No under bonnet insulation
Had a look under the bonnet for the first time today. I was surprised to see there was no heat or sound insulation on the underside. More worryingly there was ice (frost) all over the bottom surface. Checking the manual the illustrations seem to show some sort of cover. Perhaps this was dropped as a cost cutting measure. The car is very quiet despite this but I am concerned about the ice buildup on these colder days. Am I worrying over nothing? Is there insulation on the higher spec models? Is it safe to get something off eBay to attach myself?
XC40 Bright Silver T3 Momentum pro with just about every option plus mud flaps and sunglasses holder.
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That is very strange.. I have insulation on my bonnet underside. I have a T4. Maybe it differs depending on engine?? (I wouldn't have thought so though)
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Not true. While my T4 does have a "large soft moulded sound dampening cover" on the engine it also has insulation attached to the underside of the bonnet.
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Same here... That 'soft' top on the engine is part of Volvo's protection for pedestrians. Better for their heads to impact squidgy plastic than the engine block.
You need someone else with a T3 to comment on whether they have insulation.
Failing that, go to your dealer and ask what is going on with your car.
You need someone else with a T3 to comment on whether they have insulation.
Failing that, go to your dealer and ask what is going on with your car.
T4 FWD R Design in Thunder Grey. Winter Pack, Reversing Camera.
Christ, Options are expensive!!
Christ, Options are expensive!!
Ive got the T4, and its got insulation covering the whole of the bonnet lid.
Surely insulation on the bonnet lid is standard across all models???
Surely insulation on the bonnet lid is standard across all models???
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It's getting stranger...
My T4 R Design has insulation on the underside of the bonnet but it only covers the central part.
I certainly wouldn't describe it as covering the whole of the bonnet lid.
BTW we are talking of the bonnet in this thread rather than the boot. The boot of my car has a plastic underside, there's probably insulation under there, but I can't be sure.
At 28mins 40secs into this video you can see the insulation as is on my T4's bonnet.