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by Db55
Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:35 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: “Parking brake service required” message
Replies: 14
Views: 8086

Re: “Parking brake service required” message

Hi Squint I had this problem a while ago ,the car went into the dealers and the same answer came back following their checks. The car did work without problem other than the warning, when I thought back there was one thing in common which was the outside temperature was at or below freezing point no...
by Db55
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 5
Views: 2879

Re: New Owner

Hi Bluesman and welcome to the forum. I’ve had my T5 for18 months and have found if you pass you foot under the V for Volvo beneath the bumper it tends to work most times. Good waving and stay safe!
by Db55
Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New XC40 owner from Warwickshire
Replies: 2
Views: 2052

Re: New XC40 owner from Warwickshire

Welcome they’re great cars . Hope you had plenty of time to enjoy it before lockdown. Stay safe to enjoy it when we’re all released again!
by Db55
Sun Jan 05, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Winter tyres, alloys and snow chains
Replies: 9
Views: 3718

Re: Winter tyres, alloys and snow chains

I’ve bought vredstein extreme snow tyres for my T5 on 20’s last year , unfortunately we didn’t have any snow worth mentioning ( north east England). I’ll be more than happy to let you know when I finally get a chance to try them out!. Sorry can’t be more of a help. I do however have experience of a ...
by Db55
Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Speeding summons
Replies: 21
Views: 26036

Re: Speeding summons

Plumber64, or just stick to the speed limit!.
by Db55
Thu Dec 19, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Autohold problem
Replies: 4
Views: 2876

Re: Autohold problem

Thanks for the replies guys, it’s been very cold over the period of the last few days and it didn’t happen. So I’m in the lap of the gods I’m afraid, thankfully up till now hasn’t stopped me from using the car. Happy Christmas everyone!.
by Db55
Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: Finally picked mine up today
Replies: 3
Views: 7340

Re: Finally picked mine up today

The black definitely looks good ,however all of the colour choices have their merits possibly because it is the design of the car which enhances the colour!
Enjoy your car they’re 👍.
by Db55
Wed Dec 04, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New T4 RDesign Auto Fwd fuel range
Replies: 16
Views: 8192

Re: New T4 RDesign Auto Fwd fuel range

Had my T5 for over a year now , do mainly short journeys 5-20 miles. During the winter months it’s averaging about 28 mpg , summer about 32-33. On the runs of more than say 50 miles it returns around 36 mpg . Filled the tank the other day when the low fuel warning lit up (50 miles left )it took 41.0...
by Db55
Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Autohold problem
Replies: 4
Views: 2876

Autohold problem

Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem After starting the car and moving a few metres a pop up appears on dash stating brake service required, autohold not operating. This is now the second time this has happened, first time was investigated by dealer who said they couldn’t find any...
by Db55
Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: The General Fuel Consumption Thread
Replies: 17
Views: 8589

Re: The General Fuel Consumption Thread

Hi Klanky
What model do you drive please ?