hi, I browse the forum and i cant find any volvo thread.
so i think of create 1. if there is any out there do feel free to let me know.
i creating this for all the volvo owner and fans to join and share their interest or problem with their car.
we might be able to discuss the problem with sales or after sales as well. like which sales person or dealer to go.
which services center provide better services...anything that regarding to volvo.

i just bought a 2018 xc60 t8+.
so far i quite satisfy with the car except there is some noise here and there that can be rectify by the service center.
other than that, didnt face any major issue.

any owner of the same type or brand in this forum. do share your opinion and thoughts.

thx

reserve

This post has been edited by leejy: Jan 24 2019, 06:36 PM

Volvo 940 can?

Sure...y not..

Thanks for creating this thread. Am thinking of getting the XC60 T8 too. However, can't find any thread on the previous generation XC60 or XC90. Would basically want to chat with owners who have had their cars for years just to get a feel on their feedback and experience of the car, not to mention, general maintenance cost and if possible, a rough range of spare part prices.

hi. xc60 t8 is a good car..love it so much...havnt encounter any problem after a few months of driving. so far so good. think the maintenance is quite reasonable if compare to the germans. when u think of getting one? you can ask me if you need any info on the car.
thx

Thanks. Willl probably chat with you again more after the second half of the year. Thinking of getting it within a year's time. Currently driving a Civic 2.0, so I guess it's quite a big shift. Wanna prepare myself mentally on what to expect once I make the change.

I more or less have a feel of the regular maintenance cost, so that's cool and ok. It's more of unexpected spare parts replacement (touchwood, due to accident/own mistake...etc) that I would like to have more insights into.

sure...do pm me if you need more info.

so far i do not know about the price of the parts yet but for maintenance wise. if you compare to the germans then u will feel like its a bargain.

hi anybody here with xc40 ?

xc40

nice car.....i drove once. i think its better then my xc60 if u drive in city.

Any S90 owners around here?

nice car bro....i found out that there are very few volvo's owner here....
how's your car going so far?

I'm keen on a V40 cross country. Anyone can direct me to website for information on this model.

I have a 21 year old Volvo 70!!.
Must be one of the oldest car in this forum .
Still driving it everyday and engine pulls nicely .
Very pleasurable driving along highway .

anyone here interested in the new s90 t8?

Does Volvo Malaysia publish the service schedule and recommended service items with the cost?
If yes, it should be easy to get the cost for standard maintenance

i think you can get all the cost you need at their service centre...

Hi all...just got my loan approved for 2016 Volvo V40. Collecting key next Tuesday I hope.....got the T5 drive e engine version

Hi, did you get the VSA+ package with your car?

hi....congrat on your purchase...

i didnt get the vsa 5+ they having promo now... they giving vsa 5+ for free..

What is vsa?

VSA is the service agreement

From the information i found, there are 2 types
The cheaper one covers the standard required services (like the current BMW BSI)
The more expensive one adds in wiper blade, brake pad, brake rotors and battery as well. It is supposed to include courtesy car usage when your car is in the service center (subject to availability i guess)

i think there oni got 1 left the vsa5+ that include the wear n tear for 5 years/100k km.

Im currently looking at xc60 to replace my old car. Not many thread discuss about volvo maintenance and promo and reliability here

Whats the best deal currently they having

The vsa they offer now includes the wear and tear?

i've been driving it for some times now...maintenance wise..its way way cheaper then the german trio. so far no issue with the car.
you looking for the t8 version?
they giving the vsa and ewp for free now. its kinda good deal.
pm me if you need more info on the car.
really hard to find volvo owner here..haha.

which dealer is giving out free VSA? can get contact? I wasn't offered one (it has to be purchased).

walk in any dealer the VSA is offered as it's published big big now website. go Nov 2 / 3 to PACE event in Setia Alam Convention Centre you can even get more freebies.

VSA + 1 year insurance + PACE voucher etc etc... see you there.. haha

Hi guys, will be a new volvo owner soon. Loan just approved for the new s60 t8..

Congrats on your new ride....

Congrats! When will you get the car? Any free service?

Congrats! I'm actually considering the car as well but so far after dealing with the dealers, I realise their services are quite so so compared to the big brands like Merc and BMW.

May I know which dealer are you buying from and did you get any packages?

Congrats! I'm actually considering the car as well but so far after dealing with the dealers, I realise their services are quite so so compared to the big brands like Merc and BMW. From experience their services should be the best before you buy the car then it slowly goes bad, but this is quite the opposite, I wouldn't say rude but it feels that way

May I know which dealer are you buying from and did you get any packages?

