Category: Volvo C30, S40 2, V50, C70 2 Forum

Good evening. I have the following problem and need good advice. I am currently facing a choice and really don’t know what to do. I’m currently driving a 318d. I drive between 18 and 22000 km per year. My Bmw currently has 140000 km on the clock (1400 euros insurance and tax per year). A smaller damage at the front right (nebula headlights broke out.) Now I’m facing the choice between a reimport of a Volvo c30 t5 (230 ps, 1000 euros insurance & tax). With the extra charge what I have to pay I agree. But now I’m quite unsure what to do. I know it’s my beer, but I ask now what you would do in the round? Would that be a good choice? Or would you have concerns about buying the Volvo?. Greetings.

Hello guys, ..and it was summer and she was 8×18″ and should come along with 225/40 tyres. So was my plan for the new rims of my V50. Then I saw the runs after changes in the wheel box have to be made. Who can tell me exactly what needs to be done so that I can imagine the effort. Sometimes it is also a bit exaggerated. By the way, I have seen less runs (only on axle 2). I think about choosing the narrower tire for that reason. Please write me your experiences. Greeting Andy

Hello, I am new here in the forum and would have the following question: I bought a C30 2.0D (BJ 2007) with 42 tkm a few days ago (with a dealer). The last service was done according to the service booklet at 40 tkm in April 2009, in June 2009 the car was logged off and should have stood up to now. I must now expect that the service notice will appear in the display in April 2010, because in the confirmation manual every 20 tkm or 12 months. How about the additive for the DPF. I always read at 60 tkm or after 3 years it is replenished. I will reach the 60 tkm earliest in 2011 and have no desire to change an oil or filter already after 2000 km or to have the additive refilled at an estimated 45 tkm. mfg chrusler89

Since about 15,000 km, my brakes have been “rubbing” when braking at speeds of more than 200 km/h. Since then, the speed from which this occurs is getting lower and lower. When I order my V60, I was written by the “brake disks and blocks running time still about 10,000 km” – since then I have driven about 6,000 km. Meanwhile, the brakes are already rubbing down when braking down country road speed. My V60 probably gets in 3-4 weeks – until then I still have about 1,000 km to drive. How long is it realistic that my brakes still hold? and how do I realize that the change has to be made now and how long is it still time (km) from then?

Hello… I wanted to replace the interior lighting / entrance lighting with colored light. I chose green for it because it fits so well with the fittings. Now the interior lighting I can change according to the manual even nciht selebr and with the ice dough bleaching the false lamp is indicated. (According to manual Sv8,5 what is a soffitte and then there is a normal light bulb in it?). Has someone already made extremity with the lamp replacement? Thank you

Hello, a good Sunday to all of you! I would be interested in your opinion about RTI Navi. While studying various articles in car magazines, I noticed that the operation is always scolded about the operation. One would see that it is a later implemented solution… unreasonable operation… and so on. So, I personally find the operation with the two buttons not bad, because you don’t even have to take your hands off the steering wheel. And the menu guide is also quite logically built up. I have never used the remote control, neither with my current V50 nor with the previous vehicles. What bothers me sooner (but which is never criticized anywhere) is that in my opinion bad map presentation. Too roughly resolved, display of any street names in the neighborhood, but not of the direct intersections etc. Or do I just make something wrong? Professionally I sometimes drive our boss in his S-Class, the graphics there I find personally as the measure of all things – beautifully drawn and rich in detail. What do you mean to our RTI? Greetings from Munich Thomas

after a long, long time also here again – hello… and right before – the mod may excuse that despite the lack of space after bmw, it is still worth considering to add a volvo to me. the question is actually already above – if you have a t5 from 2004 and one from 2009 with about the same running power on the clock to choose – what does it say to grab the one from 2004? the difference from 220 to 230 ps and the few ml sprit times left before – it will be chipped in each case. when was “facelift” and what has technically changed / improved? a question, a few answers and I don’t want to bother any longer. thank you in advance – ez 09/2004, for the case that this is relevant.

Hi, I picked up my new V50 today and would like to introduce you the good piece briefly. I already knew when ordering in February that I no longer buy the most modern car – but I just like it. I still stand on corners and edges. 🙂 And this is how it looks: – V50 D50 GT Business Pro in Caspian-Blue – Keyless Drive – laminated glass all around – sliding roof – premium sound system – floor heating – Volvo on Call – roof railing – child seats – …and other small amenities 🙂 Best wishes from Munich & all of you good ride! Thomas

Hello people, have raised the summer tires and found that they are brittle on the side wall and have some small cracks in the rubber. The tires are DOT 0707 or 0908, i.e. just 4 or 5 years old, profile good 5mm. The Michelin Premacy HP were also always nicely dry and dark stored in the basement on a rim tree. Are I here about poor quality of Michelin? So far I always had good experience with the manufacturer. Will go to the TÜV tomorrow and ask if the things have to go down. A new set of tires in the kitchen size 205/50 R17 costs good 600€ Did you have a similar case? Greeting, Nightflight

Hello guys! I just made a terrible discovery at my V50 T5. I wanted to put a chrome strip on the tailgate below (by the way look pretty good). I tried to put it there. When I checked the result I noticed that it looks kind of wrong. I thought it was my fault, because I noticed that the tailgate is wrong. Stands on the left a few mm in front of the rear lights and a few behind it. So it looks like it’s hanging to the right. My wife missed a lantern last fall when parking. Damage was reported to the VK. Costs 5600,00 Euro. Car was allegedly according to the invoice (which I received only on special request in copy, with VK billed directly) on the direction bench. Question: Can/should that be then? What can I do? Can they talk out somehow? For professionals I still have a photo of the damage. Thanks for your answers.