Centre console - am I missing something.

GrantV50 · Sep 13th, 2020, 22:49

Hi,
My 2006 V50 has 2 cupholders in the centre console, should there be any kind of cover over this area, or are the just normally open?
My old V70 had a sliding cover over them.
Anyone got any pics of their centre console, and any mods that might be of interest?
G.

M4ss4 · Sep 14th, 2020, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrantV50

Hi,
My 2006 V50 has 2 cupholders in the centre console, should there be any kind of cover over this area, or are the just normally open?
My old V70 had a sliding cover over them.
Anyone got any pics of their centre console, and any mods that might be of interest?
G.

My c30 does, maybe depending on the year, I did have a 2005 V50 but I can't remember if it did have the cover

Surely an easy upgrade though

Welton · Sep 14th, 2020, 09:03

Is this the 2 black rubber rings with the felt 'tabs' fixings?

If so yes they just sit there looking at you, they are THE worst excuses for cup holders and in 11 years I've never used them.

There was a revision around 2008 when the handbrake was given a funky shape and there was some kind of box/cover for the centre console area. I think you can retrofit the later stuff but the handbrake is a PITA if I recall....

T5R92011 · Sep 14th, 2020, 10:37

The slidy cover in my facelift S40 I never use (always open) so wouldnt miss it.

I liked it in my S60 though, as it had walnut slats with a solid metal handle. On S40 whole thing is just a black plastic (boo).

iainmd · Sep 15th, 2020, 12:16

Pre-facelift S40/V50 cars (2004-2007) have no sliding cover over the cupholders. Facelift (2007-) do.

GrantV50 · Sep 16th, 2020, 00:09

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Originally Posted by iainmd

Pre-facelift S40/V50 cars (2004-2007) have no sliding cover over the cupholders. Facelift (2007-) do.

Any pics?, Can it be retro fitted?

iainmd · Sep 16th, 2020, 09:16

Centre console is completely different. Nothing's impossible but I'd say it wouldn't be easy as the handbrake assembly is in there and it differs too.

Old console
Newer console

Classman · Jan 12th, 2021, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welton

Is this the 2 black rubber rings with the felt 'tabs' fixings?

If so yes they just sit there looking at you, they are THE worst excuses for cup holders and in 11 years I've never used them.

There was a revision around 2008 when the handbrake was given a funky shape and there was some kind of box/cover for the centre console area. I think you can retrofit the later stuff but the handbrake is a PITA if I recall....

yup,never used mine...so pulled mine out and now use the big box for stuff...

andy_d · Jan 14th, 2021, 20:44

as said above no cover until the facelift 08 and on

you Can change for the facelift one, it Will involve removal of welded mounting points for the existing one,, and a lot of aggro

best option
find the "box" version that replaces the "cup holders" ,,

be prepared to find That or worse level of disgusting mess under the "cup holder" ,, Do clean it properly ,, fit a nice "box shaped cubby hole with rubber base" that Also does not have the holes in it to allow such disgusting grim and germ factory to happen below it

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GrantV50 New Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2021 15:47 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: FALKIRK	Centre console - am I missing something. Hi, My 2006 V50 has 2 cupholders in the centre console, should there be any kind of cover over this area, or are the just normally open? My old V70 had a sliding cover over them. Anyone got any pics of their centre console, and any mods that might be of interest? G.

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Is this the 2 black rubber rings with the felt 'tabs' fixings? If so yes they just sit there looking at you, they are THE worst excuses for cup holders and in 11 years I've never used them. There was a revision around 2008 when the handbrake was given a funky shape and there was some kind of box/cover for the centre console area. I think you can retrofit the later stuff but the handbrake is a PITA if I recall.... __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 19:40 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	The slidy cover in my facelift S40 I never use (always open) so wouldnt miss it. I liked it in my S60 though, as it had walnut slats with a solid metal handle. On S40 whole thing is just a black plastic (boo). __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

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iainmd Member Last Online: Today 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Pre-facelift S40/V50 cars (2004-2007) have no sliding cover over the cupholders. Facelift (2007-) do. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

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iainmd Member Last Online: Today 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Centre console is completely different. Nothing's impossible but I'd say it wouldn't be easy as the handbrake assembly is in there and it differs too. Old console Newer console __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

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andy_d Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:26 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	as said above no cover until the facelift 08 and on you Can change for the facelift one, it Will involve removal of welded mounting points for the existing one,, and a lot of aggro best option find the "box" version that replaces the "cup holders" ,, be prepared to find That or worse level of disgusting mess under the "cup holder" ,, Do clean it properly ,, fit a nice "box shaped cubby hole with rubber base" that Also does not have the holes in it to allow such disgusting grim and germ factory to happen below it __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

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