Ingress Swede Auto Mutiara Damansara. Got the VSA 5+ package. Approximate delivery will be in a few weeks time (this month)

Nice. Even the new car they give the services package. So yours is the CBU unit I presume?

One year insurance free seems only for existing model it seems 😄

Oh? You mean you bought it or did they give it to you for free?

are u using the t8 version?

guys... anyone using xc90 t8? i am planning to take over from my cousin... she's a tai tai... hardly drive so i guess vehicle is good... i am planning to use it like a campervan... just wondering if it is t8, can i just on the aircond without actually the car moving? means just drain the batt for aircond until batt kosong...

Hi, i using the t8. It cant be done. But once you start the engine, if you are in idle. They will always use the battery power 1st. Till it drain out oni they will start the engine. But u can try in ignition mode...i think it should be fine.

so means press start... can on aircond but ICE wont kick in since idle... only when kosong the ICE will kick in right?

i wonder how long can full batt last with a/c on

The ice still will on...but u can turn it off...

on when batt kosong, or on when u press start button?

also any idea whether the compressor is belt driven or 48v?

then ICE will turn on while you turn the start button.m but it can be shut off anytime u want.
i have no idea about the compressor.

i see, so no matter what, the moment u press the start button the ICE will start... am i right? then if put into full batt mode it will off again?

sorry......when you turn on the car...it will start with full battery mode. The ICE will oni kick in when there is not enuf battery.

sorry double post

This post has been edited by leejy: Nov 20 2019, 01:45 AM

so that means can start n run a/c till batt kosong then ICE will kick in right?

yes....if you are in idle...i think can be use for few hours till the battery flat.

so i guess the a/c compresor runs on batt... 48v? any idea?

sorry...i do not have any idea on this..i can try to ask the technician on this.

bobby answered for me



must be stalker here

Collecting my car this week planning to make some cosmetic changes on the first day
Wrapped grill and have thoughts to contrast the body kit.

The contrast looks good on the white s60, was thinking grey on black. Any thoughts?

Hi guys, interested in the s60. Just wondering about its plug in hybrid system.

I live in a condo so theres no available power socket to charge it.

Do i need to charge it manually at a charging station or will the engine charge when it needs to?

you can use the engfine to charge but not recommended la...y use petrol and charge battery??haha..you can charge outside if you found charging station...its a good car...i drove 1 the other day. fantastic car to drive..

I have the same issue, if the batteries cannot be charged daily but I need to use the car daily, is it going to reduce the batteries life?

Any current model XC40 owners here? I am interested in this SUV.

How about posting ownership experience? Nothing beats hearing from owners themselves.

Thanks.



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I'm thinking of getting second hand XC60 for my wife. Wondering the maintenance cost and is it a good idea?

May I ask how is your Volvo V40 T5 E-drive getting on? I presume it's a very good vehicle with excellent NVH and good soundproofing with no rattling sound whatsoever? Performance-wise is the engine and 8-speed transmission delivering the goods? Smooth and rapid acceleration at all conditions, living up to the 0-100km/h in 6.4s on paper?

This is my dream car too..

It's been good experience. No problem what so ever.....after 2 month...hand itchy went for a remap after change intake to knn and cat back exhaust. Torque increase by 46nm, power by 23hp.



Loving it

Thanks for the prompt response. I recently test-drove the older V40 T5 (5-cylinder 6-speed transmission) at a 2nd hand car dealer and the power in acceleration is magnificent. A very powerful car but unfortunately there is a minor dent at the aluminium strip below the windscreen and small cracks at the front headlight and misaligned bumper, signs of minor accident.

Would like to ask, is it normal for the black flat piece inside the boot to make rattling noises whenever the vehicle goes over bumps and rough undulations on the road? The flat piece inside the boot seems to be making a lot of loud noises when I drove the vehicle over undulations. I didn't check properly, but is there a locking mechanism to prevent the flat piece inside the boot from making rattling noises? When I heard the rattling noises inside the car, I thought the noises were coming from the door panels but the 2nd hand car dealer told me the noise was coming from the flat piece inside the boot.

The older V40 T5 is a very fast car to me. The current V40 E-drive 8-speed transmission must be even more spectacular having cut down the 0-100km/h from 6.9s(on the older model) to 6.3s.

Do you know if there is any huge difference in the drivability and performance of the V40 and V40 Cross Country apart from from the latter having a higher clearance off the ground?

