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by jamie307
Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Auto Headlights in rain
Replies: 26
Views: 2940

Re: Auto Headlights in rain

I've never bothered with auto mode due to the lack of cockpit indication that the headlights are on. I just turn them on and off as necessary, that way I always know whether they're on or off.
by jamie307
Sun Jul 23, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: joining the XC40 club
Replies: 3
Views: 991

Re: joining the XC40 club

That's a late model like mine, in fact one of the last MY20s as MY21 deliveries began around June 2020. MY20 was the sweet spot between Volvo fixing the niggles and progressively deleting and restricting spec to eek out more profit. The SatNav is fine although the live traffic data is sometimes inac...
by jamie307
Fri Jun 16, 2023 7:07 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Discount for Missing BLIS
Replies: 29
Views: 3146

Re: Discount for Missing BLIS

It used to be a £600 option so something in that region perhaps.
by jamie307
Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Volvo EX30 coming next year
Replies: 18
Views: 6176

Re: Volvo EX30 coming next year

Not sure about the municipal bathroom floor pattern for the interior trim.
by jamie307
Sun May 21, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Audi refugee pondering possible Spec losses after order
Replies: 6
Views: 1334

Re: Audi refugee pondering possible Spec losses after order

Buy used or go with a manufacturer who aren't useless is my advice. I'm jumping ship to Nissan, their UK factory plus sorting a chip supply means they can deliver cars in a reasonable time frame with the same spec as ordered, and they offer chip-heavy items such as blind spot monitoring, 360 cam and...
by jamie307
Tue May 16, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Excessive Brake Wear
Replies: 20
Views: 3393

Re: Excessive Brake Wear

15K miles, just had third service. Front pads 20-25% worn, rear pads 30-35% worn.
by jamie307
Sun May 14, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Owner's manual
Replies: 5
Views: 850

Re: Owner's manual

Yeah, it shouldn't be hard these days for them to auto-generate an accurate manual for your specific car.
by jamie307
Mon May 01, 2023 6:59 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Wheel and Tyre Cover
Replies: 6
Views: 802

Re: Wheel and Tyre Cover

Mine came with a wheel and tyre cover - a large plastic bag for the the punctured wheel when you've put the spare on, to stop the boot getting muddy.
by jamie307
Mon May 01, 2023 6:55 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: What tyre pressure do you run
Replies: 10
Views: 1829

Re: What tyre pressure do you run

Mine states 33 all round which is what I run. I wouldn't dream of running eco, not going to compromise ride safety, comfort, handling and tyre life for a few drops of fuel.
by jamie307
Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Dirty wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 779

Re: Dirty wheels

Elbow grease and one of those scouring sponges designed for non-stick pans (with the white scouring surface not the green)