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by TrevG
Sat Jun 01, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Sensus screen
Replies: 4
Views: 2917

Sensus screen

Today after 3 months of faultless use the screen went completely off whilst driving down the motorway the digital display in the binnacle was unaffected the indicators appeared to work but there was no ticking noise from the dashboard after about 15 minutes it burst back into life and appears to be ...
by TrevG
Thu May 16, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Rear number plate bulb holder
Replies: 20
Views: 10764

Re: Rear number plate bulb holder

See the link
Rear camera and boot switch catches broken
There has been a number of broken boot catches reported and replaced under warranty
by TrevG
Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Poll: Which engine/transmission are you looking at, or have purchased?
Replies: 71
Views: 136732

Re: Poll: Which engine/transmission are you looking at, or have purchased?

Hi seven weeks of ownership and 800 miles , fuel consumption now averaged 31mpg pushing the car a little harder now but still using the eco mode pleased so far .
by TrevG
Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Active high beam headlights
Replies: 11
Views: 8533

Re: Active high beam headlights

Hi do you find you have to turn on the auto dip function every time you start the car is there a way to set this option on permanently
by TrevG
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: XC40 Remote Start
Replies: 24
Views: 15005

Re: XC40 Remote Start

Hi is your xc40 an automatic as only the automatic has remote start available from your phone app
by TrevG
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction chrisO2019
Replies: 10
Views: 5719

Re: Introduction chrisO2019

Hi had my T4 R Design for 5 weeks now absolutely no issues with the sun roof let’s lots of light inside the car. My car stands outside on the drive and through all the heavy rain over the last few weeks no water has entered the roof as some other members have mentioned. Another issue that pops up fr...
by TrevG
Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Brakes
Replies: 8
Views: 5008

Re: Brakes

My R Design brakes are fine they are sharp but not over sensitive and after a few hours driving you appreciate just how good they are .My previous car BMW X1 had similar brakes and were never a problem no matter what the weather conditions.The only issues I have with the brakes is the moaning noise ...
by TrevG
Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:08 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Heating Controls
Replies: 11
Views: 5546

Re: Heating Controls

Many years ago older vehicles did exactly what you say you could set the controls to heat or cool , and the forced air flow was enough to heat or cool the cabin but unfortunately modern cars have pollen filters and clean air systems that restrict the through flow of air and a fan is required to over...
by TrevG
Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New XC40 T3 Geartronic
Replies: 4
Views: 3381

Re: New XC40 T3 Geartronic

I have a T4 and find the auto box very good no problems pulling away or accelerating had a BMW X1 prior to the Volvo with the same gearbox that was equally as good if you have chosen this option I am sure you will be very happy with it.