Replacement key fob shell

[IamDave]

I want to replace the worn looking leather key fob shell and found one on the Volvo accessories site.

I’m confused though as it says “The accessory fob shell only fits key cases produced 2016 w49:1-
The production date is located in the bottom of the key case. You can find the number by detaching the fob shell from the case and lifting the mechanical key.”

My key looks like it was produced in 2018 potentially but unsure if this means I can’t get the new shell as I can remove the current one?

Anyone else replaced theirs on this car?

[nu11eaf]

Forget the over priced Volvo case and get one from ebay, there are lots on there.

[MCV60]

Originally Posted by IamDave

I want to replace the worn looking leather key fob shell and found one on the Volvo accessories site.

I’m confused though as it says “The accessory fob shell only fits key cases produced 2016 w49:1-
The production date is located in the bottom of the key case. You can find the number by detaching the fob shell from the case and lifting the mechanical key.”

My key looks like it was produced in 2018 potentially but unsure if this means I can’t get the new shell as I can remove the current one?

Anyone else replaced theirs on this car?

I noticed the Key fob shells differed from my previous 2017 V90 to my current 2021 V90 key. Different size, different fitting.

[SnineT]

Some nice resin ones on Ali.

[Kugaman1]

Originally Posted by SnineT

Some nice resin ones on Ali.

Not so great if you drop them…..I bought a wood effect one- nice but very easily chipped/marked….after 6 months Ive gone back to the original.

[OldEngineer]

Much nicer to have the proper Volvo Leather case.

I think the dates mentioned by the poster are the start dates for the SPA platform and it means cars produced after this date.
But I am aware that Volvo introduced the security feature that makes the key 'sleep' when it is laid down. I suspect this made no difference to the Case.

Then the later cars with google etc updates are unknown to me but I can't think why they would change the key?

[IamDave]

Originally Posted by OldEngineer

Much nicer to have the proper Volvo Leather case.

I think the dates mentioned by the poster are the start dates for the SPA platform and it means cars produced after this date.
But I am aware that Volvo introduced the security feature that makes the key 'sleep' when it is laid down. I suspect this made no difference to the Case.

Then the later cars with google etc updates are unknown to me but I can't think why they would change the key?

I do think I’d rather the proper Volvo one to be honest! I did think perhaps it was just a disclaimer to say it only fits keys FROM that date I can’t imagine the case being any different.

[MCV60]

Originally Posted by IamDave

I do think I’d rather the proper Volvo one to be honest! I did think perhaps it was just a disclaimer to say it only fits keys FROM that date I can’t imagine the case being any different.

The the shells fit me t have changed.
I know this as I tried to swap some original Volvo perforated leather shells to current fobs from previous 2017 car to my current2021 and they didn’t fit.

[SnineT]

How about if the motion key thing offer is still on, you'll get 2 leather ones and a sport key for about £120 iirc, if you look at the price Volvo wants for just the shells x2 and 2 x batteries you aren't far off a whole new set of keys, just an option.

[Frankiee]

I got my last couple from Ali Express
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...list.product.0