V40 R-Design

ahbutahbut · Feb 6th, 2014, 06:55

My car is a 2013 V40 T4 R-design.

As you can see at attached picture.. there is a big gap between the hood and the front bumper near the headlamps, is this normal for R-design? Sorry for the upside down photo...

Brodick · Feb 6th, 2014, 11:39

I would say no. Hard to tell though from this photo. Another couple of photos would help. Not close ups like this one though need to see the overall look.

NewVolvo · Feb 6th, 2014, 16:51

I would also say no. If its the bonnet that sticks up it's a matter of adjusting the bonnet lid itself, very easy. However, I would ask your dealer to do it in case something goes wrong

BUT, it could also be that one side of the bonnet has not been closed correctly hence one side sticking up?!

sprout99 · Feb 6th, 2014, 19:15

Is bonnet properly shut. Ours is a pig and has to be closed with force to get both catches to lock

ahbutahbut · Feb 7th, 2014, 13:58

Thanks for the replies! The bonnet is fully closed on both side when I took these pictures. Seems like the rubber seal is shorter than it should be. BTW, could you guys take some photos of your R-design bonnet and post them here? It will make it easier for me to negotiate with the car dealer.

Thank You in Advance!!!

volvorocks · Feb 7th, 2014, 23:48

Not V40 although S60 and V60 for comparison on shutlines.

s60 62 plate bonnet shut lines

v60 11 plate bonnet shut lines

s60 62 plate again - with a leaf stuck in the shut line - quite apt as shows the size?

s6o 11 plate bonnet shut lines

Trusting this is helpful?

Regards

watchboy · Feb 8th, 2014, 23:26

Have a look at the pictures posted in this thread, towards the end there are some close ups of the front end.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=190296&page=2

Paul

Brodick · Feb 9th, 2014, 15:25

That's better photos. doesn't look that bad and may be within specs that factory go by.

Have you gone to the dealer and compared like for like???

if no I suggest you do so and see what workshop at your dealer has to say

ahbutahbut · Feb 9th, 2014, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

That's better photos. doesn't look that bad and may be within specs that factory go by.

Have you gone to the dealer and compared like for like???

if no I suggest you do so and see what workshop at your dealer has to say

My V40 is the first R-design the dealer sold in my area (i am not in U.K), they don't know anything about it.......

Brodick · Feb 9th, 2014, 19:33

That part should be no different to other v40s.
Take it to another dealer if you are that bothered about it

Feb 6th, 2014, 06:55	#1
ahbutahbut New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2014 07:43 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: na	V40 R-Design My car is a 2013 V40 T4 R-design. As you can see at attached picture.. there is a big gap between the hood and the front bumper near the headlamps, is this normal for R-design? Sorry for the upside down photo... Last edited by ahbutahbut; Feb 6th, 2014 at 07:00.

Feb 6th, 2014, 11:39	#2
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	I would say no. Hard to tell though from this photo. Another couple of photos would help. Not close ups like this one though need to see the overall look. __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Feb 6th, 2014, 16:51	#3
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	I would also say no. If its the bonnet that sticks up it's a matter of adjusting the bonnet lid itself, very easy. However, I would ask your dealer to do it in case something goes wrong BUT, it could also be that one side of the bonnet has not been closed correctly hence one side sticking up?! __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Feb 6th, 2014, 19:15	#4
sprout99 Master Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2015 03:33 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Durham	Is bonnet properly shut. Ours is a pig and has to be closed with force to get both catches to lock __________________ Peugeot 208 GTi Prestige BMW 330d M Sport + Mk2 Golf Gti G60....

Feb 7th, 2014, 13:58	#5
ahbutahbut New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2014 07:43 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: na	Thanks for the replies! The bonnet is fully closed on both side when I took these pictures. Seems like the rubber seal is shorter than it should be. BTW, could you guys take some photos of your R-design bonnet and post them here? It will make it easier for me to negotiate with the car dealer. Thank You in Advance!!! Last edited by ahbutahbut; Feb 7th, 2014 at 15:31.

Feb 7th, 2014, 23:48	#6
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	Not V40 although S60 and V60 for comparison on shutlines. s60 62 plate bonnet shut lines v60 11 plate bonnet shut lines s60 62 plate again - with a leaf stuck in the shut line - quite apt as shows the size? s6o 11 plate bonnet shut lines Trusting this is helpful? Regards

Feb 8th, 2014, 23:26	#7
watchboy Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 23:49 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: pontypool	Have a look at the pictures posted in this thread, towards the end there are some close ups of the front end. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=190296&page=2 Paul

Feb 9th, 2014, 15:25	#8
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	That's better photos. doesn't look that bad and may be within specs that factory go by. Have you gone to the dealer and compared like for like??? if no I suggest you do so and see what workshop at your dealer has to say __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Feb 9th, 2014, 19:33	#10
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	That part should be no different to other v40s. Take it to another dealer if you are that bothered about it __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

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