Changing the Number Plate (XC60)

crazyp · May 17th, 2019, 15:32

Don't laugh - this is probably a very stupid question

When changing the number plates on an XC60, the plates looks like they are screwed in with two screws from the front. The back of the bumper seems hard to access.

So when changing the plates is it simply a matter of taking out the screws and screwing in the new plates - is there is a retaining nut or similar at the back and will it fall out on taking the screws (or is it moulded in?).

I'm transferring in a previously owned plate and Volvo want 20 minutes of fitting time when I asked them in passing - which is making me wonder if I'm missing something....

Thanks.

Whiterdesign · May 17th, 2019, 15:44

Just unscrew them, the threads are fixed in the bumper.

crazyp · May 17th, 2019, 16:25

Thank you - that's great.

The Volvo 20 minutes is probably a bit excessive then.....

iain cooper · May 17th, 2019, 16:45

Twenty minutes sounds reasonable to me ?

Iain

crazyp · May 17th, 2019, 21:27

Well it's just that the cost of the plates + fitting came to about £80 - which seemed a little bit high!

Director76 · May 18th, 2019, 07:56

If you’re in process of buying the car or just have, every dealer I’ve bought off has thrown in a set in my personalised plates FOC, usually because of the transfer process I’ve take the car on the original plates and fitted the personal plates myself. At least ask the sales person for a set of plates as a goodwill gesture.

Fitting is a quick and easy job, I’d suggest the double sided plate tape for the rear. Longest task is making sure it’s perfectly level and central. If the old front plate is straight etc, use the drill holes as a template on the new one.

I find a chalk marker pen is great for the rear. Draw a cross on the plates on the midlines of each axis, same on the car body using, stick on tapes, peel, line up the crosses, stick on plate (do it very lightly to start with and do a visual levels check, then when happy push hard down), finally wipe off chalk marker with damp cloth! Make tea.

gaby · May 18th, 2019, 08:16

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Originally Posted by crazyp

Well it's just that the cost of the plates + fitting came to about £80 - which seemed a little bit high!

Perhaps including a gold plated licence plate frame?

Ringthane · May 18th, 2019, 10:48

Unless that £80 comes with a Happy Ending, then it is a bit steep.

I had my car registered with the dealer, and put my private plate on retention, and changed them after a week or so. That way, I always have the correct plates on hand, to replace my private plate, when I sell the car on.

Good fitting advice above.

MaDProFF · May 18th, 2019, 12:35

I would say steep, when I picked up my XC60 the car was on the registered plates, but they knew I was transferring it to my private plate but we had a problem doing it for some reasons like insurance etc. and company car, but they made a set for me and left them in the boot

J30 YAP · May 22nd, 2019, 23:58

Dealers normally change them FOC, installed when collecting the car.

May 17th, 2019, 15:32	#1
crazyp New Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2019 15:41 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Around	Changing the Number Plate (XC60) Don't laugh - this is probably a very stupid question When changing the number plates on an XC60, the plates looks like they are screwed in with two screws from the front. The back of the bumper seems hard to access. So when changing the plates is it simply a matter of taking out the screws and screwing in the new plates - is there is a retaining nut or similar at the back and will it fall out on taking the screws (or is it moulded in?). I'm transferring in a previously owned plate and Volvo want 20 minutes of fitting time when I asked them in passing - which is making me wonder if I'm missing something.... Thanks. __________________ Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro T8 MY19 with IS Pro /Xenium / Conv Pack

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Whiterdesign Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Just unscrew them, the threads are fixed in the bumper. __________________ XC60 MY 2018.5 D4 Inscription Pro Pine Grey with Xenium pack,Intellisafe pro, keyless drive, Apple CarPlay, temp spare wheel, heated rear seats, towbar and tinted windows

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crazyp New Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2019 15:41 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Around	Thank you - that's great. The Volvo 20 minutes is probably a bit excessive then..... __________________ Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro T8 MY19 with IS Pro /Xenium / Conv Pack

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iain cooper Senior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2021 12:26 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: argyll and bute	Twenty minutes sounds reasonable to me ? Iain __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 FWD SE LUX NAV Geartronic

May 17th, 2019, 21:27	#5
crazyp New Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2019 15:41 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Around	Well it's just that the cost of the plates + fitting came to about £80 - which seemed a little bit high! __________________ Volvo XC60 Inscription Pro T8 MY19 with IS Pro /Xenium / Conv Pack

May 18th, 2019, 07:56	#6
Director76 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 23:10 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Shrewsbury	If you’re in process of buying the car or just have, every dealer I’ve bought off has thrown in a set in my personalised plates FOC, usually because of the transfer process I’ve take the car on the original plates and fitted the personal plates myself. At least ask the sales person for a set of plates as a goodwill gesture. Fitting is a quick and easy job, I’d suggest the double sided plate tape for the rear. Longest task is making sure it’s perfectly level and central. If the old front plate is straight etc, use the drill holes as a template on the new one. I find a chalk marker pen is great for the rear. Draw a cross on the plates on the midlines of each axis, same on the car body using, stick on tapes, peel, line up the crosses, stick on plate (do it very lightly to start with and do a visual levels check, then when happy push hard down), finally wipe off chalk marker with damp cloth! Make tea. __________________ ————————— MY21.5 XC90 T8 Recharge R-Design \|Bright Silver\|Lounge\|BLIS\|HK Tech\|Family\|Towbar\|

May 18th, 2019, 10:48	#8
Ringthane VOC Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2022 21:01 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pinner	Unless that £80 comes with a Happy Ending, then it is a bit steep. I had my car registered with the dealer, and put my private plate on retention, and changed them after a week or so. That way, I always have the correct plates on hand, to replace my private plate, when I sell the car on. Good fitting advice above. __________________ XC60 D4 MY19 Inscription Pro, Crystal White, Blond Interior, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Family Pack, Dark Tinted and Laminated, Tempa, CarPlay, HUD, Polestar. MY11 D5 AWD R Design Black Saphire "Christmas Tree"

May 18th, 2019, 12:35	#9
MaDProFF Master Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2019 17:40 Join Date: May 2018 Location: London	I would say steep, when I picked up my XC60 the car was on the registered plates, but they knew I was transferring it to my private plate but we had a problem doing it for some reasons like insurance etc. and company car, but they made a set for me and left them in the boot __________________ XC60 T8 R-Design Pro MY19

May 22nd, 2019, 23:58	#10
J30 YAP Junior Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 16:57 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: White Horse	Dealers normally change them FOC, installed when collecting the car. __________________ XC60 R design auto. 360 CAMERA, BLISS, TEMPA SPARE,FRONT PARKING SENSOR CARPLAY 12V POLESTAR Previous cars: E46, E90, X1 E84, F30 320d, F30 330d MPPK.

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