VOLVO C40 15.000KM, let's talk issues... [OWNERS REVIEW]
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2022
- After driving more than 15.000KM with my Volvo C40 Recharge Twin, it is time to share some things you need to know before ordering one of these yourself...
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i like these a lot more than the average reviews where they have the car for a week
I agree, lol! 😉
Good and honest review of this beautiful car! I must admit I am a bit baffled that the software/battery related issues mentioned (poor frequency of software updates, air conditioning that suddenly stopped working, removal of steering assist functions on the steering wheel, etc.) still exist. Those problems already existed more than 2 years (!?) ago on my XC40 P8...
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Excellent review, thank you. I have owned my C40 Ultimate for 8 months. My only problem has been “sticky brakes” which happen during my first two months and were fixed by the dealer. Compared to my previous vehicles, my C40 has much better build quality. Love it!
Thanks Warren! Glad they solved that quickly. Overall the C40 is very solid, all the things I mention can be fixed fortunately. Perhaps a bit of 'bad luck' that I have one of the very early C40's with these little issues. Overall the car is a joy. 😊
I've had my 2023 C40 for exactly 2 months. I love it. But I do also have the same issue with the plastic piece at the top of the windshield on the driver's side. It's a tad loose. No issues with the rear doors or the little triangles. There is a slight whistling noise that I hear when I'm going above roughly 40 mph. It seems to be coming from the outside passenger side. I'll be going to the dealer to see if they can figure it out. But I still love it!
Very nice review thanks man but im wondering do you have any problem with that sunroof since it has no cover on it especially on very hot summer days?
Another completely honest review from Thom. Volvo needs to pay attention to reviewers like Thom who obviously is a big Volvo fan but is frank about the shortcomings. My "favorite" flaw is the useless buttons on the steering wheel (4:49 ). Clearly an error that Volvo did not need to make. I also worry that the battery management/range tracking, which is key to efficient routing and charging, isn't nearly as comprehensive as the competition. I do hope Volvo makes some big strides in the next model year.
Thanks for the kind words Richard! I'm a fan but we also got to keep the company focussed on delivering quality products as they also want to do. The button/steering wheel flaw is such a typical Volvo mistake where I guess communication or lack of 'ownership' caused the mistake. I've heard rumors they will sort it out so fingers crossed. Good addition regarding the range/battery management. I hope some OTA's will improve that a bit more in the future!
@@thom-lov Yes, will come back!
I am on the same page with you. I cant get why did the did it.
@@thom-lov I have heard the same rumour, but the recent update (it's not OTA yet) doesn't have it yet...pretty disappointing
We gotta wait a little longer sadly. Hang in there! 😃
The best and most honest review of a Volvo car on youtube ever! I totally share your view on the problems besid of that door trim (my XC60 doesn't have that part). But the rest, the aircon stopped working (in my case twice), and the annoying move of Steering assist control on the steering wheel was; a totally unnecessary and idiotic change that Volvo made! To Volvo people, if you ever read it here: There are two buttons on the steering wheel, be smart and use it for something, e.g., one for steering assist and another one for changing the drive mode!!!
Thanks very much! Interesting these things also happened on your XC60. I guess Google software is the main reason for it... Fingers crossed we get our functioning steering wheel buttons back! Thanks for watching 😊
Hi there
Good video!
Question: How do you feel this microfiber seats. This is very important. Haven't tried them yet myself.
Are the breathable in hot days.???
I love the Polestar 2 but unfortunately, one big minus is the weavetech seat in plus package. It's WAY too hot and not breathable.
I'm thinking of buying a XC40 this fall when the motors are updated. I've heard there's a big software update coming then as well. Maybe your car will receive this update as well.
Nice video, thank you. I am just starting my EV search. One thing that caught me eye that is an esthetic is the black glossy plastic one the dashboard; I am not a fan.
Just got a C40 as a courtesy car, whilst my V40 is in for a service. I agree with your comments on software.... The indicators made no sound... when I used them and the centre screen stopped working on the 5 miles back from the dealers! Googled the issue and its common enough to be easy to find a solution... Press and hold the button beneath the screen for long enough and the system resets... Problem "solved". Sure a bigger centre screen is nice but I have to say, the ancient self contained system in the V40, does at least feel like a released product, not some sort of beta / proof of concept.
