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GMcL · Jul 5th, 2014, 20:36

It's been mandatory for all new designs and introductions from late 2012 I think it is.

It is mandatory on ALL new registration cars from November 2014 i.e. has to be retro engineered to existing cars sold as new from 1st November 2014.

http://www.techeurope.co.uk/tech/new...-TPMS-imminent

Some facts on EU TPMS legislation:
As of 1st November 2012, all new-type vehicles will be required by EU law to have a pressure based tyre pressure monitoring system installed. This applies to the road wheels, not the spare
By November 2014, all new passenger vehicles will have to have TPMS installed by the manufacturer
The law is not currently retrospective, and does not apply to older vehicles

Spitfire4 · Jul 5th, 2014, 21:15

We thought about it as we have TPMS on our Beamer but researching a little, once fitted it becomes part of the MOT and if they are not working the car fails, so we decided not to in the end. Also, I understand, but could be wrong, that Volvo don't use the ABS system like BMW but units in the tyres? The garage offered to fit them as an accessory, but we've spent well over our budget (happily).

Crockers · Jul 6th, 2014, 08:13

When I had my 2005 Mercedes I had a specialist use his "star" computer to activate TPM via the abs. Wouldn't tell you which tyre, just a warning that one wasn't right. Took him 10 minutes. Not rocket science but I've gathered its beyond Vidas ,,,.

wimorrison · Jul 6th, 2014, 11:37

TPMS is mandatory on all new type approvals from 2012 and as an extant type approval the XC60 won't be required to have a mandatory fitting of TPMS.

The new XC90 is different, that is a new type approval therefore will have TPMS.

The other aspect of this requirement is that it will require an intyre device to measure the actual pressure, the systems fitted which use rotational speed differential to indicate tyre pressure will not be allowed. His applies to many of the German systems

swishtony · Jul 7th, 2014, 10:24

Just spoke to dealer, TPMS is currently not available as an option for the XC60

wimorrison · Jul 7th, 2014, 20:24

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Originally Posted by swishtony

Just spoke to dealer, TPMS is currently not available as an option for the XC60

You definitely don't want the current Volvo TPMS as all it does us telly you the tyre has lost pressure and only then if you go into the menu to check the status.

It will need to improve dramatically to make it worth adding as an option in the future.

Jul 5th, 2014, 20:36	#31
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 11:04 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	It's been mandatory for all new designs and introductions from late 2012 I think it is. It is mandatory on ALL new registration cars from November 2014 i.e. has to be retro engineered to existing cars sold as new from 1st November 2014. http://www.techeurope.co.uk/tech/new...-TPMS-imminent Some facts on EU TPMS legislation: As of 1st November 2012, all new-type vehicles will be required by EU law to have a pressure based tyre pressure monitoring system installed. This applies to the road wheels, not the spare By November 2014, all new passenger vehicles will have to have TPMS installed by the manufacturer The law is not currently retrospective, and does not apply to older vehicles __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS Last edited by GMcL; Jul 5th, 2014 at 20:38.

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Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	When I had my 2005 Mercedes I had a specialist use his "star" computer to activate TPM via the abs. Wouldn't tell you which tyre, just a warning that one wasn't right. Took him 10 minutes. Not rocket science but I've gathered its beyond Vidas ,,,. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

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wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	TPMS is mandatory on all new type approvals from 2012 and as an extant type approval the XC60 won't be required to have a mandatory fitting of TPMS. The new XC90 is different, that is a new type approval therefore will have TPMS. The other aspect of this requirement is that it will require an intyre device to measure the actual pressure, the systems fitted which use rotational speed differential to indicate tyre pressure will not be allowed. His applies to many of the German systems __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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swishtony Master Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hastings	Just spoke to dealer, TPMS is currently not available as an option for the XC60 __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 (181bhp) SE Lux Nav, Auto, Electric Silver, DSP, 4C, Pano Sunroof, Prem sound , F & R park assist, VOC, PCC, Tinted glass, WIP, FP.

Jul 5th, 2014, 21:15	#32
Spitfire4 Master Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2023 11:58 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	We thought about it as we have TPMS on our Beamer but researching a little, once fitted it becomes part of the MOT and if they are not working the car fails, so we decided not to in the end. Also, I understand, but could be wrong, that Volvo don't use the ABS system like BMW but units in the tyres? The garage offered to fit them as an accessory, but we've spent well over our budget (happily).

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