Volvo diagnostic software

[Zayynn12]

Hi there guys can someone recommend what Software dealers use to diagnose their cars

I’ve got a XC60 and a V90 currently that need diagnostics (2018,2019) but I can’t find which is the right software and cable to use

[abdiel]

Contact the Moderators and ask politely if they will allow you to send Personal Messages (PM's), then contact cheshired5 (Simon) a long standing & extremely helpful Member here who sells the Volvo Vida interface including fully set up laptop if required. It will be the best money you have spent for a long time!

[Zayynn12]

Originally Posted by abdiel

Contact the Moderators and ask politely if they will allow you to send Personal Messages (PM's), then contact cheshired5 (Simon) a long standing & extremely helpful Member here who sells the Volvo Vida interface including fully set up laptop if required. It will be the best money you have spent for a long time!

Admin doesn’t accept PMs is what the system is saying

[abdiel]

Originally Posted by Zayynn12

Admin doesn’t accept PMs is what the system is saying

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ght=posts+rule

[reggit]

Also Vida will only work upto 2015 as far as I know.

[100K+]

Originally Posted by reggit

Also Vida will only work upto 2015 as far as I know.

I have a Dec 2014 ( 2015MY) V70 and vida 2014D works on my car no issue. Don't know about 2016MY but as per Reggit I don't think it works on later models.

Cheers
Bob

[Gunfa]

Hi

New to the forum and trying to find out what diagnostics are available for post 2016 cars,

We have two V40's that I would like to investigate.

Thanks

Steve

[gnaczk]

Originally Posted by reggit

Also Vida will only work upto 2015 as far as I know.

Volvo is still using VIDA software. For new models and all cars after 2015 they created new VIDA system which can be used by main dealers and approved garages. It’s not free to use. I work at Volvo Specialist in Brighouse and we can use this new system to read codes, install softwares etc.

[Ballistic87]

Originally Posted by gnaczk

Volvo is still using VIDA software. For new models and all cars after 2015 they created new VIDA system which can be used by main dealers and approved garages. It’s not free to use. I work at Volvo Specialist in Brighouse and we can use this new system to read codes, install softwares etc.

Hi do you have any advice for me I have a v60 2019 and am not able to read codes with generic snap on scanner.

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by Ballistic87

Hi do you have any advice for me I have a v60 2019 and am not able to read codes with generic snap on scanner.

You'll have to go to a dealership or a garage that has the capabilities of reading codes on newer models. A generic reader won't work.