As a volvo tech, we dont see alot of p1-p3 cars anymore but those pollen filters, if the car is dirty inside its a horid job!
@ghostwrench2292
4 жыл бұрын
I was a Volvo tech until just after CMA XC40 came out. We still saw a pretty even mix of P1, P2, P3 and SPA. We start salivating when P2 comes in! Lots of gravy on those! I fix Ford now but I miss Volvo. It’s nice memories when i work on my S40.
@maoinc13
4 жыл бұрын
I need a tech to check on my Volvo would you ??
@Pucktechnology
Жыл бұрын
Fml i still have the filter sitting on the shelf🤦♂️
@rksLIVE
4 жыл бұрын
This was awesome, thank you! My #1: No low coolant level warning! SERIOUSLY?! I learned the hard, very expensive way.
@alexdunlap1393
4 жыл бұрын
Yup same. And also the thermostat can break and leak that happened to me. Had no warning of a hot engine until I smelt it
@nkosanamlonyeni5622
4 жыл бұрын
mine overheated lastweek ... no warnings i just saw the steam.... its not been the same since then ..sometimes when i start the car, gas comes up the water intake ... could i have blown the head gasket
@Toastedoatz
2 жыл бұрын
Bought a car had this happen and the cem under the pass dash gets rad fluid on it or the hester cire and u lose power ti the car
@ghostwrench2292
4 жыл бұрын
Lack of coolant level sensor is my only real complaint with P1 Volvo’s. And the door pockets are kind of small on my ‘07 S40.
@1anre
3 жыл бұрын
But the car is fast right?
@doctorsocrates4413
2 жыл бұрын
well you have eyes..just open the bonnet and check for yourself the coolant level..that is a lazy critique in my opinion.
@ghostwrench2292
2 жыл бұрын
If you’re on a road trip and the plastic tee on the medusa hose cracks and pisses out all the coolant while you’re driving, the visual inspection I did 100 miles ago doesn’t mean shit when my engine shuts off. A low coolant warning would have at least given me a chance to save the engine.
@doctorsocrates4413
2 жыл бұрын
@@ghostwrench2292 well that would happen with or without a sensor...low coolant should trigger a temperature warning..sorry i was being sarcastic before.
@Robstrap
Ай бұрын
@@doctorsocrates4413If there's a sensor you will know if your coolant levels have dropped too much and you can pull over before you damage your engine ....
@markfisher7962
Жыл бұрын
Blast from the past! I'm glad you're still wrenching and publishing! Your vids made a big difference in getting my salvage V50 in comission in 2014, and it's still going strong. You are certainly right about the #1 complaint, coupled with 2" of foam under the carpets that can hold GALLONS of water.
@adriansaucedo07
4 жыл бұрын
What are you top ten things you like???
@abeodez751
3 жыл бұрын
Lol y buy a complicated junk Volvo They r not diy, also mechanics probably hate ur car
@jonathanbyron2958
3 жыл бұрын
Because of quality
@sheep5403
3 жыл бұрын
@@abeodez751 Will you say the same to classic volvos?
@darklorddan7031
3 жыл бұрын
@@abeodez751 they're not too difficult to repair honestly
@GoldenGrenadier
3 жыл бұрын
Solution to number 2: adapt the washer fluid level sensor to fit in the coolant reservoir.
@samuelsamora3235
Жыл бұрын
They litteraly have coolant level sensors i an a Volvo tech at Swedish motors
@appledrainssouthflorida2114
11 ай бұрын
@@samuelsamora3235 Please help I have a 2007, Volvo S 40 and my key was in someone’s car that got impounded and they will not let me get access to the car to get my key. There must be a way to reprogram a key to the car without the car needing to be there .
@C.E.Channel
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know exactly your problem with the audio in these cars but i can assure you that i've put a subwoofer in my 2011 v60 by myself. wasn't easy(mostly because i hate taking the trim apart) ,but i did it. btw i love you c30 and that s40 at the end of this video.
@sidthebassist89
4 жыл бұрын
My biggest complaint? The use of Torx fasteners all over in rust prone situations, like the bolts that hold the wheel hubs on.
@ThorKarlsson
10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately most automakers use torx screws in these locations. So this is nothing exclusive to Volvo. Still, a bad idea as you say.
