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by robbo
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Headlights
Replies: 103
Views: 57150

Re: Headlights

Hi I saw three FE this morning in Glasgow they all had the folding boot floor and the Swedish flags on the wings and all running on 20" wheels The build quality and paintwork finish looked first class also the leather was perfect looking, so all in all a cracking looking car so different and cl...
by robbo
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: First Edition Orders Closed
Replies: 104
Views: 53352

Re: First Edition Orders Closed

Hi All Went in to Glasgow Volvo this morning to see the XC40 they had a Crystal white, red and bursting blue all had 20" wheels and they had all their Swedish wing flags on, I never asked about the headlamp washers if they were fitted. It was good to see the three colours I wanted in the flesh....
by robbo
Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Little known XC40 Factoids?
Replies: 9
Views: 6271

Re: Little known XC40 Factoids?

Hi All

As I thought could be 60%-80% Chinese content, is there anything from Sweden (maybe the wee Swedish flag some don't get) !
Maybe that's a good thing when we are out of the EU we can get all the parts from China direct not through the
stealers with all the new Tariffs added LOL


Robbo
by robbo
Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Diesel DPF recall
Replies: 3
Views: 5919

Re: Diesel DPF recall

Hi Bill Thanks for your info well recieved I like your theory, my problems emanated from two many short journeys that give DPF problems this should have been pointed out to customers of all cars with a DPF fitted, they are big trouble and will be massively costly in the near future when people need ...
by robbo
Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:50 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Diesel DPF recall
Replies: 3
Views: 5919

Diesel DPF recall

Hi All My case was from 2017 so the problems are still relevant and are linked to the past problems with DPF TECHNOLGY and the present dilution oil problems and blocked DPF filters. There is a very informative read on the official Volvo forum going on at present and past with the highly controversia...
by robbo
Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Collection check list - XC40
Replies: 13
Views: 10065

Re: Collection check list - XC40

Hi Thanks for the update that's the kind of thing you would never hear off if it was not for the forums. (what a start for you) ! That's a bummer on a new car pjm I did say on anther post the first owners will be the test pilots for those coming behind us ! more delays might be on the cards if they ...
by robbo
Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: What car are you changing from?
Replies: 197
Views: 148410

Re: What car are you changing from?

Range rover Evoque Land Rover Customer services are terrible so are there products.
by robbo
Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Little known XC40 Factoids?
Replies: 9
Views: 6271

Re: Little known XC40 Factoids?

Hi Thanks for that great news Thats a bonus the best quality comes from Bridge of Weir more than likely the hides will be from Scandinavia scratch free from barbed wire and the like , not any use skimping on the the leather, so Volvo are intent on keeping their quality for leather seats and great co...
by robbo
Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:10 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Little known XC40 Factoids?
Replies: 9
Views: 6271

Re: Little known XC40 Factoids?

Hi I dare say loads of the car will be made from Chinese components especially steel for chassis and body and suspension parts, that leaves the electronics for the dash and info centre yes they might be China as well, it makes sense as all the cheap labour used will be a boon to Volvo. The Scandinav...
by robbo
Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:54 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Collection check list - XC40
Replies: 13
Views: 10065

Re: Collection check list - XC40

Hi I was thinking the same about check lists, this is my first Volvo ever in 45 years of driving I am a bit worried now are Volvo dealer networks garbage. I know Land Rover is (then again Volvo, Jaguar and Land Rover) where all in the same showroom in Glasgow) and they were totally useless. I think ...