Build, shipping and delivery times?

PorkaFly · Feb 9th, 2016, 19:21

So folks, I'm expecting my T8 RDesign at end of month for 1 March delivery.

For those of you that know and understand the build times and how long it takes to build, deliver it to port, put it on a boat and ship it to UK, and arrive at dealer; how long does this process take approx?

The portal says, if I'm to believe it, that it hasn't entered production. Dealer says its on schedule still. Should I be concerned on 9Feb that it hasn't entered production according to portal, and does this give it enough time to meet 1 March delivery or am I being fobbed-off by dealer?

Thanks
PF

Philip Fisher · Feb 9th, 2016, 19:54

Im no expert, but if it genuinely hasnt entered production yet then i would suggest your posting name is very appropriate for a 1st march delivery date.....

basoom · Feb 9th, 2016, 20:06

Hi
Mine is showing on "myvolvo" portal, 8 more weeks. Dealer confirmed to me yesterday production will be on the 9/3 and the car will be at the dealer on 25/3. So from production to dealership in about 2 weeks.

My understanding " myvolvo" portal gives a conservative estimate.
Hope this helpes

Basoom

acb5 · Feb 9th, 2016, 22:07

Just had my T8 R-Design delivered. It was manufactured 15-01 and was at the dealer on the 26th and picked up the 29th so about 10 days for shipment to the dealer. Myvolvo was actually spot on for manufacture and shipping but the delivery to the dealer never appeared and when I picked it up it went straight to picked up. So generally it appears to be a quick process.

acb5 · Feb 9th, 2016, 22:09

Just seeing the post has reminded me I need to change my fuelly to the new car

Carl Sberglager · Feb 10th, 2016, 08:55

My Volvo showed car as 3 weeks to end of production, when dealer called to say it had been delivered. Didn't appear to be an accurate source of information, always found that on a Sunday delivery would be brought forward one week, only to revert back on a Monday. Is useful to swat up on the 500+ page manual whilst awaiting delivery though!

PorkaFly · Feb 10th, 2016, 12:26

Thank guys...so the portal is a bit like the lieometer providing the fuel range of my current car!

So...looks like it could still happen based on others' experiences if it's two weeks/15days etc. I have a friend who is also waiting for a T8 and his should have arrived in Nov/Dec and keeps being pushed back...now to the end of Feb.

Will keep you all posted...

Txs
PF

PorkaFly · Feb 13th, 2016, 09:03

Update: Despite the portal not giving any accurate info, I discovered yesterday that my car has already been built and it's about to be shipped, but according to the portal it hasn't started production yet. Stunning that organisations such as Volvo can let something that could add so much to the experience be so poorly executed! It is a useless system and and something that must have been a major investment for Volvo...what a waste.

So I now have a VIN and chassis number and car will be shipped shortly, so should be at the dealer and delivered as planned on 1st March.

One thing to be aware of is that the charging point grant (OLEV) discount ends on Monday...you need to have registered and made grant application.

PF

Feb 9th, 2016, 19:21	#1
PorkaFly Junior Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 17:45 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: London	Build, shipping and delivery times? So folks, I'm expecting my T8 RDesign at end of month for 1 March delivery. For those of you that know and understand the build times and how long it takes to build, deliver it to port, put it on a boat and ship it to UK, and arrive at dealer; how long does this process take approx? The portal says, if I'm to believe it, that it hasn't entered production. Dealer says its on schedule still. Should I be concerned on 9Feb that it hasn't entered production according to portal, and does this give it enough time to meet 1 March delivery or am I being fobbed-off by dealer? Thanks PF

Feb 9th, 2016, 19:54	#2
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	Im no expert, but if it genuinely hasnt entered production yet then i would suggest your posting name is very appropriate for a 1st march delivery date..... __________________ Currently:- - MY24 EX30 Ultra, Long Range, Single Motor, Black, Mist - MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 176k FOR SALE - MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Feb 9th, 2016, 22:07	#4
acb5 Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2020 09:10 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: west midlands	Just had my T8 R-Design delivered. It was manufactured 15-01 and was at the dealer on the 26th and picked up the 29th so about 10 days for shipment to the dealer. Myvolvo was actually spot on for manufacture and shipping but the delivery to the dealer never appeared and when I picked it up it went straight to picked up. So generally it appears to be a quick process. __________________

Feb 9th, 2016, 22:09	#5
acb5 Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2020 09:10 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: west midlands	Just seeing the post has reminded me I need to change my fuelly to the new car __________________

Feb 10th, 2016, 08:55	#6
Carl Sberglager Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2017 21:08 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Leeds	My Volvo showed car as 3 weeks to end of production, when dealer called to say it had been delivered. Didn't appear to be an accurate source of information, always found that on a Sunday delivery would be brought forward one week, only to revert back on a Monday. Is useful to swat up on the 500+ page manual whilst awaiting delivery though! __________________ MY16 XC90 D5 Inscription & MY15 V40 D4 R-Design

Feb 9th, 2016, 20:06	#3
basoom Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 19:49 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast	Hi Mine is showing on "myvolvo" portal, 8 more weeks. Dealer confirmed to me yesterday production will be on the 9/3 and the car will be at the dealer on 25/3. So from production to dealership in about 2 weeks. My understanding " myvolvo" portal gives a conservative estimate. Hope this helpes Basoom

Feb 10th, 2016, 12:26	#7
PorkaFly Junior Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 17:45 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: London	Thank guys...so the portal is a bit like the lieometer providing the fuel range of my current car! So...looks like it could still happen based on others' experiences if it's two weeks/15days etc. I have a friend who is also waiting for a T8 and his should have arrived in Nov/Dec and keeps being pushed back...now to the end of Feb. Will keep you all posted... Txs PF

Feb 13th, 2016, 09:03	#8
PorkaFly Junior Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 17:45 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: London	Update: Despite the portal not giving any accurate info, I discovered yesterday that my car has already been built and it's about to be shipped, but according to the portal it hasn't started production yet. Stunning that organisations such as Volvo can let something that could add so much to the experience be so poorly executed! It is a useless system and and something that must have been a major investment for Volvo...what a waste. So I now have a VIN and chassis number and car will be shipped shortly, so should be at the dealer and delivered as planned on 1st March. One thing to be aware of is that the charging point grant (OLEV) discount ends on Monday...you need to have registered and made grant application. PF

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