What's your model Volvo and what DONT you like about it? - Page 32

Volvo2002 · Sep 28th, 2012, 02:22

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Originally Posted by DWM

Fuel economy is just fine on my B230K

Acceleration from a standstill is a bit rubbish but I'm perfectly happy with the way it accelerates once moving above 25mph or so.
Not bothered by the horn either - I've only ever used it accidentally but I never seem to need it and so I'm not really sure why it's so important.
I only wish it had cruise and a dedicated place to rest the left foot. Then it would be perfect.

My 1.8 really lacks grunt when you stomp on it in 1st from a standstill. Other day a car was coming at a junction and I went for it and held the pedal to the floor and it had a think about it, then VVT kicks in and I'm off lol.

tim030654 · Oct 4th, 2012, 10:48

2004 Volvo V40 1.9D SE - the alarm siren keeps going off for no apparent reason - even when the car is locked with the key and not the remote (which should not arm the siren....).

However it is now at a garage to have the back up battery on the siren replaced - which hopefully will cure it.

Other than that it is a great car

stanley · Oct 4th, 2012, 21:41

My 940 came without a 5000 decibel sound system, there is no diesel engine, it doesn't shout "look at me"......oh sorry, you wanted to know what I don't like about it......

Tony60 · Oct 11th, 2012, 20:27

When releasing starter switch on starting there is a noise like the starter is hanging in ,Volvo dealer replaced starter motor ,same problem still , now they say it's the heater actuators making this noise anybody else heard this noise please ?

Tony

volvorocks · Oct 11th, 2012, 20:56

The ride on newer Volvos is a bit harsh, and I do not like the seatbelt position as it automatically adjusts (read doesn't!) instead of having a manual up and down adjuster.

Regards

marct1980 · Oct 12th, 2012, 21:18

1- Stereo can't be switched out for a double din with sat-nav

2- small fuel tank, (at least that's what I am blaming for always having to fill it up)

3- lack of aftermarket support/upgrade parts

subaqua · Oct 12th, 2012, 21:25

its 50mm too short to take the longest box from IKEA. so much for swedish precision

having to press the button to switch on rain sensing wipers . FFS make it work all the time.

weble · Oct 13th, 2012, 07:59

My alarm module has packed up, although if i can bypass it im not too bothered.

Clunky suspension i hope to get looked at and maybe fixed

this annoying thing that could be linked to the above, when manoeuvring at slow speed it feels like the wheels are clunking back and forth without the car by like half an inch, enough to feel it though the wheel.

Headlight aim is right down and there is nothing i seem to be able to do about it, plus headlights condensates up

Otherwise, meh....

that's a 2000 Volvo S80.

*edit* I have what feels like a slack engine mount!

geezer1949 · Oct 13th, 2012, 08:49

what I don't like, headlights are on all the time I would prefer marker lights only
it doesn,t have the t5 engine other than that it,s a great car

Axionknight · Oct 13th, 2012, 10:33

C30 R Design 1.6 - had it from new in July 08, bought at aged 20 so insurance was a big factor in engine choice, it's a bit of a slug, a lot of one infact, but apart from that it's great.

Will be getting another for my 25th in April next year, hope a few low milers are knocking around as production is stopping this year

Oct 4th, 2012, 10:48	#312
tim030654 Member Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2018 13:01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	2004 Volvo V40 1.9D SE - the alarm siren keeps going off for no apparent reason - even when the car is locked with the key and not the remote (which should not arm the siren....). However it is now at a garage to have the back up battery on the siren replaced - which hopefully will cure it. Other than that it is a great car __________________ - 2017 to date - 2005 V70 D5 S - 2.4l diesel - 2015 to 2017 - 2000 V70 - 2.5l diesel - 2012 to 2015 - 2004 V40 - 1.9l diesel - 1996 to 2012 - 1989 740GL Estate - 2.0l petrol - 1987 to 1996 - 1987 340DL - 1.4l petrol

Oct 4th, 2012, 21:41	#313
stanley VOC Member Last Online: Dec 13th, 2016 13:18 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glasgow	My 940 came without a 5000 decibel sound system, there is no diesel engine, it doesn't shout "look at me"......oh sorry, you wanted to know what I don't like about it...... __________________ "I came, I saw, .....I'll probably go again!"

Oct 11th, 2012, 20:27	#314
Tony60 TonyA Last Online: Apr 11th, 2021 13:44 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Felixstowe	Xc60 205 When releasing starter switch on starting there is a noise like the starter is hanging in ,Volvo dealer replaced starter motor ,same problem still , now they say it's the heater actuators making this noise anybody else heard this noise please ? Tony

Oct 12th, 2012, 21:18	#316
marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	V50 t5 2010 1- Stereo can't be switched out for a double din with sat-nav 2- small fuel tank, (at least that's what I am blaming for always having to fill it up) 3- lack of aftermarket support/upgrade parts

Oct 12th, 2012, 21:25	#317
subaqua Master Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2019 15:46 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London	its 50mm too short to take the longest box from IKEA. so much for swedish precision having to press the button to switch on rain sensing wipers . FFS make it work all the time. __________________ Diver, Cyclist, Volvo driver. Cymraeg ac yn falch

Oct 11th, 2012, 20:56	#315
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	The ride on newer Volvos is a bit harsh, and I do not like the seatbelt position as it automatically adjusts (read doesn't!) instead of having a manual up and down adjuster. Regards

Oct 13th, 2012, 07:59	#318
weble Senior Member Last Online: Dec 9th, 2012 13:34 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: .	My alarm module has packed up, although if i can bypass it im not too bothered. Clunky suspension i hope to get looked at and maybe fixed this annoying thing that could be linked to the above, when manoeuvring at slow speed it feels like the wheels are clunking back and forth without the car by like half an inch, enough to feel it though the wheel. Headlight aim is right down and there is nothing i seem to be able to do about it, plus headlights condensates up Otherwise, meh.... that's a 2000 Volvo S80. edit I have what feels like a slack engine mount!

Oct 13th, 2012, 08:49	#319
geezer1949 New Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2017 10:14 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hemel Hempstead	2002 v70 what I don't like, headlights are on all the time I would prefer marker lights only it doesn,t have the t5 engine other than that it,s a great car

Oct 13th, 2012, 10:33	#320
Axionknight Premier Member Last Online: May 30th, 2020 21:59 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aberdeen/Huddersfield	C30 R Design 1.6 - had it from new in July 08, bought at aged 20 so insurance was a big factor in engine choice, it's a bit of a slug, a lot of one infact, but apart from that it's great. Will be getting another for my 25th in April next year, hope a few low milers are knocking around as production is stopping this year

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