Thom! You should do a video concerning the new updated XC40 and C40 electric models that now come with RWD and up to 533km of range. They are already up on the German configurator. Love your videos keep it up!
Yep noted and aware of it. Shared some info on my insta already. Video coming soon!!
So if I order now for 2023 we will get new range model or old? From Ireland.
It's optional and costs a bit extra.
Thank for video! Make a phone app review please, about all functions that it has and how fast it connects and works, Thanks!
Welcome! Will note it for a future video or shorts. 😊
Have a 2022 xc60 recharge and I'm also annoyed with some of the functions, the so called calm mode is ridiculous, a clock ( the only one is way to small and far away from the driver) or compass would be great, you know how google tells you to head north, fine in Denver, but most other places not so much.
I had the same AC issue, but with a different electric car. The dealership could never find the problem because when they would connect the laptop it wouldn’t show any problem, coz the ac would start working on my way to the dealership (classic). I was finally able to get the car there, with the ac off and it turned out to be a faulty sensor. They changed the compressor as well. Hope that helps.
Hey Thom, Mijn C40 had ook het probleem met de driehoekige ruitjes en de rubbers aan de achterdeuren. Deze zijn gisteren onder garantie vervangen, blijkbaar is het een productiefout aan de ruitjes waardoor de rubbers blijven haperen en deze uiteindelijk beschadigd raken.
Nu bij de nieuwe ruitjes is het niveauverschil waar de rubbers bleven achter hangen weggewerkt en is het probleem opgelost.
Verder viel de radioverbinding regelmatig weg maar dit zou nu opgelost moeten zijn met de V 2.5 software update die gisteren ook is geïnstalleerd, afwachten of dit ook zo is ?
Inderdaad vervelend dat de bedieningsknoppen links op het stuur niet meer werken om cruisecontrole of speedlimiter in te schakelen, in mijn XC 40 hybrid kon dit wel. hopelijk kunnen ze dit via een software aan passen.
Verder is het super topwagen met wat kinderziektes die wel opgelost geraken, ik kijk uit naar jou volgende vlogs.
Nog veel fijne C 40 momenten.
gr Tommy
What is the advantage versus Tesla?
Why on cruise can I only increase in 5mph increments?!? :(
And on mine, the dash only has 2 modes.... map or nothing
Great video! What do you think about the space in drivers seat, I,m 190cm tall and there is enough space you think for taller people? Takk fra Norge:)
Thanks! You’ll be fine, I am 2.08cm tall and also fit fine. 😉
Seems like all 2023 recharge models with topography decoration have an electrical buzzing sound noise that is gone as soon as you switch off ambient light. Just picked my brand new xc40 recharge twin and it has the same sound. Have you heard about this before from anyone?
Yep also have it in my car! I'm already working on a pt.2 of this video as that is one of the other things I actually kinda forgot to mention. The buzzing can be a bit annoying from time to time... good thing you mention it!
I will pick up my new V90 Cross Country B5 next week and I will definitely will miss the option using the arrows on the driving wheel to change from Speed Limiter to Pilot Assist and according to Volvo this was removed on purpose as drivers "accidentally" changed the settings. WTF? Drive modes (especially the Eco mode with coasting) is another thing that I will be missing. Let's see if I can put my diesel consumption close to my previous V90 D5.
Yeah it is so weird! Apparently it is coming back, yay! I drove my previous Volvo's very often in Eco mode, made a good difference always. Im curious if you will succeed without it too. Lets hope so. Thanks for watching Peter! 😊
@@thom-lov Hi. Yes, I am enjoying your videos. Did you get some insights on this function getting back? I heard the opposite.
I also own C40 for the past 6 months. I noticed my car has the same issue with the plastic sticking up on the roof/windshield. The weirdest thing is it only happens on one side (the same side as yours). My AC also stopped working twice for no reason. In the past few days, the GPS and Google Maps have been acting up. It couldn't detect the location of the car. Never happens before. I had to restart (hard reset) the infotainment system. I'm wondering why can't Volvo use the same interface with Polestar 2? That said. I owned many cars in the past and this car is nothing like any other cars that I owned. I love it. It's a great car. The biggest issue is the infotainment system. It seems Volvo will be sharing the same interface with Polestar since EX90 and Polestar 3 have the same interior and screen.
