What do you HATE most about your s/v 40 ?

[mikealder]

This is going to seem boring but the only issue I have with the V40 are the light bulbs in the tailgate, they are being progresively changed to LED's which I hope won't fail anything like as often as the bulbs did/ do - Mike

[GaryS40]

Originally Posted by Alex121

Yes, but just trying to pull out of junctions or joining a slip road it'll slip in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the wet.

On a rainy day Gary, I would happily swap your 1.8 for my T4 lol

OK Alex, roll on the next rainy day and it's a deal!

Gary

[GaryS40]

Originally Posted by mikealder

This is going to seem boring but the only issue I have with the V40 are the light bulbs in the tailgate, they are being progresively changed to LED's which I hope won't fail anything like as often as the bulbs did/ do - Mike

Hi Mike

My rear lights used to fail on a regular basis (sometimes fortnightly), until I switched off my DRL's.

I haven't changed a bulb for 6 months now.

Unless you have bought some really high end LED's, unlike the ones on e-bay, be prepared to replace a few until you have a good set fitted.

I had to do this for my side markers (sometimes weekly), until I got a good batch.

No issues since.

Gary

[GaryS40]

Originally Posted by Volvo2002

Doesn't work Alex. Today it was damp and I was trying to pull out our Asda junction which is mobbed with traffic and you need to floor it to get out. I accelerated hard in 1st and the car started wheel spinning and I barely made any progress lol, might as well have just pulled out slowly!

There is a lesson in itself, Tom.

If you have to floor it to get out of a junction, it isn't safe to do so.

Also, spinning your wheels is an offence, which you can be fined and get points for.

Your tyres and pocket will thank you for being patient.

Gary

[Volvo2002]

Originally Posted by GaryS40

There is a lesson in itself, Tom.

If you have to floor it to get out of a junction, it isn't safe to do so.

Also, spinning your wheels is an offence, which you can be fined and get points for.

Your tyres and pocket will thank you for being patient.

Gary

True.

This junction though relies on a quick getaway though lol. The odd gap now and again pops up and you can get out but I was a little impatient and ended up wheel spinning all over the place

Won't be doing that again.

[atnas666]

There is always some thing to fix!

[magnuz]

Originally Posted by Volvo2002

True.

This junction though relies on a quick getaway though lol. The odd gap now and again pops up and you can get out but I was a little impatient and ended up wheel spinning all over the place

Won't be doing that again.

I find, it's usually the lefthand front wheel that spin too easily when pulling away on a wet road, but if there is a passenger sat in the front, it pulls away ok !
Maybe a 2 or3 bags of sand on the front passenger seat would solve the problem when a passenger is not available ?

[volvorocks]

Originally Posted by Volvo2002

Today it was damp and I was trying to pull out our Asda junction which is mobbed with traffic and you need to floor it to get out. I accelerated hard in 1st and the car started wheel spinning and I barely made any progress lol, might as well have just pulled out slowly!

So with all that wheel spinning and no progress, your speedo was registering well over 100mph in a 30 zone, which has been recorded by the Co-op insurance black box in your car and thus increased your premium....

[Volvo2002]

Originally Posted by volvorocks

So with all that wheel spinning and no progress, your speedo was registering well over 100mph in a 30 zone, which has been recorded by the Co-op insurance black box in your car and thus increased your premium....

haha! I hope not...

[Alex121]

Originally Posted by Volvo2002

haha! I hope not...

It's a damn good job I don't have one of those!

Got my renewal through today, £637

Not too shabby for 21 in a T4