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by PC40
Sat Mar 16, 2019 5:31 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: My car is a turd.
Replies: 14
Views: 9613

Re: My car is a turd.

I’m also sorry that you’ve had problems.

I’ve had no problems in the last year. 12,000 miles and 1st service due next week but no problems to report.
by PC40
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Wheels 19 or 20 inch
Replies: 16
Views: 14374

Re: Wheels 19 or 20 inch

I’ve got 19’s that I ordered through choice. I could have had 20’s without any problem when I ordered (Oct 17). I’ve got no regrets at all with the choice as I find the smaller wheels give a comfortable ride. The deeper side walls also help avoid any risk of kerbing the wheels. I find road noise to ...
by PC40
Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Retailer/Dealership in Kent for a XC40
Replies: 14
Views: 7012

Re: Retailer/Dealership in Kent for a XC40

Depending which part of Kent you are in, if you’re prepared to travel a bit then I can recommend Waterhouse in Chelmsford Essex.
Very helpful, speak to Emma.
by PC40
Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Headlight washers
Replies: 15
Views: 8550

Re: Headlight washers

Headlamp washers will work in Auto, but only if the headlamps are on, not just the DRL (daylight running lamps)
by PC40
Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: T5 performance questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5060

Re: T5 performance questions

FE was the original specification. Basically a T5 R design with just about every extra as standard. It has R design sport suspension as adaptive suspension was not available at the time. The car is certainly quick in a straight line. I’ve had an original Subaru Impreza Turbo new back in 2000. My son...
by PC40
Sun Dec 30, 2018 8:06 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Dashboard lighting fail
Replies: 3
Views: 3666

Re: Dashboard lighting fail

Next time it happens check to see if the mood lighting is on. LED near mirror. If it is the car has gone into night mode. I find trees and under bridges as well as multi story car parks trip the display into night mode even during the day.
by PC40
Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Missing part?
Replies: 5
Views: 3235

Re: Missing part?

I think that the boot tray is only to cover the spare wheel, if fitted. I remember an early road test where they made mention of the fact that another suitcase fitted easily under the boot floor. Even with the tray fitted the floor levels are still uneven as the tray is about 2-3” deep. This gives t...
by PC40
Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Front & Rear Park Assist Late in Activating?
Replies: 10
Views: 8325

Re: Front & Rear Park Assist Late in Activating?

I’ve not noticed the sensors acting late. If anything I thought they acted early. The rear ones appear to leave enough room to open the boot whilst screaming on red. The front ones seem to allow closer parking but still with more than sufficient room to walk round the car, especially when parking to...
by PC40
Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 138535

Re: MPG - Again :-)

I agree that that the economy is not as good as promised, but having done 8500 miles I have a mpg figure of 32.4. This covers al types of roads including country lanes, dual carriageways and busy town centres together with occasional motorway trips when I feel like braving the M25 😟. This was highe...
by PC40
Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:39 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MPG - Again :-)
Replies: 255
Views: 138535

Re: MPG - Again :-)

I agree that that the economy is not as good as promised, but having done 8500 miles I have a mpg figure of 32.4. This covers al types of roads including country lanes, dual carriageways and busy town centres together with occasional motorway trips when I feel like braving the M25 😟. This was higher...