@klaspeppar5619
4 жыл бұрын
The only good thing with having a 1.6D Drive E except for the great fuel economy, is that the Fuel filter is super easy to get to and located in the engine bay, this is a good thing as fuel filters on diesels need to be replaced more often then fuel filters on petrol powered cars. The oil filter how ever is a b*tch to get to as you have to remove the intake hose between the air box and turbo to get to it (also on the Peugeot engine the intake and exhaust sides are flipped compared to the Ford and Volvo engines) you have to put in the new oil filter perfectly or the oil filter cap won’t go on right and you will have a nice engine oil fountain under your hood. Changing the cabin filter isn’t that hard if you changed a couple of them, i was able to do it for my first time on a P1 with out any significant changes, keep in mind the fact the i have worked as an apprentice at a Volvo and Renault Authorized dealer/shop. So i have changed a lot of Y2/P3 and SPA cabin filters. Renault are much worse when it comes to changing cabin filters believe me.
@adamnewton4871
4 жыл бұрын
Klas Peppar Iv got a drive E 1.6 and it’s far from efficient I get about 400 miles out of a tank
@klaspeppar5619
4 жыл бұрын
@@adamnewton4871 mine is and generally averages 4.5 liters per 100 Km. But I even had a average as low as 4.2 liter per 100 Km, with pretty mixed driving.
@VinnesRC
Жыл бұрын
Indeed the oil filter placement is the most stupid thing i have ever seen, and has annoyed me for as long as I have had my C30 R-design 1.6d. But at least the engine comes to life with a remap as it pushes around 140hp and it actually pulls all the way to redline at 4500, which most diesels don't do.
@adamv242
3 жыл бұрын
I can relate to the absolute idiocy of gripe #2... My S40 is currently in the shop for a replacement long block after I seized my original motor from coolant loss. Not only was there no warning for the low level, the temp gauge did not warn me of an overheating condition! I don't understand this at all.
@benclemens8370
3 жыл бұрын
I used a GROM Audio kit in my 04 XC90. Adds Bluetooth, USB, and aux via the CD players optical sensor. Makes a little *snap* noise when connecting but otherwise works better than my buddys new Ford Raptor 😁
@VanillaLibrarian
4 ай бұрын
Yep! There's the GROM MST4 and the Mr12Volt P600 which will work on a lot of P1s, but they are quite expensive, and they don't work on some of the 2004 models that don't have a CD changer. However, there is another beautiful piece of kit that should (almost?) always work... The bluetooth and aux modules sold by JustTech on Tindie. They are installed inside of the radio itself (a little bit of technical confidence but no soldering required), and they hijack the signal going from the disc reader to the radio motherboard. Two drawbacks: they do not display the track name on the infotainment display, and although the bluetooth module supports steering wheel controls in theory, the add-on board required for that is perpetually out of stock. However, an FM transmitter doesn't have those features either, and the sound quality is a MAJOR improvement. I have one of the earliest 2004 V50s that I considered a total loss when it comes to modern audio compatability, and this module is an absolute blessing.
@tomthompson7400
4 жыл бұрын
its a fair list ,,, the no coolant level sensor is a crime , total tragedy in this day and age.
@stevencramsie9172
4 жыл бұрын
Especially when the reservoirs are notorious for developing cracks at 50-90K miles.
@JHF-cs1cg
3 жыл бұрын
As a "petrol head" I would say that coolant is as with oil, any car owner should naturally check the coolant level of their car, but the wiper fluid is almost more important because it can seriously affect the view if you need to clean the window, so that's a security question.
@FFmybest
4 күн бұрын
Door pocket size on pre-facelift models, the clutch slave cylinder is fitted inside the bell housing with the release bearing, a full-size spare wheel doesn't fit into the trunk, and not every model came with a spare wheel, mine only got the compressor-fluid combo instead, the door carpets are glued very poorly, it's also true for the roof liner. I personally don't find the lack of the coolant level sensor a problem, none of my previous cars had one, but of course for the US market it's maybe a bigger sin :)
@dylanmontgomery3695
4 жыл бұрын
My C30 had a cracked PCV valve. Awful squealing noise, pressure was starting to build in the engine. The PCV valve is INTEGRATED INTO THE OIL FILTER HOUSING! This is usually just a simple plastic piece, and the housing itself is 200+ dollars, ridiculous design for something that is designed to fail on other cars
@FabianStoican
4 жыл бұрын
I can't adjust my seat belt up and down ... It just hurts my neck 🤣
@abnormal700
4 жыл бұрын
My C70 T5 is perfect !
