Software update

[wheelnut]

Today is the day I hand back my company V90 D4 R Design and retire!

I have bought a 2016 XC60 R Design Lux Nav D4 (2wd) from a Volvo specialist which is great but I am not sure when the software was updated last.

The specialist rather dismissed the concept of software updates as a main delay ploy which doesn’t really do anything, but this may have been because he did not have the connection or kit to do it.

I know that many of the updates are more concerned with drivability, gearbox and engine management.

Is there anywhere that I can find a list of the updates which could be applied to my car and what changes they made?

Can I pay a one off fee (how much) to a Volvo dealer to be brought up to date?
Thanks in advance.

[BlueDevil]

Your best bet would be to call official Volvo garage to have your car hooked up. Then they'll know exactly what SW versions are installed and what (if any) new ones are available.

It will cost something, but I wouldn't know how much, since I do all my regular (annual) services at official garage and they do this SW update while changing oil and stuff and never charge me anything for it (at least there's no price on the bill, there is listing of "software update xxydyx" but no price to it.

HTH

[Clan]

Originally Posted by BlueDevil

Your best bet would be to call official Volvo garage to have your car hooked up. Then they'll know exactly what SW versions are installed and what (if any) new ones are available.

It will cost something, but I wouldn't know how much, since I do all my regular (annual) services at official garage and they do this SW update while changing oil and stuff and never charge me anything for it (at least there's no price on the bill, there is listing of "software update xxydyx" but no price to it.

HTH

In UK the annual service includes all necessary software updates with NO EXTRA CHARGE .( map updates excluded )

[TeamG]

Last year I asked Volvo Cardiff the cost for a one-off software and they quoted £60. They’ve since lost the franchise and another has opened but I haven’t had an updated quote. With inflation, they probably want £160 now….

[Clan]

Originally Posted by TeamG

Last year I asked Volvo Cardiff the cost for a one-off software and they quoted £60. They’ve since lost the franchise and another has opened but I haven’t had an updated quote. With inflation, they probably want £160 now….

They should charge 18 minutes labour time for a software download .

[TeamG]

Originally Posted by Clan

They should charge 18 minutes labour time for a software download .

I just called the new Cardiff Volvo dealer (Mon?) and they quoted £50 incl. vat. Is this correct at the appropriate labour rate?

[S60RDesign]

Originally Posted by Clan

In UK the annual service includes all necessary software updates with NO EXTRA CHARGE .( map updates excluded )

Out of interest are there actually any recent updates for older cars? My 2012 S60 hasn’t seen a main dealer since 2019, I assume there can’t be many updates to discontinued models?

[Familyman 90]

Originally Posted by wheelnut

Today is the day I hand back my company V90 D4 R Design and retire!

I have bought a 2016 XC60 R Design Lux Nav D4 (2wd) from a Volvo specialist which is great but I am not sure when the software was updated last.

The specialist rather dismissed the concept of software updates as a main delay ploy which doesn’t really do anything, but this may have been because he did not have the connection or kit to do it.

I know that many of the updates are more concerned with drivability, gearbox and engine management.

Is there anywhere that I can find a list of the updates which could be applied to my car and what changes they made?

Can I pay a one off fee (how much) to a Volvo dealer to be brought up to date?
Thanks in advance.

Your specialist isn't that much of a specialist if he can't do software updates.

Just get a dealer service next time its due. You're doubtless recoiling in horror at the suggesion, but youll get an automatic software update and £200 worth of Volvo Assist. Thats why I stick with the dealer rather than Hortons (who can do software uodates) - it would cost more for Hortons to service it and then buy the breakdown cover separately than just chucking the keys at the dealer.

[wheelnut]

Originally Posted by Familyman 90

Your specialist isn't that much of a specialist if he can't do software updates.

Just get a dealer service next time its due. You're doubtless recoiling in horror at the suggesion, but youll get an automatic software update and £200 worth of Volvo Assist. Thats why I stick with the dealer rather than Hortons (who can do software uodates) - it would cost more for Hortons to service it and then buy the breakdown cover separately than just chucking the keys at the dealer.

I bought the car from Hortons - who serviced it before I bought it. It won't be due again until March. I got the distinct impression from Graham at Hortons that the software update was not a big deal and they wouldn't bother doing it.

Having had my last three Volvos (company cars) serviced and software upgraded at main dealers, I am not so sure - hence my question!

I would rather pay a local dealer £70 (or similar) to update the software so I get optimum performance before the next service is due.

[Tannaton]

Originally Posted by Familyman 90

Your specialist isn't that much of a specialist if he can't do software updates.

Just get a dealer service next time its due. You're doubtless recoiling in horror at the suggesion, but youll get an automatic software update and £200 worth of Volvo Assist. Thats why I stick with the dealer rather than Hortons (who can do software uodates) - it would cost more for Hortons to service it and then buy the breakdown cover separately than just chucking the keys at the dealer.

I don't *think* specialist can do it - even if they have a fully licensed VIDA, I believe they have to purchase every software package separately.

Only Volvo dealers and possibly authorised repairers can plug in an scan all modules, updating any where new software is available, and there is no charge for this other than labour.

As said I think that rather than know it. Clan?