Drivers Seat Splitting

BustersDad · Oct 16th, 2014, 10:49

I'm mortified, I've had my 2009 XC90 Active for nearly 4 years now, and it's only done 56,000 miles and the drivers seat has started to split, it is the half-leather/pvc type, (I say PVC because it doesn't look like leather now it's split, even though they're sold as half-leather), has anyone ever had these repaired? You think when you buy a Volvo you are buying a "quality product" with long lasting features. Not so sure now. Looking on ebay, the front seats (leather) seem to go for anything upto £200 each! Is that my last resort?

cassell · Oct 16th, 2014, 11:32

Hi,

There are numerous threads about this on the forum, here's just one of them:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...seat+splitting

It would seem to be a common problem on the Active cloth/pvc seat covering, some owners have been able to claim a warranty repair but I think you'll be unlucky owing to the age of your car. Nothing to lose in asking though or getting a quote from a reputable upholsterer to replace the vinyl part.

This was one of the reasons I swerved around an Active model when looking to buy an XC90 and went for an SE with leather faced upholstery.

Good luck

Paul

BustersDad · Oct 16th, 2014, 11:58

Looking at the previous thread(s), it seems it's a common problem, do any of the other seats out of other Volvo models fit the XC90 rails?

davidsmith1307 · Oct 16th, 2014, 18:01

Huddersfield Volvo Breakers just quoted me £125 for a full leather driver's seat in vgc. Give them a buzz.

A lex · Oct 16th, 2014, 18:09

There are varying grades of leather used in the XC90 depending on spec.

The 'Active' models seemed to get the short end of the deal, which when considering they were a bargain special edition model, it no longer seems surprising (although by no means does this make it acceptable).

Id be astonished if Volvo fix it, now that its out of warranty.

Your best bet would be an auto upholsterer... I had a similar problem on my Alfa fixed for a very reasonable £100.

As a comparison, the high(est) grade leather on my Summum (SE Lux) looks almost as good as new after 70k miles and 5 years use.

XCF · Oct 16th, 2014, 21:37

I had all 7 seats re trimmed in leather, including door cards and armrest. Still have my old seat covers (from active) but the drivers is split. Maybe you can use the passenger seat base cover ?

volvoid · Oct 17th, 2014, 10:26

Fat arse

ChrisE · Oct 17th, 2014, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvoid

Fat arse

That is just the sort of adult, grown up, intelligent and useful reply that we were all wanting to read.

bob and mrg · Oct 21st, 2014, 20:45

Hi XCF

Is your passenger seat cover still available? My drivers side has split but I assume the passenger cover will fit the drivers side too. I'd be really interested if you still have it. Looking for charcoal just to confirm.

Please email me faulds5@btinternet.com

Rooster · Oct 21st, 2014, 22:38

I would phone your local dealer before paying for anything,

There was a recall for seat bases on some models, phone to see if yours is in it or get it done with a contribution from volvo

Oct 16th, 2014, 10:49	#1
BustersDad Junior Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2023 19:11 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Heywood, Lancashire	Drivers Seat Splitting I'm mortified, I've had my 2009 XC90 Active for nearly 4 years now, and it's only done 56,000 miles and the drivers seat has started to split, it is the half-leather/pvc type, (I say PVC because it doesn't look like leather now it's split, even though they're sold as half-leather), has anyone ever had these repaired? You think when you buy a Volvo you are buying a "quality product" with long lasting features. Not so sure now. Looking on ebay, the front seats (leather) seem to go for anything upto £200 each! Is that my last resort?

Oct 16th, 2014, 18:09	#5
A lex Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maastricht View Photos By: A lex	There are varying grades of leather used in the XC90 depending on spec. The 'Active' models seemed to get the short end of the deal, which when considering they were a bargain special edition model, it no longer seems surprising (although by no means does this make it acceptable). Id be astonished if Volvo fix it, now that its out of warranty. Your best bet would be an auto upholsterer... I had a similar problem on my Alfa fixed for a very reasonable £100. As a comparison, the high(est) grade leather on my Summum (SE Lux) looks almost as good as new after 70k miles and 5 years use. __________________ 2007 V70 P3 2.0 Ex: 01 V70 T5, 04 S60 D5, 05 V70 D5, 09 XC90 D5 Other cars: MINI Clubman Cooper S, GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L, Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Supercharged 735bhp.

Oct 17th, 2014, 10:26	#7
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Fat arse __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Oct 21st, 2014, 20:45	#9
bob and mrg Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 00:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Glasgow	XCF seat cover Hi XCF Is your passenger seat cover still available? My drivers side has split but I assume the passenger cover will fit the drivers side too. I'd be really interested if you still have it. Looking for charcoal just to confirm. Please email me faulds5@btinternet.com

Oct 21st, 2014, 22:38	#10
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	I would phone your local dealer before paying for anything, There was a recall for seat bases on some models, phone to see if yours is in it or get it done with a contribution from volvo __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Oct 16th, 2014, 11:32	#2
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	Hi, There are numerous threads about this on the forum, here's just one of them: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...seat+splitting It would seem to be a common problem on the Active cloth/pvc seat covering, some owners have been able to claim a warranty repair but I think you'll be unlucky owing to the age of your car. Nothing to lose in asking though or getting a quote from a reputable upholsterer to replace the vinyl part. This was one of the reasons I swerved around an Active model when looking to buy an XC90 and went for an SE with leather faced upholstery. Good luck Paul

Oct 16th, 2014, 11:58	#3
BustersDad Junior Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2023 19:11 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Heywood, Lancashire	Looking at the previous thread(s), it seems it's a common problem, do any of the other seats out of other Volvo models fit the XC90 rails?

Oct 16th, 2014, 18:01	#4
davidsmith1307 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2021 16:23 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire	Huddersfield Volvo Breakers just quoted me £125 for a full leather driver's seat in vgc. Give them a buzz.

Oct 16th, 2014, 21:37	#6
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	I had all 7 seats re trimmed in leather, including door cards and armrest. Still have my old seat covers (from active) but the drivers is split. Maybe you can use the passenger seat base cover ?

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