@domgold8476
3 жыл бұрын
Same mine got red seats
@ryanxkoch
4 жыл бұрын
The "AWD" system that is extremely finicky
@ryanxkoch
3 жыл бұрын
@unknown_ my AWD would would for approximately 15 minutes until my T5 V50 would warm up and then it would be FWD only....
@OldschoolDT
3 ай бұрын
The biggest complaint about my C30 are the dim headlights, I upgraded them with LED bulbs, but this Upgrade is illegal in Germany, because the bulbs are not certified to this specific head light.
@chipper442
Жыл бұрын
I love my 2005 S40 T5. 165,000 miles and still going strong.
@jimdieseldawg3435
2 жыл бұрын
Right-hand-drive market C30s need the whole fusebox/electrical panel to be dropped to remove and replace the cabin air filter; not difficult but time-consuming. LHD markets have a much easier time with only the throttle pedal needing to be removed 🙂
@andyd1337
4 жыл бұрын
The Key issue, programmed by a dealer = Security. it is That simple.
@pishta74
3 жыл бұрын
A cruicial point.
@maoinc13
4 жыл бұрын
I own the c70 t5 polestar and my biggest complain is the suspension and because is a convertible it has something in the trunk that you have to put it up or down every time you want the roof down is really annoying...
@rubenyoranpc
4 жыл бұрын
The whole cabin and oil filter thingy is the exact same with the Ford Focus mk2 (EU spec)
@swedespeed1362
4 жыл бұрын
100% the temperamental wires that lead to the boot latch and rear number plate lights. They are so thin that the use of the book alone will cause them to break resulting in you being unable to open your boot. On the back of that, why isn't there a key lock mechanism to manually open the boot when this fails??? Other than that I absolutely love my 2007 S40 😉😉
@DracoRemixer
4 жыл бұрын
Have had this issue as well but didn't have any issues with the cables themselves as, in my case atleast, the actuator/button itself was faulty. At least it was a cheap and easy fix, though still a very frustrating issue. :)
@FakeConcern
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know what car you have all been driving, but my C30 T5 manual is perfect!
@stevencramsie9172
4 жыл бұрын
These are common problems that have affected P1s over the years, not all will apply to/happen to you.
@FakeConcern
4 жыл бұрын
@@gameworkerty I have seen people post about this on various forums, but I've never found it to be a problem
@alexanderdanielsson6049
4 жыл бұрын
@@FakeConcern for me living in city its only the turning radius that has bothered me still i want to get another one
@VovveTV
3 жыл бұрын
My T5 Manual 230hp have had some hiccups. Steeringrack is leaking a tiny bit. My PCV membrane bursted. My powersteering line rubbed a hole in it from a cable tie some mech had strung it up with. Making the powersteering fluid burst right in to my belts making em jump off. My right cv joint wore out. The TCV went bad. My speakers went bad in the front doors (Dynaudio). But it's driveable :D And I've had it for almost 3 years soon. It has just turned 100 000km now, so I might be selling it soon :P
@Neptune8
4 жыл бұрын
I actually checked last week and saw my coolant was just under the min , surprised that they didn't have a sensor to yell at me like most European cars do
@darekzuk6161
4 жыл бұрын
1.8 engine in v50 taking oil almost every single one same as Focus mk2. Poor headlight, small car for estate. But I like her, v50 looks good, parts are cheap...... Love it or hate it 😉
@Steve.D
2 жыл бұрын
Cabin filter..agree. Key failure in that it won't turn off or come out...biggest annoyance.
@lauriperamaki5354
5 ай бұрын
I don'tknow so much about different about S40 and C30. Maybe because C30 are really rare here in Finland. My S40 turns in small spaces like a dream. Tuning the engine is quite a challenge. Ford Focus RS has the same engine so aftermarket parts are still an option.
@LoneStarMini
3 жыл бұрын
When my C70 battery died, it locked up the car like Fort Knox.. mechanical key would not work, key fob wold not work, inflatable wedge kit to pry open to pull handles from inside was a big fail as the locks were in a 'dead lock' mode and pulling the handles once or twice would NOT work. Had to crawl under, jump start the battery via the starter just to get into the car.. Love our car, but this issue is not intuitive.
