Search found 14 matches

by DWB
Thu Sep 22, 2022 3:14 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Itching after handling parcel shelf
Replies: 12
Views: 1567

Re: Itching after handling parcel shelf

I have the same problem with mine, model year late 2021. I tried hoovering on a max power setting and it still had those tiny shards in it. Ive since removed it, dont need the kids getting splinters etc.

Disappointing!
by DWB
Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:51 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Odd smell and damage to engine sound proofing foam
Replies: 5
Views: 1473

Re: Odd smell and damage to engine sound proofing foam

Thanks for the input folks. The car was just in for its first service & i asked the mechanic to have a look at damage to the foam. He said it was rodent damage, most likely marten. Apparently they see a fair bit of this damage on cars in the suburbs of geneva. The smell - which lasted only a day...
by DWB
Wed May 25, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Odd smell and damage to engine sound proofing foam
Replies: 5
Views: 1473

Odd smell and damage to engine sound proofing foam

Folks, An odd one that maybe someone can give me a steer on. I have a MY22 T3 Manual which has given me no trouble to date. UK RHD but currently based out of Switzerland, which may be relevant. Doing the school run today, I had a relative drive the car as they will be doing the pickups next week whi...
by DWB
Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:35 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: What does the blind on your panoramic roof look like?
Replies: 1
Views: 1041

Re: What does the blind on your panoramic roof look like?

That looks like a flaw in the assembly, the fabric on mine is tucked away.
by DWB
Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: What car are you changing from?
Replies: 197
Views: 150986

Re: What car are you changing from?

From a Dacia Duster to an R-Design with pretty much every extra - i expect it will be a bit of an upgradešŸ˜Ž

Collecting in 2 weeks.
by DWB
Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Pilot assist in crawling traffic - your opinion?
Replies: 8
Views: 2968

Re: Pilot assist in crawling traffic - your opinion?

DanishPastry wrote: ā†‘Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:45 pm Also it forces either R-Design (I *hate* 'privacy glass') or Inscription (I dislike leather seats).
The Momentum spec comes with textile/canvas seats. & you can add a fair bit of the missing features back in as extras...
by DWB
Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Pilot assist in crawling traffic - your opinion?
Replies: 8
Views: 2968

Re: Pilot assist in crawling traffic - your opinion?

Agree with all the points points above, ACC is not fully functional with a manual gearbox and your money would be better spent on other options packages. Iā€™m obviously bucking the general wisdom but I still prefer a manual shift myself - work car is automatic, personal is manual. I do fully see the ...
by DWB
Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MY21 T4 and T5 R-design availability
Replies: 6
Views: 2340

Re: MY21 T4 and T5 R-design availability

I've ordered a MY21 XC40 T5 Inscription in Germany. Which is the PHEV. If I wanted to order the petrol one, I would need to order the B5 as mild-hybrid. The T# identification is used across both pure petrol and PHEV options. So you can have a T5 pure petrol or the twin engine option comprised of T5...
by DWB
Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: MY21 T4 and T5 R-design availability
Replies: 6
Views: 2340

Re: MY21 T4 and T5 R-design availability

I am in a similar situation. AFAIK, MY21 actually refers to the specs that have been in use for most of 2020, I.E. the T3, T4 & T5 engines. So if your dealer insisted you are getting a MY21, that means its from the current range of specs/builds, which includes the various T# pure petrol/non hybr...
by DWB
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Amber or Charcoal interior?
Replies: 6
Views: 3519

Re: Amber or Charcoal interior?

Cheers Bernard, I'm in Switzerland but buying from an Irish dealer - I will be permanently returning to IE in a few years & local dealers do not supply RHD options. Just heard back from the dealer today to confirm Amber is not an available option on the R-Design, so that settles the argument and...