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by skimm
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Goodbye Volvo XC40
Replies: 33
Views: 7335

Re: Goodbye Volvo XC40

T5 Twin Engine from Feb 20, 30,000 miles , completely fault free.
No unusual wear reported at the last service.
so far so good!
Oh my model was manufactured in Belgium if it makes any difference?
by skimm
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: How does Spoify work.
Replies: 8
Views: 830

Re: How does Spoify work.

You don't need the SIM. You can connect your car to the Internet using your mobile phone's personal hotspot.
Works just as fine
by skimm
Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Climate while in Hybrid / Electric
Replies: 13
Views: 4656

Re: Climate while in Hybrid / Electric

Both heating and cooling works differently in Hybrid and Pure modes on my T5 Twin Engine It is noticeable even when I switch to Pure with battery depleted. Notice when you charge your battery to full and there is range difference between Hybrid and Pure. ONe of the reason is that in Pure mode all th...
by skimm
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Winter Tyres
Replies: 7
Views: 1062

Winter Tyres

Hello! I've got the stock P-Zero fitted on my XC40, summer tyres. I'm going for a trip to mainland Europe and winter tyres are mandatory in some countries, plus also much safer to use in winter condition Having said that, I dont fancy splashing out £1k just for a one off... anyone has had any experi...
by skimm
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:35 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Mild hybrid = nippy
Replies: 23
Views: 2675

Re: Mild hybrid = nippy

I know this is a B4 thread but can I just say how my T5 twin engine performs in 'Power' mode....?
by skimm
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Rear Mounted Bike Rack?
Replies: 1
Views: 389

Re: Rear Mounted Bike Rack?

I have had a bike rack on the roof of my XC40, and being a short fella, I can attest it's tricky getting the bike up onto the roof... I have now got the electric towbar. am using the most basic Thule rack https://www.thule.com/en-gb/bike-rack/towbar-bike-racks/thule-hangon-3-tilt-_-972000 However, m...
by skimm
Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Rubber Swedish Flag
Replies: 83
Views: 58351

Re: Rubber Swedish Flag

I also got the Swedish flag bits for the front grille. Image
by skimm
Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Rubber Swedish Flag
Replies: 83
Views: 58351

Re: Rubber Swedish Flag

Here's a link to some nice accessories. I for one have got myself the yellow Prancing Moose: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004421326614.html?spm=a2g0o.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.5edef19clDnNyt Also, the rubber flag bought anywhere else other than Aliexpress, you're getting the same item ...
by skimm
Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 12
Views: 2266

Re: Newbie

wow car looks spotless (as expected).... reminds me I need to visit a car wash some time soon !
by skimm
Sun Jul 09, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Buying a Xc40 2020
Replies: 15
Views: 5489

Re: Buying a Xc40 2020

I've had mine for 3 years (T5 twin engine) and here's my thoughts; Electric issues, - entertainment system freezes entertainment system does freeze, it's not the best but this is not ELECTRICAL issue - it's software. So far I've had ZERO electrical faults Transmission - car jerks and acceleration is...