S40 Matters

VolvoFan · Mar 8th, 2003, 19:00

I've just bought a 1998 (R) S40 CD Auto without floor mats! Are floor trays standard equipment on this model? If so, how much are they? Will trays from any other Volvo model fit?

Regarding driver's seat adjustment, is there a correct method for doing this for optimum comfort? The handbook merely describes the procedure for adjustment, but doesn't state the best setting which is ergonomically correct.

Is the Haynes manual the only technical book for this model, or do Volvo supply one?

dc.burrows@btopenworld.com

Thanks for your help in anticipation.

4 forty · Mar 8th, 2003, 19:55

in answer to you questions,
the rubber floor trays are not standard, they are an accesory which can be purchased from any volvo dealer, or eurocarparts.
regarding the seat adjustment, it is made to adjust to suit your own personel comfort, its a case of trial and error to get the optimum position.
haynes are the only printer of the s/v 40 manual.

paul
4 forty

VolvoFan · Mar 8th, 2003, 22:42

Many thanks, Paul. Do you know how much Volvo charge for the set of floor trays?

dc.burrows

Dan F · Mar 10th, 2003, 08:56

Hi.

I recommend the plastic 'tray' type floormats for the x40.
They are easier to remove and clean than the carpet variety.
The mats made for the x40s are made specifically for them. They are shaped to be a perfect fit.
As for if mats from any of the other Volvos will fit in the x40s, I can only guess no as the other Volvos have bigger footwells than the x40s.

The cost for the Volvo plastic 'tray' mats is £60+VAT for all 4. At least it was when I bought them about 2 years ago. I bvelieve the carpet ones are about the same

Later,
Dan.

VolvoFan · Mar 10th, 2003, 21:56

Thanks, Dan. I'll make a note. Regards DB.

GorgeousGeorge · Mar 11th, 2003, 10:25

mornin all

i have the carpet mats in the V40, and when they get a little muddy they just get chucked in the washing machine and they come out lovely.

have noticed that the drivers one tends to move forward slightly though after a bit of driving, shane they arnt attached to the seat rails like in the golf !!

later

scott

Mar 11th, 2003, 11:34

I fond the problem with my V40 mats is that the plastic bits they attach to can move an inch or so, so whilst the mat stays put in relation to the clips, it does move. Quite disconcerting at times...

Stu

Dan F · Mar 11th, 2003, 13:41

The plastic tray ones don't do that as they are moulded to the shape of the bottom of the footwell.

Dan.

Mar 11th, 2003, 14:25

But do they look as nice? I've never understood the whole thing of having ugly looking stuff (and I haven't seen these trays so I am not making comments ;) ) covering really nice looking stuff in the name of keeping it looking like new. It doesn't matter as it looks awful anyway!

Stu

VolvoFan · Mar 16th, 2003, 09:27

Apparently, Euro Car Parts only sell universal rubber mats - not hard plastic floor trays. Cheers.

Mar 8th, 2003, 19:00	#1
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 20:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	S40 Matters I've just bought a 1998 (R) S40 CD Auto without floor mats! Are floor trays standard equipment on this model? If so, how much are they? Will trays from any other Volvo model fit? Regarding driver's seat adjustment, is there a correct method for doing this for optimum comfort? The handbook merely describes the procedure for adjustment, but doesn't state the best setting which is ergonomically correct. Is the Haynes manual the only technical book for this model, or do Volvo supply one? dc.burrows@btopenworld.com Thanks for your help in anticipation.

Mar 8th, 2003, 19:55	#2
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	RE: S40 Matters in answer to you questions, the rubber floor trays are not standard, they are an accesory which can be purchased from any volvo dealer, or eurocarparts. regarding the seat adjustment, it is made to adjust to suit your own personel comfort, its a case of trial and error to get the optimum position. haynes are the only printer of the s/v 40 manual. paul 4 forty

Mar 8th, 2003, 22:42	#3
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 20:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	RE: S40 Matters Many thanks, Paul. Do you know how much Volvo charge for the set of floor trays? dc.burrows

Mar 10th, 2003, 08:56	#4
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: S40 Matters Hi. I recommend the plastic 'tray' type floormats for the x40. They are easier to remove and clean than the carpet variety. The mats made for the x40s are made specifically for them. They are shaped to be a perfect fit. As for if mats from any of the other Volvos will fit in the x40s, I can only guess no as the other Volvos have bigger footwells than the x40s. The cost for the Volvo plastic 'tray' mats is £60+VAT for all 4. At least it was when I bought them about 2 years ago. I bvelieve the carpet ones are about the same Later, Dan.

Mar 10th, 2003, 21:56	#5
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 20:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	RE: S40 Matters Thanks, Dan. I'll make a note. Regards DB.

Mar 11th, 2003, 10:25	#6
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	RE: S40 Matters mornin all i have the carpet mats in the V40, and when they get a little muddy they just get chucked in the washing machine and they come out lovely. have noticed that the drivers one tends to move forward slightly though after a bit of driving, shane they arnt attached to the seat rails like in the golf !! later scott

Mar 11th, 2003, 11:34	#7
Mav_UK Guest Location:	RE: S40 Matters I fond the problem with my V40 mats is that the plastic bits they attach to can move an inch or so, so whilst the mat stays put in relation to the clips, it does move. Quite disconcerting at times... Stu

Mar 11th, 2003, 13:41	#8
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: S40 Matters The plastic tray ones don't do that as they are moulded to the shape of the bottom of the footwell. Dan.

Mar 11th, 2003, 14:25	#9
Mav_UK Guest Location:	RE: S40 Matters But do they look as nice? I've never understood the whole thing of having ugly looking stuff (and I haven't seen these trays so I am not making comments ;) ) covering really nice looking stuff in the name of keeping it looking like new. It doesn't matter as it looks awful anyway! Stu

Mar 16th, 2003, 09:27	#10
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 20:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	RE: S40 Matters Apparently, Euro Car Parts only sell universal rubber mats - not hard plastic floor trays. Cheers.

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