This post has been edited by ryder_78: Feb 23 2020, 06:40 PM

I’m driving a xc40 for few days now..so far so good...car is agile, compact. Performance is quite good. Alot of compartment inside.

How is Volvo resale value? is it bad or normal

'VOLVO for Life' is their famous tag line. why? Cos the resale value is so low....the owners have no choice but to keep it for life

Hi all,
I will be collecting my first Volvo (XC60 T8+) in 9 days time.
Glad to meet all of you here.
Was contemplating for a long time between the usual brands like Lexus, Merc or Beemer.
But was sold when test drove the XC60.

Anything I should specially be attentive for?
Sorry to ask, first time owner of a Volvo.

Thanks for any insight.

welcome to the group. XC60 is a good car. i was driving it for 2 years plus already. where u get your car from?

Hi,

Mind to share why did you say it is a bargain when it comes to maintenance, comparing to the germans'.. Tks.

Hey...sorry for the late reply.
I owed a few germans and a volvo.
If u comapare it with Merc, the maintenance for Volvo is way cheaper when you send in for oil change and all that.
Merc service cost is really very exp. As for Bmw, i think most of the ppl are still in their 5/6 years free maintenance. But once the free service end.the parts and service are high too.

Tks.

Actually i own a german too.. servicing at authorised SC will cost a bomb if it is beyond the free maintenance period, but changing things like oil filter outside in a normal workshop will just be the usual 30+ ringgit.. So, just wonder how difference it is if it is Volvo and having it service by outsiders?

Tks.

Don't think so this is true though.
If you do a quick comparison, against the other premium players, its holding just as well. Certainly not true that 'resale value is so low'. Pretty much standard and following market flow.

2016/2017 BMW X5 xDrive 40
Price when new: RM388k
Today: RM180k~RM220k

2016/2017 Lexus RX200t Premium
Price when new: RM388k
Today: RM230k~RM270k

2016/2017 Volvo XC90 T8
Price when new: RM403k
Today: RM210k~RM250k

The above is a quick search from Carlist. Didn't include the Audi Q5 and also Mercs GLE 250d because not large enough sample size.

I am thinking of getting v60 t5 . Any suggestions?

Hi guys, I'm looking to change my car. Am looking at the S60 T6. Any owners here who could share their experience? I tried looking for the maintenance charges on the website but can't seem to find it.

Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, 2nd hand volvo xc60 t6 is it ok? Need some review here.

Thank in advance

Here’s the brochure for the 5-year service package which should give you some idea of service costs.

https://assets.volvocars.com/my/~/media/row...nt.pdf?la=en-my

Thanks for this! Appreciate it.

Any S60 T6 owners here? Or all having fun with the T8 now?

Im getting S60 T8. I initially wanted Lexus SUV but setteld with ES250, then changed mine to look into volvo, but the XC was not appealing to me in terms of the look especially from the rear. Hence settled with S60 jist bcoz of its safety feature, half auto pilot and hybrid.

Is there any existing Volvo whatsapp group?

congrat on your purchase...s60 is really a good car...smooth and powerful ride.

So far how was your experience ? How kong it takes you to collect the car from the purchase ?

Hi any idea if XC 40 recharge is coming since polestar 2 is already here?

Hi would like to check with all Volvo owners here, is there any problem with your Volvo after 8 or 9 years? or maybe earlier?
thinking of getting one S40 / S60 year 2012 or 2013 but worry about the maintenance and problems it might have for engine or gearbox. hope to find out here.

Volvo's from 2000 onwards are no longer as reliable as the older Volvo's....and they cost a LOT to maintain. If you really must own a Volvo, the older 850 or 940 are way more reliable as they are still using mostly mechanical parts and have a lot lesser electronics

The electronics and sensitive sensors in the newer Volvo's are very mahal to replace. Replacing is headache.... to trouble shoot the problem when the car suddenly dies on the roadside is lagi cilaka.

Hi all, I own a volvo s40 2002 non turbo.

I wish to refurbish it with Waja parts.

Any sifus help can advise me?

Is there a Sim card slot or built in Sim in the XC60 to access internet? Alternatively does the XC60 have WiFi to use phone hotspot?

there is no simcard slot in the car however you can use wifi to connect to your internet or thru hotspot. you can use bluetooth as well.

2016 XC90 T8 with 70k mileage
Selling at 200k at used car dealer.
Worth taking the risk as 3yrs warranty has expired and only hybrid battery is covered now?
Is volvo offering warranty extension for its car?

