Rear facing child seats

Mar 15th, 2005, 18:06

Hi,

Has anyone had a problem with rear facing child seats in the XC90? Mine won't fit in
the passenger seat or in the middle seat at the back. The seatbelts are too short! Its fit in every other car I've tried!

Volvo don't seem to want to know saying some seats will fit even though they've not tested any! They sell a seat but only for use in the back - no use when you want your baby up front!

Currently I cant take my son out in the car on my own and had to resort to using my wifes car instead yesterday!

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Peter Milnes · Mar 16th, 2005, 00:02

Try the "Which" site for their reports on car child seats.

All the best, Peter.

cootuk · Mar 16th, 2005, 15:27

This seems to be a general problem with Volvos.
Your best bet might be to go to a Mothercare which has fitting facilities and try a few.

mikcairns · Feb 8th, 2012, 20:33

hi,buy a belt extention off ebay

ally · Feb 9th, 2012, 00:25

Ours is in the back seat because of the passenger airbag, the back seat has isofix fittings at either side but not in the middle
From what I know it's not recommended to place the baby seat where you intend to place yours

TruckbusUK · Feb 9th, 2012, 10:38

Guys, this is a 6yr old thread .... propably a moot point now!

ally · Feb 9th, 2012, 12:55

Good point, didn't even notice that lol!

Mar 15th, 2005, 18:06	#1
mattyboy7110 Guest Location:	Rear facing child seats Hi, Has anyone had a problem with rear facing child seats in the XC90? Mine won't fit in the passenger seat or in the middle seat at the back. The seatbelts are too short! Its fit in every other car I've tried! Volvo don't seem to want to know saying some seats will fit even though they've not tested any! They sell a seat but only for use in the back - no use when you want your baby up front! Currently I cant take my son out in the car on my own and had to resort to using my wifes car instead yesterday! Any ideas? Thanks.

Mar 16th, 2005, 00:02	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: Rear facing child seats Try the "Which" site for their reports on car child seats. All the best, Peter.

Mar 16th, 2005, 15:27	#3
cootuk Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2013 20:52 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: bradford	RE: Rear facing child seats This seems to be a general problem with Volvos. Your best bet might be to go to a Mothercare which has fitting facilities and try a few.

Feb 9th, 2012, 10:38	#6
TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Today 10:19 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	Guys, this is a 6yr old thread .... propably a moot point now! __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY Last edited by TruckbusUK; Feb 9th, 2012 at 13:01.

Feb 8th, 2012, 20:33	#4
mikcairns New Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2012 20:50 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: jarrow	hi,buy a belt extention off ebay

Feb 9th, 2012, 00:25	#5
ally Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2013 10:48 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: .	Ours is in the back seat because of the passenger airbag, the back seat has isofix fittings at either side but not in the middle From what I know it's not recommended to place the baby seat where you intend to place yours

Feb 9th, 2012, 12:55	#7
ally Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2013 10:48 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: .	Good point, didn't even notice that lol!

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