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by andygou
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:34 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: XC40 suitable for tall and small drivers?
Replies: 8
Views: 5317

Re: XC40 suitable for tall and small drivers?

Tomtallon, we have the same issue: my better half is 5'0" and I'm 5'11". With every other car we've shared, changing drivers positions between us has been a real pain. With the XC40 we have our individual memory settings to set the seat and mirrors, and don't even need to reset the steerin...
by andygou
Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:30 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: ME & MUDFLAPS
Replies: 23
Views: 12671

Re: ME & MUDFLAPS

I've just fitted a set, ordered on eBay for £25.99 on 9th February. Arrived on 19th February from China. They seem robust and look great quality, the finish matching the rest of the XC40's lower trim perfectly. Very easy to fit, and they line up perfectly. Their mounting holes align exactly with the...
by andygou
Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:29 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Unusual screenwash consumption
Replies: 11
Views: 6168

Re: Unusual screenwash consumption

An Audi A3 I owned some years ago had the same problem. Audi dealers response was the usual "They all do that Sir". Eventually located the problem myself - a headlamp washer pipe had been partly cut through during assembly! Oddly, this didn't result in a visible leak under the car, presuma...
by andygou
Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:28 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Brake groan
Replies: 29
Views: 20244

Re: Brake groan

I was the original poster and can confirm the issue still exists after 8,000 miles and two visits to different dealers. Yes, the noise is worse with auto-hold engaged, and one of the dealers did try to tell me the same tale as abby606 was advised. However, I've never experienced autohold to hang on ...
by andygou
Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:03 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Sensus Screen Protector
Replies: 17
Views: 11539

Re: Sensus Screen Protector

I haven’t put on a screen protector and had no intention of getting one. Then I had a conversation in passing with the sales rep who sold me the car. He was telling me about one of his clients who had an XC60 and had to pay to have a new unit installed he said it was over £1,400 and this was becaus...
by andygou
Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:00 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: T5 performance questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5001

Re: T5 performance questions

OK, thanks that's interesting and what I was hoping to hear. Couple of follow-ups: Is it an R-Design or Inscription (or should FE tell me??). I'm guessing probably R Design, so the excess roll when cornering is still noticeable with the sports suspension? Wonder whether the adaptive dampers would m...
by andygou
Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:35 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 137947

Re: MPG - Again :-)

According to Fuelly, my T5 is averaging 31.7mpg after 7500 miles. Volvo On Call App is claiming 35.7mpg!
by andygou
Fri Dec 21, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Full set of official xc40 rubber mats for £47.51
Replies: 33
Views: 17803

Re: Full set of official xc40 rubber mats for £47.51

Hi all, My xc40 FE only came with carpet mats, so have been looking for rubber ones. But a £100+ i was waiting. Eventually found some for £47.51 here https://www.caraccessoriesplus.co.uk/product/volvo-xc40-rubber-floor-mats-in-charcoal-automatic/O31470974 Arrived today and they are indeed the offic...
by andygou
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Squint Steering Wheel
Replies: 13
Views: 9769

Re: Squint Steering Wheel

Hi hdasmith, mine is aligned centrally. Hope you get it sorted, I'm sure it must be a bit of an annoyance when driving!
by andygou
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Brake groan
Replies: 29
Views: 20244

Re: Brake groan

Hi Andygou I wonder if the date of production and batch of pads and discs has anything to do with it. Our 40s are of similar age and model spec. Mines still the same in the wet or in the dry, backwards or forwards, gentle release of the brake on a slope brake assist off, in or out of drive mode the...