V70 T6 - 2013 Jap Import - SatNav & Radio

Phil S · Jan 18th, 2022, 19:22

Hello everyone,

After being without a Volvo for a couple of years I'm going back - I'm looking at a 2013 V70 T6. My question is around the screen that sits in the centre of the dash, which displays SatNav. Does anyone know what's involved with making the SatNav work in the UK. Essentially, I'd prefer everything to be stock, as if it was a UK car.

I've looked at an Audi A6 AllRoad - to make that work, you're looking at £1800 to swap out components, new DAB radio and get EU maps uploaded.

Any help would be appreciated
Phil

Nick04 · Jan 18th, 2022, 20:53

Just imported a V50, I originally was keen to make it UK friendly. But now I think the best thing to do is embrace the Japanese-ness of it. Not sure if it's the same with the V70 (probably will be) but it seems you end up creating trouble for yourself and you'll have to pay the piper to do so. There's always compromises to be made when buying a vehicle. Working those compromises out and measuring them against your overall spend is the key to success in my opinion.

Wagon Sailor · Jan 18th, 2022, 21:52

I bought a Honda just yesterday from someone who imported it in 2020. The satnav cannot be converted to UK or European and the radio seems to be able to pick up Radio 2 but nothing else.
It's all in a double din touch screen. The whole lot would have to be replaced.
Nick04 is right: embrace the difference!

savabill · Jan 19th, 2022, 07:29

An FM range expander will sort your radio out. It plugs into the back of the head unit.

Phil S · Jan 19th, 2022, 07:45

Hello chaps - and thanks for your replies.

Yes - I'm learning that the Jap SatNavs cannot be re-programmed.
So how about this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144313286...EAAOSwXxFhp0to

This is a satnav head unit and display for a V70 from a UK breakers - it's less than £100, am I hoping too much that I could just swap out?

Perhaps I could do the same with the stereo?

Any ideas?

Jan 18th, 2022, 19:22	#1
Phil S 2015 V70 T6 AWD Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 08:02 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Macclesfield	V70 T6 - 2013 Jap Import - SatNav & Radio Hello everyone, After being without a Volvo for a couple of years I'm going back - I'm looking at a 2013 V70 T6. My question is around the screen that sits in the centre of the dash, which displays SatNav. Does anyone know what's involved with making the SatNav work in the UK. Essentially, I'd prefer everything to be stock, as if it was a UK car. I've looked at an Audi A6 AllRoad - to make that work, you're looking at £1800 to swap out components, new DAB radio and get EU maps uploaded. Any help would be appreciated Phil

Jan 18th, 2022, 21:52	#3
Wagon Sailor Junior Senior Last Online: Today 10:12 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Hampshire	I bought a Honda just yesterday from someone who imported it in 2020. The satnav cannot be converted to UK or European and the radio seems to be able to pick up Radio 2 but nothing else. It's all in a double din touch screen. The whole lot would have to be replaced. Nick04 is right: embrace the difference! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ Comfy and roomy but a bit boring. I've had two.

Jan 19th, 2022, 07:29	#4
savabill Master Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 19:41 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: doncaster	An FM range expander will sort your radio out. It plugs into the back of the head unit. __________________ Only My Opinion: Good luck. Bill NOW 59 REG 2.5T V70 Ice White SOLD 55 REG T5 V70 Ruby Red

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Jan 18th, 2022, 20:53	#2
Nick04 Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2024 23:05 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Newcastle	Just imported a V50, I originally was keen to make it UK friendly. But now I think the best thing to do is embrace the Japanese-ness of it. Not sure if it's the same with the V70 (probably will be) but it seems you end up creating trouble for yourself and you'll have to pay the piper to do so. There's always compromises to be made when buying a vehicle. Working those compromises out and measuring them against your overall spend is the key to success in my opinion.

Jan 19th, 2022, 07:45	#5
Phil S 2015 V70 T6 AWD Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 08:02 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Macclesfield	Hello chaps - and thanks for your replies. Yes - I'm learning that the Jap SatNavs cannot be re-programmed. So how about this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144313286...EAAOSwXxFhp0to This is a satnav head unit and display for a V70 from a UK breakers - it's less than £100, am I hoping too much that I could just swap out? Perhaps I could do the same with the stereo? Any ideas?

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