Thanks for the interesting info! Sounds like our cars have a lot in common. Fortunately many things can be solved. My LTE signal has been a bit weak last week but overall OK. The Polestar interface is nice as well but sadly Volvo seperates their 'house style' between both. Same will be with the EX90 and P3. But basically besides a different interface it's all the same. Glad you enjoy the car similar as I am. It's a cool and very Swedish 'special' car. 😊
@@thom-lov Thank you. Another thing that you should do a video on is Coasting vs One pedal driving. In my unofficial non-scientific observation, it seems coasting uses less electric consumption than one pedal drive (about 5-10 kwh per 100 miles). When you turn off one pedal drive, the car would coast (after you let your foot of the gas pedal) for a long distance before breaking unlike the ICE car.
I had a C40 on test for 5 days, and that corner piece came off a few times. Hasn’t stopped me ordering one though 😉
I do love my C40 but in the Texas Heat that bare window with no internal slide cover is just stupid. at 95+ degrees. I am going to have the filled in with a faux headliner- over this past weekend at 105 in Texas that piece of glass will SCALD your skin! I mean LAWSUIT level scalding. Those "sustainable" seats also retain heat where leather doesn't. I am getting leather seat covers - straight from the cow lol. Oh and the seats are kind of flat not the usual Swedish perfection- other than that? Everything is perfect
How are your carpets and upholstery? Still in new condition?
Upholstery doing fine! Mats getting a bit dirty now so replaced with the rubber winter ones. Perhaps next year I'll order a new fjord blue set to keep it fresh.. ;-)
Haha I got that exact triangle at week 3 Popping off and snapping the plastic fingers on it, Volvo fixed it within 24hr through! Easypark is a dream app, I love it. The Volvo app is indeed the most disappointing thing ever, even an old Hyundai ionic has a better one.
lol! Mine is on the edge of flying off, it will happen anytime soon I guess. The Volvo app really needs some solid updates to get it on an acceptable 2015 level.. 😉
I’m calling dealer on Monday to arrange order or purchase! I’m trying to find anything I can about these cars and nobody ever talks about the Harman Cardon audio!! I have Apple music streaming service I understand there’s been an update! But I understand Google doesn’t like Apple
The Harman Kardon is great, I have it too. Enjoy it a lot.
The issue FOR ME is 1.9 to 2.0 they actually removed Audio over USB and told NO ONE !, annoyance factor MAX, in recent upgrades they fixed it KIND OF, no matter what USB stick you plug in the car tells you it's not compatible, all you have to do though is just say OK, allow AUDIOWAGON (usb file player, the ONLY one!, si Instal via the app centre) to access the stick and it works... ALMOST. If you have a lot of music on the stick it won't play where you left off for about two minutes, you can play from the start by going through the app menu but it's a pain, it's also a pain that EVERY TIME you switch on you get the pop up. THE CAR is great, loving it and I'm used to tapping through the menu but it is very fristrating. For me wired apple carplay is totally useless, I don't really use the other features so to just use it for audio is pointless, I could use wireless bluetooth !
Thom could you please do a review of the updated specs for MY2024?
Yep coming soon!
Few things quite disappointing for me as I consider an electric Volvo (most likely EX90) as our next car:
- No easy way to switch between speed limiter and cruise control. I switch between them several times per every trip currently: speed limit in build up areas, cruise control outside. Will I have to go into several levels of on screen menu for this every time? Does Volvo think it's safe?
- Glass roof without curtains. Of course they say it's tinted etc. But is it enough?
The EX90 is a completely different car and platform. Can’t compare it to the things I said about the C40. 😊
@@thom-lov That is 100% true.
However all I've seen looks like the same problem: no curtain on the glass roof and no dedicated buttons for switching between speed limiter and cruise control (Volvo had dedicated buttons for this on the steering wheel years ago didn't it?).
I've also checked videos of EX30 entertainment system (that I expect is much closed to what we can expect to see in EX90) and found the same there: you have to go into settings -> driving -> something something to switch between cruise control (or driving assist) and speed limiter ...
Same thing with the steering wheel buttons on my 2023 V90 dark. Super annoying and really not OK on a car in that price range. Also i was a bit shocked to discover that you dont get front foglights on the dark version, but you still get the button for them on the blinker stalk. Again half assed in my opninion. And sign rexognition is so unreliable i would rather not have it.
Let's hope they will solve it soon with the OTA. My C40 does have the foglights, hence the button for it on the left stalk. :-)
I don't have C40 but i currently own V90 CC B4D 2022.
