First Time Volvo Owner (Eventually) - Page 2

anotherv60 · Feb 7th, 2019, 17:52

Volvo UK has about 50,000 build slots that they are trying to raise to 60,000 (all variants / models). The UK is grouped with Japan, Ireland, India and australia production because we require right hand drive vehicles; I would imagine (i don't know this for sure) that they batch them together rather than mixing on the production lines as it will require some lines to have people / items switched.

sk546 · Feb 8th, 2019, 04:12

Thanks for the confirmation of my assumptions regarding T8 delivery delays everyone.
I am hugely looking forward to finally taking delivery of my car, its just the lack of information sent out from Volvo head office thats really bugging me about the whole situation. How hard is it to keep people informed on whats going on as there must be someone, somewhere that does have that information.

I will wait it out and hope that the original 6 month estimate is about accurate meaning around a May/June delivery date but I dont know what to do if Volvo come back saying August or later (my pessimistic side coming out there).

SuffolkBoy · Feb 8th, 2019, 08:21

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Originally Posted by sk546

Thanks for the confirmation of my assumptions regarding T8 delivery delays everyone.
I am hugely looking forward to finally taking delivery of my car, its just the lack of information sent out from Volvo head office thats really bugging me about the whole situation. How hard is it to keep people informed on whats going on as there must be someone, somewhere that does have that information.

I will wait it out and hope that the original 6 month estimate is about accurate meaning around a May/June delivery date but I dont know what to do if Volvo come back saying August or later (my pessimistic side coming out there).

The other thing to bear in mind is that with a June delivery, you should be getting the MY20 model, so it will be the latest model.

The new year models usually start arriving at the Dealers during May.

jonnyu · Feb 8th, 2019, 10:42

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Originally Posted by sk546

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I will wait it out and hope that the original 6 month estimate is about accurate meaning around a May/June delivery date but I dont know what to do if Volvo come back saying August or later (my pessimistic side coming out there).

Rare that Volvo surpasses the initial estimation. That happens with other brands like Audi, Mini etc.
I really think that you will get the car earlier than the estimated 6 months.

LordLucan · Feb 8th, 2019, 14:02

My order (for a V90 Momentum) went to the dealer on 3rd Jan, for delivery at the end of March. I was told that they could modify an exisiting order slot and get it to me in time. I had a call from the dealer learlier this week to say they had received the car

but it wont be Regisetered until March. I still cant have it until the end of March when my current lease car is returned.

dogdiego · Feb 8th, 2019, 14:20

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Originally Posted by LordLucan

My order (for a V90 Momentum) went to the dealer on 3rd Jan, for delivery at the end of March. I was told that they could modify an exisiting order slot and get it to me in time. I had a call from the dealer learlier this week to say they had received the car

but it wont be Regisetered until March. I still cant have it until the end of March when my current lease car is returned.

That must be frustrating!

LordLucan · Feb 8th, 2019, 16:07

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Originally Posted by dogdiego

That must be frustrating!

Very ... do you think it would be suspicious if my current car suffered a 'mishap'? .. yeah, me too

sk546 · Feb 12th, 2019, 20:06

Got a call from Volvo Cambridge today with an update of sorts, still no confirmed build date for my car but due to Hybrid supply problems Volvo are forecasting MY20 XC60 T8 deliveries to be Q3 2019.
Bye bye June, hello September!!

jonnyu · Feb 13th, 2019, 12:09

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Originally Posted by sk546

Got a call from Volvo Cambridge today with an update of sorts, still no confirmed build date for my car but due to Hybrid supply problems Volvo are forecasting MY20 XC60 T8 deliveries to be Q3 2019.
Bye bye June, hello September!!

oh, so sorry for this. that sucks...

Philip P · Mar 25th, 2019, 21:27

Ordered a XC60 T8 Inscription Pro from Marshall Volvo of Grantham on 27th Feb 2019, to replace my Lexus RX. I was told at the time that I was now expecting to see a delivery in the third quarter of 2019. Reason I was given for the long wait was that there is a shortage of Lithium batteries. I was also promised that the price we agreed would remain the price I can expect to finally pay. That surprised me given the Brexit situation!!!

Feb 7th, 2019, 17:52	#11
anotherv60 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire	Volvo UK has about 50,000 build slots that they are trying to raise to 60,000 (all variants / models). The UK is grouped with Japan, Ireland, India and australia production because we require right hand drive vehicles; I would imagine (i don't know this for sure) that they batch them together rather than mixing on the production lines as it will require some lines to have people / items switched. __________________ MY20 XC40 T4 R-Design, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Winter, Tow bar, Thunder Grey Previous: MY18 V90, MY15 V60

Feb 8th, 2019, 14:02	#15
LordLucan Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2019 12:58 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Cheshire	My order (for a V90 Momentum) went to the dealer on 3rd Jan, for delivery at the end of March. I was told that they could modify an exisiting order slot and get it to me in time. I had a call from the dealer learlier this week to say they had received the car but it wont be Regisetered until March. I still cant have it until the end of March when my current lease car is returned. __________________ V90 Momentum, Mussel Blue - Due March 2019

Feb 8th, 2019, 04:12	#12
sk546 Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 20:55 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Norwich	Thanks for the confirmation of my assumptions regarding T8 delivery delays everyone. I am hugely looking forward to finally taking delivery of my car, its just the lack of information sent out from Volvo head office thats really bugging me about the whole situation. How hard is it to keep people informed on whats going on as there must be someone, somewhere that does have that information. I will wait it out and hope that the original 6 month estimate is about accurate meaning around a May/June delivery date but I dont know what to do if Volvo come back saying August or later (my pessimistic side coming out there).

Feb 12th, 2019, 20:06	#18
sk546 Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 20:55 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Norwich	Got a call from Volvo Cambridge today with an update of sorts, still no confirmed build date for my car but due to Hybrid supply problems Volvo are forecasting MY20 XC60 T8 deliveries to be Q3 2019. Bye bye June, hello September!!

Mar 25th, 2019, 21:27	#20
Philip P New Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2020 16:34 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Gainsborough	Ordered a XC60 T8 Inscription Pro from Marshall Volvo of Grantham on 27th Feb 2019, to replace my Lexus RX. I was told at the time that I was now expecting to see a delivery in the third quarter of 2019. Reason I was given for the long wait was that there is a shortage of Lithium batteries. I was also promised that the price we agreed would remain the price I can expect to finally pay. That surprised me given the Brexit situation!!!

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