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by aj05
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Current XC40 would you purchase again
Replies: 42
Views: 13915

Re: Current XC40 would you purchase again

Hi Bootcamper I agree I have an inscription MY20 spec which Im more than happy with the real question is would you buy another one given the way Volvo are reducing the specs of the car and the way the packs are now organized not being able to purchase surround camera or upgraded hi fi etc with out h...
by aj05
Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Current XC40 would you purchase again
Replies: 42
Views: 13915

Current XC40 would you purchase again

I have a year old inscription pro T5 Thunder Grey/ red Leather specified with most extras. I ask this question because Volvo seem to be going in a have what we want to give you not what you want direction which is making other manufacturers models more attractive. colour range reduced / restricted c...
by aj05
Fri Jul 24, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Can’t find locking wheel nut – was it ever supplied?
Replies: 25
Views: 15226

Re: Can’t find locking wheel nut – was it ever supplied?

Hi so what happened at the one year service I would have thought it would have been reported missing then if it was
by aj05
Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Insurance premiums
Replies: 6
Views: 2750

Re: Insurance premiums

Have you tried a good broker Adrian Flux posts on here Dan I believe got me a good deal with LV
by aj05
Fri Jun 19, 2020 4:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Coffee time?
Replies: 5
Views: 2350

Re: Coffee time?

Yes Salmonfisher if the car thinks you are driving erratically based on steering wheel movements it will warn you as it thinks you maybe tired. I had this a couple of times earlier during the year during the floods picking my way around deep puddles
by aj05
Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Service impressions under lockdown
Replies: 8
Views: 3069

Re: Service impressions under lockdown

had first year service today arrived at dealers, at 8-30am scanned with thermometer and handed over keys etc so far so good then oops, loan car not available due to a fault. the guy on reception suggested that if I was willing to wait he would get the car straight into the workshop and as first serv...
by aj05
Sat May 23, 2020 7:26 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Whinges + more buttons and knobs please......
Replies: 3
Views: 1970

Re: Whinges + more buttons and knobs please......

Hi Charles whats wrong with using voice commands my xc40 aircon and radio work well using this give it a try think you may find it cures your problems and that Volvo designers are not as bad as you think
by aj05
Sat May 09, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Infotainment system behaving oddly
Replies: 8
Views: 4336

Re: Infotainment system behaving oddly

I also have this problem on occasions, no phone no radio, no weather but for some reason satnav is always there. It always boots on second try and every thing then ok. I spoke to dealer when I had three month service and they reported back the car had logged no faults but they made a note on the rec...
by aj05
Wed May 06, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 28
Views: 11385

Re: Tyres

Havnt got Pirellis on my xc40. but years ago had nothing but problems and expense with them on my 850R mainly with the sidewalls splitting, would be driving along hear a loud pop and that would be sidewall failure, Got no help from Volvo or Pirelli regarding the problem just the usual check tyre pre...
by aj05
Sat May 02, 2020 6:21 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Recall
Replies: 13
Views: 6590

Re: Recall

The Volvo dealer I use seems to have a good compromise the servicing dept working, the car sales closed with online video of cars for sale available to view