In that case, with a petrol, personally I'd be using RON 98 then. As I've ordered a diseasel, I'll stick to the standard fuel from Shell or BP I think, when it finally arrives.

our standard fuel in Europe has the same RON (octane value) as other countries’ high octane fuel - Europe doing its bit for being environmentally friendly apparently. Engines are designed for specific values, so go with what’s in the manual. With regards to Supermarket vs Shell/BP/ Esso, yes, it’s t...

I noticed on the demo car that I had for a couple of days, the flag was a sticker that was in the service book holder in the glove box to be stuck on by the showroom/owner. Those that want it, but haven't had it, might want to check to see if there's one hiding in there. I do think it's a nice touch...

Looking at your spec, I think the engine might be a problem too. I’ve got a D3 FWD Inscription Pro on order, and have a delivery date of late October/November. I ordered early May. I think the D4 engines are on a quicker delivery date. Unfortunately, I can’t have the D4 thanks to company rules (<130...

No. 4 seen on the A64 in Leeds - they’re hitting the roads thick and fast it seems!

Seen three now around Leeds in the last couple of days. A white one in Barwick, a blue on the A1(M) south passing Ferrybridge, and another white outside the College on Hunslet Road. Getting very jealous now, still got ages to wait!

D3 and T3. We were supposed to receive ours in Sept/ Oct time and that was ordering it back in March. Fingers crossed you have better luck with Volvo than i did. I’ve had a confirmed production slot for my D3 FWD manual in October having ordered in May. Maybe it was your configuration that couldn’t...

Eager to see a pine grey too! Mine doesn’t arrive until November

Seems odd you can still order the D3 through the configuration page on Volvo UK. I think it’s just the AWD D3 manual that’s been taken off. My FWD D3 manual has a production slot. Sorry to hear about the problems though. Really doesn’t seem that it should be difficult mating an engine and gearbox t...

Has anybody else received news on their D3 R Design? I ordered on the 10th March and heard nothing, not even a build date. Been to see the dealership twice and they hve no news for me. Growing frustrated! Hi. Did you not catch this post from sc55? https://www.xc40forums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&...