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by johnbluerio
Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: 3 month checkover....
Replies: 13
Views: 8238

Re: 3 month checkover....

Booked 3 month check and software update free loan car for the day and no charge for the check up. They send an email a few days before the check and request a list of anything that particularly needs checking or fault investigation, very professional approach from Stoneacre Lincoln. Told that any S...
by johnbluerio
Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Which driver support mode do you use most? Pilot Assist/Speed limiter/Adaptive Cruise Control
Replies: 13
Views: 8593

Re: Which driver support mode do you use most? Pilot Assist/Speed limiter/Adaptive Cruise Control

Use them all, agree with Boomer the lane control is too close to the left to feel comfortable and the braking is also a bit tighter than I like. (there's no substitute for having a loose nut behind the steering wheel to keep control. )
by johnbluerio
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Isofix
Replies: 2
Views: 2347

Re: Isofix

410mm centre to centre , we have two child seats in for the grandchildren and there is just room for a small adult to fit between and use the seat belt properly. ( local trips only) If they are belt fixed child seats they can be adjusted slightly sideways to give the centre seat a little more room w...
by johnbluerio
Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 138879

Re: MPG - Again :-)

I'll give the shock treatment solution a try, otherwise might consider one of the trailing earth connections you sometimes see.
Never kept as car so clean for years thought that might have something to do with it.
Time for a 3 month check over and get any updates
by johnbluerio
Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 138879

Re: MPG - Again :-)

I'm getting more or less the same mpg as dsun18 an overall mpg of 28.8 after 2600miles anywhere between 25-35 dependant on journey and conditions but using super grade petrol doesn't appear to make any difference, the full ice cold aircon on 100% of the time must be using energy but I agree Auto Pil...
by johnbluerio
Tue Jul 31, 2018 5:55 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 138879

Re: MPG - Again :-)

I cant get more than 34mpg even on a 100mls + run, even with eco and driving like a saint, its hopefully going in for a 3 mth check in a few days i'll see what they say about the mpg. Not impressed after 2500miles expected it to improve, Fortunately the rest of the cars overall performance makes up ...
by johnbluerio
Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102242

Re: Polestar

Think I'll save the £700 and put it towards the next electric version which will have torque and power to spare ( if volvo get their battery/electrics right}
by johnbluerio
Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Polestar
Replies: 189
Views: 102242

Re: Polestar

On the T5 FE does it do anything to get any better MPG , ?
by johnbluerio
Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:54 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Momentum Pro D3 Auto - modern concrete pics
Replies: 6
Views: 4579

Re: Momentum Pro D3 Auto - modern concrete pics

The concrete colour inner looks great with the black to the rear of the front seats makes them more child friendly. Nice colour combination not available to look at when the first demo models were about.
by johnbluerio
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Off Road anyone tried it yet?
Replies: 13
Views: 12661

Re: Off Road anyone tried it yet?

Can understand why you don't do hardcore off road with a new motor, sounds an ideal vehicle for land surveying work ( its what I did on Motorways in the 1970s) but you now use GPS I guess. There are no reviews and little in the way of youtube videos with an XC40 offroad no one wants to turn them int...