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by Rifleman
Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Early or Late 2023 XC40 Mild Hybrid Differences?
Replies: 7
Views: 1789

Re: Early or Late 2023 XC40 Mild Hybrid Differences?

I know from bitter experience that even if BLIS is included in the spec and you order the car on that basis there is no guarantee that Volvo will deliver the car with BLIS fitted. If it’s a deal breaker for you be prepared to accept that you may have to reject the car. I ordered a B4 AWD and BLIS, 3...
by Rifleman
Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Best Screen Protector
Replies: 17
Views: 5523

Re: Best Screen Protector

See my explanation of the misty windows process here~
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by Rifleman
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Thoughts on the B4
Replies: 35
Views: 3299

Re: Thoughts on the B4

My local dealer is trying really hard to get me to trade in my XC40 for a new one. I’m not sure I want another XC40 so I’m looking online for information on the latest B4 model to see if I can sort out the pros & cons of upgrading. My first idea was to download the latest manual for the B4 from ...
by Rifleman
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo App
Replies: 19
Views: 2830

Re: Volvo App

The VOC plan does not renew with a dealer service, only the breakdown & recovery services renew for free with each service. VOC is free for first 3yrs from new, then renews for a fee every 2 years.
That’s how it’s worked for me anyway…
by Rifleman
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Towing Question...D3 or D4?
Replies: 6
Views: 1062

Re: Towing Question...D3 or D4?

If you are worried about fuel economy then I’d suggest you look for something other than an XC40. It’s a big heavy brick that guzzles fuel. As an example my XC40 D4 AWD averages about 36mpg on a mix of rural/urban roads and about 48mpg on a steady motorway run. Never towed a satan’s chariot so can’t...
by Rifleman
Sat Feb 11, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Start Stop Battery Replacement
Replies: 34
Views: 30114

Re: Start Stop Battery Replacement

OK thanks. Never thought of doing that. I thought mine may have been different to yours and that you had a separate front panel. I haven't replaced my battery but it was good to get at it and check the voltage, which was 10.6v. That probably explains why I keep getting the error. I used a CTEK char...
by Rifleman
Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Spotify Podcasts on Sensus
Replies: 12
Views: 3504

Re: Spotify Podcasts on Sensus

JFDIT wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:33 am Let the Battle of the Audiophiles commence!
Not this time 😉🎼🔇
by Rifleman
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Spotify Podcasts on Sensus
Replies: 12
Views: 3504

Re: Spotify Podcasts on Sensus

GODLY! Really?
The HK in the XC40 is at best average IMHO.
I have always used a usb stick with high quality flac sound format. Compared with the Canton sound system in my previous car the HK is very very disappointing…
by Rifleman
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member but not new to XC40
Replies: 7
Views: 1060

Re: New member but not new to XC40

Figbat, I sort of feel the same as you, but would rather have a system that was just starting out than one that is end of life and no longer supported. AAOS is being adopted in part and in full by a number of big manufacturers, Ford and BMW to name two. So, expectation is the system will be signifi...
by Rifleman
Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member but not new to XC40
Replies: 7
Views: 1060

Re: New member but not new to XC40

Figbat, I sort of feel the same as you, but would rather have a system that was just starting out than one that is end of life and no longer supported. AAOS is being adopted in part and in full by a number of big manufacturers, Ford and BMW to name two. So, expectation is the system will be signifi...