@masonnickel7949
4 жыл бұрын
Getting non-halogen bulbs to work reliably in headlights. Too hit or miss whether they just work like mine did, or keep breaking like in Jame's car. Also whoever decided to put the shroud over the drivers side axle so you need to get it onto a lift to get proper leverage to pop it out needs to try to pull an axle while the car is on the ground.
@volvot5024
6 ай бұрын
you can turn off traction control when you go backwars full throttle for one mile (german car television tested it) :D :D
@roxie4874
Жыл бұрын
I got a 2006 S40 with 153,000 miles and still no problem . I will say check the wires once in a while , they get toasted with heat inside the engine ,and cause unknown problems that a mechanic can screw you with different story . i think is time for timing belt replacement for me , and I'll be on the road again . cheers !!
@morpheus3190
7 ай бұрын
I have owned 3 P1s. I agree with everything you said. The other gripe is on my 05 s40 t5. No way to access transmission dipstick without getting underneath the car and removing two clamps that hold the ECU wiring harness. They routed this harness to sit right on top of the transmission dipstick and since it is held on with a clamp no way to get to the dipstick . Everytime I want to change the trans fluid or even check it, it is a major pita. Just pure stupidity. Volvo engineers are not very smart when it comes to ease of repair.
@vitdolinski6494
4 жыл бұрын
Cabin filter access?? Have you ever tried to swap blower fan? :D
@michaelstrongbow2336
4 жыл бұрын
Whole dash is coming out right? By the way your response was in a Russian accent in my mind when I read it. Your awesome!
@MrVideoAbc
4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelstrongbow2336 Not necessary to remove whole dash but you have to remove quite a lot of trim, work on both sides of the car and navigate a huge airbox out and in when replacing the blower motor. Actually I did it twice because first time managed to damage the fin and it lead to blower motor slowly self destructing. Just my luck.
@edbrandt8972
2 жыл бұрын
I am not the original owner of my C30. The inside driver's side cv boot failed before 60,000 miles. The inside boot on the right side axle is showing the same signs of splitting open soon. Also, the coolant overflow tank will start to crack over time. I have replaced mine already.
@jessieharbinjr.6589
Жыл бұрын
My biggest gripe is parts availability in Northeastern United States. If it’s not an archaic vehicle made by the big 3, then parts have to be shipped in from all over the US, Poland, Switzerland, Lithuania, etc. Very time consuming when you’re trying to perform repairs or preventative maintenance on these vehicles.
@gregorylichtenson757
4 жыл бұрын
Yes On my 2008 C30...Those Darn Speaker Grills...my girlfriend put her foot right thru Grill!! I did the Same!! Ya can't even buy replacement Grills..just the entire Door panel!! If you have any kool suggestions for fixing speaker grills..would greatly appreciate that..
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
4 жыл бұрын
The grilles are the same on the S40/V50 front doors, which you frequently find in junkyards now. Only plastic welded in place, so easy to swap on new ones with epoxy. Or you can try something like this: forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?218691-MyNameIdeasWereTaken-C30-Progression-Thread&p=2468564&viewfull=1#post2468564
@dretheman123
4 жыл бұрын
Bout to change the blower heater in my C30 so yeah...that’s a pretty big Achilles heel. Also the lack of options with changing the head unit is annoying. The stock unit makes the interior look really dated.
@abelescobar8402
4 жыл бұрын
I feel the platform as a whole is underwhelming. Like coming from the p80 platform or p2 platform. Can't imagine what the customers thought when they traded their vehicles in for these cars . I get that said customer should've gotten another vehicle if they wanted performance but my 850r will out handle and out perform a p1 anyday. Feel like the polestar software is a must with this platform.
@flashg1160
Жыл бұрын
I bought this s40 totaled in 2008 with 35k on it. When I started to put it back together I found that even the steering column is serialized to the car. The sunroof drains are junk. The cem has always been a pain. Left side of car doesn't unlock randomly. I gave it to my daughter and she replaced a dead battery while the key was locked in and probably on. Now there is a whine inside of the intake and nothing else. Not sure if the cem or ecu is at fault. My scantool gets no connection. I'm betting that cloning either one requires Vida software and an interface that I don't own. This car may be headed to the scrap yard.
