV (I'm guessing the buttons are pretty consistent across all the XC40's anyway). I realise the boot height is height adjustable (press-and-hold the boot c...
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Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What have you just found out about your XC40.
Replies: 577
Views: 228055

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

Just found the 12v AGM starter battery in the boot of my XC40 PHEV today. I'd seen the space-saver spare before in the boot, but I hadn't unleashed the spare, and revealed the battery below it until now! Yep, it's under there! :D
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Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Volvo’s Integrated Running Boards
Replies: 30
Views: 8006

Re: Volvo’s Integrated Running Boards

Excellent, glad it all worked out nicely, and that they work a treat.

Good advice, I will do the same for my dealer too. Much appreciated!
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Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:30 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Volvo’s Integrated Running Boards
Replies: 30
Views: 8006

Re: Volvo’s Integrated Running Boards

Thank you Johnkavanagh, they look great. I'm going to have to make a visit to my closet dealer now :-). All the best for picking up the XC40 with the running boards installed!
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Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What irritates you about your Volvo XC 40?
Replies: 135
Views: 30796

Re: What irritates you about your Volvo XC 40?

The stop /start is poorly thought out- trying to edge into a parking space for example. There ought to be a way of turning off/ adapting these functions ( semi) permanently . You can switch off the stop/start for reversing by simply pressing the small button immediately behind the Park button. Gree...
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Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What irritates you about your Volvo XC 40?
Replies: 135
Views: 30796

Re: What irritates you about your Volvo XC 40?

My radio stops playing when I connect my phone with Apple Play usb. If you use an aftermarket USB wireless carplay unit (such as Carlinkit), this problem no longer happens. I'm very happy with Carlinkit v2 edition in my XC40... Radio plays normally, and I get CarPlay without the constant plugging i...
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Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: What irritates you about your Volvo XC 40?
Replies: 135
Views: 30796

Re: What irritates you about your Volvo XC 40?

That's a point - they don't tell you that do they? - fuel goes off very quickly and fuel that is 6-months old or more may wreck an engine over time - that's answered a conundrum - do you go petrol or go for electric hybrid or full electric - for me, was 3 choices now 2 choices - petrol or full elec...