Software update?

Jimmy90 · Oct 7th, 2021, 18:47

Evening all

My xc90 is unlikely to have seen the inside of a Volvo garage for many years. Called for a quote on a service today. £175inc vat for an essential or £280 for an standard where they also plug the car in, software updates etc.

What kind of software is updated? Is it worth it. Would I notice anything different?

It's likely been 4 or 5 years since it's last visited Volvo.

Car is a 2010 R design auto
Sat nave
Winter pack
Res if that makes any odds?

robsterpaterson · Oct 8th, 2021, 11:08

I'm always sceptical of software updates. If the car is running/performing/behaving OK then I don't 100% get how updated instructions will change anything.
Also, it's not as if software 'wears out'! I have heard of it becoming corrupted though.

TruckbusUK · Oct 8th, 2021, 13:47

Dont forget, if Volvo service the car you also get 12 months UK/European breakdown/recovery as well, may or may not be worth it to your circumstances.

Also the software updates, will include any fixes and enhancements that are available for the modules concerned, ABS, fuel injection, geartronic etc.

Familyman 90 · Oct 8th, 2021, 18:01

Indeed. I factor in that the annual Volvo service saves me £160 or so a year in RAC cover, upon which it becomes very good value compared to other outlets.

Tannaton · Oct 8th, 2021, 23:04

+1 for Volvo servicing but the software updates don't seem to cover everything.... I bought a 2015 XC60 2 years ago with 7 stamps in the book but the TCM (Transmission control module) hadn't got the latest software.

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Jimmy90 Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Colchester	Software update? Evening all My xc90 is unlikely to have seen the inside of a Volvo garage for many years. Called for a quote on a service today. £175inc vat for an essential or £280 for an standard where they also plug the car in, software updates etc. What kind of software is updated? Is it worth it. Would I notice anything different? It's likely been 4 or 5 years since it's last visited Volvo. Car is a 2010 R design auto Sat nave Winter pack Res if that makes any odds?

Oct 8th, 2021, 11:08	#2
robsterpaterson Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2023 22:09 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Maybole	I'm always sceptical of software updates. If the car is running/performing/behaving OK then I don't 100% get how updated instructions will change anything. Also, it's not as if software 'wears out'! I have heard of it becoming corrupted though. __________________ '11 XC90 '84 GPz900R '98 T595 Daytona '01 ZX12R

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TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Yesterday 16:01 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	Dont forget, if Volvo service the car you also get 12 months UK/European breakdown/recovery as well, may or may not be worth it to your circumstances. Also the software updates, will include any fixes and enhancements that are available for the modules concerned, ABS, fuel injection, geartronic etc. __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY

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Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	Indeed. I factor in that the annual Volvo service saves me £160 or so a year in RAC cover, upon which it becomes very good value compared to other outlets. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 07:26 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	+1 for Volvo servicing but the software updates don't seem to cover everything.... I bought a 2015 XC60 2 years ago with 7 stamps in the book but the TCM (Transmission control module) hadn't got the latest software. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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