r/volvoc40

Tesla is doing a buyback on a 2026 model Y. I've only had Tesla since 2021 or 2022, so it is a big change. I found a 2023 C40 plus that will only be ~$4,500 after the buyback refund.

I don't use FSD (hate it since an update a year ago) and only use lane centering when on a highway, for the most part. Otherwise, I like the entertainment features like tv/movies.

Is this a jump that most would take and why/why not? Also, what will I miss or gain?

I know there are bigger issues that abound, but does anyone have any tips for optimizing the performance of audible on the in-car infotainment? Specifically? I am constantly being given a message that something went wrong. Please try again later and I have never had my bookmarks (stopping point in book) transition from car to phone.

The pictures online are not very good. I'm trying to see a real life picture and wondering whether the material is mesh or solid or what.

Getting C40 2023 Twin Plus for 23K ( 47K Miles) vs CPO Ultimate 28K .. 34K Miles, , is extra 5K worth it for CPO Ultimate

Any recommendations for a cargo liner for the back?Looking for one that protects the back of the seats, sides, and folds out to protect the bumper. Looking at canvasback, but I’m a little concerned about the Velcro damaging the original carpet. I’m planning on putting the plastic Volvo cargo tray over it for extra protection and to reduce sliding. Appreciate the help!

I am looking for owners of recent Volvo and Polestar models, seeking help to better characterize a security vulnerability that I found while digging into the software stack of my own car, a Volvo EX30. Before I make the responsible disclosure to Volvo Cars, I'd like to confirm whether it affects other models as well.

This is where I need some help: I need access to the software running on the AAOS (Android Automotive OS) infotainment systems of potentially affected models. Of course only the system part of the head unit, nothing that is individual to a vehicle (device/vehicle ID, user generated data, etc.).

The particular brands/models I'm interested in:

• all Volvo Cars models that use AAOS ins their infotainment system (vehicles made in the last 3-5 years or even older models that might have gotten it as an upgrade)
• all Polestar models that use AAOS in their infotainment system (vehicles made in the last 5-6 years)

I suspect that the issue predates the arrival of AAOS, but I'm not really familiar with the Sensus architecture. Still, if somebody has a file system dump from an older Sensus infotainment system, I'd like to take a look at it too.

Here's what I need:

• a dump of parts of the file system like /product, /system, /system_ext, /vendor, etc. (or an OTA update package, i.e. *.VBF files)
• name of the vehicle model
• model year
• software version

I also wrote a non-instrusive app that can extract a file system dump from an AAOS device (of course not everything, just what any 3rd party app can read), it's available on GitHub. You can compile it yourself or I can give access to my Google Play Internal Testing track.

I'll not give away any details about the vulnerability itself before I gave Volvo a chance to fix it, so don't even ask.

If somebody is willing to help with this, I wrote a more lengthy page about the system dumper app, my motivation, myself (I don't try to hide my identity) and how you can contact me.

Of course I understand that anybody could write this with malicious intent in mind. I don't think there's much more I could do to convince people that my intentions are honest. If I don't get useful feedback/help, I'll just hand in (to Volvo Cars) what I know about the EX30 and hope they'll actually fix it. The worst that could happen is that they do an ineffective fix for the EX30, they don't fix any other models (claiming that they are not affected by the issue and I cannot prove them wrong) and in reality they all remain vulnerable and somebody with malicious intent starts working on this. In that scenario there's still the option to involve regional authorities (US, EU, etc.) and the media. Both can exercise the necessary pressure to make an actual fix happen (there has been precedent with models from other automakers).

I loveee the look of the car and I've read alot of reviews and it looks pretty good. But should i worry about finding parts or getting it repaired since it's no longer available? I'm super interested in the 2024 as it's updated and has better range.

Just bought a CPO Pure. Only option from the higher trims I wished I had was Pilot Assist. Learned that the hardware is already in place, bought it for $595 in the app, boom. Works great. Very cool that they make these options available to the lower trims.

The intent is to create a single reference point where C40 owners can see proven options. If you have successfully transitioned to 18” rims and tires, please post the combination you have used. If you haven’t actually done it, please refrain from commenting.

A local Volvo dealer near me is selling a 15k-mile 2023 Ultimate for $29k.
I love the car. Test drove it and it was great.
It is not a CPO though. They bought it at an auction and apparently Volvo doesn’t allow them to certify and sell it as a CPO if it is bought at an auction.

Anything I should watch out for before I lock it in? I’ll ask for SOH. Anything else?

This will be my first EV

Thank you!

Edit: There’s another Volvo dealer nearby selling a CPO C40, 25k miles for $30k. Test drove this one too and it was also great.

I’ve heard others complain about a buzzing sound coming from the dash- like an electrical buzz. I’ve narrowed it down to the “interior light intensity” option for me. If I turn it to “off” the sound is gone. “Low” or “high” makes the sound return.

Has anyone had this fixed? Or is this going to be another case of “vehicle is operating as intended”?

Went in to get on for my 23 C40. The dealer told me they’re on back order. Couldn’t give me a date. Any alternatives worth buying that could be available? Amazon has a bunch but I don’t trust some of the stuff due to the potential of them being counterfeit.

Does anyone else have this problem, where when you start driving and shortly after, if you press the fan icon the climate control screen flashes up and then the screen just returns to the home screen? You have to press the climate button again to bring it up. It's been happening for several software versions now, and I keep hoping it will be corrected with every new release

Just a few new things on our 2023 c40.

So recently I had the weird rattle from the roof panel/antenna structure and took it in for repair. Volvo Cincinnati recognized the issue from the technical bulletin and fixed it. They had it for about 2 1/2 weeks and explained the process to me. They had to order the new body adhesive. The issue is completely fixed and they did a great job. They said this had been their first one of these repairs, thanked me for being the guinea pig, and said they had three more lined up after me. Plus they are co-located with a Porsche dealership so you get to look at lots of pretty things in the parking lot when you stop by.

Shortly after getting the car back it got the OTA update to 5.2.16. The infotainment had been restarting multiple times daily prior to the update. I've had the update for about a week now and it hasn't happened once. I am cautiously optimistic it may have fixed the problem.

It's a great car. We've put ~10k miles on it since buying it last December and our only operational costs have bene charging (mostly at home), two popped tires, and a well-deserved speeding ticket. Currently looking at a 2nd EV (looking for something bigger) for my long commute bc my wife wants the Volvo back and my kids are getting tall.