@alexwoodhouse3268
3 жыл бұрын
+1 Cabin air filter - nightmare... I hate that I'm stuck with the integrated Volvo stereo. Also, common failure of the windshield seal which causes eventual massive leaks - and Volvo refuses to own it / recall it. Shame on them
@abiolaakerele2734
4 жыл бұрын
I almost burnt the gasket of my V50 once. No sensor for the coolant level. My Sharp sense of smell saved me the cost of buying another gasket
@kamata93
3 жыл бұрын
Didnt the temperature go up on the dashboard gauge? Or it just started overheating before that gauge could react?
@Blarp29
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to tell you this but you can access the cabin filter from the passenger side as well :-)
@knutlajord
4 жыл бұрын
true!
@nemocap2958
4 жыл бұрын
It's not easer from the passenger side as you need to deal with the fuse rack sliders and the access still crap once sliders are removed.
@Blarp29
4 жыл бұрын
@@nemocap2958 Pretty sure its at the bottom of the footwell, the fusebox isnt in the way
@nemocap2958
4 жыл бұрын
@@Blarp29 I changed pollen filter on my S40 from the passenger side (Right hand drive)already twice and have to say it's bloody nightmare.Assume if you go from the passenger side the fuse box always be there.
@joggeko
4 жыл бұрын
Volvo S40 II 2008 : To dismantle intercooler forexample, the torx screws is almost impossible to get out and in. It takes forever :P
@facusan2339
4 жыл бұрын
As 2007 S40 owner, what I have to say is: Halogen headlights SUCK!!!!!!!!!!, Xenon should have been standard for every P1 model. And the thing that I hate the most from Volvos but not P1 specific is that stupid gap between cylinders
@65EKS65
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with the halogen headlights! At least for high beams one can add led-bar or something but for dipped beams one would need to replace whole headlight for legal xenon lights... I think I might need to try some halogen to xenon convert kit even as it's illegal and I wouldn't want to but I also don't want to hit a moose because I can't see anything with the dipped beams...
@erickorff1919
4 жыл бұрын
BMW E46 projectors bolt right into our housings. This allows for OEM style D2S HID bulbs to be used. I converted mine for around $125 and it's a game changer.
@facusan2339
4 жыл бұрын
RQ5-Hunter beware of those conversion kits, they will end up frying your windshield wiper module, to properly convert to xenon you need to modify the wiring harness. There is only one good conversion kit AFAIK. Search skbowe P1 HID retrofit issues
@facusan2339
4 жыл бұрын
Eric Korff that’s a nice upgrade, but did you modify the ground cable location also?
@MrColdIce83
3 жыл бұрын
I just love my Volvo V50, I even have 2 of them. But I agree with most of your points.
@adisl6659
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a volvo v50 2.0 136pk, it's my second time buying it... first v50 was a 1.6d2 2012 and now 2009 2.0d
@samuelsamora3235
Жыл бұрын
A lot of cabin air filters on other cars sit there but most of the Volvos cabin air filter is passenger side. And to get the oil filter you litteraly just pull the light out east pull sticks and move the small power steering resivor down
@Lookbusybuddy
Жыл бұрын
Long doors. Can be tight in parking spaces with modern width cars either side.
@ziggyzuko151
4 жыл бұрын
Alternator replacement was a 4 hour nightmare for me and my brother in law
@ghostwrench2292
4 жыл бұрын
If you think the alternator on a P1 Volvo is bad, don’t get a Volvo V8.
@80sGuy.
3 жыл бұрын
Unable to adjust the rear wheel cambers. They are stationary and flared out which causes inner wear over time. After a few tire rotations from front to back vice/versa, it completely alters the steering and ended up turning more than ever with very little axis, feels sort of like 4-wheel steering!
@morpheus3190
7 ай бұрын
I put adjustable upper control arms on mine. Was like $99 a pair. Made for S40 and Focus.
@OutdoorPOV
4 жыл бұрын
No aftermarket radio support:/ there's is one but it's overly expensive, and average gas mileage specifically for the C30 T5, it's a really compact car I expected more
@ToloGF
4 жыл бұрын
VR Unreal Bluepower headunit?
