Lucky my Volvo didn't eat me.

Deadloak · Mar 15th, 2019, 15:32

Be careful in the windy weather when topping up your fluids. I was just returning the bottle to the garage, and the bonnet closed on its own in the wind, as it is a gas strutted one. I don't see any warning of this in the manual, or a mention of a sweet-spot where it locks.

So you are driving one of the safest cars on the road, but it will bite you on the bum if you are not aware.

ASt85 · Mar 15th, 2019, 15:44

Believe me it isn't just S60 '10> / V60 '11> / XC60 '08>'17s ....it is the same across the whole range! Been there, done that & got the dirt line from the bonnet across the back of the shirt form an 854, C70, and V70s
Still it does keep you on your toes or your back if the wallop is hard enough...........

rdp50734 · Mar 17th, 2019, 17:43

I had the bonnet up and was really weary about this. Especially as the wind was quite strong.

Glad I didn't get eaten!

Dash300 · Mar 17th, 2019, 18:35

I believe Volvo have have 2 solutions to this problem. The first is using a wife as an impromptu bonnet prop. Failing that a stick!

Mar 15th, 2019, 15:32	#1
Deadloak Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2023 20:54 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Winchester	Lucky my Volvo didn't eat me. Be careful in the windy weather when topping up your fluids. I was just returning the bottle to the garage, and the bonnet closed on its own in the wind, as it is a gas strutted one. I don't see any warning of this in the manual, or a mention of a sweet-spot where it locks. So you are driving one of the safest cars on the road, but it will bite you on the bum if you are not aware. __________________ 2017 V60 SE LUX Nav auto- Magic Blue WP/RC/DAP

Mar 15th, 2019, 15:44	#2
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 14:11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Believe me it isn't just S60 '10> / V60 '11> / XC60 '08>'17s ....it is the same across the whole range! Been there, done that & got the dirt line from the bonnet across the back of the shirt form an 854, C70, and V70s Still it does keep you on your toes or your back if the wallop is hard enough........... __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto Last edited by ASt85; Mar 15th, 2019 at 15:49.

Mar 17th, 2019, 17:43	#3
rdp50734 New Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2020 18:05 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: oldbury	I had the bonnet up and was really weary about this. Especially as the wind was quite strong. Glad I didn't get eaten!

Mar 17th, 2019, 18:35	#4
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	I believe Volvo have have 2 solutions to this problem. The first is using a wife as an impromptu bonnet prop. Failing that a stick!

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