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by percymon
Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:29 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: New software update 3.0.3
Replies: 34
Views: 3630

Re: New software update 3.0.3

Downloaded this evening at home - 14 minutes despite the 90 minutes indication. Will see how it pans out over the next few days
by percymon
Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo Car Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 2300

Re: Volvo Car Insurance

There are winners and losers when i comes to quotes with any insurer, although my experience of the manufacturers ones is they have a small window of clients who they want and the rest are a huge liability. I've never taken any car manufacturers insurance (other than the 7 day drive away type); i tr...
by percymon
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Anyone used a non-OEM spare wheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 441

Re: Anyone used a non-OEM spare wheel?

The issue of where to put the normal road wheel is the biggest problem here - the times you feel the need to carry a spare and jack are the times you're probably loaded up in the luggage area.
by percymon
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Alarm going off
Replies: 16
Views: 731

Re: Alarm going off

Hopefully you get a volvo technician and he can install 3.0.3 in situ
by percymon
Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Anyone used a non-OEM spare wheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 441

Re: Anyone used a non-OEM spare wheel?

I really dont understand why other vehicle manufacturers dont offer a collapsable spare wheel like Porsche do (and have for 30 + years) - brilliant bit of engineering
by percymon
Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Driving in France
Replies: 8
Views: 489

Re: Driving in France

Might be worth looking at Volvo accessories pages; you might get a better view of what's achievable with Volvo's own bulb set particularly with the use of led light strips these days
by percymon
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Second Car
Replies: 13
Views: 858

Re: Second Car

You'd be better off buying a year old fiat 500 as a third car, compact for town use, easy to park. I did wonder about the Toyota Yaris Cross an as option, but the top trim starts at £30,500 - pricing is a joke. Can't wait for the price crash that's well overdue, why people keep paying these prices i...
by percymon
Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: New software update 3.0.3
Replies: 34
Views: 3630

Re: New software update 3.0.3

Sounds like the original software install was faulty - you need to get back to the dealer to sort it out.
by percymon
Sat Apr 20, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Gyeon Cancoat - BNIB for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 667

Re: Gyeon Cancoat - BNIB for sale

I can't tell from the packaging but is it the newest EVO version ?
by percymon
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Extended Warranty after 3 years
Replies: 45
Views: 10280

Re: Extended Warranty after 3 years

Hello there My XC40's 3rd birthday is coming up soon. Volvo has kindly reminded me that the standard manufacturer's warranty will expire on that day, and have offered to extend for another year for £407. In the 3 years of ownership I have had 0 (zero) issues with my car that required a warranty rep...