@OutdoorPOV
4 жыл бұрын
@@ToloGF yeah that's the one I was talking about that was overly expensive
@ToloGF
4 жыл бұрын
VR Unreal It is indeed
@finaviation401
4 жыл бұрын
Is the same transmission fluid adaptation also in the P2 cars? And is it the transmission adaptation where you have to go through each gear so it learns them?
@budget666
2 жыл бұрын
I’m with you on the key! Just got a 2009 C30 T5 R and the electronic key is broke. $500!?!? Wow Didint know about the thermo stat either thanks for the warning ⚠️
@pamlindberg5940
4 жыл бұрын
2005 V50 with 247K -- I'm surprised no one has mentioned the front sway bar bushings. Volvo makes it impossible to get at them without dropping the sub-frame. Mine have been clunking badly but it costs more than $1,000 to replace a $5 part. I'll just continue to live with it. On the positive side, I drive salt covered roads 5 months of the year and there is no sign of body rust. Volvo does (or at least did) a great paint job. I've replaced all other front suspension parts and they're fairly easy to do.
@ninopruim6006
4 жыл бұрын
My s40 2.4 is also great
@JTStream
Жыл бұрын
The B-pillar / door length issue comes with a car being 2 or 3 door version. Any car that needs rear passengers to use the front door needs the longer door, it's that simple. Nothing to do with Volvo design.
@KMXProductionz
4 жыл бұрын
small opening where the front struts mounts, no room to adjust camber on adjustable coilovers while it's still installed.
@zigzag7194
Жыл бұрын
So the fuel regulator is in the fuel tank ? Please tell me it isn't
@aXo747
3 жыл бұрын
my only complaint is that I don't own one yet
@NorthernChev
Жыл бұрын
Timing belt replacement access. But I'm willing to forgive it in exchange for the bigger engine and turbo that comes in the T5.
@TekkenBones
4 жыл бұрын
I will also say, the location for the Turbo Control Valve..... On P2 Volvos, it's literally clipped to the airbox and is immediately accessible... But on P1 T5?? It's right on the turbo, and you have to remove a wheel, or go in from underneath the car to change it.
@StevieBoyesmusic
3 жыл бұрын
A/C panel on my V50 has developed a fault where it lights up like a Christmas tree, then all the indicators stop working. Headlights are incredibly dim, compared to modern cars, even with extra bright halogen fitted.
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
3 жыл бұрын
Your headlight issue is likely the chromed projector bowl is either getting smoked out or flaking off. Common on any old cars with projector beams. kzitem.info/news/bejne/spyl15imcpp5q3o
@ThorKarlsson
10 ай бұрын
Good informative video. Thanks!
@Briansmusic-
Жыл бұрын
The headlamp washer is a pain in the arse. after reconditioning my lens' then using the windscreen washer my lens' were dull way before they should have been.
@lenjames9916
2 жыл бұрын
Hi position of ignition switch on dash rhd v50 .any solution or modification???
@paulschneeman1476
4 жыл бұрын
10-4 on the Sunroof drains, just experience Volvo's crummy design on my 2012 C30. Oh BTW, DON'T activate the ignition with either seat disconnected or, you will be paying for a Volvo Dealer SRS Alert reset too.
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
4 жыл бұрын
You could just buy the iCarSoft tool I suggest here and be able to clear SRS codes yourself. Buying the tool is already cheaper than having the dealer reset the warning. kzitem.info/news/bejne/kZp80Z-Ge4mSjHY
@paulschneeman1476
4 жыл бұрын
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken Thank you for the tip.
@aahkron
4 жыл бұрын
oil filter housing and PCV diaphragm on T5. timing belt replacement procédure (VVT insn't keyed). Light position sensor.... No reliable cars
@Koifish7777
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 09 v50 t5 r i love the car
@gregorylichtenson757
2 жыл бұрын
Re: *2008 C30 Turbo....Front Speaker Grills can't be replaced..must Buy Entire Door inside..any Remedies?? RSVP
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
2 жыл бұрын
The grilles can be replaced. The S40, V50, and C30 all share the same front speaker grilles. While there is not a separate part number by Volvo, these are now easy to find in junkyards. They are plastic welded in place, so are not too difficult to cut out and epoxy in the replacement grilles.
@Canadian_Gamer
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just acquired a 2008 C30 and no complaints so far other than I am not crazy on my volvo having Ford parts in it!
@UncleSam13
2 жыл бұрын
Then you shouldn't have bought a Ford owned (at the time) brand.
