New owner. Volvo v40 D2 se 2013
 

Hello everyone.

I don’t know if I am using this correct as I am not just a newbie to Volvos. But a newbie to forums in general.

I would like some help if it’s not to trouble:

I have just bought a Volvo v40 D2 se 2013.

I am looking online and I can see that it should have satellite navigation. But there is no print on the button where it is suppose to be, the button clicks but nothing.

Further more there is no camera on the screen When it reverses and no beeping noise when reversing.

Could someone please help with this. Am I right in thinking that this should be fitted as standard? Is there something I need to do?

There's four different trim levels, which are; ES, SE, SE Lux & R Design.

There's also "NAV" versions of each trim level - These are the one that will have satellite navigation as standard.

Your trim level (SE) doesn't have satellite navigation, parking sensors or a reversing camera fitted as standard. These are either extra options on certain models, or standard on some of the top end ones.

Thank you so much for getting in touch. And giving me this information. I was sending myself crazy thinking something was wrong.

I just find it so strange how there is no beeping noise when I’m reversing. Is this normal or would you sAy something is broken?

Thanks again

Parking sensors aren't standard on all trim levels... your car might not have them?

Have a look at the front & rear bumpers. You'll see the sensors...

If you don't see any sensors, then your car hasn't got them. It doesn't sound like it has sat nav or a reversing camera either, so I think you're assuming your car has these options as standard when it doesn't.

Hi. What would they look like. I’m so sorry I sound stupid but I’m really not a car guy I don’t know what I’m looking for.

I just assumed that the se 2013 would come with things like this as standard as all the information I have seen online has these things and all the write up seems to be the same. I just didn’t know what I was looking for when I went and picked it up.

Is it normal for there to be buttons that press in on the panel but have no logos or do anything when you press then? Wouldn’t they just be solid buttons if they wasn’t supposed to be pressed?

As I said, not all models have parking sensors, reversing cameras & satellite navigation as standard. You need to be buying the higher end of the spectrum for that, like the SE Lux Nav version. Your car is an SE... its not as well equipped.

I think you may be reading specs of higher trim level than yours, which is making you think that your car should have it as standard... this isn't the case.

As for parking sensors, they just look like little circles on the bumpers. Also, if you have sensors, you should see a button on the centre console with "P" on it.

With regards to the buttons that have no logos on them... they're just spare buttons for cars that have extra features (like the higher trim models). As your car is an SE spec, a lot of those buttons are of no use & mean nothing. Only use the buttons with the logos on.

Well I defiantly do not have this button. Do you know if this is something that I can install to the computer system if the car?

Like there is a USB port and I’m pretty unsure what it’s for?

Again. Really appreciate your help and advice.

All the best

The USB port can be used to plug your phone charger in, or any other device that requires a USB connection. :teeth_smile:

You can get parking sensors installed to the car if you really want them. Volvo can do it for you (you'd have to pay obviously) or you may be able to find a shop that fits them. You can also get a reversing camera installed too.

Kev has pretty much covered it, but I've replied elsewhere... https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...19#post2726719

So would this be why there are buttons without icons that you can press but nothing happened. For if you did want to upgrade the computer system they could be functional?

Yes, those are spare buttons. So if you got an extra fitted to the car in future, lets say parking sensors, you could turn them on or off using on of the spare buttons once programmed.

You can't upgrade the system yourself. Only Volvo or somewhere that specialises in fitting extras like parking sensors etc could do that.

Ok cool. It is all making more sense now. Thankyou. Do you know how much this would cost to have these options fitted?

Thanks

Well, it depends where you go.

If you get Volvo to fit them, it won't be cheap. I imagine anywhere in the region of £500-£750. That was the price many years ago, so whether it has gone up or down, I'm not sure. You'd be best checking with Volvo themselves.

If you brought it to a non-Volvo place to get sensors fitted, I imagine it would cost somewhere in the region of £300-£400.

Ok thankyou for all you help and advice.

One final thing if you don’t mind. When I bought the car the logo on the grill was nice and clean. I have got in earlier and the blue sticker has come off the emblem. Is this normal for them to fall off.

The car is in really good condition interior and exterior wise. It is just this

Unfortunately, yes. The stickers do fall of, as they can perish due to being out in the elements.

You can buy a new sticker though. Ask Volvo.

Feel free to ask as many questions as you want, you're very welcome.

Welcome to the forum! I see you're from Manchester... that's where I live too. :regular_smile:

Thankyou for the welcome. You have made me feel so much better about the car.

Like an idiot I never looked under the bonnet when buying the car. Like i said I’m really not a car guy. I checked this evening and the engine is really bare. There is no cover on it. Don’t get me wrong it’s really quite and feels great when I’m driving it. Is this an issue or should I get a bee cover?

You mean the cover that goes over the top of the engine, the plastic one?

That plastic cover minimises dust, dirt etc gathering around the engine parts & it also offers a bit of sound proofing too. It doesn't completely stop the engine from becoming dirty though.

I'd put a cover on it personally. It won't affect the driving of the vehicle or anything of that nature by not having a cover, but its just extra protection.

Yeah the engine seems to be missing a lot of plastic covers but I honestly don’t even know where to start or what to be looking for I think I need to take it somewhere but I’m scared of being ripped of because of how much of a noob I am when it comes to cars

Where in Manchester are you located?

There's a great Volvo Specialist in Stockport called Hallmark.

1 Wharf St,
Lancashire Hill,
Stockport
SK4 1UD
Tel: 0161 429 0008

These guys are very reasonable for repairs, servicing etc. They could have a look over the car for you & will be able to tell you what covers you need. They may (not certain) be able to source the proper covers for you too.

I live in the city centre so Stockport isn’t to far at all. I will
Give them a call tomorrow and try and arrange something.

Thanks :)

Its a busy garage, so it depends what you want doing really. If you just want them to tell you what covers the engine needs, then they might say just pop down with it & they'll have a look.

If its servicing or repairs, then you'll have to book it in.

Good luck & let us know how you get on.

All booked in for next week :)

What are you getting done?

Just giving it a once over to just take a look at it I think

Yes, I had that done on my car too after I bought it. It did need a few bits doing to it though.

The cam belt was suggested to be done practically immediately, which I budgeted for when I was negotiating the price with the seller. Then they gave it a service, checked over the suspension etc.

I've found Hallmark a decent garage, hence why I suggested them to you. They charge a fraction of what a dealership would & won't tell you something needs doing if it doesn't. Bare in mind, Volvo's are what I'd call cheap to maintain... so don't be expecting to pay Fiat Panda prices for servicing/repairs either!

Let us know how you got on when you get the car back.

Any update?