I wanted to keep the service going, so today decided I would tackle the pollen/cabin filter and the spark plugs
Started with the pollen filter change first
Thought this would be the quickest and easiest option as when my friend was over, he seemed to whip his filter in and out quite quickly.
Dropped the seat back and got down so I could get a better angle. First thing to do was to take the cover off
No screws, bolts or anything like that, just 2 plastic holding clips to be squeezed in and the cover came off.
Then it was just a matter of grabing the filter and pulling it out. This was SO much easier than it is on the V50. There is no fuse box in the way and the glovebox doesn't need to come out.
Once out it was compared to the new one.
Quite manky compared to the new one. My records show it might have not been changed since 2020??!!!?? At least it's done now.
New one slotted in
Cover reinstalled and job done for another year.
I then thought I'd tackle the spark plugs, but was unfortunately stopped in my tracks as my usual spark plug socket was too big for the new plugs
Thought it was really strange how it didn't fit the new spark plugs as it had fit all other spark plugs I'd ever done on other petrol cars.
Quick call to Volvo to make sure they were the correct plugs and the parts guy said they were as they superceeded the old ones.
Going to pop to Halfords and/or Euro's tomorrow to see if I can get the right socket for them and get them changed over.
To be continued......