@legendarybob2938
4 жыл бұрын
When you model is coming out ?
@RMLK
2 жыл бұрын
Just got an 04 s40 175k on it. Not a car guy so what exactly did I get into
@vivarc2
4 жыл бұрын
You are only partially correct for #7 should have been more specific :P Turning radius for the C30 differs greatly between the r design and the T5 models. Standard T5 model does have a good turning radius.
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
4 жыл бұрын
Not compared to S40s or V50s. My C30 is not an R-design and it's terrible. My V50s and S40s are so much better.
@vivarc2
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got to say I’ve never driven a r design or v50 or s40. I just remember that the turning radius specs was the biggest reason why I didn’t opt to buy an r design. Instead I got the t-5. It seems ok to me. Great video but I’m not so sure about the T-5 having a”terrible turn radius”
@1972LittleC
Жыл бұрын
Oh, the interior filter isn't that bad. At least compared with the old V40. Yes, it seems easier, but it's a hell to get it back behind the dash and over the tunnel. Plus, getting the 4 screws of the interior panel out are a breeze. Getting 3 of them back in also. But that fourth one is a bitch-on-a-broomstick to get done.
@swedenpaul11
4 жыл бұрын
Is the software adaption for the automatic gearbox also a problem with V70 IIs?
@terrythomas1690
2 жыл бұрын
We drive on the correct side of the road in NZ so our air cabin filter is on the passenger side... easy access. coolant level just like oil level should be checked daily by every single person we don't need a guage. Never buy cars with sunrooves they always leak . Two door cars always have large doors . The frase is From The Beginning.... not from the get go . Steering is awesome on our C30 ... try a gm colerado.
@smartbox123tv
2 ай бұрын
Your a D*ckhead and dont know shit about P1s. The P1 has a coolant design fault and checking your coolant to see if it full every time is not going to do jack sh*T. The coolant tanks and coolant pipes tend to blow whilst driving ( mainly the large Radiator Octopus hose or heater hose on firewall) and the coolant temp will not move at all due to the sensor being inside the thermostat and reading the air temp from a air pocket which happens during coolant lose. By this stage your motor is toast and your gauge has not moved. RHD cars you need to drop the fuse box (CEM) to replace cabin filter and is harder and longer to do than the LHD cars where its just removing a simple throttle you f**l.
@grantscowen1308
2 жыл бұрын
Not having a physical dipstick to check the oil and just using the display on the dash is the worst. And the endless CEM problems
@mr-janzki
4 жыл бұрын
hahahaha that cabin filter... WTF i tried to replace it in my C30 without removing the trottle...Its in there...upside down..extra screws to keep the lit closed...
@Fozzyboy704
4 жыл бұрын
OEM Halogen Headlights SUCK!
@thomasjohnson8819
2 жыл бұрын
I dislike that to check the Power steering you must remove the passenger headlight unit,,,
@Kid_Strange
4 жыл бұрын
About to reach 56 000 miles on my C30, I'm pretty sure it never had it's ATF changed (it's an automatic). Can you reset the transmission with only the handheld thing or is the VIDA the full setup with a laptop? Also, that cabin filter placement is absolutely ridiculous!
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
4 жыл бұрын
VIDA is the software required. DICE is just the communication tool between a VIDA laptop and the car. Though DICE can be use for data logging and a lot more.
@CR_C30R
Жыл бұрын
How much does vida cost to buy for my laptop
@soonerlon
4 жыл бұрын
Owner of a 2012 C70 checking in. My complaints are the placement of the oil dip stick - its too close the radiator support and is awkward to remove. Number 2 - placement of the headlight switch. The switch is small and is covered by the steering wheel. I'm always forgetting to turn off my lights - I'm really glad the lights turn off when I turn off the car. The weak front control arms are a minor issue and the problem can be fixed by installing heavy duty units. My car rode so much better once I installed Bilstein B6 shocks and struts.
@yeib22
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing like good old european Volvo cars.
@heretustay
4 жыл бұрын
the fuel filter is a son of gun to get to, thats for damn sure
@Toastedoatz
4 жыл бұрын
have u done?
@heretustay
4 жыл бұрын
@@Toastedoatz done what?