Only problem in the past 8 months and 60 000 km is that once the car refused to turn off had to call Volvo to pick up the car and shut it off. Other than that these Volvos are such a pleasure to drive.
And good video like always
The V90 CC is such a nice car! Weird how it did not wanted to turn off. Perhaps you did not drive it enough, lol.. 😉 Glad everything is OK besides that. I enjoy mine too! 😊
Is this the 2022 model?
Yes, MY22
would you recommend buying this car?
Yeah I still would. Do consider if you are 'ready' for an EV... It takes adjusting to it.
I picked up an XC40 last month (Stockholm). The car's software sucks. It's very buggy. The Volvo app also sucks. I have enabled driving journal, and it fails to collect trip data for most of my trips. I had a 2021 V60 before, and the software on that one (non Android version) was so much better.
I have no panel gaps or door issues on my MY23 C40. They probably fixed them. But the ambient lighting buzzing can be annoying to some people...
Also, slow OTAs? Have you seen VW? :)) We shouldn't always compare with Tesla, which is mainly a technology company.
Could be yes! Yep the buzzing is annoying.. Hopefully they can solve that with an OTA update.
@@thom-lov I thought I was the only one who was bothered by the buzzing of the ambient lighting. Switching off permanently is no solution either.
Apparently we all have it. Weird how Volvo did not realize this when developing…
@@carlob402 Mine goes away completely when turning it off, but it doesn't bother me that much.
Also, setting the lights to low makes the buzzing even worse. I suspect a poorly designed PWM circuit for the lighting...
@@AlexandruGherghina It's the same with my C40 MY23. Unfortunately it bothers me
Yep, I can second all you said driving a C40 model year 2023 late. Plus: I am super annoyed by buzzing noise of ambience lights which I had to completely turn off to prevent headache. And one more: I have weird vibrations in the steering wheel between 90-130 km/h, tires got rebalanced already, still not solved. I had expected better quality from a 60k+ car. I drive the top spec C40 Twin as well, but good thing is, I have it only in abo, so I can get a better car soon
the buzz I forgot, will include it in the next update video, thanks for the reminder! Vibrations are limited in mine, a bit around 100kmh. Good thing you have it in abo, Im considering that too on my next car... Thanks for watching Timo 😊
@@thom-lov ah so you have the buzzing noise from ambience lighting as well, so they even had it pre-2023 model year, good to know. What do you think, will they be able to address this without replacing the hardware? It is really annoying and I wonder how this could pass QA testing 🤯
What tyres do you have on your C40? I have the 19“ alloys with Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV tyres. Either it‘s the tyres themselves or the axle which is creating these vibrations. I also feel them when accelerating and while recuperating.
When did they start producing MY23 late? I have one in production, delivery in Norway Feb 23. Will that be a late version? I thought early perhaps lasted until May, then late until new MY in the fall, but apparently it's different🙂
@@chet4562 well, they told me in Feb 2022 that I will get a my23 late in August, and it became October. So I guess it‘s around March/April
Yeah my wife claims she can't hear the buzzing, but I sure can. It was driving me crazy until I read on the forums how to get it to stop. No interior ambient lights for me!
0:53 really bad panelgap with the trunk. Unacceptable.
Yeah I'm kinda wondering about it too. Perhaps they can look at it whilst it is at the garage for the other things.
Only two issues since delivery in May, both connected. Two days after delivery the central map distorted dealer advised software upgrade, this worked BUT of course it DESTROYED USB AUDIO. Excuse me, FFS!!!, Volvo removes Audio over USB in 2.0 no one knew even the dealer, who by the way ASKED ME on delivery how to play audio over USB in the first place... REALLY ? Seven months on all we have are promises it'll be resolved, WHY was it removed in the first place, my 6 yr old i3 played with no issues a £60K new car can't ? at the moment you get a USB compatibility warning, which you click through and it works, KIND OF. If I want to play music on my iphone why would I use WIRED carplay, USELESS I'd just use bluetooth, OK so other features on carplay, I've ripped 3 cables to pieces so far and I don't use the 'other' features. The car I love to drive it's super but on Ordering, if I'd been told no USB audio, it 'might' have been a game changer !. It's certainly coloured my view of Volvo as a so called premium car manufacturer
You're posting on every video on the C40 about this USB audio thing. You're probably one of 10 people in the world using USB audio. Why not just play music from your phone?
Once again technology failing !