Service costs

Nikita · Jan 21st, 2009, 11:16

Could anyone advise me on what the approximate cost of a first service on a C30 should be. Thanks.

tingy · Jan 21st, 2009, 12:15

i have found on my car that it VERY much depends on the dealer you use

John_C · Jan 21st, 2009, 13:31

Moved to the C30 part of the forum, you're more likely to get an answer here.

iainmd · Jan 22nd, 2009, 00:59

The first service on my S40 was £340! Considering all it needed was a spot of coolant I was appalled. It has never been service by a Volvo dealer since.

RossT · Jan 22nd, 2009, 07:54

Been quoted £250 for first service on my V50 D5. Seems a lot for not much more than an oil change

Clan · Jan 22nd, 2009, 08:38

Assuming a 2.0 D worst case scenario :

The volvo time is 1.5 hours say £150 at £100 an hour .

Oil 5.5 litres at say £13 a litre £71

Oil filter , pollen filter and sump plug washer and wash fluid say £30

Thats £ 251 + £37,65 VAT = £288.65

coolant if needed would be no more than £5

So ask them for a breakdown of the costs , where did the extra £60 go?

How you can save :

1, Ask around for their hourly labour rate or negotiate a lower one or a discount, there
are still places charging £85 an hour ...
2 , Supply your own oil , Volvo do use the very best you can get so its not ripping you
off, the best costs.. even in Halfords ! .. but supply your own oil as long as it is the
correct 5w/30
A4/B5 specification it will be allowable ...
3 , Do you need your pollen filter changing yearly? if you live in the country you may ..
with more dust around and if you live in the city with lots if diesel fumes around you
may ... but in between one every 2 years may be enough .. that should take £50
off the bill . Its no safety problem or health issue.. if it blocks up change it ...

REMEMBER :
A service is a lot more than just an oil change . You must be supplied with a vehicle /engine/model year specific signed Volvo check-list of every item carried out or checked and a signed Road Test check list too . Volvo also insist on their branded signed health check sheet being handed to you . Is this happening out there ?

Clan · Jan 22nd, 2009, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossT

Been quoted £250 for first service on my V50 D5. Seems a lot for not much more than an oil change

Thats not bad at all ... how much would you consider reasonable , a figure please .. ?

see above

Jan 21st, 2009, 11:16	#1
Nikita New Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2009 20:29 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed	Service costs Could anyone advise me on what the approximate cost of a first service on a C30 should be. Thanks.

Jan 21st, 2009, 12:15	#2
tingy VOC Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2020 10:50 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: watford View Photos By: tingy	i have found on my car that it VERY much depends on the dealer you use __________________ IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM!

Jan 22nd, 2009, 00:59	#4
iainmd Member Last Online: May 4th, 2024 13:40 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	The first service on my S40 was £340! Considering all it needed was a spot of coolant I was appalled. It has never been service by a Volvo dealer since. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Jan 22nd, 2009, 07:54	#5
RossT Junior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2010 16:56 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norwich	C30/V50/S40 service Been quoted £250 for first service on my V50 D5. Seems a lot for not much more than an oil change

Jan 22nd, 2009, 08:38	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:59 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Assuming a 2.0 D worst case scenario : The volvo time is 1.5 hours say £150 at £100 an hour . Oil 5.5 litres at say £13 a litre £71 Oil filter , pollen filter and sump plug washer and wash fluid say £30 Thats £ 251 + £37,65 VAT = £288.65 coolant if needed would be no more than £5 So ask them for a breakdown of the costs , where did the extra £60 go? How you can save : 1, Ask around for their hourly labour rate or negotiate a lower one or a discount, there are still places charging £85 an hour ... 2 , Supply your own oil , Volvo do use the very best you can get so its not ripping you off, the best costs.. even in Halfords ! .. but supply your own oil as long as it is the correct 5w/30 A4/B5 specification it will be allowable ... 3 , Do you need your pollen filter changing yearly? if you live in the country you may .. with more dust around and if you live in the city with lots if diesel fumes around you may ... but in between one every 2 years may be enough .. that should take £50 off the bill . Its no safety problem or health issue.. if it blocks up change it ... REMEMBER : A service is a lot more than just an oil change . You must be supplied with a vehicle /engine/model year specific signed Volvo check-list of every item carried out or checked and a signed Road Test check list too . Volvo also insist on their branded signed health check sheet being handed to you . Is this happening out there ? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . Last edited by Clan; Jan 22nd, 2009 at 08:41.

Jan 21st, 2009, 13:31	#3
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Moved to the C30 part of the forum, you're more likely to get an answer here.

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