@ToxyRocker
4 жыл бұрын
The biggest thing i hate would be the software side of things. The obvious multimedia fiber thing is awful. Makes it very costly to change out the entire multimedia system for a custom one. Another thing i wasn't happy about is the fog lights. I didn't have that so i bought some second hand and installed them. However they would not work until you visited the dealer and paid them a 100 bucks to "activate" them.
@kamaleon20002000
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Volvo C30 2008 and a S40 2009, both 2.5 turbo, automatic. Without AWD. How can i flush the transmission fluid at home? Cause i dont know how to do that reset :( And... What about whit this transmissions? Are they bad? How long do they last? Very great video. I didnt know anything about that reset.
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
3 жыл бұрын
You can do the software reset with Vida. These AW55 transmissions are fairly bulletproof and can handle some serious power. I've even seen these transmissions last upwards of 250k miles without ever having the fluid flushed, though this is not advisable.
@kamaleon20002000
3 жыл бұрын
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken they dont have more than 80k miles. Im going to learn something about that software because is the first time i know about it. Here in Mexico, it is hard to find a Volvo with an automatic transmission in good shape :( i dont know how the people ruin them...
@1628sherwin
3 жыл бұрын
Key's how do you resale cars or products with such expensive key's,Kind of defeats Sales purpose.
@OldschoolDT
3 жыл бұрын
I have two critic points on my C30 1.8l, it lacks of a 6th gear and the halogen driving lights are too dark.
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
3 жыл бұрын
Try this trick for your headlights: kzitem.info/news/bejne/spyl15imcpp5q3o Or upgrade the projectors: kzitem.info/news/bejne/y618zIOsm3igZKA
@MikeMalatino
4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the Volvo brand pedals and footrest, can’t seem to find them anywhere! Please help
@paulschneeman1476
4 жыл бұрын
Try IPD in Portland, OR they may be able to help you.
@DueVolvi
4 жыл бұрын
You can too easily get in reverse instead of first gear in the diesels C30/S40/V50's. Nice surprise at the green light!
@ahmadkharboush8553
2 жыл бұрын
hi i have c30 2008 i have problem with keyless cant open and close it from key do you know how i need to fix it thx alot
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
2 жыл бұрын
It's common for "modern" keys to lose programming on occasion. Unfortunately, the only fix is to replace the key with a new one and have it programmed to the car. I've had 3 keys go bad on my C30.
@ahmadkharboush8553
2 жыл бұрын
ok thx alot bro from where i have to get the new key feom dealer or another place
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
2 жыл бұрын
@@ahmadkharboush8553 the new key can come from anywhere, but you need to make certain that it is new and comes in the original packaging, as that has the serial number for programming. I generally suggest going to the dealer for a key and programming, as the process requires licensed copy of Vida.
@vidyamancer7135
4 жыл бұрын
3:27 that's me getting out of my car everyday LMAO
@DavidGurfinkel
4 жыл бұрын
Can you explain how to program the key if I have a VIDA DICE? Thank you!
@valdasaa
4 жыл бұрын
no way :) or maybe there is but first if you want to program new key you must have pin code of key, witch you wont get with used key. Now about other way im not sure but i think you can do it with vdash.
@dyzioczarodziej4222
4 жыл бұрын
Read more about programming using Vida clone forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?418977-Will-Chinese-DICE-be-able-to-program-a-new-key#/topics/418977?page=1
@kamata93
3 жыл бұрын
Maan…. That Cabin filter really turned me off… Something to look out for when searching for V50.
@stevencramsie9172
4 жыл бұрын
The engine compartment of a P1 is pretty dull. Where did you get the blue and silver engine cover (that says VOLVO T5) that we see at 2:00?
@MyNameIdeasWereTaken
4 жыл бұрын
That was my S40. It's just painted and I slapped a spare T5 badge on it.
@CarlosGarcia2
Жыл бұрын
Just bought an 09 V50 and I kind of am regretting it. Looks and drives nice but I feel ripped off by the dude one I found it has the dreaded sunroof leak and the gas mileage is absolutely abhorrent. My dodge van gets better gas mileage.
@TekkenBones
4 жыл бұрын
For European cars, you have to remove the CEM to change the cabin filter LOL
@Vision33r
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know why you didn't list the transmission dipstick location as one of the worst. It is underneath a bunch of hoses and impossible to get to. How do they expect people to change it every 30k miles.
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