I read and watched many reviews. Mostly said, XC90 is a very good car. Also I have booked XC60 T5, end Dec 2020. Waiting period for any XC60, T5 or T8 is quite long.

if the car condition is good then its sounds ok as the battery now come with 8 years...means another 3 years from now..so it should be ok. but have to see the car condition as well.

for Volvo XC90 is better to get T5 or T8 version?

if you ok with hybrid, the t8 version is better as it come with more accessories and more powerful as well.

Congrats on new ride. One question, is there any vibration on the brake pedal when the car is cruising? I went for a test drive today, the brake pedal feels weird, there's obvious vibration, just wonder if it's normal or due to the regenerative system.

Another disappointment are the rear seats. Why would they removed the fold-down buttons/lever. The seats can be folded down but they choose to omit it. I do fully utilize full trunk space if given the chance, therefore this is a important factor for me.

My Volvo is just out of warranty period end of last year and when i send for service, I was told that my gear box clutch kit and flyweel oil seal got problem need to change. That will cost me around RM20K. I really can't believe that those part faulty just right after warranty period.

Anyway, appreciated if anyone here can recommend outside workshop around PJ to me.

Thank You

Hi,

I am considering to buy XC40 during this SST Exemption period.
Appreciate for long term XC40 owners to share their input on owning an XC40. Any hiccups or particular concern from your owner point of view is appreciated.

THANKS

This is the reality Volvo owners dont wanna talk about cos it is a very painful experience. A ridiculous RM20k bill (Sometimes more) for repair is not something new to Volvo owners.... so what they do is they abandon their Volvo at the roadside instead of spending Rm20k or more. Abandoned Volvos are nothing new in Malaysia. What they could have done is to cough up the ridiculous repair money...then sell it off. Yes, you will lose a lot....but better than abandon it on the roadside and get nothing at all, right?

There are some people (Like my neighbour) who owned the S80. Car broke down so many times on LDP and Federal Highway and costs a bomb to repair.So he got fed up.... and sold his car as scrap. He vowed NEVER to buy another Volvo again in his life. After that he bought a Camry. No more headache.


That's why Volvo's famous tagline 'VOLVO FOR LIFE' is so honest from Volvo. You are stuck with it for life no matter what after warranty is over. Volvo's resale value is also so low. If sell... rugi like hell. If dont sell... non stop agony in repair bills. Either way, you will learn from VOLVO FOR LIFE tagline. It is a decision you make in LIFE whether to continue to pay sky high bills to repair your Volvo (cos this wont be the last time such a ridiculous bill will appear again) or to sell it off and never buy another Volvo in your LIFE. Both decisions affect your LIFE.

My advise....repair the car...cough put the RM20k...sell it off quickly. The faster the better before your car depreciates in value lagi worse.

This post has been edited by empire: Apr 18 2021, 01:01 PM

Is it still the same? New volvos are said to be more reliable

As long as the car is called a VOLVO...stay away. Dont be a fool la. Many ex volvo owners are also jokingly called 'ex Fools' after they sold off their volvos. Now they are wiser.

Some people never learn. EVen after reading so many horror stories about Volvo...they still stubborn like a mule and bought a volvo to test their luck hahaha. Buy la hahaha...then after nangis berpuluh kali with ridiculous repair bills....baru they percaya.

Hi sifu, will be bringing my car to check for wiring tomorrow but wanna get some advice from here first.

Since yesterday I tried starting my car which is a 02 volvo S60, it does have the cranking noise when i'm trying to start but the engine doesn't comes alive, tried few times didn't work, just 5 minutes ago I tried starting again and after few seconds of cranking it came alive, the engine starts but everything kind of went haywire, for example my headlights is on / aircon on by itself, my dad assume it's wiring problem.

Does the above sounds like wiring fault ?

For the XC90 in this case you can only compare it to the BMW X5. Lexus will definitely have a better RV because it has toyota genes inside, easy to maintain & reliable.

Also for Lexus, must compare it with the RX300 Luxury or F sport. Both actual value is around 250k+ only, the rest are excise duties imposed that shoots the price up to 400k+. That's why the interior of the lexus feels cheap.

One thing I want to add, I enquired into these models in Q1 2021, tested all of them within a week. Lexus & BMW were offering generous discounts. Whereas Volvo is the only brand that was unwilling to budge when I tried to nego price.

This post has been edited by Ladszy: Apr 28 2021, 11:19 AM

Any recommendations for X40 recharge to buy brand new now ? How useful is electric feature for KL drive ?