r/XC40

Hi! I purchased a new XC40 last month and am grateful for all of the intel in this thread. New to Volvo after spending 15+ years with Honda. What methods + products have you found helpful for keeping the rubber weathertech floor mats clean?

“I bought a 2023 Volvo XC40 in 2025 in South Florida, and my factory warranty expires in December 2026.
I recently visited a different Volvo dealership because it’s right across the street from my house, and they offered me these extended warranty options:
• 36 months / 24,000 miles – $3,684
• 36 months / 36,000 miles – $4,206
• 48 months / 36,000 miles – $4,756
• 48 months / 48,000 miles – $5,380
These prices seem pretty high. Has anyone been able to negotiate a better price? If so, how much were you able to get off, and what strategies worked? Can I buy a genuine Volvo extended warranty from another dealership at a lower price?”

Thank you

Wondering if anyone in the US got the 5.1.17 update?
I have MY23 XC40 and so far still waiting for the update.

Hi all,

Looking into getting my first XC40 and after a couple of test drives and some research I narrowed the choice down to a three options, but a bit unsure which one to go for.

All three are used Selekt models. I’m keen on the Ultimate/Ultra tier primarily for the Pilot Assist and 360 camera.

I narrowed it down to 3 specs:

- Forest Lake Ultra 2025, £34,000, ~9,000 miles

- Onix Black Ultra 2025, £34,000 ~12,000 miles

- Onix Black Ultimate 2023, £28,000 ~25,000 miles

Any input or thoughts welcome!

what does it even do, and does it really save me time?

so if i'm on a road trip and the google recommends a charging stop to me because my SoC won't get to to the end, does that precondition the battery before i arrive?

if i program in my own charging destination by clicking on the screen icon for the stations it shows, does that precondition the battery before i arrive?

if i search the google for a charging station by location or name, even tho is it not showing up as one of the icons for charging, does that precondition the battery before i arrive?

if i use the APP to find a charging location and drill down thru the black circles to where it presents me with a list of charging stations by ID#, does that precondition the battery before i arrive?

should i even bother worrying about any of this?

Do the 20” wheels (particularly on the black edition) make the ride noticeably louder and firmer?

Especially on roads where potholes exist (ie comments from Germany are appreciated but also from the Uk and others)

First road trip in a new (to me) 2024 xc40 recharge, or any EV really.

ignored pending update notifications in the car and on the app because we were headed out that morning and didn't have time for the 90mins required for the update.

unfortunately, at our first stop the car would not accept a DCFS and we tried several different charges on several different networks, none of them would work.

pluged in the cord and the the process looks like it was starting (heard the latch), but then a red light at the charge port and red ERROR warning on the instrument panel.

eventually had to call for volvo roadside assistance to come and tow the vehicle back to a dealer (that was a whole other ordeal i won't go into here).

when back at the dealer, they managed to update the software and since then the vehicle seems to be charging fine.

my question is, is this normal?

do pending software updates prevent the car from charging?

I'm researching my next car and am considering a CPO XC40. I've never had a Volvo but looking for something nicer/more premium than I've had in the past.

Specifically looking for 2024 - 2026, under 20k miles. I only drive maybe 4000k a year so even by the time my financing is done, it will still have under 40k total.

Is there anything I should know about that might make me pause?

Hi everyone,

I’m considering buying a Volvo XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid and I’d like to know whether it’s possible to remotely start the air conditioning or heating using the Volvo Cars app.

Is this feature available on the mild hybrid version as well, or only on plug-in hybrid and fully electric models?

Just wondering how everyone’s XC40s are doing when they get past 100k miles, interested in what maintenance issues they have past 100k

Anyone else have this problem when first starting their XC40?

When I first tap the fan icon it pauses, then opens and closes quickly, meaning that I have to tap it a second time in order to properly open the climate controls.

I’m choosing between a 2023 Volvo XC40 B4 Plus (Google infotainment, Pilot Assist, Harman Kardon, 360° camera) for around €29k and a 2025 Hyundai Tucson for around €28K. Which is the better overall buy for long-term ownership in Germany, considering safety, reliability, comfort, technology, maintenance, and resale value?