Key and fob

[Matty71]

Was looking to get a spare key and fob for my 57 Plate. Volvo want a staggering £430! Anyone used an independent? Most local companies are saying it’s only a main dealer who can do it! TIA 👍

[john langrick]

Originally Posted by Matty71

Was looking to get a spare key and fob for my 57 Plate. Volvo want a staggering £430! Anyone used an independent? Most local companies are saying it’s only a main dealer who can do it! TIA 👍

I think they are correct. The actual programming really a dealer job with up to date and licenced software.

I had to create a new one for my old v70 years ago and cost was £350 about seven years ago, so price (although painful) seems fair to me.

John l

[Simmy]

independents with official vida subscription can do keys possibly cheaper than main dealers shop around prices often vary dependant on labour rates .

[Turnipstar]

Originally Posted by Matty71

Was looking to get a spare key and fob for my 57 Plate. Volvo want a staggering £430! Anyone used an independent? Most local companies are saying it’s only a main dealer who can do it! TIA 👍

A friend advised me that key insurance is around £8 per month..... Maybe misplace your existing key for a few days.....

[Missing Lincs]

If you just want a working key as a backup, an existing key can be cloned. The expensive part is the fob/remote which requires access to Volvo's mainframe via VIDA.

A working key will let you get into the vehicle and drive it, the alarm should go off when the car is unlocked with a key, this will stop when the ignition is turned on.