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by aj05
Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: B4 Service Costs
Replies: 13
Views: 3514

Re: B4 Service Costs

Hi might be worth investigating if you have a independent Volvo servicing agent near you I used to use one for my V70T5 and found labour charges etc a lot cheaper the workshop had all the Volvo computers etc and used genuine parts
by aj05
Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Tyre wear/damage?
Replies: 7
Views: 1022

Re: Tyre wear/damage?

I havnt got Pirelli's on my XC40T5 but Had nothing but problems with them on my 850R, tread break up bursting side walls etc changed to another brand end of problems never used Pirelli's on any of my performance Volvos since
by aj05
Sat May 21, 2022 5:42 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: In support of Sensus navigation
Replies: 14
Views: 2687

Re: In support of Sensus navigation

In my previous car (v70) I used a Garmin satnav which used to drive me up the wall with its weird and wonderful routes down minor roads. i find the Sensus is better in this respect I know many people are critical of it as it doesnt have all the bells and whistles but if used as intended as a guide a...
by aj05
Fri May 20, 2022 1:24 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Volvo App.
Replies: 5
Views: 1106

Re: Volvo App.

Hi Joss
my app has me in the right road but insists on the wrong house number
by aj05
Fri May 06, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Clarkson on Volvo
Replies: 20
Views: 4654

Re: Clarkson on Volvo

Hi Im 73 I was 70 when I bought my inscription pro T5 I have driven Volvos for more than forty years including 850R and v70T5 I chose the xc40 because my V70 was starting to be expensive to run after twenty years of service and due to change in family size and retirement i Idid not need a large esta...
by aj05
Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: USB as a source
Replies: 29
Views: 21571

Re: USB as a source

Hi I had this problem when I purchased my xc40 a couple of years ago I eventually bit the bullet and trawled through ebay and bought a cheap Ipod end of problems Think I paid about £20,00 saved a lot of problems can now play by artist albums playlists etc name of track artist and album show in displ...
by aj05
Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Printed owners manual
Replies: 11
Views: 4016

Re: Printed owners manual

I received one with my MY20 but if you leave in the stupidly small glove box it fills it up. so the electronic one in centre console is the best bet and use the printed one to read at leisure
by aj05
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Can you drive the T5 sedately?
Replies: 19
Views: 5607

Re: Can you drive the T5 sedately?

All my Volvos over the years have been T5 or R models and all could be used as a normal every day family car but if I wanted a bit of performance driving it was there. My current my20 Inscription pro T5 is only getting a run to the shops and back due to lockdown etc and is giving 29mls to the gallon...
by aj05
Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:32 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Ride comfort/ Front headrest problem
Replies: 21
Views: 7463

Re: Ride comfort/ Front headrest problem

Hi wondering if the Volvo headrest cushion or neck pillow available as accessories might help your partners headrest problem
by aj05
Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello From Across The Pond
Replies: 2
Views: 1297

Re: Hello From Across The Pond

Hi TechnoNerd welcome aboard I have a T5 Inscription same paint and leather colours as you, a great combination