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malald
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Post by malald »

Hi,

After two XC60 over the last 14 years, I've picked up a new xc40 10 days ago. B3 plus model. loving the drive and comfort. Lots of great features on it.

Before Volvo, I had 3 SAAB 95 estates

Wychwood
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Post by Wychwood »

Welcome and pleased to hear that you are enjoying your B3 plus. I have the same model and after 7 weeks I am also similarly impressed. Have been driving for 50 years and owned BMW, Audi, Skoda, Hyundai and one previous Volvo. This car is a pleasure to drive.
XC40 B3 Plus in Silver Dawn. Ordered 30 Nov 23, handover 11 Dec 23.
clarkie1947
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Post by clarkie1947 »

Previously had a 850 t5 then v70 t5.
Now 76 so now a more sensible return to Volvo.
Ordered car late Feb in Fjord blue. Problem is dealer still unable to give an estimated delivery date. Does anyone have an idea if this car might be delivered before Christmas? 🤣🤣🤣
Volvo xc40 B3 Plus dark Fjord blue 2025my. Ordered 21/2/2025.
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Moss
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Post by Moss »

clarkie1947 wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:30 pm Previously had a 850 t5 then v70 t5.
Now 76 so now a more sensible return to Volvo.
Ordered car late Feb in Fjord blue. Problem is dealer still unable to give an estimated delivery date. Does anyone have an idea if this car might be delivered before Christmas? 🤣🤣🤣
Before Christmas of which year ?

Nah, you'll get your new car before long. Three to four months is nothing out of the ordinary.
adrian_xc40
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Post by adrian_xc40 »

malald wrote: Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:37 am Hi,

After two XC60 over the last 14 years, I've picked up a new xc40 10 days ago. B3 plus model. loving the drive and comfort. Lots of great features on it.

Before Volvo, I had 3 SAAB 95 estates
Welcome to the club and enjoy the car!
Mine is the same MY24 23w51 B3 Plus, minus BLIS (unavailable on my market even on Ultimate trim).
Which engine(s) have you had on previous XC60 cars? And how do you perceive the B3 power after XC60?
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MY24 23w51 XC40 B3P Plus, minus Blis, in Vapour Grey metallic, Blond Leather interior and Panoramic sunroof, H/K sound system, 19” Rims.
GKSmith
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Post by GKSmith »

clarkie1947 wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:30 pm Previously had a 850 t5 then v70 t5.
Now 76 so now a more sensible return to Volvo.
Ordered car late Feb in Fjord blue. Problem is dealer still unable to give an estimated delivery date. Does anyone have an idea if this car might be delivered before Christmas? 🤣🤣🤣
We ordered an XC40 in February. According to the Volvo app it will be built on May 13th, and delivery is estimated in July. We're hoping that doesn't change.
Thanks
Gavin
Volvo XC40 B3 Plus Onyx Black (Ordered Feb 24)
clarkie1947
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Post by clarkie1947 »

Thanks Gavin. Can you give me some guidance as to how I can track car through the Volvo app please.

Clark
Volvo xc40 B3 Plus dark Fjord blue 2025my. Ordered 21/2/2025.
GKSmith
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Post by GKSmith »

clarkie1947 wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:33 am Thanks Gavin. Can you give me some guidance as to how I can track car through the Volvo app please.

Clark
Sure, make sure you know your Volvo ID and password. My dealer initially set up mine when I ordered the car. Note - I changed my password after as a good security measure. Then, download the Volvo Car ("Volvo Cars") app from your respective app store and log-in. The app should detect automatically that you have an order, and show you the order number, the various steps of that order and the status.

Initially, the above didn't work. So I logged a bug through the Google Play store. Volvo support got in touch to understand the issue and then it was fixed.

I'm intrigued as to whether our car does actually get built in May but fingers crossed. Hope your car is on its way to you soon.

Also, not sure if it's relevant to you but Volvo also got in touch, just before the production date became visible and informed me that our car would be manufactured as a MY25 - this meant we lost the 360 camera we thought we was getting on the Plus model, but gained 19 inch wheels, the higher level seats trim and blind spot indicator. They asked if that was OK, we agreed - actually was really happy with that.
Thanks
Gavin
Volvo XC40 B3 Plus Onyx Black (Ordered Feb 24)
clarkie1947
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Post by clarkie1947 »

Thanks for this Gavin. Just clarified my problem from your message. My car is a Motability car which is then leased to me through the scheme. So I doubt I’ll be able to track car.
As an aside I originally had an order in for a my24 car but changed it to my25 as I really wanted blis. Added to that the other spec upgrades were a bonus.
I’ll just need to be patient and await call from dealer.

Clearly.
Volvo xc40 B3 Plus dark Fjord blue 2025my. Ordered 21/2/2025.
ChrisLF
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Post by ChrisLF »

It's poor really that Volvo keep changing the specs even though for some it suits. For me I'd rather have the 360 deg camera which mine has.

Wouldn't be so bad if you could add things as extras but as we know they are very limited now and we can't choose what we want. We are at the whim of Volvo UK who think they know what we want!
2023 B4 Plus Dark FWD in Silver Dawn. Tinted Rear Windows. Spare Wheel & Tow Bar dealer fitted.

Gone - 2019 T4 R-Design FWD in Bursting Blue. Winter & Convenience Packs, Power Seat, Front Park Assist, Rear Camera, Spare Wheel & Tow Bar.
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